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Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... winery...wineries...vineyards...vineyard road...sunbury...Rosenthal Winery in Vineyard Road, Sunbury was one of the first wineries established in the area. ...Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne Rosenthal Winery in Vineyard Road, Sunbury was one of the first wineries established in the area. ...Rosenthal Winery in Vineyard Road, Sunbury was one of the first wineries established in the area. It was owned by R. F. Kurrle. The roofless building still stands on the property which was part of the dairy farm owned by Tom and Angela Millett. The last vintage from the property was crushed in 1910.A coloured photograph of shell of the interior of the Rosenthal Winery. The bluestone is exposed on the lower half of the walls but the walls on the upper storey have either been rendered or painted. Part of the interior wooden structure is still standing. There is an open doorway on the LHS with two windows above it. Two smaller windows are on the lower part of another wall with a larger window above them. The building is roofless.rosenthal winery, wineries, vineyards, vineyard road, sunbury wineries, kurrle, r. f., millett, tom, angela, sunbury, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... winery...wineries...vineyards...vineyard road...sunbury...Rosenthal Winery in Vineyard Road, Sunbury was one of the first wineries established in the area. ...Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne Rosenthal Winery in Vineyard Road, Sunbury was one of the first wineries established in the area. ...Rosenthal Winery in Vineyard Road, Sunbury was one of the first wineries established in the area. It was owned by R. F. Kurrle. The roofless building still stands on the property which was part of the dairy farm owned by Tom and Angela Millett. The last vintage from the property was crushed in 1910.A view of the exterior of the ruins of Rosenthal Winery showing 2 sides. It is a bluestone building with a red brick arched doorway at the front and a small narrow arched window above the doorway. Along the side there is another arched doorway at the lower level and 5 paneless windows along the upper level. The pitched gable ends are still standing but the building is roofless.rosenthal winery, wineries, vineyards, vineyard road, sunbury wineries, kurrle, r. f., millett, tom, angela, sunbury, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionEphemera - Pamphlet, SIP 'n' SUP IN SUNBURY
... Sunbury wineries...Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne This pamphlet was printed for the 1991wine festival held at various vineyards and other venues in Sunbury. Sunbury wineries Goona Warra Vineyard Craiglee Winery George Evans Museum Emu Bottom Homestead Rupertswood Mansion 1990s Festivals George Evans Collection Sip 'n' Sup in Sunbury/Sunday 1 September 1991... ...This pamphlet was printed for the 1991wine festival held at various vineyards and other venues in Sunbury.Yellow page with black print on front and on back has map of the various places involved in event. Sip 'n' Sup in Sunbury/Sunday 1 September 1991...sunbury wineries, goona warra vineyard, craiglee winery, george evans museum, emu bottom homestead, rupertswood mansion, 1990s, festivals, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionContainer - Wine Flagon, Sunbury 150/Living Today 1836-1986
... ...Wineries...Sunbury...Sunbury's 150th anniversary 1836-1986. Similar ones were filled with wine and were for sale or given as presentations at the time of the anniversary. This one is unused and therefore is in mint condition. 1980s Shire of Bulla Souvenir Wineries Sunbury George Evans Collection "SUNBURY 150/Living today 1836-1986/AUGUST 9TH TO 17TH" Cream and brown small ceramic wine flagon with Sunbury 150 and a logo printed on the front and on the back is a short printed history of Sunbury. ...This flagon was produced to celebrate Sunbury's 150th anniversary 1836-1986. Similar ones were filled with wine and were for sale or given as presentations at the time of the anniversary. This one is unused and therefore is in mint condition.Cream and brown small ceramic wine flagon with Sunbury 150 and a logo printed on the front and on the back is a short printed history of Sunbury. It has a small handle near the top and a cork in the top opening of the flagon."SUNBURY 150/Living today 1836-1986/AUGUST 9TH TO 17TH"1980s, shire of bulla, souvenir, wineries, sunbury, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, Sunbury & District Heritage Association, Vineyards Exhibition, August 1996
