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Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, School Camp, 1988
The children from Mickleham and Bulla Primary Schools were attending a school camp near Beechworth and were visiting a trout farm.A non- digital coloured photograph of a group of children by a river. Three people are standing very close to the edge, while the rest of the children are sitting further up on the river bank.school camps, beechworth -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, School excursion
The photograph was taken when students from Bulla Primary School were taken on an excursion to the Melbourne Aquarium as part of their science studies.The excursion to the Melbourne Aquarium was part of the student's science studies,A non-digital coloured photograph of a group of children seated on the floor listening to a person giving a talk. Some of them have notebooks and writing materials to take notes. behind them is a backdrop of an expanse of water and a reconstructed rock formation.bulla primary schooil, school excursions, melbourne aquarium, science -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c1960
This photo is a collection of objects that stood on the roads in the past and were collected by the former Bulla Shire and mounted in front of their offices in Macedon Street, Sunbury.A black and white photograph of two lamp posts, two milestones and a hitching poston back: "Relics of the past" "Regional" Frame Sizelamp posts, lights, street lighting, bulla shire, hitching posts, milestones, regional newspaper, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, early 1980s
The photograph was taken after a severe wind storm which occured in the Bulla-Oaklands area in the early 1980s, possibly near Christmas Eve.A coloured photograph with rounded corners. It is a panoramic view of a partly built brick veneer house which has been damaged as a result of a wind storm. Across the front are three sets of large full length windows. There is a horse training run in the background.george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Door Handle
This handle is believed to be from the first safe used by the Shire of Bulla. It was given to Mr. Kevin Smith by the Shire Secretary Mr. Tom McCormack.A heavy round base handle with a hand coming from the centre holding a rod that forms the handle.:Cozens & Harveys..."shire of bulla, smith, john, kevin, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Wilfred Henry Johnson
The man photographed is Wilfred Henry Johnston who was James Johnston's son. Wilfred served as a Shire of Bulla councillor from 1923 to 1948. A portrait photograph mounted on board of a man dressed in a suit and wearing a hat wilfred henry johnston, councillors, shire of bulla -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Swimming lessons, c Early 1990s
As part of the school curriculum, Bulla Primary School included swimming lessons for the students. The classes took place in a private indoor swimming pool.The Bulla Primary School included a variety of extra curricular activities into the curriculum including swimming lessons.A non-digital coloured photograph of children swimming with the aid of noodles in an indoor pool.swimming classes, bulla primary schooil -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, early 1990's
The scarred tree is located on a hillside in a local reserve. The bark has been removed in the past to make a boat or other large utensil. Melbourne's skyline can be seen faintly in the distance in the middle of the photograph with local suburban development in the middle distance. The set of 20 photographs were taken of a number of archaeological ands sacred sites in the Bulla district. The photographs were included in a study published by the Shire of Bulla in the early 1990's.A scarred tree aboriginal ring sites, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Certificate
Certificate presented by Australian Red Cross Society to the Citizens of the Shire of Bulla acknowledging the amount of $1794.97 raised during the Red Cross March Appeal in 1976.White certificate with black and red writing from Australian Red Cross Society. Two signatures in blue biro."Presented by the/Australian..."1970s, red cross, shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Fish hatchery, 1988
The children from Bulla and Mickleham Primary Schools were attending a school camp at Beechworth and while there they were taken to a fish hatchery to see how it functions.A non-digital coloured photograph of a man beside a pool and holding some matting and explaining its use while six children are looking on. Beyond the fenced off area is a building and picnic settings.school camps, beechworth, fish hatchery -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Fitzroy Gardens
here children from Bulla Primary School were photographed looking at the floral display in the conservatory at Fitzroy Gardens when they were taken on an excursion to the gardens.A non-digital coloured photograph of three children looking at a floral display set out in a conservatory.fitzroy gardens, school excursions, bulla primary schooil, floral displays -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Beach excursion, c Early 1990s
