Huntly Shire (1866-1994), north of Bendigo, was proclaimed on 13 July 1866, the successor to a road district which had been created in 1861. It was named after the Huntly parish (1854) which was probably named after Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The shire’s south-west corner adjoined Epsom (Bendigo), its eastern boundary was the Campaspe River and its northern boundary ran through Diggora West. Its area was 878 sq km, unchanged since the shire was created. The administrative centre of the shire was Huntly, nearly on the edge of Bendigo’s urban fringe. In the south of the shire there were former gold mining areas at Huntly, Fosterville and Bagshot. The Midland Highway and railway line (1864) running north-east through the shire connected Goornong and Elmore to Bendigo. Elmore was the shire’s largest town, situated in a wheat/sheep farming area. The Kamerooka State Park was in the north-west of the shire. It was amalgamated with Bendigo, Marong, Eaglehawk and Strathfieldsaye in 1994 and is now part of the City of Greater Bendigo.Shire of Huntly stirling silver hand engraved drop suspended from a ling blue masonic ribbon. Front; SHIRE OF HUNGLY / 1886 / UNITA FORTIOR. Verso; PRESENTED TO THE SHIRE OF HUNTLY / BY CR. THE HON. M. A. CLARKE / 12TH AUGUST 1981shire of huntly, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item

The former Huntly Shire Council Chambers was constructed in 1867 as council chambers for the former shire of Huntly. The building was designed by local engineer, John O'Dwyer and constructed by builders, Hyett and Martin. The Huntly Shire was formed in July 1866 and the construction of a building in which they could hold meetings was a priority. The Council used the building for 110 years before a new chambers was opened in 1977, at which time the former chambers were leased to a local historical society for use as a museum. The one storeyed face brick building has a double hipped roof, partially concealed by parapets on three sides. The design of the building conveys a strong Lombardic influence with banded brick quoining and a large open loggia on the entrance faade formed by double banded brick columns supporting semicircular arches. The building retains much of its early furniture and fittings, including the councillors' meeting table and chairs, a series of honour boards and a photographic collection of all Huntly Shire Council councillors. The former Huntly Shire Chambers is of architectural importance to the State of Victoria. The building is of architectural importance as an unusual example of an engineer designed council chambers with many interesting design elements, including the banded brickwork, overall scale of the building and loggia. The arcade on the eastern faade is a good example of fine engineered brickwork with two levels of arches. The building is substantially intact both internally and externally.Colour photographs of the brick Shire of Huntly building. huntly, shire of huntly, huntly shire council chambers, huntly historical society

Document. Shire of Huntly. Request for attendance at ordinary Meeting of council of Shire of Huntly June 12th 1957

BHS CollectionShire of Huntly 111 years of Local Government with black and white photographs.government, local, huntly

Document. Minutes of meeting Shire of Huntly 12 June 1957. 2 pages.

Document. Shire of Huntly request attendance at ordinary meeting of council being held at Shire Hall Wednesday July 10th , 1957 at 10 a.m. 2 pages.

James Howard Hicks No 51964 enlisted in the RAAF on 16.3.1942 age 32 years. At discharge on 30.11.1945 he was an LAC in No 2 Operational Training Unit.Illustrated civic certificate commemorating voluntary service with gilt wooden frame.“The Shire of Huntly To James Howard Hicks. Signed by the President, 8 Councillors, & Shire Secretary. Hand written in red felt tip pen on back: From Mrs J Hicks Bannister St Bendigo”documents - certificates,, frame accessories, civic momentoes, presentations, huntly shire, hicks

Document. Minutres of meeting of Shire of Huntly 10th day of July 1957.

Document. Voters List. 1957 - 1958 West Riding of the Shire of Huntly. 2 pages.

