Purple sash with gold writing used in the 1991 Buninyong Gold King Festival. The festival was an annual celebration that included a procession through the centre of the town. Possibly used as a prize. Long strip of purple satin-like fabric with gold printing on it. Gold coloured fringes on each end. Buninyong Gold King Festival 1991festivals, celebrations, prizes

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

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

Plan of the complete layout of the Buninyong General Cemetery drawn by Robert [surname unclear] on 6 April 1871.Framed and glazed original large hand drawn plan of the Buninyong General Cemetery, showing the locations of denominational sections and plots. Buninyong General Cemeterycemeteries, historic sites, buninyong

Records the details of a purchase of land (Lot 1, Section 34) by Robert Allan in Buninyong in December 1856. Refer to 'Three Times Blest' for details of Robert Allan's contribution to Buninyong.Framed record of land purchase copied from the Register of Town Purchases, No. 59, p. 82. Relates to purchase of land by Robert Allan in Buninyong on 2 December 1856. land sales, robert allan, buninyong

Framed engraving of early Melbourne by J C Armytage (1802-1897), an English engraver. Published by The Australian newspaper in 1968. C J Armytage; Limited Edition Published by the Australian, 1968j c armytage, melbourne, engravings

The framed photograph was presented to the Buninyong Visitor Information Centre in 1988 to mark the 150th anniversary of the township of Buninyong. Framed copy of historical photograph showing Mrs. Rachel Kerr and her daughter, Grace, on the verandah of their house 'Fassifern' in Herriott Street, Buninyong, early 1900s. The house was first owned by Mr. David Kerr. Framed photograph includes a label providing historical data and donation details.buninyong, houses, costume

One of a series of this type of promotional print issued by H. Deutsch in the 1860s and 1870s. Framed photographic copy of a Lithograph by H. Deutsche, Ballarat. Includes illustrations of the above ground buildings and sectional; drawings of below ground workings. Lists current shareholders and company managers. One of a series of this type of promotional print issued in the 1860s and 1870s. The Buninyong Gold Mining Company Ltd.gold, gold mining, buninyong, h. deutsch

Interesting record of commercial gold mining activity in Buninyong in the 1930s depression era.Three gold mining share certificates, set in a wooden edged frame. Two are for Bishop's Gold (Buninyong) and one for Buninyong Rand Mines. Dated from 1936-1938. Each of the certificates were issued to different investors and signed by A. E. Llewellyn as Manager. Signed by W. Llewellyngold mining, buninyong, share certificates, gold, great depression

Handmade tapestry showing a variety of businesses that were conducted in Buninyong in the nineteenth century. Research required to determine the maker of the tapestry.Framed colour tapestry with stylised design showing shopfronts of Buninyong businesses in the past. Includes a General Store, Bakehouse, Dillion's Hotel, Hairdresser etc.buninyong, businesses

Brass plaque commemorating the Official Opening of Restored Buninyong Library, April 1991 by Cr. Derek Leather, Shire President, and active, hands-on supporter of the project.Brass plaque commemorating the Official Opening of Restored Buninyong Library, April 1991 by Cr. Derek Leather, Shire President, and active, hands-on supporter of the project.buninyong visitor information centre, buninyong library, plaques

No information known about this item. Some research needed.Brass, conical shaped vase with etched decoration around base and sides.No maker's marks.vases, domestic objects

Award presented to Buninyong Cemetery Trust in 2020 for Innovation.Perspex rectangular base and tear shaped clear and blue coloured top section. Base has a silver coloured label with title and the logo of the Cemeteries and Crematoria Association of Victoria.Innovation Award 2020cemeteries, awards, buninyong, buninyong cemetery trust

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

The Buninyong and District Old Boys' Association was a group of men who lived across Victoria who were former residents of the town. The members' booklet was printed in 1918. Further research is needed on when the group started and how long it operated. Small printed booklet with tan coloured card cover with red decorative design. Includes committee and membership of the association for former male residents of Buninyong.A. Lippiattbuninyong, buninyong and district old boys association

The book was owned by Robert Graham of Buninyong from 1861. Further research required.Book cloth bound, hard cover edition of The Pilgrim's Progress, by John Bunyan. Published in 1836. The spine is broken at the front cover, page edges are worn and some torn. Rob't Graham's Book, Buninyong, Feb. 15, 1861. Handwritten inside front cover.

