Former Buninyong Post Office opened in October 1873 and closed in 2000, converted to residence weel preserved C19th public buildingB/W photograph of L-fronted polychrome brick building, slate roof, picket fence, covered verandah left side, three arched windows right side, Post Office sign above, telephone booth to the right.streetscape, building, brick, post office, learmonth st, buninyong

Original wooden hotel built 1852, burnt down 1884 and replaced by current brick building.Licensed premises since gold rushB/W photo of Crown Hotel, Buninyong, two-story, gabled hotel, brick painted white, viewed across intersection, large Chinese Elm tree to left, which was destroyed in truck accident 6 May 2022.buninyong, crown hotel, building, streetscape, chinese elm

Procession to celebrate opening of new rotunda in Buninyong Gardens, dedicated to Queen Victoria who had died January 1901.B/W photo, Street view, from hotel balcony, procession led by man on horseback, then brass band and marchers extending beyond photograph, building along road, scattered houses and ridge beyond.:Procession on Warrenheip St. for the opening of the Rotunda in the Buninyong Gardens, 1901. Arthur Coxal Mayor leading.buninyong, warrenheip st, procession, arthur coxal, brass band

View of Buninyong Fire Brigade, weighbridge, Shire of Buninyong Town Hall, Shops and Buninyong Hotel, pre. 1930s. Brigade building, the weighbridge and the Buninyong hotel were later demolished. Note that the image is incorrectly labelled on the original.Framed two-tone print copy of a photograph. View of Buninyong Fire Brigade, weighbridge, Shire of Buninyong Town Hall, Shops and Buninyong Hotel, pre. 1930s. Brigade building, the weighbridge and the Buninyong hotel were later demolished. Note that the original image is incorrectly labelled.buninyong, buninyong fire brigade, shire of buninyong, learmonth street, weighbridge

Presented to Mrs. H.J.Wheeler with the compliments of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Electricity Supply Department, Ballarat Branch, on the occasion of the "Switching On" of the Electricity Supply to Learmonth,19th March,1938.A pair of scissors that were used to "switch on" the electricity supply to Learmonth on the 19th March 1938. Gold Scissors in black box, with blue and white lining.Johns and Johnsonlearmonth, boxed gold scissors, electricity

Councilor George Rennie was elected as a member of council in 1875 until 1890.He served two terms as President,1885-86 and 1886-87.He was a resident of Learmonth.This Original photo is a part of a collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1883-84. The photo of Councilor George Rennie is in sepia,and oval in shape.It is set in a "light tan" mount and has gold edging around the "cutout",A fine black line is drawn around the photo which links it to the next. It is at the top left of circle of photos of all councilors for 1883-84.PRESENTED by the President J.DALGLEISH ESQ.to the BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1883-84. learmonth, ballaarat shire council, george rennie 1883 84

This book was written by Gordon,V.Dean to document the history of his world war 11 experiences, from 1939 till the end of the war and his return to his hometown of Learmonth and finally back into the workforce.Detailing the experiences of our fighting men and the traumas they suffered.Paperback book,light beige in colour.Has photo of Lake Learmonth with Mount Saddleback in left background, in purple with imediately above a photo of Gordon Dean.The title is inscribed in an arch above photoand authors name is at the bottom.(the price of $12.00 is in the top right corner.)"One Day The Sun Will Shine". by Gordon Dean.gordon dean, world war 11 1939 45, wartime experiences

Councilor W.Powell was elected as a member of Ballarat Shire Council in1935 until 1963.He served three terms as Shire President in 1939-40,1948-49,1958-59.Original Historic Photo Of Councilors for 1942-43.Sepia photo, rectangular with curved top,on brown mount, of Councilor W. Powell,situated bottom right hand corner of collection of photos of all councilors and staff for 1942-43.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council by Councilor R.T.White.(J.P.) President 1942-43.43, powell w, ballarat shire council 1942

Councilor H.W.Symons was elected as a member of council in 1893 and served until 1914.He was Shire President for three terms,1898-99,1904-05 and 1910-11. Original Historic Photo. Sepia photo,rectangular with mount,(light brown),curved at top,is of Councilor H.W.Symons.It is set right side of third row and forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors for 1906. Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906ballarat shire council, symons h w, 1893 1914, president 1898 1904 1910

J.Dickie Esq.J.P. was elected to council in 1896 until1899,and 1908 until 1914.He served one term as Shire President in1911-12.Original Historic Photo for 1911-12.Sepia photo, of President J.Dickie Esq.J.P.Oval,set in pinkish tan mount with shaped border around photo and decorative flowers in white,blue and brown in centre of mount.It is situated in the centre of all Photos of councilors for 1911-12.J.Dickie Esq.J.P. -President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, 1911 12, president dickie j esq j p

Councilor J.Baird J.P. was elected as a member of council in 1900 serving until 1928. He was Shire President in 1907-08,1916-17 and 1922-23.Original Historic Photo for 1911-12.Rectangular sepia photo of Councilor J.Baird,J.P, set in pinkish tan mount. It is placed at the top row left hand side of collection of photos of all councilors fot 1911-12. Councilor J.Baird J.P.ballarat shire council, j baird j p 1911 12

In 1875-78 and 1883-89 Councilor John King was elected as a member of council. He was appointed Shire President in 1887-88.This photo forms part of Original Historic Photo of councilors for 1885-86. Sepia photo of Councilor John King is oval and set third from bottom of right side of " horse shoe" shaped light grey mount and on a deeper grey mount, it is edged with gold.It is part of composite photos of councilors for 1885-86." PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT G.RENNIE.ESQ. TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1885-86 ".1885 1886, ballarat shire council, king john

