Social/ political, legalColour photo, Interior, central view South wall and bench of 1886 Buninyong Courthouse. Tables and chairs configured as for Buninyong Shire Council.buninyong, courthouse, buninyong council chamber

The framed collage of photographs and historical information was produced in 1998, the 22nd year of the production of the Buninyong and District Community Newsletter. It shows those involved in the newsletter production in both 1988, the Bicentennial year, and in 1998. Production of a community newsletter continued until 2021. Framed group of photographs showing people involved in the production of the Buninyong and District Community News in 1988 and 1998. Two group photographs give the names of each person involved in the production of the newsletter and four other photographs show group members working on collating the newsletter in the Old Buninyong Library, now the Visitor Information Centre. The newsletter was published from 1977 through to 2021. The text on the collage includes the history of the Newsletter up to 1998. The Buninyong Information Centre holds a complete set of all the newsletters up to 2021. buninyong, buninyong & district community newsletter, community service, bicentennial

Blue folder containing a series of original photographs in plastic pockets of events associated with new water supply in Buninyong being turned on by Sir Henry Bolte on 22.08.1959. Includes images of a procession of historical-themed floats and speeches in front of the Buninyong Shire Hall. Photographs taken by Dawn Whykes and David Hedger.

A brief history with photographs completed by a school student at the time.buninyong library, libraries, education

Buninyong State School was built circa 1870. It is a brick building with arch-shaped windows. Used as a state school since 1874.The school is of historic and social significance as it has operated as a state/primary school since 1874. It is a good example of a Victorian era brick school building.Original B/W photo of Buninyong State School. A brick building, built circa 1870. Arch-shaped windows. Used as a state school since 1874."State School No 1270"buninyong state school, buninyong, school, buninyong primary school, brick building

Remains of Buninyong Railway Station platform, line closed 1947Only remains of Railway stationB/W photo remains Buninyong Railway Station platform, (built 1889) Looking towards Forest Street down former railway track, platform on right, tennis club building, elm tree, tennis court fence on leftbuninyong, bunny, railway, platform

Part of series to record changes in BuninyongGrave of Buninyong Pioneer.A B/W and a colour photo, monument, polished granite, pillar on engraved plinth, urn cap, cast iron fence, for early settler George Innes and his daughter.. in Buninyong Cemetery.buninyong, cemetery, headstone, graves, francis moss, tresise, apples

The photograph, taken c 1940 show The Gong and the view to the Buninyong Gardens. The trees in the Gardens are well established and early model motor vehicles are seen parked on the Gong dam wall. The Gong and the Buninyong Botanic Gardens are iconic features of the town. They are of great historic, aesthetic and social significance. They are representative of early parklands.Original B/W photograph of the view over the Gong towards the Buninyong Gardens, with established trees and early model motor vehiclesthe gong, buninyong, gardens, botanic gardens, cars, parklands

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Unframed double sided landscape artwork by David Alexander. One side is 'Towards Avoca' and the other side is 'Buninyong From Main Road, 24/04/1999'David Alexander wrote on 'Buninyong From Main Road, 24/04/1999' "Wash wouldn't dry. People everywhere"art, artwork, david alexander, alexander, buninyong, avoca, watercolour

The weatherboard cottage was built in the 1860's on land owned by Thomas Hiscock, the discoverer of gold near Buninyong township.The weatherboard cottage was built in the 1860's on land owned by Thomas Hiscock, the discoverer of gold near Buninyong. It is a good example of a miner's cottage of its era.B/W photo of Miner's cottage, Learmonth St west, Buninyong. Streetscape photo taken in 1993 of a weatherboard building with picket fence.miners cottage, house, building, weatherboard, thomas hiscock, hiscock, buninyong, learmonth st

This photograph appears to be associated with Buninyong centenary celebrations in 1958..2) A black and white photograph of a number of people entering a brick building - the Buninyong Council Chambers and Court House. A poliman stands on guard outside. Centenary lights '1858 - 1958' sit on the higher section of the building.buninyong, centenary, anniversary, court house, council chambers, buninyojng court house

Part of series to record changes in BuninyongGrave of Buninyong Pioneer.A B/W and a colour photo, monument, polished granite, pillar on engraved plinth, urn cap, cast iron fence, for early settler George Innes and his daughter.. in Buninyong Cemetery.buninyong, cemetery, headstone, graves, innes, king of splitters, pound, buninyong defiance mine

Dr Longden, a medical practitioner, was a significant figure in Buninyong history in the late 1800s.Brick buildings are prominent examples of Victorian era residences. Dr Longden was a prominent medical practitioner in Buninyong in the late 1800s.B/W photo of Dr Longden's (built circa 1898) and Sparling's former residences, Learmonth St west, Buninyong. Streetscape photo taken in 1993 of two brick residences.buninyong, longden, sparling, brick building, house, street scape, learmonth st

The Buninyong Masonic Lodge was originaly formed in 1858. This brick building is the second hall on the site.Third oldest Masonic Lodge in Ballarat area, example of C20th public building.Black and White photograph of the Buninyong Masonic Lodge, double-fronted brick building, decorative concrete low-relief pillars, door and windows blocked. Also showing nature strip and roadway in Warrenheip Streetbuninyong, warrenheip st., masons., hall, building, streetscape

