They are the children of Robert Alfred and Daisy Nelson (nee Benzley).A black and white photograph of Robert Thurlby his two sisters, Dorothy Grant Nelson and Nancy Benzley Nelson.vineyards, vignerons, shops, nelson, dorothy grant, nancy benzley, robert alfred, robert thurlby, george evans collection

These women were on the Welcome Home Committee. This Committee was .......A black and white photograph of a group of unidentified women at Rupertswood sitting on the lawn with a chaffeur standing beside a car.rupertswood, world war 1, clarke, william (sir), mckay, hugh victor, salesian college, schools, salesian order, george evans collection

A black and white photograph of the Church of England Women's Cricket eleven photo taken infront of the Rupertswood Gates.sport, cricket, church of england, churches, clarke, janet (lady), rupertswood gates, women, george evans collection

A black and white photograph of the unusual rock formation known as the Organ Pipes National Park in Diggers Rest.organ pipes national park, diggers rest, parks and reserves, national parks, evans, kevan, photographers, george evans collection

A black and white photograph of Our Lady of Mt Carmel School after the construction of extra classrooms in the 1990sschools, catholic schools, education, our lady of mt carmel school, george evans collection

This is a photocopy of a photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mommsen with two other women.A black and white photocopy of three females and a male standing in front of a building.mommsen, fred, verna, dillon, george evans collection

The photograph was taken when railway land on either side of the tracks was used for recreational purposes and agricultural related activities. The local sports ground is on the RHS of the photograph and was used to stage a number of the town's events.A black and white photograph of a section of the two railway platforms and three sets of rail tracks with a stone bridge in the distance. Four rail carriages and eight goods trucks are on a railway siding near a wheat silo. There is open land on either side of the rail tracks.sunbury railway station, wheat silos, railways, macedon street rail bridge., george evans collection

The bluestone 'road over rail' bridge at Macedon Street is of state architectural, architectural, historical and engineering significance. It spans the first government regional railway. Its design and building was done according to strict English standards and made use of a bridge crossing instead of a level road crossing.A black and white photograph of a stone bridge with an eliptical arch spanning two rail tracks. A workman is standing between one set of tracks in the foreground and a railcart is next to the tracks. The station, footbridge and water tower are visible through the arch.road over rail bridge, bridges, sunbury railway station, water towers, pedestrian bridges, stone bridges, george evans collection

The bluestone bridge which spans the Jacksons Creek was built in 1857 and replaced a laminated timber bridge. In the 1970s the stone bridge was replaced with a wider cement structure to accommodate the increased traffic flow.A black and white photograph of the bluestone Macedon road bridge over the Jacksons Creekmacedon street road bridge, harris, thomas lascelles, jacksons creek, george evans collection

The fence and gates at the entrance of the Rupertswood Estate have a heritage listing. The Lodge has been used as a teacher's residence and is now a restaurant.A black and white photograph of the Rupertswood Lodge and the heritage gates and fence which serve as the entrance to the Rupertswood Estate.rupertswood estate, heritage gates and fences, rupertswood lodge, clarke, william (sir), salesian college, george evans collection

This photograph was taken at the opening of the new Shire of Bulla Offices in Macedon Street in 1966.A sepia photograph of an outdoor meeting which took place on the lawns outside the new Shire Offices. The photograph has been constructed from three photographs and gives a panoramic view of the crowd.shire of bulla council offices, st. joseph's convent, george evans collection

Military encampments took place in Canon Gully during the 1860s and the 1870s on property which was owned by the Clarke family. The Volunteer Militia was part of Victoria's defence capabilities until it was disbanded in 1883.A black and white photograph of 21 soldiers dressed in Nineteenth Century military uniforms standing in front of pitched tents with another soldier on the RHS sitting astride a horse.canon gully, george evans collection

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

In the 1970s extensive renovation work and repairs were done to the 'Lodge' at Rupertswood. For a number of years the building served as a teacher's residence and since 1994 it has been a restaurant and tea rooms.A black and white photograph of the Rupertswood Lodge surrounded with scaffolding.rupertswood lodge, salesian order, salesian college, clarke, william (sir), george evans collection

Mounted b/w photograph of James MounseyPrinted on face: CHR. CHRISTIANSENportraits, mounsey, james, george evans collection

A b/w photograph of the front of a house including the fountain.Written on front: 20 May '69 Printed on photograph: VICTORIA'S OLDEST HOMESTEAD BUILT 1836oldest house, houses, fountains, 1830s, george evans collection