Councilor Charles Edmonston was elected as a member of council in1885 until 1897 and was President in 1890-91.Section of Original Historic Photo which depicts all councilors for the council year 1885-86.Photo of Coucilor Charles Edmonston,in Sepia,is oval,set on a light grey " horse shaped " mount edged with gold and on a darker grey mount and on the bottomright of the " horse shoe ". It is part of a composite collection of photos of councilors,1885-86." PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT G. RENNIE ESQ. TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1885-86.ballarat shire council, edmonston charles, 1885 1897

Invitations received by 'George Hale and Lady' for functions associated with the Opening of the Commonwealth Parliament in Melbourne in 1901. George Hale was the Buninyong Shire Secretary at the time.Framed set of six full sized photographic copies of invitations to events associated with the opening of the Commonwealth Parliament in 1901. Set in a dark brown wooden frame with green mountboard. Issued to George Hale, Buninyong Shire Secretary.commonwealth of australia, federation, parliament

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.

Charlton Foundry corner of Learmonth and High Sts Charlton. Established by C. Munro in 1885 and purchased by Dabron & Forbes in 1899. Taken over by Alfred Dabron in 1905 who managed it until he closed it down in 1965. Makers of the Premier HarvestersBlack & white mounted photograph. Copy of photo mounted on original mount. One of a set of three. Large group of men in front of the Foundry buidling. Photo looking along Learmonth St. Dray parked in front of men. Large chimney at the rear of the building. Group of men in Learmonth St. Typed note attached to photo says "Charlton Foundry Desk. In 1899 Mr. Dabron and Mr. Forbes purchased the foundry from Mr. Munro and carried on the business until 1905 until Mr. Forbes sold to Mr. Alfred Dabron , who continued on until 1965. This desk was used in their office. Loaned by Mr. and Mrs. V. Dabron."Thos. Gale High St Maryboroughcharlton, charlton foundry

Used by William Learmonth Esq., Chairman, Portland Municipal Council, to lay the foundation stone for the Portland Town Hall, 21st September 1863Silver Towel, engraved with decoration and inscription. Bone handle. In leather case, lined on the inner base with blue velvet, and inside the lid with cream silk. The leather case has two brass hinges and a small brass clasp.Engraved on face of trowel "PRESENTED / by the / MUNICIPAL COUNCIL / of / PORTLAND/ To / William Learmonth, Esq / their Chairman / on the occasion of his laying / the FOUNDATION STONE of / the / COUNCIL CHAMBER / 21st September, 1863". On reverse - 4 hallmarks, letter "BJ", number "551" and "(indeciperable maker's name) & Co / MELBOURNE"foundation stone, trowel, ceremonial, william learmonth, portland, town hall, municipal council

Portrait photograph of a man looking to his right. He has a bushy dark grey beard and moustache. Receding hair. He wears a dark jacket and waistcoat. The background is grey. Mounted into a brown mount with oval window with gold trim. Wooden frame with gold inner frame. Glass covered.W. Learmonth Esq 1863portrait photography

Record of Victorian era church in 1980's. NB Ingles St. is unpaved.Colour photo, Dr. Longden's house, Learmonth St. West.uniting church, presbyterian church, ingles street

The photograph was taken during an opening on Ballarat Heritage Weekend. Colour image of the bluestone building named Ercildoun by squatters the Learmonth Brothers. architecture, garden, bluestone, ballarat heritage weekend, ercildoun, ercildoune

The photograph was taken during an opening on Ballarat Heritage Weekend. Colour image of a timber on the Ercildoun property established by squatters the Learmonth Brothers. architecture, garden, ballarat heritage weekend, ercildoun, ercildoune, workers cottage, squatter, settlement

The photograph was taken during an opening on Ballarat Heritage Weekend. Colour image of the bluestone building named Ercildoun by squatters the Learmonth Brothers. architecture, garden, bluestone, ballarat heritage weekend, ercildoun, ercildoune

Report written for the "Australian?" Army Journal. This report describes in some detail the Australian 1st Topographical Survey Troop from its initial formation in Oct 1965 through its deployment to South Vietnam in May 1966 and its Operational activities during 1966/67 in support of the 1st Australian Task Force.A4 booklet, stapled in top left corner. "SSgt Learmonth" written on front cover.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, 1st topographical survey troop, south vietnam

The photograph was taken during an opening on Ballarat Heritage Weekend. Colour image of the entrance to a bluestone building named Ercildoun by squatters the Learmonth Brothers. architecture, garden, bluestone, ballarat heritage weekend, ercildoun, ercildoune

The photograph was taken during an opening on Ballarat Heritage Weekend. Colour image of a detail of the bluestone building named Ercildoun by squatters the Learmonth Brothers. architecture, garden, bluestone, ballarat heritage weekend, ercildoun, ercildoune, squatter settlement

The photograph was taken during an opening on Ballarat Heritage Weekend. Colour image of the garden and bluestone building named Ercildoun by squatters the Learmonth Brothers. architecture, garden, bluestone, ballarat heritage weekend, ercildoun, ercildoune

The photograph was taken during an opening on Ballarat Heritage Weekend. Colour image of a brick workers building on the Ercildoun property established by squatters the Learmonth Brothers. architecture, garden, bluestone, ballarat heritage weekend, ercildoun, ercildoune, workers cottage