A Guide for Drivers on the Whipstick Tour. First page gives assembly area, driving in convoy and negotiating water or boggy patches across the road. Amended written at the end of the page. Directions with mileage and items of interest for the tour on Sunday September 9th (no year). A Whipstick Map 1971 showing State Forest, Crown Lands, Uncleared Mallee - Private (shown in different colours) Water Reserve and Roads. Noted are Flora and Fauna - Plants, Birds & Mammals, and areas of State Forest and Southern State Forest with Mallee Scrub area noted. Also State Forest & Crown Lands Total Area and a map scale. The Bendigo Whipstick mentions area, suggestions of where the name Whipstick came from, shrubs and flowers with their flowering times, descriptions of some of them and some information on the Mallee Fowl. The Eucalyptus Oil Industry paragraph mentions the beginnings of the industry. Mentioned are the different uses of oils (perfumery, industrial and medicinal) and the different species of eucalypt used for each and various products. Also notes on the growing, harvesting and refining of eucalyptus. P Ellis at the end of the page. The next two and a half pages mentions reserves, and at the end acknowledgements. Includes a spare copy of 'The Bendigo Whipstick' by P Ellis.bendigo, history, early bendigo, peter ellis collection, a guide for drivers on the whipstick tour, the whipstick 1971 map, shire of marong, shire of east loddon, shire of huntly, borough of eaglehawk, city of bendigo, shire of strathfieldsaye, the bendigo whipstick, eucalyptus oil industry, eaglehawk town hall, lightning hill lookout, eaglehawk rifle range, new moon mines, blue jacket reservoir, maggetti's wine hall, camp hotel (ex), skylark dam, eucalyptus oil production, eucalyptus factory, whipstick eucalyptus farm, ruedin's eucalyptus factory, dutch bowls, governor philip, sir joseph banks, john white, baron von mueller, joseph bosisto, commonwealth government, perfumery oils, industrial oils, medicinal oils, p ellis, dr frith, csiro wildlife division, harley webster, forests commission, vincent serventy, victorian national parks association, bendigo field naturalists club

Typed article titled Bendigo, The Heart of Victoria. Items mentioned are Location, Area of Bendigo, The People, Work Force, Industrial Base, natural Resources, Agriculture and Livestock, Minerals, Forests, Rail and Road, Sea and Air, Power and Water, Electricity, Natural Gas, Water, Sewerage, Industrial Land, Services, Community Services and Facilities, Educational Facilities, Hospitals, Culture and Tourism and Media.document, bendigo - the heart of victoria, city of bendigo, borough of eaglehawk, shire of huntly, shire of marong, shire of strathfieldsaye, bendigo development committee, department of agriculture, department of state development decentralization and tourism, state electricity commission, gas & fuel corporation of victoria, state rivers & water supply commission, bendigo sewerage authority, the bendigo college of advanced education, home and hospital for the aged, home for the blind, northern school of nursing, art gallery, historical society, dudley house, sun loong, central deborah gold mine, the vintage talking trams and transport museum, bcv8, the bendigo advertiser, golden city gazette, 3bo, 3cv, mr a j kelly

Page with the titled City of Bendigo includes when the County was created, proclaimed a Borough, then a City and a name change, the area, population, swellings and Mayoral Allowance. Darling Ward Councillors were: Cr R L Campbell, The Mayor, Cr N C Jeffrey, and Cr J Pearce. Sutton Ward Councillors, Cr M Petersen, Cr R F Turner, and Cr C Stoltz. and Barkly Ward Councillors, Cr P T Tomkinson, Cr C Davies and Cr P Mansell. Bendigo Sewerage Authority Members: T R Flood, C Stoltz, P Tomkinson, R Campbell, R F Turner, A L Roy, K Houlahan, E Knight, J Bowles, M Brennan, H A Moors and V F Moyle. Also mentioned is the Origin of the name Bendigo. There is a small map of Bendigo Outlet roads and another map with services, attractions, churches, etc.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - city of bendigo, cr r l campbell, cr n c jeffrey, cr j pearce, cr m petersen, cr r f turner, cr c stoltz, cr p t tomkinson, cr c davies, bendigo disposals, cr p mansell, bendigo sewerage authority, t r flood, bendigo city council, a l roy, borough of eaglehawk, k houlahan, shire of strathfieldsaye, e knight, shire of marong, j bowles, shire of huntly, m brennan, h a moors, v f moyle, abednego, john wesley, abednego thompson, battling bendigo, richard sherratt, thomas myers, castleton, sandhurst, military college of sandhurst england

