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Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1/08/1986
... shire of bulla council offices... of Bulla Council Offices and front garden during a snow storm... of the former Shire of Bulla Council Offices and front garden during ...A series of photographs were taken when heavy snow fell in Sunbury in August 1986. The snow began falling overnight and remained on the ground for 24 hours. Snow fell across the metropolitan area during that 24 hour period in a very unusual event for the area.A coloured photograph of the front of the former Shire of Bulla Council Offices and front garden during a snow storm. The lawn area is covered with snow.snow falls, weather patterns, shire of bulla council offices, sunbury police station, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1/08/1986
... shire of bulla council offices... to the former Shire of Bulla Council Offices and the garden immediately... to the former Shire of Bulla Council Offices and the garden immediately ...A series of photographs were taken when heavy snow fell in Sunbury in August 1986. The snow began falling overnight and remained on the ground for 24 hours. Snow fell across the metropolitan area during that 24 hour period in a very unusual event for the area.A coloured photograph of the new main entrance to the former Shire of Bulla Council Offices and the garden immediately outside the portico area. The trees are bare and the lawn is covered with snow.snow falls, weather patterns, shire of bulla council offices, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, early 1990s
... shire of bulla council... of Bulla Council. Over the years it has continued to be used... as the meeting place by the Shire of Bulla Council. Over the years it has ...The Sunbury Memorial Hall was originally the Mechanic's Institute which was built on the present site in 1885. The hall was remodelled in 1922 and renamed the Sunbury Memorial Hall. The building was used until the 1960s as the meeting place by the Shire of Bulla Council. Over the years it has continued to be used for community activities.A coloured photograph of the front view of the Sunbury Memorial Hall with a view of the portico with a front window on either side. The portico has a rounded iron roof and the two front windows are arched. The rendered front of the hall has been painted cream with grey and maroon trim. There are trees growing on either side of the hall and a car is parked on the RHS of the photograph. Part of the village green is visible on the LHS of the photograph.sunbury memorial hall, returned serviceman's league, mechanics institute, shire of bulla council, george evans collection -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, c1985
... shire of bulla council offices.... their council meetings. The Victorian state flag and the Shire of Bulla... was where the Shire of Bulla held their council meetings ...The photograph shows the extensions that were built on to the former Shire of Bulla offices in the mid 1980s. The building with the curved wall and glass tiles was where the Shire of Bulla held their council meetings. The Victorian state flag and the Shire of Bulla flags are hoisted on the poles and the bust of George Evans, an early European settler in the district is on the RHS of the image. The extensions completed in the 1980s to the former Shire of Bulla offices were the last major works to be undertaken on the building before Bulla Shire became part of Hume City Council in 1994.A coloured photograph of a brick paved path leading to a cream brick community building with two flags hoisted on flagpoles near the entrance . The bust of a man is visible on the RHS of the image. shire of bulla, council offices, shire of bulla council offices., george evans -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, early 1990s
... shire of bulla council offices... Pauline De Luca on 12 March 1987. shire of bulla council offices ...The Sunbury Library and the George Evans Museum are housed in buildings which were once extensions of the Shire of Bulla Municipal Offices. The Library was built in 1974 and the George Evans Museum formerly the Museum of History and Art was opened by the Mayor Pauline De Luca on 12 March 1987.A coloured photograph of the iron stairway and glass tiled passage way which links the library and the George Evans Museum as well as the former Shire of Bulla municipal offices. A dark green wheelie bin is at the foot of the stairs.shire of bulla council offices, george evans museum, sunbury library, shire of bulla, hume city council, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Flag, Victoria 150
... shire of bulla council offices.... 1980s sunbury shire of bulla shire of bulla council offices ...This is a flag to commemorate Victoria's 150th Anniversary 1984-84 used by the Shire of Bulla.A large green, white and blue flag with black print."Victoria 150"1980s, sunbury, shire of bulla, shire of bulla council offices, events, flags, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1966
