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Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Mullock heaps, Green Hill Diggings, Sandy's Hill Rd., Durham Lead (on private land), 20/03/1996
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields historic ...historic, miningColour photo, Mullock heaps, Green Hill Diggings, Sandy's Hill Rd., Durham Lead (on private land)mining, green hills, sandy's hill rd., durham lead -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Historical Society members excursion to Green Hill Diggings, Sandy's Hill Rd., Durham Lead (on private land), 20/03/1996
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields historic ...historic, miningColour photo, Historical Society members excursion to Green Hill Diggings, Sandy's Hill Rd., Durham Lead (on private land)mining, green hills, sandy's hill rd., durham lead -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Booklet, Scotsburn: The Early Settlers 1838-1988, c1988
Scotsburn is near the Victorian town of Buninyong. It was named after squatter Andrew Scott, and Celia Scott.A book relating to the history of Scotsburn and its early community. andrew scott, celia scott, kirkland, yuulong, matthew allison, lal lal, william cresswell, george ernest harbour, yendon, george zennis hudson, joseph jackson, isabella jackson, domenico lorensini, italian gully, domenico fanchi, sarah buckle, arnold buckle, ellis pearce, robert platt, david matthews, john shearer, ada jamieson, ernest alfred skelton, james allison, william stepnell, margaret stepnell, john white, dorcas white, scotsburn state school, scott's marsh post office, scotsburn union church, thomas hastie, scotsburn hall, john henty, scotsburn -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard - Folder set, Viewpoint Scenic Production, "In Scenic Colour Ballarat, Vic", early 1950's
Set of 12 views of Ballarat printed with six colour photos on one side and six black and white photos on the other side, printed onto a folded strip of paper glued within an embossed paper folder. On rear cover has publisher details "A Viewpoint Scenic Production"., titled "In Scenic Colour Ballarat, Vic". Front cover has title and small sketch showing a fountain, trees and church in the background. Would appear to be a generic cover for other cities as well. The rear cover has two sets of cut slits with black lines around the cuts to enable the folder to be closed. Pictures are: Black and White 1. Sturt St Ballarat. (Well known photo taken from Grenville St. - see btm675i - 1940's) 2. General View of Ballarat, Victoria 3. Bridge Street Ballarat 4. Mt Warrenheip from Buninyong (note wrong spelling of Warrenheip) 5. View from Mt. Buninyong 6. Ballarat Gardens showing Wallace Memorial Colour photos - generally out of register. 7. The Town Hall, Ballarat Victoria - with tram in foreground (see image i8 for a hi res version) 8. Sturt and Bridge Streets, Ballarat - with tram in view 9. The Gardens, Ballarat Victoria 10. The Eureka Stockade Memorial, Ballarat 11. Lake Wendouree, Ballarat Victoria 12. The of Victory, Ballarat Vic. trams, tramways, ballarat, postcards, sturt st, bridge st, gardens -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Equipment - Colour photograph, Stirrups belonging to Constable Power, Buninyong, 1890s, 19th Century
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Stirrups ...Stirrups belonging to Constable John James Power of the Victorian Mounted Police, who served at Buninyong between 1893 and 1900.Historically significant as an item of equipment issued to Victorian mounted police in the colonial eraPair of nicklesilver stirrips issued to Victorian police in colonial Victoria. Engraved with number "4105"police, law and order, horses, power j.j., buninyong -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Accessory - B/W photograph, Snuff horn, Early 19th Century
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields This snuff ...This snuff horn belonged to the Rev. Thomas Hastie, pioneering Presbyterian minister at Buninyong from 1847 to 1898. It was presented to the Society by his great grand-daughter in 2010.This item is historically significant for its connection with an important figure in the history of Buninyong, who was also a notable figure in the Free Presbyterian Church in Victoria in the 19th Century.A brown snuff horn, made of ivory, with a silver band and inlaid silver decoration on the lid. The lid opens to reveal a cavity, where snuff was stored.Lid has a silver disc with the inscription 'T H'.buninyong, hastie, snuff, free presbyterian church, presbyterian church, victoria -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original B/W Photograph, Former Whyke's Grocer building, Warrenheip St, Buninyong, 18 September 1993
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Original ...Original building was established by Whyke's family Grocery, built in 1860s. Stripped to apricot brickwork. Verandah removed. Situated East Side of Warrenheip St between Eyre St and Forest St, Buninyong. Building much altered and used as a restaurant in 1970s. Fell into disrepair. Revival took place but not restoration. 1990s under threat of demolition if not conforming to council safety requirements. Building has since been renovated as a pizza restaurant (2023). Vacant lots have since been built on.Established by a prominent local family, an example of a mid 19th century shop. Black and white photo of former Whykes Grocer, 1860's. Streetscape photo of former Whykes Grocer brick building. Power pole with Warrenheip St sign. 3 other shopfronts visible, street trees and vacant land between shops.buninyong, whykes, grocery, building, street scape, warrenheip st -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original B/W Photograph, Old Police House/Station with snow, Scott St, Buninyong, 1951, 19/07/1951
