detail of historic buildingColour photo 1859 Buninyong Police Residence/Station, former Legal Precinct, Cornish St., from southbuninyong, police station, legal precinct, cornish st.

Eltham Courthouse Officially Reopened (Jim Connor, EDHS Newsletter No. 263 April 2022) In the Conservation Management Plan prepared in 2006 for the Eltham Justice Precinct there is mention that more than 350 court houses have been built by the Public Works Department since 1856, when the Department was established. It also states Eltham was in an early group of 'Victorian Free Classical' structures, featuring a projecting entry porch and gabled roof. Characteristically, this group shares a simple, rectangular shape, central placement of the court room with smaller-scale offices set back at the sides or rear of the court room, arched openings, and decorative string courses. The Statement of Significance listed in the Victorian Heritage Register states: ‘The Eltham Court House dates from the time when the town was largely self-contained. It was initiated in response to itinerant gold prospectors who turned to crime when their quest was unsuccessful. This type of localised solution is characteristic of the self reliance preserved in Eltham today. The court house is an important symbol of the spirit which makes Eltham distinctive as a community.’ It also states: ‘The Eltham Court House, built in 1860, is one of only two intact examples in the state of this simple design with projecting entry.’ So with this background it is most appropriate this valued historic building has recently been the subject of a total restoration, as detailed in previous newsletters. This was a major project undertaken by Nillumbik Shire Council. At a small function in the Eltham Courthouse, on 23rd March 2022, Nillumbik Shire Council Mayor Fran Eyre declared the fully restored building officially reopened. In doing so the Mayor spoke about the earlier law and order function of the court and the importance of this building to the Eltham community. Wingrove Ward Councillor Geoff Paine then highlighted the importance of historical societies and groups within the shire and their valued activities in recording and preserving their local history. EDHS president Jim Connor thanked everyone involved with the project and provided an overview of the history of the courthouse. Michael Ioannides, Council’s project manager, spoke about how the restoration process proceeded and those involved in undertaking the works required. Cr. Natalie Duffy, various council officers, EDHS executive committee members, as well as representatives of the head contractor Ducon Building Services and the heritage advisors, RBA architects and Conservation Consultants, were also in attendance, as was a representative of Nillumbik U3A. After the formal part there was some light hearted interpretation of how past legal proceedings may, or may not have, occurred within this courthouse, before some refreshments were shared in the former second courthouse at the rear, which is now utilised by Nillumbik U3A. This was a successful celebration of a very worthwhile project.Born digital image (38)conservation consultants, cr. geoff paine, cr. natalie duffy, ducon building services, eltham courthouse, eltham district historical society, eltham justice precinct, jim connor, mayor cr. fran eyre, michael ioannides, nillumbik shire council, nillumbik u3a, opening ceremony, rba architects, restoration project

The Beechworth Historic Courthouse is a living history museum in Victoria, Australia. Built in 1858, it has been in continuous service for 131 years and is currently home to a unique collection of artifacts, including its original furniture and fittings. The Courthouse Law Library is also recognised as being of outstanding national significance with many rare books held in the collection. The courthouse was built in 1858 and is located in the centre of the Beechworth Historic Precinct. It was built from granite with a double height gabled courtroom with the entrance via a central projecting porch. The building was classified in 1959 as part of Group Classification (B2615)with Forests Office, Lands Office, Police Lock-up & Police Station. The Courthouse is a significant site in Australia’s legal history because it was the location of more than 40 trials and hearings for the Kelly Gang and their sympathisers.This a rectangular, black and white photograph, unmounted.Reverse Ministry of Tourism, Melbourne1850s beechworth, beechworth courthouse, ned kelly, 1800s beechworth, kelly gang, beechworth historic courthouse, 1858, kelly trials, daniel kelly, dan kelly, edward kelly, ellen kelly, elizabeth scott, the first woman hanged in victoria, colony of victoria, 1863, domestic violence related murder

Comparitive example from the mid 1880s with the Eltham Justice Precinct of 1859/1860. The Flemington justice precinct primarily features the Flemington Police Station and the Flemington & Kensington Community Legal Centre (FKCLC ). Flemington Police StationLocation: 30 Wellington St, Flemington VIC 3031.russell yeoman collection, flemington justice precinct

3075.01 - Letter to Mayor John Hyett 4 October 1994 from G Goedecke regarding the outcome of the Public Meeting|3075.02 - Typed Letter from M Smith To Whom it may Concern|3075.03 - Handwritten note Local Traders sending Protest 220 members|3075.04 - Handwritten draft|3075.05 - Flyer Important Notice asking residents to say yes or no|3075.06 - Newspaper Article Legal Move over land sought by McDonalds|3075.07 - Newspaper Article St Albans Advocate 21 September 1994 Leave unique reserve for future generations|3075.08 - Photocopy of Certificate of Title|3075.09 - Plan for McDonalds|3075.10 - Brochure St Albans Shopping Precinct a new strategy for reducing traffic congrestion and improving road safety|3075.11 - Typed Letter 16 September 1994 The Planning Department City of Sunshine Re The Responsible Authority|3075.12 - Typed Letter 8 September 1994 to The Editor The Advocate St Albans and Keilor edition|3075.13 - Chronological list of events|3075.14 - Flyer Welcome to the Errington Reserve Community Centre Princess Street 1995 Flyer Document from the Gwen Goedecke Collection.|3075.15 - Petition oppposing McDonald Food Outlet at Errington Reserve Action Group|3075.16 - Newspaper article 1994 McDonald park plan outrages|3075.17 - Handwritten notes of Public meetingerrington reserve, main road east, st. albans