... shire of bulla council offices... in 1966. shire of bulla council offices st. joseph's convent ...This photograph was taken at the opening of the new Shire of Bulla Offices in Macedon Street in 1966.A sepia photograph of an outdoor meeting which took place on the lawns outside the new Shire Offices. The photograph has been constructed from three photographs and gives a panoramic view of the crowd.shire of bulla council offices, st. joseph's convent, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
... was officially opened. shire of bulla council chambers rose gardens rose ...The former bluestone Bulla Shire Hall building was constructed in 1867 and remained the centre of local government until the early 20th century when the administration was moved to Sunbury. In the 1990's the Alister Clark Rose Garden was established in the surrounding grounds. The garden is open to the public all the year round. In 1999 the rose garden was officially opened.A coloured photograph of the front elevation of the original Shire of Bulla offices. It is a bluestone building, double fronted with a pitched roof on both wings and above the porch. The woodwork trims have been painted in cream and red. The double wooden front door is painted red. The sign outside the building indicates the former function of the building and its importance.ORIGINAL/SHIRE OF BULLA/OFFICE/1868-1923shire of bulla, council chambers, rose gardens, rose growing, bulla township, roses, clark, alistair, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
... garden was officially opened. shire of bulla council chambers ...The former bluestone Bulla Shire Hall building was constructed in 1867 and remained the centre of local government until the early 20th century when the administration was moved to Sunbury. In the 1990's the Alistair Clark Rose Garden was established in the surrounding grounds. The garden is open to the public all the year round. In 1999 the rose garden was officially opened.A coloured photograph of the side garden and the bluestone building which was the shire offices of the former Shire of Bulla. A treated pine fence runs along the front of the property. The roses in the garden are supported with the stakes and there is a backdrop of trees behind the building.shire of bulla, council chambers, rose gardens, rose growing, roses, bulla township, clark, alistair, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, early 1990s
... shire of bulla council offices.... shire of bulla council offices shire of bulla george evans ...In 1963 construction of the new municipal shire offices began and the new offices were opened in October 1963. Over the years other buildings were added to the complex which included the Library and the George Evans Museum.A coloured photograph of the front view of the former Shire of Bull, Shire offices and a part of the garden area in the front with trees and a wooden seat.shire of bulla council offices, shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Shire of Bulla Offices, 1966
... council building to be built in Sunbury. Shire of Bulla Council ...Before the Shire of Bulla built permanent offices in Macedon Street, the council used to meet in the Memorial Hall and had rooms there to conduct regular business. Some cottages were demolished to build the new offices which were completed and opened in 1966. Over the years as the shire's population increased, further additions were added. After Sunbury became part of Hume City Council, the former council building was occupied by Wester Water and Vic Roads.Apart from the former Shire of Bulla Roads Board office built in Sunbury in the 1860s, the 1966 building is the first council building to be built in Sunbury.A black and white photograph of a single storey office building and the surrounding garden. There is a light pole in the foreground.shire of bulla, council offices -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Frederick Mommsen
... Shire of Bulla council.... as a councillor on the former Shire of Bulla council. SHIRE OF BULLA ...Frederick Mommsen served as a councillor on the former Shire of Bulla council.A portrait photograph mounted on chip board of a man dressed in tweed jacketWritten on the back - Frederick Christian Mommsen (Councillor)shire of bulla, frederick christian mommsen, councillors -
Hume City Civic Collection
Equipment - Seal Press
... Bulla Shire Council.... Council seals Seals Shire of Bulla Bulla Shire Council ...This heavy seal press would have been used to emboss impressions of the Shire of Bulla seal onto documents. This seal impressed "The President Councillors and Citizens of The Shire of Bulla" plus a central emboss and would have been used sometime between 1866-1989. Various Councils within Victoria amalgamated in the early 1990's. The Shire of Bulla amalgamated and became part of the City of Hume.A large heavy shiny black seal press.council seals, seals, shire of bulla, bulla shire council -
Hume City Civic Collection
Equipment - Seal Press