The Old Library Pottery operated in the northern section of the Buninyong Visitor Information Centre during the 1980s. Dates to be confirmed. Handmade earthenware cylindrical shaped mug with handle finished in mottled light brown tones, with dark brown strip near the top.Old Library Potterypottery, ceramics

This book was part of the collection of the Buninyong Public Library Collection which operated in the bulding now used as the Buninyong Visitor Information Centre. Maroon coloured, hard bound book with cloth cover and a small gold emblem on the front.Buninyong Public Library (Official stamp); Buninyong State School 1270 (Official stamp)buninyong public library, buninyong state school

This wine was produced as part of the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Buninyong, held in 1987.A green tinged glass 750ml wine bottle with narrow neck. A '12' is pressed in glass base. White paper label printed in dark green text with a cartoon figure possibly of De Soza (?).'12' pressed into glass base. 'P15554' moulded on lower side of bottle.buninyong, 150th anniversary, wine

Details about these tile sections to be researched. 1. Triangular piece of wall tile with green and black glazed decoration. 2. Broken glazed wall tile section with Brown and tan leaf decoration.decorations, ceramics, buidling materials

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

Dark brown glazed cylindrical bottle with pouring lip. Stopper missing. No markings.stoneware, ceramics, domestic equipment

Presented to the Buninyong Community Website which was developed by Liz Lumsdon around 2015-2016. "The Australia and New Zealand Internet Awards (ANZIAs) are a collaboration between auDA and InternetNZ. The awards are an annual event celebrating the achievements of organisations, businesses and individuals that have made significant contributions to the development and use of the Internet in Australia and New Zealand."--Website. Perspex angular shaped award with etched lettering. Upright design with rectangular base. ANZIA: The Leonie Dunbar Memorial Award for Community Websites. Buninyong Community 2016websites, community projects, buninyong, awards

This item is undated, but style suggests 1850s to early 1900s. History of item to be checked.White cotton sleeveless bodice with lace trim around neckline and armholes. Two inverted 'V' shapes of lace in front. Slight frill at lower edge.underwear, costume

Underwear worn by women from the late 1800s to early 1900s.White cotton, fairly plain except for tiny lace edging around neckline. Five hand worked buttonholes. Two sharing darts each side of front.underwear, costume

The guide was written by Gib Wettenhall in collaboration with the Great Dividing Trail Association and Goldfields Tracks Inc. The book gives detailed information about the track including historical notes, maps and numerous photographs. Members of the Buninyong Visitor Centre and the local community actively supported the extension of the Great Dividing Trail from Ballarat through to Buninyong. Spiral bound book with photograph on cover showing mining works and tourists visiting. Title is on a black section. 'Not for Sale' handwritten in Texta on the cover.great dividing trail, goldfields, cycling, walking, tracks

Example of presentation made at the Anglican Church's Sunday School in Buninyong in the 1920s.Small black covered book with a cross indented on the front cover. No name on cover.To Martha Challis from Holy Trinity Sunday School, Buninyong, June 28, 1926.christianity, anglican church, prayer

Book includes a Bookplate which reads: State School 978; F. M. Bradhurst, Head Teacher. Special Prize, 3rd Class. Presented to Rosalinda Heard, By the Board of Advice etc. The school was Smythesdale High School.Hard cover book with red book cloth cover, floral design with flowers and a butterfly. Title and author on the cover.jerusalem, religion, christianity, state schools, education, smythesdale

Published by the British and Foreign Bible Society.Small black, leather-bound Bible printed in London in 1916. Buninyong connections to be researched.'Holy Bible' embossed in gold on the front cover.bibles, religion, christianity

Presented to Robert Challis of Yendon on 31 May, 1912. Dark red cover with gold embossed patterning around the inside edge. Gold embossed emblem on cover. Robert Challis, Yendon, 31.5.12prayer books, religion, christianity, yendon