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Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, C
... Jacksons Creek... bridge which spans the Jacksons Creek at the east end of the town... which spans the Jacksons Creek at the east end of the town ...The people were photographed standing on the Macedon Street bridge which spans the Jacksons Creek at the east end of the town of Sunbury.A sepia photograph in post card format of five people with a dog standing in front of a picket fence on a road bridge.SUNBURY BRIDGEmacedon street bridge, jacksons creek, sunbury -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph
... Jacksons Creek...The photograph shows a section go the Jacksons Creek... The photograph shows a section go the Jacksons Creek at Sunbury where ...The photograph shows a section go the Jacksons Creek at Sunbury where it is spanned by the high arched Rupertswood railway bridge north of the town on the Bendigo line. The Melbourne to Bendigo rail line has a number of significant bridges along its route, five of which can be seen in Sunbury.A sepia photograph in post card format of a river flowing under a bridge. There is a partial view of the tall pylon on the LHS of the image.jacksons creek, bridges -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, late 1980s
... jacksons creek...The road bridge over Jackson's Creek in Sunbury was built... melbourne The road bridge over Jackson's Creek in Sunbury was built ...The road bridge over Jackson's Creek in Sunbury was built in 1870 and was in use until a wider bridge was built when Sunbury Road was rebuilt in the early 1970s.A coloured photograph taken from the NE side of the river bank of a complete view of the bluestone bridge at Macedon Street. The two eliptical arches and the protruding pylon as well as the underside of the bluestone span are clearly visible.transport, roads and bridges, jacksons creek, harris, thomas lascelles, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... the Jacksons Creek... across the Jackson's Creek with several gum trees... the Jacksons Creek rupertswood jackson's creek railways bridges george ...This image is of the Viaduct at Rupertswood across the Jacksons CreekA black and white photo of the viaduct at Rupertswood across the Jackson's Creek with several gum trees in the foreground. There are electric power lines along the railway line.rupertswood, jackson's creek, railways, bridges, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 1972
... jacksons creek.... The site is on the banks of the Jacksons Creek between Sunbury.... The site is on the banks of the Jacksons Creek between Sunbury ...The photograph was taken during the 1972 Sunbury Pop Festival which was staged on a property owned by George Duncan. The site is on the banks of the Jacksons Creek between Sunbury and Diggers Rest.An aerial photograph of a crowd of people on a hillside and along a creek valley with a stage set up. On the LHS there is a large marquee surrounded by cars and pitched tents. There are trees around the creek and vast open paddocks in the distance.sunbury pop festival, jacksons creek, duncan, george, george evans collection -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, 1916 - 1917
... Jacksons Creek...The Jacksons Creek is prone to flooding when rainfall... The Jacksons Creek is prone to flooding when rainfall is very heavy ...The Jacksons Creek is prone to flooding when rainfall is very heavy. The flood pictured in the photograph occurred either in 1916 or 1917 and reached at a level close to the arches on the Macedon Street bridge.A sepia photograph backed on cardboard of a two arched bridge with a river in flood.floods, jacksons creek, macedon street bridge -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, Early 1970s
... jacksons creek...The Macedon Street Bridge over Jacksons Creek is important... melbourne The Macedon Street Bridge over Jacksons Creek is important ...The Macedon Street Bridge over Jacksons Creek is important because it was built on one of Victoria's first important roads. It replaced a smaller lighter bridge in 1857 and continued to be used until the early 1970s.A black and white photograph of a two arched bluestone bridge over a creek. A wooden post and rail fence painted white has been constructed in front of the original stone wall of the bridge.bridges, bluestone bridges, jacksons creek, macedon street, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, Mill Falls