... Bulla Shire Council... of the City of Hume. Council seals Seals Shire of Bulla Bulla Shire ...This heavy seaal press would have been used to emboss impressions of the Shire of Bulla seal onto documents. This seal impressed "The Mayor, Councillors And Citiizens of the Shire of Bulla" and was used between 1989-1994. Various Councils within Victoria amalgamated in the early 1990's with the Shire of Bulla becoming part of the City of Hume.A large heavy dull black seal press.council seals, seals, shire of bulla, bulla shire council -
Hume City Civic Collection
President's Chair
... This President's chair was used by the Shire of Bulla... by the Shire of Bulla Presidents/Mayors to sit in at Council meetings ...This President's chair was used by the Shire of Bulla Presidents/Mayors to sit in at Council meetings pre 1963 in the Sunbury Memorial Hall and possibly at the old Shire of Bulla Council offices in Bulla.Large brown upholstered wood frame President's chair. Small front turned legs. Small padded arm rests. High back padded with seven (7) buttons.A design carved into sides of front arm rests.sunbury, shire of bulla, shire presidents, memorial hall, george evans collection -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Geoff Foletta, Bulla Primary School, 17th September 1987
... '. The work was done by the former Bulla Shire Council on the Bulla...'. The work was done by the former Bulla Shire Council on the Bulla ...Some of the students from Bulla Primary School were taken to the local recreation ground to meet the former councillor. Pauline De Luca who was there to 'turn the first sod at the site'. The work was done by the former Bulla Shire Council on the Bulla Community Centre. A new community centre was to be built and the local recreation and sports oval was upgraded.The upgrading of the Bulla Community Centre was an important event in the town and was needed to accommodate the town's expansion.A non-digital coloured photograph of a lady standing behind seven students from Bulla Primary School in an open area and in front of a large grader. bulla community centre., cr. pauline de.luca, bulla, bulla primary school -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, c 1920s
... stone was laid by Lady Janet Clarke. The former Shire of Bulla.... The former Shire of Bulla conducted their council meetings ...The 'Meeise' French car is parked outside the former Mechanics Institute Hall in Stawell Street, Sunbury. J Eadie was responsible for the building of the hall in 1885 and the foundation stone was laid by Lady Janet Clarke. The former Shire of Bulla conducted their council meetings in the hall from 1923 until 1956 when new offices were built in Macedon Street. Later the RSL took over occupancy of the hall and it became known as the Memorial Hall. In the early 1970s Stawell Street was cut off to traffic and incorporated into the Village Green.Over the years the Memorial Hall has been the venue for many community events from debutant balls, flower shows, local gatherings, celebrations and markets to name a few.A sepia photograph with a cream border of a tree lined street with a building in the foreground and a vintage car parked outside the building. Tall pine trees are growing behind the fenceline.mechanics institute, shire of bulla -
Hume City Civic Collection
Plaque - Shire of Bulla Plaque
This round Shire of Bulla plaque would have been attached possibly to a lectern by three screws as per the back of the the plaque. Shire of Bulla amalgamated to become part of the City of Hume in 1994. Various council areas in Victoria amalgamated in the early 1990's.A heavy round brown and gold colour plaque.The President Councillors And Ratepayers of the Shire of Bulla 1866shire of bulla, plaques, local government -
Hume City Civic Collection
Sticker, Shire of Bulla
... the Shire of Bulla especially Sunbury. Shire of Bulla Councils ...This adhesive sticker with Shire of Bulla Sunbury printed on it along with City Living/Country Style a slogan used by the Shire in the 1980's to early 1990's. They were used to stick on any type of flat surface to help promote the area within the Shire of Bulla especially Sunbury.This is a rectangle shape adhesive sticker promoting the Shire of Bulla.Shire of Bulla/City Living/Country Styleshire of bulla, councils, advertising -
Hume City Civic Collection
Programme, Commemorative Meeting of Hume City Council Celebrating the Centenary of Federation, c2000
... council bulla shire offices george evans collection ...This booklet was produced to commemorate a meeting of the Hume City Council to celebrate the Centenary of Federation at the old Bulla Offices. These were given to people attending the meeting as a memento.There are many photos of people, buildings and the Hume City Council flag on the front cover of this item as well as text in blue and white print. A commemorative programme of Hume City Council celebrating the Centenary of Federation.Top of cover: Commemorative Meeting of Hume City Council / celebrating the Centenary of Federation Bottom of cover: Old Bulla Offices / 25 January 2001 LH corner: Centenary of Federation logo RH corner: Hume City Council logofederation, hume city council, bulla, shire offices, george evans collection -