Sepia photograph of a group of people at the unveiling of the J. D. Starkie monument. There is a boy on a horse beside the monument and the Presbyterian Church can be seen in the background.Unveiling J. D. Starkie Memorialstarkie, j. d., monuments, community activities, churches, presbyterian church, george evans collection

Sepia group photo consisting of Sunday School teachers and students unidentified.Typewritten on white paper and pasted in centre. ST ANDREW'S SUNDAY SCHOOL / TEACHERS, PAST + PRESENT / SCHOLARSchurches, st andrew's presbyterian church, st andrew's uniting church, boardman, eric, george evans collection

A similar image #296 states it is a photo of the Asylum taken in 1920.A b/w photograph of the Synbury Asylum (Caloola). Photo is framed and it is torn about 1/3 of the way across the bottom.sunbury asylum, hospital for the insane, department of mental health, caloola, george evans collection

A sepia coloured photograph mounted on cardboard of Jackson's Creek in flood, near the weir close to where the old mill stood.written on back in biro: "Down Old Mill / Jackson's Creek / in flood" / ERIC BOARDMANjackson's creek, mills, eadies flour mill, boardman, eric, christiansen, chris, photographers, floods, george evans collection

The photo is part of the Eric Boardman Collection which is held in the George Evans Museum. There are two bridges constructed in the Rupertswood Estate. The bridge in this photograph has been built across Jackson's Creek beyond Rupertswood Mansion.A black and white photograph of one of the two railway bridges within the Rupertswood Estate. There are gnarled gum trees in the foreground and hilltops across the skyline. In the middle distance there is a view of the railway embankment.rupertswood, railway bridges, rupertswood estate, estates, bridges, boardman, eric, sunbury news, newspapers, george evans collection

The photo is one of the images from the Eric Boardman collection which is held by the George Evans Museum.A black and white photograph of one of the two bridges which were constructed in the Rupertswood Estate. There are gum trees which have partially hidden the bridge, in the foreground. The railway incline and embankment are across the middle distance and barehills are across the skyline.rupertswood, railway bridges, bridges, rupertswood estate, estates, newspapers, boardman, eric, sunbury news, george evans collection

In January 1994 a cricket match was staged at RupertswoodOval between an Australian team and a visiting English team. The match took place to commemorate the staging of a cricket match which took place at Rupertswood in 1882 where a cricket bail was burnt.A coloured photograph of a poster which proclaimed the "Origin of The Ashes" legend.rupertswood, the ashes, birthplace of the ashes, george evans collection

The Gillies Bridge is situated on Wildwood Road which runs off Lancefield Road. It spans the Deep Creek.A coloured photograph of a concrete road bridge spanning a small creek. The bridge has four arches. Two people are standing above the 4th arch on the roadway. The hillsides on either side of the valley are bare.gillies bridge, wildwood road, bridges, george evans collection

This is a photograph of the stage in the Memorial hall that had been decorated for the Presidential Ball.A coloured photograph of a decorated stage.debutante balls, presidential balls, fashions, councillors, shire of bulla, memorial hall, george evans collection

This is a photograph of the stage setting for the 1971 Presidential Ball at the Memorial Hall.A coloured photograph of a stage setting.presidential balls, debutante balls, fashions, dancing, shire of bulla, councillors, mcmahon, john, mcmahon, margaret, memorial hall, george evans collection

This photograph shows the debutantes dancing at the 1973 Presidential Ball at the Memorial Hall held on 11 May 1973.A black and white photograph of dancing in the Memorial Hall. Mounted on card.presidential balls, debutante balls, fashions, dances, shire of bulla, councillors, memorial hall, sorrighan, w.j, george evans collection

A photograph of a crowded dance floor at the Presidential Ball held on the 11 May 1973.A black and white photograph of people dancing.presidential balls, debutante balls, fashions, dances, shire of bulla, councillors, sorrighan, w.j, memorial hall, george evans collection

This a photograph of the stage setting at the 1974 Presidential Ball where a debutante set was presented to Cr. Charles Cook and his wife.A coloured photograph of a stage setting.presidential balls, debutante balls, memorial hall, dances, fashions, shire of bulla, councillors, stages, cook, charles, george evans collection

A coloured photograph of two members of the Rupertswood Battery holding an Australian flag prior to it being raised. Two other members are looking on while a crowd of people are seated in the background.australia day, village green, rupertswood battery, george evans collection