... Jacksons Creek...The photograph is of the Jacksons Creek taken... melbourne The photograph is of the Jacksons Creek taken ...The photograph is of the Jacksons Creek taken in the vicinity of Mill Falls, near the former 'Springvale' winery, which was downstream from the Sunbury township. In 1971 the Shire of Bulla purchased 'Springvale' site and established the town's sewerage plant.The former 'Springvale' winery was one of a number of wineries that were established in Sunbury in the 19th century.A scanned coloured photograph with rounded corners of a valley with a meandering stream with a small dammed section in the foreground. There is a line of trees across the distant hilltops. mill falls, springvale winery, jacksons creek -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Post Card, In and around Sunbury with Greeting
... Jacksons Creek..., St Mary's Church of England, Jacksons Creek in floods ands..., St Mary's Church of England, Jacksons Creek in floods ands ...The post card is one of a set that were produced by Chris Christainsen, who had a pharmacy in Sunbury and was also a photographer. The four photos featured on the card are the Rupertswood Mansion, St Mary's Church of England, Jacksons Creek in floods ands Sunbury Railway station.The buildings and places featured on the card are of historical significance in the Sunbury town precinct. A post card with four sepia photographs of interesting sites which can be seen in the Sunbury township. IN AND AROUND SUNBURY WITH GREETING. christainsen, chris., rupertswood mansion, st. mary's church of england., jacksons creek, sunbury railway station -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 1960s
... jacksons creek...The two-arched bluestone bridge which spans the Jacksons... the original bluestone bridge. bridges bluestone bridges jacksons creek ...The two-arched bluestone bridge which spans the Jacksons Creek at the east end of Sunbury township, was built in 1857 and continued to be used as a road bridge on the main Sunbury Road-Macedon Street until the early 1970s when a wider bridge replaced the original bluestone bridge.A black and white photograph of a two- arched bluestone bridge which spans a dry creek bed. A bulldozer is on the riverbank on the RHS of the photograph.bridges, bluestone bridges, jacksons creek, harris, thomas lascelles, macedon street, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, Early 1970s
... jacksons creek... was changed. The stone bridge spanning the Jacksons Creek was replaced... was changed. The stone bridge spanning the Jacksons Creek was replaced ...In the early 1970s the eastern approach to Sunbury was changed. The stone bridge spanning the Jacksons Creek was replaced by a wider concrete structure and dangerous curves were taken out of the road. The area on the LHS of the photograph including the two arched stone bridge has been incorporated into a public picnic area.A black and white panoramic view of the eastern approach to Sunbury and the Sunbury township before the road was widened and straightened and the new bridge was built. There are two cars in the foreground. One is approaching the bridge and the other is leaving Sunbury.macedon street, macedon street road bridge, jacksons creek, sunbury township, george evans collection -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, c1900s
... Jacksons Creek... over the original Macedon Road bridge which spans the Jacksons... the original Macedon Road bridge which spans the Jacksons Creek ...The people in the horse and cart are driving their vehicle over the original Macedon Road bridge which spans the Jacksons Creek in Sunbury. In the 1970s the road was diverted to take out the downhill bend at the approach to the bridge and a newer bridge was built close to the original one, which now takes pedestrian traffic.The original Macedon Street bridge is one of five heritage bridges in Sunbury. Two of them are built along Macedon Street and the other three are along the railway line.A sepia photograph in post card format of two people in a horse and cart going over a bridge with trees on each side of them.macedon street bridge, jacksons creek, sunbury -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... In the 1970s the bluestone bridge over Jackson's Creek... Jackson's Creek in Macedon Street. A utility is in the distance... melbourne In the 1970s the bluestone bridge over Jackson's Creek ...In the 1970s the bluestone bridge over Jackson's Creek ceased to be used and a wider bridge was constructed to its north. The curved approach to the bridge was taken out of the road and the old approach area was redeveloped and is now Apex Park.A black and white photograph of the old stone bridge over Jackson's Creek in Macedon Street. A utility is in the distance approaching the bridge.macedon street, jackson's creek, bridges, transport, apex park, sunbury, jackson's creek bridge, george evans collection -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Postcard, John Sands Pty. Ltd, Emu Bottom
