One of a series of photographs taken of a large framed group of photographs of Buninyong Shire Council employees 1910-11 that hangs in the Supper Room of the Buninyong TownhallThis photograph shows two prominent members of the Buninyong Shire Council who were responsible for many Buninyong Shire Council developments and improvements in the late 19th and early 20th centuryA colour photograph of 2 images taken from a large group of images of the Buninyong Shire Council 1910-11 showing C.C.P. Wilson Engineer and E. B. Hale SecretaryC.C.P. Wilson - Engineer, E.B. Hale - Secretary 1910-11buninyong shire council, buninyong townhall, supper room, c.c.p. wilson, e.b. hale

buildingsOriginal B/W Photograph, Former Courthouse, Buninyong Town Hall, about 1990, when in use as Buninyong Shire Council Chambers.courthouse, buninyong shire council

B/W photograph of Cr E.A. Hitchcock, Shire of Buninyong Councillor 1903-4 from a set of mounted photographs of the Buninyong Shire Council 1903-4 on display in Buninyong Town Hall Supper roomC. E. Hitchcock was a Councillor of the Buninyong Shire Council in the early 20th centuryB/W photograph of Cr E.A. Hitchcock, Shire of Buninyong Council 1903-4Councillor Hitchcock, Councillor 1903-4c.e. hitchcock, buninyong shire council, buninyong town hall

Social/ political, legalColour photo, Interior, central view South wall and bench of 1886 Buninyong Courthouse. Tables and chairs configured as for Buninyong Shire Council.buninyong, courthouse, buninyong council chamber

John Rowell's painting was displayed in the Buninyong Council Chamber in 1988 during the launch of the book "Three Times Blest".The photo is a historic record of John Rowell's painting, and of the rear wall of the former Buninyong Council Chamber in 1988. Photo of a landscape painting displayed in the Buninyong Council Chamber in 1988."John Rowell's Painting" "Three Times Blest 1988"artwork, painting, landscape, buninyong council chamber, three times blest

Peter Griffiths and Elizabeth Griffiths in the old Buninyong Council Chamber in 1988 during the launch of the book "Three Times Blest".The photo shows the author at the launch of an important historical text on Buninyong in the old courthouse which is now the home of Buninyong and District Historical Society. Photo of a landscape painting displayed in the Buninyong Council Chamber in 1988."John Rowell's Painting" "Three Times Blest 1988"artwork, buninyong council chamber, three times blest, peter griffiths, elizabeth griffiths

Buninyong celebrated their centenary in 1958.Paper serviette with printing in one cornerBunyong Council Centenary Year 1858 - 1958centenary, buninyong council, serviette, anniversary

W.A. Tippett's painting was displayed in the Buninyong Council Chamber in December 1988 during the launch of the book "Three Times Blest".The photo is a historic record of W.A. Tippett's painting, taken in 1988. Photo of a landscape painting of the homestead "Ingliston" displayed in the Buninyong Council Chamber in 1988."Ingliston," by W.A. Tippett, exhibited "Three Times Blest" exhibition, Dec 1988artwork, painting, landscape, buninyong council chamber, three times blest

This photograph appears to be associated with Buninyong centenary celebrations in 1958..2) A black and white photograph of a number of people entering a brick building - the Buninyong Council Chambers and Court House. A poliman stands on guard outside. Centenary lights '1858 - 1958' sit on the higher section of the building.buninyong, centenary, anniversary, court house, council chambers, buninyojng court house

Record of special meeting of the Council of the Shire of Buninyong on 28 August 1958 to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the Council. Record includes photographic copies of the Victoria Government Gazette marking the establishment of the Buninyong Road District, details of the inaugural council meeting, a message from the first Chairman, a list of council members 1958, a list of council chairmen, presidents and secretaries, extracts from past council records and images of the Buninyong district and first Chairman Archibald Fisken and President 1957-58 Archibald Clyde Wanliss Fisken..1) Beige soft covered book 14 pages with images of four generations ofArchibald Fisken, KW McManus and other details related to the 100 years of the Buninyong Shire Council .2) Luncheon menu to mark the centenary of local government in the district of BuninyongShire of Buninyong 1858-1958buninyong shire council, buninyong road district, archibald fisken, buninyong

One of a series of photographs taken for Buninyong Shire Council 1980sClarendon was declared a town in 1863. The church was consecrated by Archbishop James Alipius Goold in 1871Colour photograph of Clarendon Roman Catholic Church 1980sbuninyong shire council, clarendon, roman catholic, churches

One of a series of photographs taken for Buninyong Shire Council 1980sClifton Villa is one of Buninyong's earliest homes built for Edward Newman a well known resident and chemistColour photograph of 'Clifton Villa'buninyong shire council, clifton villa, buninyong, buildings, edward charles newman

One of a series of photographs taken for Buninyong Shire Council 1980sMount Buninyong was reserved as a public park in 1866.Colour photograph of Mt Buninyong picnic areabuninyong shire council, mount buninyong, recreation, water tower, c.c.p. wilson

Documents special meeting of Buninyong Shire Council held on 30 August 1983 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the first meeting of the Buninyong District Road Board.. Includes images of four generations of Archibald Fisken, photographic copy of Victoria Government Gazette proclamations of the Buninyong Road District, details of inaugural meeting and minutes of the first and second meetings, members of council 1983, a list of Chairmen, Mayors and Presidents and extracts from past records.Beige soft covered book 14 pages with images of four Archibald Fisken, KW McManus and other details related to the 100 years of the Bininyong Shire Council. Ink on paper.Shire of Buninyong 1858-1983buninyong shire council, buninyong road district, archibald fisken, local government