The students from Bulla Primary School were taken on ain excursion to Williamstown Beach where they enjoyed a number of activities. One of them was a cricket match.The beach excursion allowed the children to be involved in a number of activities related to t6he seaside,A non-digital coloured photograph of a group of children playing cricket on a beach. In the background there are a number of buildings.school excursions, bulla primary schooil, williamstown beach, beach cricket -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, early 1990's
This is one of a series of Aboriginal rings which are found in the Sunbury area. The former Shire of Bulla published a detailed study of the Aboriginal Ring sites in the early 1990's.A coloured photograph of a sacred site featuring an Aboriginal ring within the Sherwood Housing Estate. There is a cleared grassed area with a distinctive ring in the foreground with the housing estate in the background.sherwood estate, aboriginal ring sites, george evans collection -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Beach excursion, c Early 1990s
Students from Bulla Primary School were taken on an excursion to Williamstown Beach. While there they did a number of beach activities, which included creating sand sculptures.The excursion was part of the children's social and scientific part of their studies. A non-digital coloured photograph of three boys at the beach and kneeling down on the sand starting to make a sand sculpture.school excursions, bulla primary schooil, williamstown beach, sand sculpture, beach excursions -
Hume City Civic Collection
Metal Jug
Thought to be used for measuring liquids in retail premises by Council Inspectors, Weights and Measures. Used by Shire of Bulla and donated by Hume City Council when amalgmation took place.Tapered metal container with spout and handle used for measuring liquids.on spout "crown/16/91..."shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Metal Jug
Thought to be used for measuring liquids in retail premises by Council Inspectors of Weights & Measures Department of Shire of Bulla and donated by Hume Council when amalagmation of Councils took place.Tapered metal container with pouring spout and handle used for measuring liquids.on side "1 GALLON" on spout "crown/15 91/VIC"shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
The move to build the Mechanics Institute was started in 1883 and the foundation stone was laid by Lady Janet Clarke in 1885. The Shire of Bulla took it over in 1922 to be remodelled as the Soldier's Memorial Hall.A black and white photograph of the Sunbury Mechanics Institute in Stawell Street, Sunbury. The building complete with portico sits behind a picket fence with pine trees at the front and side.memorial hall, clarke, janet (lady), william (sir), mechanics institute, shire of bulla, stawell street, sunbury, soldier's memorial hall, foundation stones, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Meter Book, 1925
The Meter book was used by the Shire of Bulla to record by hand writing the consumers name and location of property, the amount of water used, any excess water and all costs relating to the property.Large cloth covered hard cover book with tan corners and spine. Multi colour pattern inside front and back covers."Meter Book for year ending..."1920s, 1940s, shire of bulla, sunbury, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Lady's pink straw hat, 1960's
The hat belonged to Edna Vlassopoulos who with her husband Andrew, had a poultry farm and market garden in the old Westmeadows township and later at Bulla. The hat was purchased to wear at a family wedding.A pink straw hat with a pink silk folded band wrapped above a narrow brim. There is a full-blown pink silk rose which is a trim on the RHS of the crown. There is a band of petersham ribbon inside the crown with black hat elastic fastened on either side.clothing and dress, headwear, female, george evans collection -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, School Camp, 1988
The people in the photograph were students, teachers and parents from Bulla and Mickleham Primary School who were attending a school camp at Beechworth. One of the activities was a visit to a local trout farm.A non-digital coloured print of a group of children and adults walking around a lake in bushland.trout farms, beechworth, school camps -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Swimming lessons, December 1996
The children from Bulla Primary School were enjoying swimming lessons at a private swimming pool and are learning to swim with the aid of kick boards. The swimming classes were included in the school curriculumA non-digital coloured photograph of five children in an indoor pool learning to swim with the aid of kick boards.A group of adults are seated at the side watching the children. -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Police Helicopter, c Early 1996