The fledging town of Ballarat looking east. buninyong

Photograph of an early family, the Sheppards, by their early industrial building, the brewery, in Buninyong, c1870.Significant example of early Buninyong industry, original bluestone building.Mounted B/W photograph of Buninyong Brewery c1870. Bluestone block, brick and timber building with tall round brick chimney nearby. Sheppard family in front of brewery, depicted M,M,M,F,M, with good clothing detail.buninyong brewery, brewery, buninyong, industry, building

Found in the loft of Bank of N.S.W, Linton 1980s.Certifies that Charles Barrett of Buninyong is the proprietor of one share (no. 996) in the "Temperance Crystal Malt Ale Company Limited, Buninyong. Signed by Theo(?) Daniel and David Phelan, Directors, and by Charles Barrett, Secretary, dated 27 April 1898. Cream coloured paper with printed green border, purple printing. "BUNINYONG" printed across top and bottom borders, and "VICTORIA" printed on left and right-side borders. No. of issue 114. Certificate crossed in red ink top to bottom, with words "Issued as Fully Paid Up" handwritten in red ink. Serrated left edge of certificate suggests it was detached from a booklet or form. 'Form of Transfer' printed on back of certificate shows that the share was transferred by Charles Barrett to Nora Burnside of Linton. (Transfer form not signed or dated.)Text: " BUNINYONG / TEMPERANCE / Crystal Malt Ale Company, Limited / Buninyong. "temperance crystal malt ale company limited, share certificates, nora burnside, charles barrett

Wal Jack often prepared letters to bodies asking for historical details as part of his research and writing of articles. This letter responds to historical questions about the former Buninyong railway line and other shire details such as the population of the Shire. Signed by the Shire Secretary.Demonstrates a letter from the Shire of Buninyong.Letter - type on pre-printed letterhead, quarto sheet with a Westerlec Air dried watermark.letter, wal jack, buninyong, railway lines

Approach to township of Buninyong prior to amalgamation with Ballarat City Council. Buninyong shire town sign visible in foreground.Record of Buninyong Shire prior to amalgamationBlack and white photograph of the Eastern approach to Buninyong from the Midland Highway taken from opposite Ballantrae looking West. In left foreground is an example of Buninyong shire town sign before amalgamation 1994.buninyong shire, midland highway, street scene

Documents special meeting of Buninyong Shire Council held on 30 August 1983 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the first meeting of the Buninyong District Road Board.. Includes images of four generations of Archibald Fisken, photographic copy of Victoria Government Gazette proclamations of the Buninyong Road District, details of inaugural meeting and minutes of the first and second meetings, members of council 1983, a list of Chairmen, Mayors and Presidents and extracts from past records.Beige soft covered book 14 pages with images of four Archibald Fisken, KW McManus and other details related to the 100 years of the Bininyong Shire Council. Ink on paper.Shire of Buninyong 1858-1983buninyong shire council, buninyong road district, archibald fisken, local government

Book includes numerous photographs and personal anecdotes from students at Buninyong Primary in the 1950s.Library Copyeducation, schools, buninyong state school

Includes a list of Buninyong Cemetery Trust members from 1867 to 1930 and 1983 to 2019buninyong cemetery trust, cemeteries

One of a series of photographs taken for Buninyong Shire Council 1980sMount Buninyong was reserved as a public park in 1866.Colour photograph of Mt Buninyong picnic areabuninyong shire council, mount buninyong, recreation, water tower, c.c.p. wilson

record of township 1920'sB/W photo, Buninyong, from crossroads, 1924buninyong

Cast iron gates commissioned from foundry at Castlemaine, for entrance to Buninyong Cemetery, Midland Highway. One pedestrian gate, one double gate. Gates acquired 1894. Originally olive green, gold-tipped spears. Painted white 1930s - 1940s. Damaged c1985, repaired by Mr Ron Nicholls, Buninyong. Repainted olive green 1992.Historically significant original gates acquired 1894.Buninyong Cemetery cast iron gatesbuninyong cemetery, gates, cast iron

This collection of recipes and historical notes was compiled by Judith Lewis to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Buninyong Botanic Gardens in 2011.Written in honour of the 100th Anniversary of the Buninyong Botanical Gardens.Green coloured plastic cover with spiral binding. Contains plastic sleeves with A4 pages. Includes a number of recipes and a history of Stewart's Seedling Cooking Apples. buninyong botanical gardens, apples, orchards, gardening, recipes

B/W photograph of Cr E.A. Hitchcock, Shire of Buninyong Councillor 1903-4 from a set of mounted photographs of the Buninyong Shire Council 1903-4 on display in Buninyong Town Hall Supper roomC. E. Hitchcock was a Councillor of the Buninyong Shire Council in the early 20th centuryB/W photograph of Cr E.A. Hitchcock, Shire of Buninyong Council 1903-4Councillor Hitchcock, Councillor 1903-4c.e. hitchcock, buninyong shire council, buninyong town hall

Colour photograph of Buninyong State School 1872 No 1270 and part of grounds taken in 1994Buninyong State School was opened in 1872 and has been a major part of community life since then.Colour photograph of Buninyong State School No.1270 buninyong state school, education, buildings

View of the steps of the second Lookout tower at Mt. Buninyong in 1938. The tower was reconstructed on Mount Buninyong in 1928 after it was removed from Bendigo. In February 1980 it was moved back to BendigoThe structure was the second built on Mount Buninyong in the early 20th century as part of the development of the mount into a popular recreation areaView of the lower stairs of the second lookout tower built on Mt. BuninyongLou Prunty and Lou Gleeson descending lookout steps Kay and Jose' Cody on bottomlandscape, mt buninyong, civil engineering