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Unusually ...Unusually heavy snow in the side garden of the old Police Station/House. Building constructed by Rennie (rare example of his work).Rare photo of old police station/house in Scott St, under snow. Building is representative of Rennie's construction style.Snow in front yard of Old Police House/Station in Scott St, 1951Reverse is stamped Police Station Buninyong, date stamped 19 Jul 1951, handwritten inscription SNOWING AT BUNINYONGbuninyong, police station, garden, snow, scott st, police house, rennie -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Arbor Day Buninyong State School July 1904, July 1904
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Record ...Record of Arbor Day commemoration at Buninyong State School July 1904Historic and Social significance, Arbor Day was once, but no longer widely commemorated.Framed black and white photograph of students, teachers and guests at Buninyong Primary School with view of Warrenheip Street in the background.Annotation: Arbor Day Buninyong State School. July 1904buninyong primary school, students and teachers, visitors, arbor day, students, teachers -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Family excursion by car c1920, c1920
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Record ...Record of dress, vehicles and social commentSource unknown. Kept in collection of B&DHS for the record of dress, vehicles and social commentBlack & White photograph depicting an outing in the early 1900s. There are two vehicles (motor cars) that have been unloaded of luggage (including one suitcase) and (possibly) a picnic rug. The cars are surrounded by disembarked passengers - five men wearing hats and suits, seven women wearing hats and calf-length frockstransport, recreation, picnic, excursion -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Functional object - seal, Seal of the Borough of Buninyong, made in 1863, 1863
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Seal ...Seal of the Borough, which includes an image of Mount Buninyong with the rising sun.This seal was used by the secretary on official documents of the Borough of Buninyong, which was a local government entity until 1915, when it became part of the Shire of Buninyong.Seal of the Borough of Buninyong, made in 1863Borough of Buninyong/Victoria1863buninyong, mount, local government -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Dr Longden's and Sparling's former residences, Learmonth St west, Buninyong, July 1993
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Dr Longden ...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 -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Buninyong Masonic Lodge, 1993
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Masonic ...Masonic presence in Buninyong since the nineteenth century, this is the second lodge built on the same site.Early twentieth century public buildingBlack and white photograph of Buninyong Masonic Lodge, a brick building located on the western side of Warrenheip South.buninyong, masonic lodge, building -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original B/W Photograph, Miner's cottage built on land owned by Thomas Hiscock in Learmonth St west, Buninyong, April 1994
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields ...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 -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Buninyong Masonic Lodge, 1993
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields ...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 -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, St. Alban's Cottage c 1873, former home of Dr. Sparling, July 1993
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Built ...Built around 1873 by Dr. Sparling, on land formerly occupied by the first Buninyong Inn (aka Jamieson's Hotel). Some materials from the demolished hotel may have been used in building the house.Good example of 1870's professional residence, links to prominent citizen Dr Sparling.B/W Photograph, Polychrome brick cottage, L-fronted with bullnose verandah, on bluestone foundations with low bluestone fence. Signs "Buninyong Antiques" (under verandah) and "Antiques" on front of building.buninyong, sparling, jamieson, house, brick -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Dr. Longden's home, Learmonth St. West, Buninyong, July 1993
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Dr. Frank ...Dr. Frank Longden was appointed as a newly-graduated doctor to Buninyong in 1888, and served the people of Buninyong and district until his death in 1938. This house was built in 1892 as a wedding present from his bride’s father to his daughter on the occasion of her marriage to Dr. Longden. The surgery was in the front room, and a dispensary was located in the garden.Built by prominent citizen, fine example of substantial doctor's residence and surgery, has been carefully restored.B/W photograph, double-story brick dwelling, bay window on left, verandahs both floors on right, with iron lace. Iron lace fence, brick pillars, trees in front yard.buninyong, dwelling, streetscape, learmonth street, longden -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Roundabout - intersection of Learmonth and Warrenheip Streets Buninyong. Background Crown Hotel, 1995
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Shows ...Shows major intersection in mid 1990's. Record of intersection in mid 1990'sB/W photograph of intersection of Learmonth and Warrenheip Streets Buninyong. Crown Hotel centre background, bottle shop next door, and corner shop visible on right.buninyong, streeetscape, buiulding, crown hotel, corner shop -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original B/W Photograph, Roundabout - intersection of Learmonth and Warrenheip Streets Buninyong. Background RSL Hall and Memorial Gardens, Masonic Hall, September 1993
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Showing ...Showing streetscape in the late 1990s. Roundabout construction started in 1987Showing streetscape in the late 1990s.Black and white photograph of roundabout at intersection of Learmonth and Warrenheip Streets Buninyong. Background RSL Hall and Memorial gardens and Gates, Masonic Centrestreetscape, buninyong, rsl memorial gardens, rsl hall, masonic centre -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph of old Buninyong Post Office, brick building, built 1873, north side of Learmonth St. west, Mr. C.J. Brooks, Old Buninyong Post Office, Learmonth St. Buninyong, 1993