Colour Photograph showing the inside of a book cover. Red page edges. Inside reads: Presented to Mr S.N. Takasuka by the Huntly Shire Council on the occasion of Naturalization Ceremony at the Shire Hall, Huntly on the 13th December 1961 J H Hay President.photo, individual, mr s. n. takasuka

Map. Eastern area of Bendigo, Parish of Huntly, Ascot, Shire of Huntly, Jackass Flat, Old White Hills, White Hills, Emu Point, North Bendigo, East Bendigo, Strathdale, Parish of Strathfieldsaye, Parish of Sandhurst, Parish of Wellsford.map, bendigo, parishes

Map. Shire of Strathfieldsaye, Locality Plan. Scale I inch=1 mile. Shire of Huntly, Shire of McIvor, City of Bendigo, Shire of Marong, Shire of Maldon, Shire of Metcalfe. Lake Eppalock. Mileage markers on some roads. Melbourne to Bendigo Railway Line, Big Hill Tunnel, Mt.Herbert 1596.Axedale Township, Strathfieldsaye Township.M.Higgs 21-8-1972map, bendigo, locality plan

Map. Forest Commission Victoria, Bendigo Forest District, Greater Bendigo Area. Shire of Marong, Sailors Gully, Epsom, Borough of Eaglehawk, Jackass Flat, White Hills, California Gully, Shire of Huntly, Maiden Gully, Long Gully, North Bendigo, Bendigo East, City of Bendigo, West Bendigo, Kennington, Shire of Strathfieldsaye, Flora Hill, Quarry Hill, Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat, Spring Gully. Prevention Strategy Plan. Base prepared 1982.map, bendigo, forest district

The Raywood Borough was created on 17 January 1865 and was united into Marong Shire on 1 October 1915. In 1994 . In 1994 the City of Greater Bendigo was created from the amalgamation of the former City of Bendigo with the Borough of Eaglehawk, Shire of Strathfieldsaye, Shire of Huntly and parts of the Rural City of Marong and Shire of McIvor. It now includes the towns of Axedale, Elmore, Heathcote, Marong, Raywood and StrathfieldsayeDecorated hand operated cast iron embosser with 35mm stamp head attached. Gold and maroon painted decorations extend from top edge of handle including scrolls and roses. Well used showing all over signs of wear. Stamp is for the Borough of Raywood.Borough/ Raywood / Victoria / 1865borough of raywood

19 page history of Sho Noboru Takasuka. A Great Australian. Accompanied by various pictures of Sho and his family. Mr. Isaburo (Jo) Takasuka. Ichiko. Rice growers. Japanese. House of Representatives Rikken Seiyukai Party Japan. Shire President of Huntly, Victoria.person, individual, sho takasuka

Strathfieldsaye was first incorporated as a road district on 20 August 1861, and became a shire on 17 September 1866.Strathfieldsaye Council was suspended on 20 July 1993, with a commissioner appointed, after allegations of the council being divided and unworkable.On 7 April 1994, the Shire of Strathfieldsaye was abolished, and, along with the City of Bendigo, the Borough of Eaglehawk, the Rural City of Marong and the Shire of Huntly, was merged into the newly created City of Greater Bendigo. (source Wikipedia). Strathfieldsaye was divided into three wards, each of which elected three councillors; Axedale Ward, Mandurang Ward, Strathfieldsaye Ward. The Shire of Sthrathfieldsaye President's chain was manufactured by P. Blashki and Sons in Stirling silver with a 22ct gold plated finish. Consisting of 20 links, the centre piece depicts the Australian Coat of Arms and drop features an enameled Shire of Strathfieldsaye coat of arms. President / Shire of Strathfieldsaye / Victoria / 1866 / Dieu et mon droit / PROGRESS / 1866city of greater bendigo ceremonial item, shire of strathfieldsaye, president of strathfieldsaye shire

Souvenir glass for Huntly Shire Council, squat tumbler style with gold rim and a depiction of Shire Council Chambers in gold.organization, government, huntly shire