... A photograph of two of the showcases and display boards that were used at an exhibition on early Sunbury wineries, that was mounted at the George Evans Museum from August 1996 to January 1997. ...Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne A photograph of two of the showcases and display boards that were used at an exhibition on early Sunbury wineries, that was mounted at the George Evans Museum from August 1996 to January 1997. ...A photograph of two of the showcases and display boards that were used at an exhibition on early Sunbury wineries, that was mounted at the George Evans Museum from August 1996 to January 1997. On display were photographs of the early wine-makers and their vineyards as well as some equipment used in wine-making. The displays in the museum featured a variety of items relevant to the vineyard history in Sunbury in the nineteenth century A non-digital coloured photograph of two glass showcases and two display boards featuring photographs of people and buildings as well as items relevant to vineyards and wine making in an exhibition.george evans museum, vineyards, wine making, sunbury, exhibitions -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Postcard, Mill Falls
... These falls are known as Mill Falls and are situated on the Jackson Creek downstream from the Macedon Road bridge in Sunbury and Craiglie Winery. The stairs on the RHS of the photo are the remains of Eadie's Mill which was constructed in the 1860s and run by the Eadie family to grind wheat into flour....Sunbury Global Learning Centre Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne These falls are known as Mill Falls and are situated on the Jackson Creek downstream from the Macedon Road bridge in Sunbury and Craiglie Winery. The stairs on the RHS of the photo are the remains of Eadie's Mill which was constructed in the 1860s and run by the Eadie family to grind wheat into flour. ...These falls are known as Mill Falls and are situated on the Jackson Creek downstream from the Macedon Road bridge in Sunbury and Craiglie Winery. The stairs on the RHS of the photo are the remains of Eadie's Mill which was constructed in the 1860s and run by the Eadie family to grind wheat into flour.A non-digital sepia photograph in postcard format of a water flowing over rocks with ruins of some stone stairs on the RHS. john eadie, eadie family, mill falls, jackson creek, flour production, sunbury flour mill. -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... winery...johnston...wilfred henry...portraits...clothing and dress...sunbury...The Johnstone family were connected with the Craiglea Winery in Sunbury from 1864 to 1883. It was established by James Johnston, the father of Wilfred Henry. ...Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne The Johnstone family were connected with the Craiglea Winery in Sunbury from 1864 to 1883. ...The Johnstone family were connected with the Craiglea Winery in Sunbury from 1864 to 1883. It was established by James Johnston, the father of Wilfred Henry. Charles Johnston took over the winery in 1885 and in 1897 he purchased 'Kignane'. A cousin ran Craiglea until 1905A photocopy taken from an older portrait of Wilfred Henry Johnston. He has a bushy moustache and he is wearing a braid trimmed single breasted jacket without lapels.JOHNSTONE O'SHANNESSY & COMPANY LIMITED / 55 & 57 Collins Street East Melbourneo'shannassy street, craiglea winery, johnston, wilfred henry, portraits, clothing and dress, sunbury, kignane, george evans collection -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Sunshine & District Historical Society (S&DHS) Subury Winery Visit 2009 Photographs
... Sunshine & District Historical Society Sunbury Visit 2009 Collection of 6 color photogrpahs Photograph Sunshine & District Historical Society (S&DHS) Subury Winery Visit 2009 Photographs ...Sunbury Visit 2009sunshine & district historical society -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne This is a photograph of Richard Davis and his wife Ellen Jane nee Hobson who owned Winilba Vineyard in Vineyard Road, Sunbury. vineyards winilba vineyard wineries vintners davis richard ellen jane nee hobson sue kevin george evans collection Written underneath the photograph: "Richard Davis and Ellen Jane nee Hobson" A black and white photograph of an elderly couple. ...This is a photograph of Richard Davis and his wife Ellen Jane nee Hobson who owned Winilba Vineyard in Vineyard Road, Sunbury.A black and white photograph of an elderly couple. The man is standing and the woman is seated.Written underneath the photograph: "Richard Davis and Ellen Jane nee Hobson"vineyards, winilba vineyard, wineries, vintners, davis, richard, ellen jane nee hobson, sue, kevin, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 17/05/2006
... Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne This is a photograph of Percy Davis and his wife on their wedding day. Percy was the son of Richard and Ellen Jane Davis of Winilba Vineyard. wineries winilba vineyard vineyards vintners davis richard ellen jane nee hobson kevin sue percy george evans collection Printed at the bottom of the photograph: Wedding of Percy Davis A black and white wedding photograph Photograph ...This is a photograph of Percy Davis and his wife on their wedding day. Percy was the son of Richard and Ellen Jane Davis of Winilba Vineyard.A black and white wedding photographPrinted at the bottom of the photograph: Wedding of Percy Daviswineries, winilba vineyard, vineyards, vintners, davis, richard, ellen jane nee hobson, kevin, sue, percy, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionContainer - Bottle, wine, LONGVIEW CREEK/SUNBURY, 1994
... Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne The bottle was donated to the museum by Ron and Joan Parker for use in the exhibition ' A history of the Vineyards in Sunbury' held in the George Evans Museum in 1996. The vineyard was planted in 1992. wines wineries longview creek vineyard longview gorge parker joan winemakers hodgson david ron george evans collection 1990s Front label: " LONGVIEW CREEK / SUNBURY / PINOT NOIR / 1994 / Produce of Australia"; " S A A 5300" embossed on the glass around the base of the bottle. ...The bottle was donated to the museum by Ron and Joan Parker for use in the exhibition ' A history of the Vineyards in Sunbury' held in the George Evans Museum in 1996. The vineyard was planted in 1992.Conventional bronze green glass bottle with indented base. Cream, gold & maroon printed labels. On the front there is a map impression of Longview Gorge in Sunbury. On the back there is geographical and historical information about the vineyard. There is black cap with a thin gold band at its base which covers the neck and opening of the bottle.Front label: " LONGVIEW CREEK / SUNBURY / PINOT NOIR / 1994 / Produce of Australia"; " S A A 5300" embossed on the glass around the base of the bottle.wines, wineries, longview creek vineyard, longview gorge, parker, joan, winemakers, hodgson, david, ron, george evans collection, 1990s -
Hume City Civic CollectionContainer - Bottle, wine, 1985
... Sunbury Fair. The label is printed in brown and cream and features a sketch of the Goonawarra Winery and surrounding area. ...Sunbury Fair. The label is printed in brown and cream and features a sketch of the Goonawarra Winery and surrounding area. ...The bottle was donated to the Council by Hedley Elliott for an exhibition in the Art Gallery (George Evans Museum). Note that Goonawarra is misspelt on the label.Green glass bottle used for 1975 claret and bottled for the first Sunbury Fair. The label is printed in brown and cream and features a sketch of the Goonawarra Winery and surrounding area. There is a brief statement on the back about the winery and the background to production of the wine. On the back is a hand-written label, stuck on with clear tape giving an account of the origin of the bottle of wine, its donor and storage instructions. It has a black metal cap and miscellaneous markings on the flat bottom."Sunbury Fair / Goonawarra Vineyard (above) was established / in Sunbury in 1858 by the / Hon. J. G. Francis, former Premier of Victoria. / This 1975 Claret from the Stanley Wine Co. / was bottled by Emerald Wines especially / for the Sunbury Fair / WINE PRODUCED IN AUSTRALIA F100 750ml". The hand-written label is signed by John McKerrow in 1985.sunbury fair, wines, goonawarra vineyard, stanley wine company, emerald wines, elliott, hedley, mckerrow, john, festivals and celebrations, francis, j.g. (hon.), george evans collection, 1970s -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 14/08/1909
... Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne The Jackson Creek flooded on 14 August 1909 when the creek was 32 feet above sea level. jackson's creek goonawarra farm sunbury floods gregor bob billinghurst beryl francey sandra alex bridges macedon street bridge george evans collection A sepia photograph of the Jackson Creek in flood. Goonawarra winery ...The Jackson Creek flooded on 14 August 1909 when the creek was 32 feet above sea level.A sepia photograph of the Jackson Creek in flood. Goonawarra winery is in the background. Unmounted postcardjackson's creek, goonawarra farm, sunbury, floods, gregor, bob, billinghurst, beryl, francey, sandra, alex, bridges, macedon street bridge, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, Early 1970s
... sunbury township...goonawarra winery...A black and white photograph of a panoramic view of Sunbury township looking west and taken from above the Goonawarra Winery. Sheep are grazing on the hilside in the foreground....The Paynes housing development can be seen scattered across the hillside between Gap Road and Mitchells Lane. sunbury township goonawarra winery george evans collection A black and white photograph of a panoramic view of Sunbury township looking west and taken from above the Goonawarra Winery. ...The photograph was taken when Sunbury township did not extend far beyond Anderson Road to the west and Powlett Street to the east. The Paynes housing development can be seen scattered across the hillside between Gap Road and Mitchells Lane.A black and white photograph of a panoramic view of Sunbury township looking west and taken from above the Goonawarra Winery. Sheep are grazing on the hilside in the foreground.sunbury township, goonawarra winery, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 1980s
... Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne The restaurant stands next to the Goonawarra vineyard next to the Jackson Creek, Sunbury. goonawarra winery vineyards wineries barnier john mcmahon michael goonawarra restaurant george evans collection A coloured photograph of Goonawarra winery restaurant floodlit at night. ...The restaurant stands next to the Goonawarra vineyard next to the Jackson Creek, Sunbury.A coloured photograph of Goonawarra winery restaurant floodlit at night.goonawarra winery, vineyards, wineries, barnier, john, mcmahon, michael, goonawarra restaurant, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, c 1980s