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Former ...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 -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Mr. C.J.Brooks, Crown Hotel Buninyong, cnr. Warrenheip and Learmonth Streets, 1993
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Original ...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 -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original B/W Photograph, De Soza park, Warrenheip St., Buninyong, with poppet head, rotunda and Chilean Wheel sculpture
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields De Soza ...De Soza park was developed as a public amenity from the early 1980s. The poppet head and Chilean wheel sculpture are representative of the gold mining origins of the town.The park, located centrally in Buninyong is of social and historic significance.Original B/W photograph of streetscape of De Soza park frontage to Warrenheip St., Buninyong, with poppet head, rotunda and Chilean Wheel sculpture, former post office in background. Large eucalypt tree present behind rotunda, large cypress tree to north of park.buninyong, de soza, park, rotunda, poppet head, sculpture, chilean wheel, post office, warrenheip st, streetscape -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original B/W photograph, Clive Brooks, Old Library, Eastern facade, after restoration, Warrenheip St north, Buninyong, 09/04/1994
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields ...Inscription on central pediment reads 1861 PUBLIC LIBRARY. Above door is a separate panel on which is inscribed FREE.Example of mid 19th century building constructed as a library for cultural and educational purposesB/W photo of Old Library, Eastern facade, after restoration, Warrenheip St north, Buninyong. In background on left side is false poppet head, associated with Buninyong Festival activities in De Soza Parkbuninyong, building, streetscape, warrenheip st., public library, poppet head, de soza park -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Former Free Library Warrenheip Street Buninyong, 9 April 1994
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Built ...Built in 1861 on land made available by Mr. Robert Allen. Grant received through municipal council and State Government. Building functioned as a library until 1926. Taken over by Buninyong Cemetery Trust and eventually fell into serious disrepair. Restored in the 1980s after great community effort, dedication and financial contributions.An important early building in the township noted for its unusual and individual classical facade of Oregon pine. Placed on Historical Buildings Register.Black and white photograph of Former Free Library built in1861. Warrenheip streetscape of former free library, currently Buninyong Information Centre, Eastern facade fully visible and Southern weatherboard side. Mature pine trees visible to the side and rear of building. Reading room on left of entrance door and former shop and residence on right.free library, information centre, mr. robert allen, buninyong cemetery trust, mechanics institutes -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Buninyong Town Choir, winners of Provincial Choral Contest, South Street Competition, 1908, (photo) 1908
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Buninyong ...Buninyong Town Choir (aka "Ye Ancient Village Choir) winner at South Street Competitions 1908Historical record, ephemeraSmall group of documents relating to Buninyong Town Choir, copy of photograph and original (on Songbook) songbook(On songbook) stamp "YE ANCIENT VILLAGE CHOIRbuninyong, choir, south street competiton -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original B/W Photograph, View over the Gong towards the Buninyong Gardens, with established trees and early model motor vehicles
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields ...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 -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Bon Strange (nee Lorensini) photographer, View from Mount Buninyong, c1935
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Record ...Record of landscape 1930'sRecord of landscape 1930'sBlack and white photograph of view from Mount Buninyong through eucalyptus tress, road winding downhill, mid 1930's."Bon thinks the same big tree on left was painted by John Rowell in his painting in the Art Gallery." mount buninyong, eucalyptus, landscape, trees -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Eyre Cottage, former home of Robert Allen, c 1855, on S/W cnr. of Eyre and Winter Streets, side view from N/W, 1994
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Original ...Original Building dates from around 1855, strong connection with Robert Allen, prominent citizen in early goldrush, links through him to Allen Store and Old Library.Built by prominent citizen and benefactor, early gold-rush dwellingEyre Cottage, former home of Robert Allen, c 1855, on S/W cnr. of Eyre and Winter Streets, side view from N/W.buninyong, eyre st, winter st, robert allen, streetscape, building -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Mrs. Bon Strange (nee Lorensini), Old Brewery and Gong Reservoir Buninyong, c 1935, c1935
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Early gold ...Early gold-rush building, originally Brewery, next to Gong Reservoir (early water source for township). Building since converted to residence.Record of early building as of mid 1930'sLaser copy of hand-tinted photograph of Old Brewery and Gong Reservoir Buninyong, c 1935, fields rising behind, tall treees, partially obscured house.building, buninyong, brewery, industry, landscape -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Interior of Scotsburn School, c 1930
... , Buninyong Town Hall Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Interior ...Interior of Scotsburn School, c 1930Record of school in 1930Laser copy of sepia photo of interior of Scotsburn School c 1930, showing school furniturescotsburn, school, interior, furniture