Souvenir glass commemorating 125th Anniversary Huntly Shire Council 1866 - 1991, tumbler style with dimpled bottom, gold rim and gold lettering.organization, government, huntly shire

historic significant of Bendigo Pottery physical assets National Trust - three-page correspondence 23 - 28 July 1977 regarding the future of the Bendigo Pottery 1 white A4 media release from the National Trust (Central Victorian Branch) from Father John Stockdale President "stressing the historical, cultural and economic importance of the Bendigo Pottery to this region". 2 stapled green A4 page a file note dated 28 July 1987. "after protracted but amiable discussions with the Bendigo Pottery management, it is evident that the Pottery has taken care to preserve the important kins and promote the historic nature of the Bendigo Pottery" 3 pink-page from Shire Engineer, Shire of Huntly to the Managing Director Bendigo Pottery stating, "that there has been unconfirmed reports of possible future demolition works at your premises", and "bringing to their notice requirements under the: * Victorian Building Regulations 1983, regarding demolition * Regulation No. 14 Rats and Mice Destruction Regulations 1973 buildings shall not be altered or demolished without a permit from Council * Historic Buildings Act 1981regulations regarding demolition of buildings bendigo pottery bottle kilns

Map: Parish of Huntly, Sheet 4, County of Bendigo. Hand Draughted Parish plan. Signed Ger Black 29. 3.76 (George Black) Alterations in red - Traverse of road as required to be Surveyed for Huntly Shire 8223/7 illegible signature 22/2/77 Originally in Map Cupboard. Relocated to Map Drawer 5 on 22.9.22. Too long for the map cupboard.map, bendigo, parish plan, huntly, george black

Donated to the Society by the Sunshine Library. Many of the photographs have been used in displaysNewman J : Blacksmith and Wheelwright Ballarat Rd Braybrook H.V. McKay Workers : hats on and off H.V. McKay : Highland band in front of his home at Toorak Sunshine Harvester Works : ploughs tractors etc Harrison men : Harrison's Fram Werribee RSS & AILA Sunshine (Returned Sailors' Soldiers' & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia (RSL R.S.L.) Coles Hampshire Rd Sunshine Opening Day C1951 (Replaced the store of JW McGrath & Co) ICI Deer Park C1920's|Old Braybrook Shire Hall Hunt Club Hotel Deer Park House photos and street photograph perhaps of Sunshine includes 179 Morris St Sunshine Melbourne Meat Preserving Works (later Hume Site) Maribyrnong River Raleigh's Castle Maribyrnong River (Highpoint West nowadays) Maribyrnong Swimming Club and Syd Dunne 1921 AIF Lighthorse Camp or Remount Depot Maribyrnong C1920 (Later ordinance factory site) Riverview Tea Gardens Tennis Etc Maribyrnong River Angler's Hotel Maribyrnong River Maribyrnong River near Ordinance Factory area early 1900's Maribyrnong River in flood 1906|Other area of Maribyrnong River photos Female workers Women hand sewing gloves ammunition workers Kororoit Creek in flood with Parson's house and horsehair factory in the black ground Gum tree and sheds

Invitation to "Back to Ringwood" from the Ringwood Council of the City of Ringwood on Saturday 19th October 1974. From the Mayor Cr S Morris JP and the Councillors to Mrs G Horman. Official opening of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Ringwood's serverance from Lillydale Shire by the Hon AJ Hunt MLC, Minister for Local Government and Planning. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned.

The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished by being amalgamated with Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form Greater Bendigo City.Rural City of Marong Stirling silver drop, plated in 22 ct gold with enamel centre piece. Medallion hangs from a royal blue neck ribbon. front; RURAL CITY OF MARONG / verso; FORMED AS / MARONG DISTRICT ROADS BOARD / 27th AUGUST 1861 / PROCLAIMED SHIRE OF MARONG / 23rd DECEMBER 1864 / PROCLAIMED RURAL CITY OF MARONG / 1st OCTOBER 1990shire of marong, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item

The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished by being amalgamated with Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form Greater Bendigo City.Manufactured by Blashki and Son this circular medal hangs from a royal blue gosgrain ribbon. The medallion has a gold edging with blue enamel outer band. Centre depicts Australia coat of arms and the Shire of Marong coat of arms.PRESIDENT / SHIRE OF MARONG / DIEU ET MON DROIT / INDUSTRIAshire of marong, marong presidents medal, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item