... sunbury township...mt. holden...burke hill...francis...james goodall...barnier...john...jacksons creek...goonawarra winery...A coloured photograph of Sunbury Township looking west from above Jacksons Creek and Goonawarra Winery. ...Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne The photograph although recently taken shows the original settled area in Sunbury, which included Goonawarra Vineyard and Macedon Street which was once the business centre of Sunbury township before the railway was established. sunbury township mt. holden burke hill francis james goodall barnier john jacksons creek goonawarra winery george evans collection A coloured photograph of Sunbury Township looking west from above Jacksons Creek and Goonawarra Winery. ...The photograph although recently taken shows the original settled area in Sunbury, which included Goonawarra Vineyard and Macedon Street which was once the business centre of Sunbury township before the railway was established.A coloured photograph of Sunbury Township looking west from above Jacksons Creek and Goonawarra Winery. Macedon Street can be seen in the middle distance and Mt. Holden and Burke Hill are across the skyline.sunbury township, mt. holden, burke hill, francis, james goodall, barnier, john, jacksons creek, goonawarra winery, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... winery...sunbury wine festival...Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne This image of the bluestone buildings at Goonawarra is before it was renovated into the restaurant at the Goonawarra Vineyard and Winery. goonawarra winery sunbury wine festival festivals and celebrations mcmahon m p barnier john goonawarra restaurant restaurants sip n'sup wine festival sunbury george evans collection A black and white photograph of a bluestone building at Goonawarra with a corrugated iron roof and shed attached to the side. ...This image of the bluestone buildings at Goonawarra is before it was renovated into the restaurant at the Goonawarra Vineyard and Winery.A black and white photograph of a bluestone building at Goonawarra with a corrugated iron roof and shed attached to the side. There is a doorway and a wooden fence in a state of disrepair.goonawarra winery, sunbury wine festival, festivals and celebrations, mcmahon, m p, barnier, john, goonawarra restaurant, restaurants, sip n'sup wine festival, sunbury, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, late 1980s
... A coloured landscape photograph overlooking Craiglee Winery and vineyard as well as the Sunbury township and its surrounding hills north of the town. ...Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne 'Craiglee' Winery was established by James Stewart Johnstone in 1865 and the property continued to function as a winery until the late 1920s. ...'Craiglee' Winery was established by James Stewart Johnstone in 1865 and the property continued to function as a winery until the late 1920s. The vines were uprooted and the property was used for wool and fat lamb production. In 1961 the Carmody family purchased the property and in 1976 re-established the vineyard.A coloured landscape photograph overlooking Craiglee Winery and vineyard as well as the Sunbury township and its surrounding hills north of the town. A roll of hay is in the foreground and a tractor near out buildings is to the LHS of the photograph.wineries, vineyards, johnstone, james stewart, carmody, patrick, 'craiglee' winery, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionContainer - Bottle - Wine, WILDWOOD/CABERNETS/1995, 1995
... Winery...Wines...1990s...Stott WG...Sunbury...The winery was located in St.John's Lane, Wildwood within the Sunbury wine region....The winery was located in St.John's Lane, Wildwood within the Sunbury wine region. ...This bottle was used to hold a Cabernets 1995 vintage wine grown by Wildwood Winery owned at the time by W.G.Stott. The winery was located in St.John's Lane, Wildwood within the Sunbury wine region.A brown wine bottle with a red foil band around the top of the neck. It has a printed cream label of a vineyard with a bird on the front and a cream label with print on the back.on front: WILDWOOD/CABERNETS/1995 on back: WILDWOOD/CABERNETS/ Product of Australia...wildwood winery, wines, 1990s, stott wg, sunbury wine region, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionAudio
... Winilba Winery was one of a number of wineries that were established in the Vineyard Road area in Diggers Rest and Sunbury in the second half of the 19th century. ...The CD has genealogical information about Robert Watson, who had connections with Winilba Winery in Diggers Rest c1919.Winilba Winery was one of a number of wineries that were established in the Vineyard Road area in Diggers Rest and Sunbury in the second half of the 19th century.A compact disc and in a paper sleeve. Details of the contents have been handwritten on the disc and its sleeve.robert watson, winilba winery, diggers rest -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, The Terraces, 1980s