Social/ political, legalColour photo, Corner wall and mantel piece of 1886 Buninyong Courthouse. portrait of QEII framed by Australian flag and Union Jack, Victorian State Crest of Arms below portrait, group portaits of Buninyong Councillors on mantel.buninyong, courthouse, buninyong council chamber

Social/ political, legalColour photo, Interior Buninyong Courthouse, view to NW corner showing entrance door.buninyong, courthouse, buninyong council chamber

Social/ political, legalColour photo, Interior Buninyong Courthouse, view to NE corner showing tables, benches and display board.buninyong, courthouse, buninyong council chamber

Social/ political, legalColour photo, Interior Buninyong Courthouse, view of wood-lined ceiling, with painted ceiling rose and brass support rod for lights.buninyong, courthouse, buninyong council chamber

Richard and Amelia (Job) Vincent arrived from Cornwall in 1855. richard was a farmer at Warrenheip. Their children were Richard, Mary, Thomas Job (died in infancy), Thomas Job, Annie, Emily, Selina, Amelia, Ada and George. Annie Vincent married Edward huggins in 1884. Their children were Edith, Robert, Ada, George, Stella, Roy, Lillian, Harold and Ronald. Vincent Avenue, Mount Helen, is named after this family.Provides a record of the descendants of Richard and Amelia Vincent who arrived from Cornwall England in 1855 and became farmers at Warrenheip. Photographs capture dimensions of the life of Councillor Richard Vincent, who became President of the Buninyong Shire Council in 1953.Black and white and colour photographs of people, letters and newspaper clippings depicting dimensions of the Vincent family history .1) Photograph of Vincent family home .2) Photograph of the Bungaree and District Historical Society Heritage Wall .3) Photograph of the Vincent family plaque on the Bungaree and District Historical Society Heritage Wall .4) Photograph of information about the Bungaree and District Historical Society Heritage Wall .5) Photograph of local football l team .6) Photograph of the Mt Buninyong R. F. B. .7) Photograph of haystack .8) Photograph of letter from Shire of Buninyong to Mr R Vincent regarding the naming of Vincent Road .9) Photographs of newspaper clippings concerning Cr Vincent becoming the next Buninyong President richard vincent, haystack, warrenheip, buninyong shire council, amelia vincent, bungaree pioneers wall, mt buninyong rural ire brigade, warrenheip football club, vincent, family history, genealogy

Shgire recordsOriginal Colour photograph Shire President's Report 1990-1991, cover only.buninyong shire council

Imperial standard volume measures were distributed by the Victorian Colonial Government to local governments (such as the Borough of Buninyong), who had responsibility for checking on correct weights and measures given by shopkeepers.These volume measures were used in Buninyong, for standardised measuring from as early as 1863 until at least 1915, evidenced by the certification stamps on the rear of the vessels (shown in individual child entries).Set of solid brass Imperial standard volume measures- bushel, half-bushel and peck (8, 4 & 2 Imp. gallons respectively). Each measure is fitted with brass handles, inscribed with measure details and stamped with periodic inspection marks."IMPERIAL STANDARD BUSHEL", "VICTORIA", "POTTER, POULTRY, LONDON" "IMPERIAL STANDARD HALF-BUSHEL", "VICTORIA", "POTTER, POULTRY, LONDON" "IMPERIAL STANDARD PECK", "VICTORIA", "POTTER, POULTRY, LONDON" Rear of vessels date stamped with inspection marks dating from 1863 to 1916volume measures, produce, weights and measures, buninyong, buninyong shire council

Silver tea service presented to Councillor Frederick Sides and Mrs Sides, of "Castlewood," Mt Mercer, December 1902, on leaving the Buninyong district.The tea set was a gift to a prominent family of the Buninyong district in 1902.Silver tea service- hot water pot with hinged lid, teapot with hinged lid, milk jug with hinged lid, sugar bowl with lid on tray with four feet.Tray has 5 stamped hallmarks with "8864" underneathtea service, silver, mt mercer, buninyong, buninyong shire council

buildingsOriginal B/W Photograph, Supper Room, Buninyong Town Hall, c 1990, kitchen servery on left, single door to front entrance hall centre, double doors to main hall on right. Framed collage photographs of councillors etc around wall above door height. Suspended fluorescent lighting.buninyong shire council, supper room

buildingsOriginal B/W Photograph, Entrance foyer, new Buninyong Town Hall extension, 1886, One large, two smaller Buninyong Shire Honor Boards in wall.buninyong shire council, new 1886 extension to town hall, foyer to new shire offices

Medal in case given to the Shire of Buninyong in 1951. Returned to B&DHS in June 2008 by Derek Leather, who was given it by Debbie Viksna, formerly Wright, who worked as a secretary for the Shire in the 1980's-1990's.Historical significance as it is a commemorative medal given to the Shire of Buninyong.Bronze medallion in leather bound case, given to Shire of Buninyong in 1951 to celebrate the Centenary of Victoria by State Government"Presented to the Shire of BUNNINYONG 1951" (Buninyong spelled incorrectly)medal, shire of buninyong, buninyong shire council, centenary, victorian government

Marks location of Buninyong Railway Station, demolished, only platform remains.Hoarding for centenary of Buninyong Library, erected by Buninyong Shire Council. Line opened 10 Sept. 1889. A Buninyong Shire Community Project 1989.buninyong, railway, station, sisgn, shire council

Building historyB/W photo interior of Buninyong Court House, prior to restoration, Feb. 1986, with Shire Secretary Alan Helyer discussing plans with Deputy Engineer Bob Wiseman.Identification on reverse.buninyong, courthouse, sgire council