... Jacksons Creek... he squatted on a tract of land in the Jacksons Creek valley... he squatted on a tract of land in the Jacksons Creek valley ...The homestead featured on the postcard is 'Emu Bottom', which is claimed to be Victoria's oldest homestead, although over the years sections of the homestead have had to be rebuilt as result of fires so little of the original materials remain in the building. The homestead was built by George Evans in the 1830s when he squatted on a tract of land in the Jacksons Creek valley in Sunbury. A non-digital coloured photograph in post card format of a single storey homestead with a timber shingle roof. A timber post and rail fence is across the front of the property. The post card has a crinkled edge.'emu bottom', george evans, homesteads, jacksons creek, sunbury -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... jackson creek...Eadie's Mill on Jacksons Creek was one of the earliest... over rocks into a waterhole in Jacksons Creek. It is near... melbourne Eadie's Mill on Jacksons Creek was one of the earliest ...Eadie's Mill on Jacksons Creek was one of the earliest mills to be established in the area. Sunbury Waterworks now occupies the site.A black and white photograph of a small waterfall cascading over rocks into a waterhole in Jacksons Creek. It is near the ruins of Eadies Flour Mill, Sunbury, just up from the sewerage treatment plant.eadies flour mill, jackson creek, eadie, peter, waterfalls, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 1/01/1972
... jacksons creek... were staged on a property on the banks of the Jacksons Creek... were staged on a property on the banks of the Jacksons Creek ...Three pop festivals were staged in Sunbury. One in 1972 and a further ones in 1974 and 1975 . The 1972 festival was the most famous and followed on in the Woodstock tradition. The festivals were staged on a property on the banks of the Jacksons Creek, owned by the Duncan family. A crowd of partly clad people sitting or lying on the ground in a wide valley listening to a performance can be seen in the image. The area is litterred with cans, eskies, blankets, sleeping bags and tents. A stage is in the background.A photograph of the 1972 Sunbury Pop Festival.sunbury pop festival, jacksons creek, duncan, george, george evans collection -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, The Old Mill Sunbury
... Jacksons Creek... water-driven flour mill on Jacksons Creek in Sunbury in 1861... water-driven flour mill on Jacksons Creek in Sunbury in 1861 ...Scottish miller and immigrant, John Eadie established his water-driven flour mill on Jacksons Creek in Sunbury in 1861.To make of a sufficient water supply to operate the mill, he built a weir and a water-race to drive it. Some of these can be seen today. The machinery for the mill was bought from Scotland and transported here. The mill continued to operate until 1914. At that time the 20 ton metal wheel and the iron roofing removed to aid the war effort.This mill is one of a number that were built along the water courses in the Sunbury-Bulla area to process the wheat grown in the area.A non-digital black and white photograph in post card format of a an old bluestone mill building sited on the bank of a watercourse in a deep valley with bare hills in the background. The remains of the water wheel are at the rear of the building. A New Year greeting dated 24th Dec. 1907 has been written on the back from H.H in Bulla to his aunt, Miss M.A.Ripon who was staying with Mrs. Tricks in Canterbury at the time.The Old Mill Sunburyjohn eadie, the old mill, milling, jacksons creek -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, Goonawarra Winery, c1970s