... Goonawarra Winery, Macedon Street, Sunbury, Victoria...Goonawarra Winery was one of a number of vineyards that were established in the Sunbury area in the 1800s. ...The stone wall is part of the terraces that were built into the hillside at the winery at Goonawarra. They were constructed in the early days when the vineyard was established to terrace the hillside for growing vines. The winery was originally established by Joh Goodall Francis, a former member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly. He acquired a parcel of crown land and proceeded to develop it as a vineyard. The terraces were built by vignerons, who were employed to work on the property. Goonawarra Winery was one of a number of vineyards that were established in the Sunbury area in the 1800s. The volcanic soil and temperate climate were ideal for grape growing.A coloured photograph of a stone wall with a notice to the left of the wall and long dried grassland in the front. A barbed wire fence is in the foreground.terraces, vineyards, goonawarra, james goodall francis -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, Mill Falls
... The photograph is of the Jacksons Creek taken in the vicinity of Mill Falls, near the former 'Springvale' winery, which was downstream from the Sunbury township. In 1971 the Shire of Bulla purchased 'Springvale' site and established the town's sewerage plant....The former 'Springvale' winery was one of a number of wineries that were established in Sunbury in the 19th century. ...The photograph is of the Jacksons Creek taken in the vicinity of Mill Falls, near the former 'Springvale' winery, which was downstream from the Sunbury township. In 1971 the Shire of Bulla purchased 'Springvale' site and established the town's sewerage plant.The former 'Springvale' winery was one of a number of wineries that were established in Sunbury in the 19th century.A scanned coloured photograph with rounded corners of a valley with a meandering stream with a small dammed section in the foreground. There is a line of trees across the distant hilltops. mill falls, springvale winery, jacksons creek -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, Lois Alexander, Goonawarra Winery, 1986
... Sunbury Road...Vineyards....Winery...Goonawarra is one of the earliest vineyards and wineries to be established in Sunbury. Goonawarra Vineyard John Barnier Elizabeth Barnier James Goodall Francis Sunbury Road Vineyards. ...It is a photograph of Goonawarra Winery that was first established by James Goodall Francis, who in 1863 applied to lease 26 acres of land on the condition that he plant vines on some of it. The property continued to be worked as a vineyard by him and his son, Wilfred, until the late 1920s when wool and mutton were production were preferred to wine production and the vines were pulled out. The Carmody family purchased purchased the property in 1961 and used it for grazing until 1976, when they replanted vines there. In the early 1980s, John and Elizabeth Barnier purchased the property and continued to run the property as a vineyard.Goonawarra is one of the earliest vineyards and wineries to be established in Sunbury. A non-digital coloured photograph of a large winery building.goonawarra vineyard, john barnier, elizabeth barnier, james goodall francis, sunbury road, vineyards., winery -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, Goonawarra Winery
... Winery...Jacksons Creek...Sunbury...In the 1980s John and Elizabeth Barnier were the owners of the Goonawarra Winery, located by Jacksons Creek and along Sunbury Road....Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne In the 1980s John and Elizabeth Barnier were the owners of the Goonawarra Winery, located by Jacksons Creek and along Sunbury Road. ...In the 1980s John and Elizabeth Barnier were the owners of the Goonawarra Winery, located by Jacksons Creek and along Sunbury Road.Goonawarra Winery is one of the first vineyards t6o be established in the district.A mounted coloured photograph of Goonawarra Winery taken in 1986.goonawarra winery, jacksons creek, sunbury, wine, barnier john, elizabeth barnier, grapes -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Postcard, Jackson Creek in flood Sunbury
... Sunbury Global Learning Centre Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne The post card is a record of a time when the Jacksons Creek flooded and the water almost reached the two arches on the Macedon Street Bridge. The Goonawarra Winery ...The post card is a record of a time when the Jacksons Creek flooded and the water almost reached the two arches on the Macedon Street Bridge. The Goonawarra Winery buildings can be seen in the back ground.A non digital sepia photograph in post card format of a river in flood with the water almost reaching the two arches on the stone bridge. Farm buildings can be seen in the middle distance.JACKSON CREEK IN FLOOD SUNBURYmacedon street bridge, jacksons creek, goonawarra winery -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Postcard, In and around Sunbury with Greeting
