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 building was demolished in 1975 when the extension to the existing Shire Offices were completed later in 1975.Prior to the Sunbury Waterworks Rust occupying this building, a hotel was built on this site in the 1870s and was known as Brown's Hotel. At some stage John McMahon's grandfather owned the hotel.A black and white photograph of a weatherboard house with a tin roof, verandah and paling fence was the home of the Sewerage Authority and Waterworks Trust at the front of the Shire Offices.sunbury sewerage authority, sunbury waterworks trust, shire of bulla, mcmahon, john, burgess, geyer, ronald, sewerage establishments, george evans collection, brown's hotel, john mcmahon

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 black and white photocopy is taken from a photograph of four women during a presentation at the Country Women's Association function at the Sunbury Memorial Hall.A black and white photocopy of a photograph of four women.country women's association, women's organizations, sewing, craft, duggan, mary, anderson, mrs., collett, margaret, sunbury memorial hall, george evans collection

This is a black and white photograph of a group of women who were members of the Country Women's Association. The original photograph was taken in the Sunbury Memorial Hall.A black and white copy of a group of women.country women's association, sewing, craft, women's organizations, collett, margaret, duggan, mary, sunbury memorial hall, 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

St Mary's Anglican Church was originally built on land in Oaklands Road. It was licensed in 1859 by Bishop Perry, the first Anglican bishop of Melbourne. In the late 1960s the church was dismantled and rebuilt on its present site at Bulla, adjacent to the former Council Chambers. it was shifted to the township of Bulla because the building was under the direct path of a proposed future flightpath.vintage cars, churches, st. mary's anglican church - bulla, george evans collection

In the late 1960s St. Mary's Anglican Church was dismantled from its Oaklands Road site and rebuilt on land in Bulla township adjacent to the old shire offices. It was moved because of the interference it would create for aircraft landing in the new Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine. The site has been left timbered because some of the district's early settlers were buried in the church yard before the Bulla Cemetery was established.A black and white photograph of the site of the former St. Mary's Anglican Church at Oaklands Road. There are heaps of building rubble in the foreground and trees in the background.st. mary's anglican church - bulla, oaklands road, graveyards, george evans collection

A panoramic view of Sunbury looking west.sunbury township, macedon street, 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

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

The two arch bluestone bridge which spanned the Jacksons Creek was replaced in the early 1970s with a wider double lane bridge. Dangerous curves were also taken out of the road. The area in the foreground on the RHS has now been incorporated into a public picnic area.A black and white photograph of road works taking place on the Sunbury Road over Jacksons Creek. Large concrete drain pipes are in the foreground and on the RHS of the photograph with roadwork signs on the LHS. Three trucks are at the foot of the hill.macedon street, macedon street road bridge, jacksons creek, road construction, george evans collection

In May 1972 an alternative lifestyle festival gathering was staged on the Sunbury Village Green area. The sculpture, using recycled building materials, was displayed for the gathering.A black and white photograph of a sculptured monster which has been constructured from recycled building materials. It has been called the 'Growth Monster'. A woman and three children are looking at the art work.recycling, alternative lifestyle festivals, sunbury village green, 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 from the intersection of Loemans and Sunbury Roads. It overlooks the site of the former Bula Primary School and the hillside where stones were laid and painted to form the words "Bulla". The lettering was possible a project carried out by the pupils at the school.A black and white photograph of a panoramic view overlooking the former Bulla Primary School. The photograph has been taken from the intersection of Loemans and Sunbury Roads.bulla primary school, bulla township, 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

The Eadie family were early settlers and entrepreneurs in Sunbury. The family properties in the town included Ben Eadie and Dunblane.A black and white photograph of a young man sitting on a bamboo and wicker chair. He has a moustache and is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and bow tie and a spray of flowers in his lapel.eadie, peter (jnr), ben eadie, dunblane, george evans collection

The Sunbury bakery which was in O'Shanassy Street was demolished in the 1970s to make way for newer retail development. Bakery Walk off O'Shanassy Street defines the vicinity of the former bakery site.A black and white photograph of a demolished bakery. Two men standing above the oven on the RHS with a heap of rubble in the foreground.bakeries, bread making, bakery walk, george evans collection

The Nook in Jackson's Creek was the only swimming hole prior to the building of the Sunbury Aquatic Centre in Ligar Street.The photocopy of a photograph shows a swimming team at The Nook. There are nine males sitting on a diving board and the head of another person is partly visible in the background.the nook, swimming holes, george evans collection

Eric Boardman continued to print the Sunbury News after the death of his father, Arthur, and until the newspaper was taken over by The Regional Group in 1965. Eric Boardman continued to work as a journalist for the paper until his death in 1977.A black and white photograph of a man sitting at a desk working. There are charts on one wall and book shelves facing the man.sunbury news, boardman, eric, arthur, george evans collection

In 1929 Eric Boardman took over the management of the Sunbury News in partnership with Harold Sparrow. The two men printed the Gisborne Gazette, the Lancefield Mercury as well as the Sunbury paper until 1956 when Mr. Sparrow withdrew from the partnership. In 1965 Broadglen Publishing Company took over the Sunbury News and Eric Boardman continued working as a journalist with the company until his death in 1977.A black and white photograph of a man sitting at a desk.sunbury news, broadglen publishing company, boardman, eric, arthur, sparrow, harold, george evans collection

In the early 1980s, the CBD of Sunbury bounded by Evans, Brook, O'Shanassy and Station Streets underwent major redevelopment. The photograph was taken in the centre of this developed area.A black and white photograph of a small shopping complex showing a craft shop and a coffee lounge. Five people are at the entrance of the small arcade.shopping centres, bakery walk, link arcade, let's be crafty, suzanne's coffee lounge, george evans collection

Photograph needs further identification.A coloured photograph of part of a roll of honour of the names of servicemen included on the honour roll at the Kalombabe Commonwealth War Cemetery.PART OF THE ROLL OF HONOURkalombabe commonwealth war cemetery, war cemeteries, george evans collection

Further information needed about this photograph.A coloured photograph of a war cemetery with garden beds around the headstones and an arbor in the middle distance. A raised cross is overlooking the cemetery area.KALOMBABE COM. WAR CEMETERY/ BEAUTIFULLY KEPTwar graves, war cemeteries, kalombabe commonwealth war cemetery, george evans collection

This is a photograph of the pupils at the Diggers rest State School No. 2479 taken on 18th March 1924.A sepia photograph of the students at Diggers Rest Primary School No. 2479schools, education, teaching, classrooms, diggers rest, clark, kath, le nephew, ernie, education department, mcpherson, archie, duncan, george, davis, velda, howie, russel, cullinan, urania, 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 Bulla Presbyterian Church and Manse were designed by Thomas Taylor. The buildings are of historical significance because they are examples of some of the earliest buildings erected outside Melbourne and still in use.A black and white photograph of the front view of the Manse at the former Bulla Presbyterian Church, now the Uniting Church. The Photograph shows detail of the end wooden trellis walls and wooden poles supporting the verandah.presbyterian church, uniting church, manses, taylor, thomas, george evans collection

A photograph of part of the Presbyterian Church manse at Bulla.A black and white photograph of a bluestone building with a corrugated water tank attached.presbyterian church, uniting church, bulla, manses, clark, walter, coghill, george, grant, john, patullo, david, mcnab, duncan, mckercher, mckenzie, marjorie, religions, 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