... Jacksons Creek... at Goonawarra Vineyard, which is situated on the east side of Jacksons... James Goodall Francis Wineries Jacksons Creek A coloured ...The property in the photograph is the winery building at Goonawarra Vineyard, which is situated on the east side of Jacksons Creek and on the north side of Macedon in Sunbury. The winery and homestead were established in 1858 by James Goodall Francis, who received a crown grant of land in Sunbury. From 1865 to the 1920s, the vineyard produced white wine grapes. James Goodall Francis died ion 1884 and the property was brought by M.P.Synott who ran merino sheep on the property. It wasn't until the early 1980s that Goonawarra reverted to be a vineyard after the property had been in the hands of a variety of owners. Goonawarra was one of Sunbury's earliest wineries to be established in the area.A coloured polaroid photograph with a white border, of a pathway leading to a double storey buildinggoonawarra winery, james goodall francis, wineries, jacksons creek -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, Emu Bottom
... Jacksons Creek..., along the Jacksons Creek Valley, originally known as Buttlejork..., along the Jacksons Creek Valley, originally known as Buttlejork ...The fountain in the image is at the entrance to the 'Emu Bottom' homestead. George Evans squatted on land to graze sheep, along the Jacksons Creek Valley, originally known as Buttlejork Valley, in 1836 and built the homestead from local Silurian sandstone and timber. Over the years it has had a number of owners. In the 1920s the property was renamed 'Holly Green' by H.L Webb after a property in Narre Warren.In the 1950s it was renamed 'Emu Bottom'. Over the years a number of fires have destroyed parts of the building and as a result, little of the original building remains. The fountain was erected in 1936 to mark the centenary of the property as well as 100 years of European settlement in theSunbury area. The property is now a private residence and function centre.'Emu Bottom' is one of the oldest homesteads in Victoria.A small non-digital sepia photograph with a cream border of a fountain, with a horse trough around the base, at the entrance of a rural property.'emu bottom', holly green, sunbury, jacksons creek, buttlejork valley, george evans -
Hume City Civic CollectionBook, Saltwater River History Trails
... Jacksons Creek... that Jacksons Creek and the Saltwater River now known as the Maribyrnong... that Jacksons Creek and the Saltwater River now known as the Maribyrnong ...This book which was printed in 1984 gives not only the geology of the area but also the history of the various areas that Jacksons Creek and the Saltwater River now known as the Maribyrnong River pass through. There are many drawings and photos accompanying the information relating to the various areas and buildings researched in this book. From Sunbury to Williamstown some of the names and places mentioned include John Aitken, George Evans, William J.T. Clarke, Ben Eadie, Rupertswood, Goonawarra Vineyard, Organ Pipes, Glenara, Walter Clark, Keilor, Overnewton, Avondale Heights, Solomons ford, Riverview Tea Gardens, Anglers Hotel, Aberfeldie Park, Humes Pipe Works, Powder Magazine, Maribyrnong, Munitions factories, Footscray Park, Flemington, Footscray, Yarraville, Newport, Williamstown, Commonwealth reserve, the blue stone lighthouse. A small cream/olive green colour covered printed book of 74 pages. The front cover shows part of a pen and wash drawing of a homestead. It has the name of the book and the author Hugh Anderson printed at the top of the cover and Sunbury to the Sea printed at the bottom. There are many drawings and photos included in the book.SALTWATER RIVER/HISTORY TRAILS/HUGH ANDERSON/Sunbury to the Seasaltwater river, maribyrnong river, jacksons creek, anderson hugh, sunbury, keilor, organ pipes national park, solomons ford, riverview tea gardens, humes pipe works, powder magazine, footscray, yarraville, newport, williamstown -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, c1900s
... Heritage Association Inc. It is a view of Jackson's Creek near... on an embankment and one man sitting on a large rock by Jackson's Creek... Heritage Association Inc. It is a view of Jackson's Creek near ...The photograph has been printed from a glass negative which is part of the collection held by the Sunbury and District Heritage Association Inc. It is a view of Jackson's Creek near Eadies Mill.A black and white photo of a group of people sitting on an embankment and one man sitting on a large rock by Jackson's Creek. The men and women are dressed in suits and/or dresses. There is a waterfall behind and to the left of the party and a tree trunk in the foreground. Black and white with broad black margin on either side of the photograph.jackson's creek, sunbury, sunbury and district heritage association inc., clothing and dress, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 1930-1939