The police with their rescue helicopter visited the Bulla Primary School and talked to the students about their work and the importance of the rescue helicopter. he children were also able to see the helicopter up close. A non-digital coloured photograph of a group of children under the supervision of some adults and policemen are being shown the workings of a police helicopter.police helicopters, policemen, bulla primary schooil -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, early 1990's
The 20 photographs were taken of a number of archaeological sites in Sunbury of sacred sites and aboriginal rings. The photographs were included in a study of these sites which was published by the Shire of Bulla in the early 1990's.A view of Aboriginal Ring Site near Rupertswood. The country is undulating with trees in the middle distance and the ring in the foreground.aboriginal ring sites, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Certificate of Appreciation, 7th December 1906
The laminated photograph of the certificate of appreciation was presented to Joseph Starkie in recognition of his 18 years of service to the community as a Councillor and Chairman of the Sunbury Waterworks Trust. It was signed on behalf of the residents and ratepayers of the Shire of Bulla. The Joseph D. Starkie water fountain was erected in the town in recognition of his efforts in bringing a water supply to Sunbury. A laminated photocopy of a certificate of appreciation.bulla shire council, joseph starkie, sunbury waterworks trust, starkie, starkie memorial fountain, joseph leyden -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Drama activities
The students from Bulla Primary School were participating in drama activities which included acting, dancing and singing. The children who are dressed in traditional costumes in this photo were preparing to perform in the activities.The variety of performing activities that the children engaged in gave them an introduction the diversity of areas of the performing arts.A non-digital coloured photograph of a group of children with an adult gathered around in a covered-in outdoor area with four of the children dressed in traditional costumes and lined up in front of the others.drama activities, bulla primary schooil -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, The Old Mill Sunbury
Scottish miller and immigrant, John Eadie established his water-driven flour mill on Jacksons Creek in Sunbury in 1861.To make of a sufficient water supply to operate the mill, he built a weir and a water-race to drive it. Some of these can be seen today. The machinery for the mill was bought from Scotland and transported here. The mill continued to operate until 1914. At that time the 20 ton metal wheel and the iron roofing removed to aid the war effort.This mill is one of a number that were built along the water courses in the Sunbury-Bulla area to process the wheat grown in the area.A non-digital black and white photograph in post card format of a an old bluestone mill building sited on the bank of a watercourse in a deep valley with bare hills in the background. The remains of the water wheel are at the rear of the building. A New Year greeting dated 24th Dec. 1907 has been written on the back from H.H in Bulla to his aunt, Miss M.A.Ripon who was staying with Mrs. Tricks in Canterbury at the time.The Old Mill Sunburyjohn eadie, the old mill, milling, jacksons creek -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, early 1990's
The set of 20 photographs were taken of a number of archaeological sites in Sunbury of sacred sites and aboriginal rings. The photographs were included in a study of these sites which was published by the Shire of Bulla in the early 1990's.A soil profile showing a whitened lava flow above decomposing timber and soil at the lower level.aboriginal ring sites, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, early 1990's
The set of 20 photographs were taken of a number of archaeological sites in Sunbury of sacred sites and aboriginal rings. The photographs were included in a study of these sites which was published by the Shire of Bulla in the early 1990's.Site of an Aboriginal Ring near Sunbury. It is situated on a cleared mound with small hills across the skyline.aboriginal ring sites, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, early 1990's
The set of 20 photographs were taken of a number of archaeological sites in Sunbury of sacred sites and aboriginal rings. The photographs were included in a study of these sites which was published by the Shire of Bulla in the early 1990's.A coloured photograph of a scarred tree trunk at Rupertswood estate. It is a close-up photograph of the lower section of the tree. There is a gentle rise behind the tree and two outbuildings along the hill top on the RHS.aboriginal ring sites, scarred trees, rupertswood estate, george evans collection -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, School Camp, 1988
The children from Bulla and MIckleham schools were attending a school camp at Beechworth and one of the activities was hiking in one of the nearby hills. While hiking they came across a tunnel which captured the attention of these children.A non-digital coloured photograph of four children looking into a tunnel, which is under an embankment.school camps, hiking, beechworth