... Winery...Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church...Railway viaduct...The old mill...Sunbury...Sunbury. Each card featured particular buildings or places of interest in the town. This card included Ben Eadie winery, Our Lady of Mt. ...Sunbury. Each card featured particular buildings or places of interest in the town. This card included Ben Eadie winery, Our Lady of Mt. ...The post card is one of a set of commercial cards produced for Sunbury. Each card featured particular buildings or places of interest in the town. This card included Ben Eadie winery, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, the former old mill by Jacksons Creek and the railway viaduct and bridge at Rupertswood. All the buildings featured on the card are of historical significance to Sunbury's early development.A post card featuring a collage of four sepia views of Sunbury. The following greeting is written on the card: In and around Sunbury with Greeting. ben eadie winery, our lady of mount carmel catholic church, railway viaduct, the old mill, sunbury, post cards -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph
... Sunbury township....Goonawarra Winery...Sunbury Global Learning Centre Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne A portrait view overlooking Sunbury township taken from a hill above the Goonawarra vineyard at the eastern end of the settlement. Sunbury township. Goonawarra Winery A non-digital sepia photograph with a cream border of a portrait view of a rural landscape. ...A portrait view overlooking Sunbury township taken from a hill above the Goonawarra vineyard at the eastern end of the settlement. A non-digital sepia photograph with a cream border of a portrait view of a rural landscape.sunbury township., goonawarra winery -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, Vineyards - Ben Eadie and Craiglee, 1903
... In the earliest days of European settlement many wineries were established in the Sunbury area. John Eadie Ben Eadie Winery James Stewart Johnson Craiglee Wineries Vineyards Ben Eadie Vic. ...The two homesteads are Ben Eadie and Craiglee, which were two of Sunbury's earliest vineyards that were established in Sunbury. James Stewart Johnson designed and built his concrete home, Craiglee, in 1865 where the previous year he had planted out his vineyard on the surrounding 26 acres of land.The property was on the east side of Jacksons Creek on Macedon Road. He concentrated growing Riesling and Hermitage grapes. After his death in 1896, his son Wilfred continued to produce wines until the late 1920s, when he pulled out the vines and concentrated on raising sheep for wool and meat. The Carmody family purchased the property in 1961 and in 1976 decided to replant the vineyard. Ben Eadie was built some time in 1863 and settled by the Eadie family who also were millers. The winery was built into the side of a hill close to the house but the Eadie family tended to concentrate on milling and retailing.In the earliest days of European settlement many wineries were established in the Sunbury area.Two non-digital sepia photographs have been mounted on the one sheet of cardboard. They are photographs of two homesteads with bare hills in the background. They were built in Sunbury in the early days off European settlementBen Eadie Vic. Craiglee Sunbury 1903john eadie, ben eadie winery, james stewart johnson, craiglee, wineries, vineyards -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Postcard, John Munns, Sunbury, C1980s
... The four sites featured are important historic places in Sunbury Emu Bottom Rupertswood Mansion Goonawarra Winery Aitkens Gap Gaol George Evans William J.T. ...The four sites featured on the postcard are: Top row L-R Emu Bottom Homestead and Rupertswood Mansion. Bottom row L-R Goonawarra Vineyard and Aitkens Gap Gaol. George Evans built Emu Bottom and William Clarke was the first owner of Rupertswood. Goonwarra was one of Sunbury's early vineyards and the gaol was relocated on the police station from its original site at The Gap village on the Calder Highway.The four sites featured are important historic places in SunburyA coloured postcard featuring four historic sites in Sunbury. The word 'SUNBURY' is printed in orange across the centre of the card. Details of the four sites, the photographer and the postcard company are on the back.emu bottom, rupertswood mansion, goonawarra winery, aitkens gap gaol, george evans, william j.t. clarke -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, 2022
... The site is on the Jacksons Creek downstream from the Sunbury township and close to the former Springvale Winery site. In 1971 the Shire of Bulla purchased Springvale and established the town's sewerage plant....The site is on the Jacksons Creek downstream from the Sunbury township and close to the former Springvale Winery site. In 1971 the Shire of Bulla purchased Springvale and established the town's sewerage plant. ...The Sunbury Waterworks Trust operate from the buildings in the photograph. The site is on the Jacksons Creek downstream from the Sunbury township and close to the former Springvale Winery site. In 1971 the Shire of Bulla purchased Springvale and established the town's sewerage plant.A coloured photograph of a number of buildings situated in a wide open valley surrounded by bare hillsides.sunbury waterworks trust, jacksons creek, shire of bulla