... A sepia photograph of Jackson's Creek, Sunbury. Unmounted... melbourne The flour mill was built in...... jackson's creek sunbury ...The flour mill was built in......A sepia photograph of Jackson's Creek, Sunbury. Unmounted postcardjackson's creek, sunbury, mills, eadies flour mill, billinghurst, beryl, francey, sandra, gregor, alex, eadie, john, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... A b/w photograph of a landscape view showing Jackson's... melbourne mcmahon landscapes jackson's creek sunbury waterways ...A b/w photograph of a landscape view showing Jackson's Creek.Handwritten on back: McMahonmcmahon, landscapes, jackson's creek, sunbury, waterways, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... A b/w photograph of a landscape view showing Jackson's... melbourne mcmahon landscapes jackson's creek sunbury george evans ...A b/w photograph of a landscape view showing Jackson's Creek.Handwritten on back: McMahonmcmahon, landscapes, jackson's creek, sunbury, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... B/W photograph of the weir on Jackson Creek at Eadies Mill.... melbourne eadies mill sunbury weir mcmahon jackson's creek waterways ...B/W photograph of the weir on Jackson Creek at Eadies Mill.Handwritten on back: McMahon Handwritten on front: Sunbury (near Eadies)eadies mill, sunbury, weir, mcmahon, jackson's creek, waterways, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph - View of Jackson Creek Sunbury, c1870
... View of Jackson Creek Sunbury...jackson creek...Written across the bottom: VIEW OF JACKSON CREEK SUNBURY... Rupertswood mansion was built. sunbury vineyards jackson creek ...The photograph was taken on a rise overlooking the early settlement of Sunbury with Mount Holden and other hills across the skyline. The five arch railway bridge is visible in the distance on the RHS of the image. Two of Sunbury's early hotels, the John Franklin and the Ball Court are across the middle distance. Craiglee Vineyard with the vines growing is in the foreground. A black and white photograph with a white border.Written across the bottom: VIEW OF JACKSON CREEK SUNBURYsunbury, vineyards, jackson creek, craiglee vineyard -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... Jackson's Creek, with a car approaching.... melbourne macedon street bridges jackson's creek transport sunbury ...A b/w photograph of the Macedon Street bridge over Jackson's Creek, with a car approaching.macedon street, bridges, jackson's creek, transport, sunbury, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... A b/w photograph of a landscape view showing Jackson's... melbourne mcmahon landscapes jackson's creek sunbury george evans ...A b/w photograph of a landscape view showing Jackson's Creek with the Sunbury township in the background.Handwritten on back: McMahonmcmahon, landscapes, jackson's creek, sunbury, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, Late 1980's
... jacksons creek... ruin jacksons creek organ pipes park victorian co-operative ...The Millbrook ruins are on a property which was created by John Pascoe Fawkner's Victoria Co-operative Freehold Land Investment Society. The aims of the company were to provide smallholdings to poorer settlers who wanted to farm. The ruins are now part of the Organ Pipes Park.A coloured photograph of stone ruins built on a hillside with sheoaks and other vegetation behind it. There is a doorway at the end of the small building.fawkner, john pascoe, millbrook ruin, jacksons creek, organ pipes park, victorian co-operative freehold land investment society, george evans collection -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, c 1910
... Jacksons Creek.... rupertswood mansion Jacksons Creek Written on the back: Dear old boy ...The photograph was taken from the iron bridge on the Rupertswood Estate. The tower of the Rupertswood Mansion can be seen in the distance. The Eadie family were business people and millers in Sunbury.A post card featuring a dark sepia image of a creek with a large house in the distance. There is a hand written message on the back.Written on the back: Dear old boy Many happy returns of the 8th. I . . . . . . . . . . . . making the . . . .Yours ever Will. Iron bridge at Rupertswood. Mr Hal Eadie Dannevirke NZ.rupertswood mansion, jacksons creek