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
... Department of Shire of Bulla and donated by Hume Council when ...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
Letter, 24/07/1919
... shire of bulla george evans collection A.G.Holt, Town Clerk ...Letter stating Resolution by Citizens of Sale passed at a meeting regarding high prices of food and sent to various Councils.Small printed letter from Town Clerk of Borough of Sale"Borough of Sale/Dear Sir/ I have the honour..."1910s, shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Correspondence Book, c1890s
A book with printed perforated pages to send one half to owner of property demanding outstanding payment of rates prior to Council taking possession of land.A mottled blue and brown hard cover book with black spine. Printed and handwritten pages. Printed pattern very worn on front and back covers."Shire of Bulla/Notice of Intention..."1890s, shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Minute Book, ? Rouch Minute Book
... meetings of the Shire of Bulla between 21st September 1882 and 19th... of Council meetings of the Shire of Bulla between 21st September 1882 ...A hand written in ink record of the Minutes of Council meetings of the Shire of Bulla between 21st September 1882 and 19th February 1891.A Green and red covered hard cover book. Blue, brown, green mottled pattern inside front and back covers. Handwritten in ink details of meetings. Some handwriting in pencil."21st Sept. 1882/Minutes of Ordinary Meeting..."1880s, shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1980s
This office is used by the Hume City Council since amalgamation. Previously it was the municipal adminsitration centre of the Shire of Bulla.A coloured photograph of the front entrance to the offices of the Shire of Bulla.shire of bulla, amalgamations, keith, patty, hume city council, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Early 1990s
The photograph is part of a set which recorded the collection of paintings and photographs displayed in the former Shire of Bulla Offices in Macedon Street.A coloured photograph of a framed set of photographs of six historic buildings in Sunbury. Included in the set are Dunblane, Priorswood, Rupertswood mansion, the former Shire Offices and the Sunbury Asylum buildings.dunblane, priorswood, council chambers, sunbury asylum, george evans collection -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, 2001
... . Council pound. Shire of Bulla Sunbury ...The cattle yard was the pound used by the former Shire of Bulla. It is located in Cornish Street, Sunbury. The former pound is one of the few existing constructions seen in Sunbury, which came under the control of the former Shire of Bulla. A coloured photograph of a fenced cattle yard with a ramp in an open area.council pound., shire of bulla, sunbury -
Hume City Civic Collection
Container - Port Crock, Jeff Cossum, Sunbury Court House 1885
... of Bulla council help was restored and the building reopened ...This is a port crock with No. 89 of a special edition of 150 crocks commemorating the restoration of the Old Sunbury Court House. The restoration of the old courthouse which was built in 1885 with an extension to the front and right hand side added in 1965 before the courthouse closed in 1989. The courthouse was restored and reopened in February 1993 as the Visitor Information Centre.The Sunbury Court of Petty Sessions building was built in 1885. Extensions were added in 1965 with the courthouse closing in 1989. After the closure local residents formed a committee to save the courthouse and for it to be used for the benefit of the community this was achieved and with the Shire of Bulla council help was restored and the building reopened as the Sunbury Visitor Information Centre in 1993. The Visitor Information Centre closed and shifted across the road to the Hume Global Learning Centre.A cream and brown stoneware port crock with a small handle that has a paper tag tied to the handle with raffia. There is a broken cork in the neck of the flagon."SUNBURY COURTHOUSE 1885"sunbury court house, goonawarra vineyard, shire of bulla, cossum, jeff, sunbury, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Pamphlet, Shire of Bulla: Free Trees for Ratepayers, PlantingHints, 16th May 1992
... Bulla Shire Council... Council Native trees Garden hints Shire of Bulla ...These leaflets were distributed free of charge to residents in the former Shire of Bulla. They listed thirty-one Australian native trees that were suitable to plant in gardens in the area as well as planting hintsThe purpose of giving out free trees was to make residents aware of the importance of planting native flora in the area to encourage wild life.A four page printed leaflet containing a list of suitable trees available to ratepayers living in the former Shire of Bulla.bulla shire council, native trees, garden hints