Bendigo Yacht Club 50 years a brief history 1962 - 2012 With Bendigo Yacht Club 50th Anniversary programme, 112 pages compiled by Veronica Burgess. Includes history of the club.Veronica Burgessrecreations, sports, yachting

A portrait of a couple with the female standing and the male seated identified as Elizabeth and John Wilson. A b/w photo.Handwritten on back: PHOTO OF ELIZABETH AND JOHN ANDREW WILSON / b 1862 Sunbury bn 2 May 1861 Ballan, Vic / married 10th April 1882 SUNBURY / d 19 OCT 1937 Coburg d 17 AUG 1898 MELB HOSP. BURIED MELBOURNE GEN. CEMETERY / (Elizabeth) BURIED FAWKER CEMETERY / THEIR CHILDREN WILLIAM JOHN ANDREW WILSON B 1883 ELIZABETH FLORENCE SELINA WILSON B 1885 SUNBURY MAUD EDITH WILSON B 1887 SARAH MABEL LOUISE WILSON B 1890 ELIZABETH'S PARENTS WERE: WILLIAM JOSEPH DONELLY AND ELIZABETH nee CLARK married 1852 BRAMPTON, ENGLANDwilson, elizabeth (mrs), john andrew, weddings, sunbury, william john, elizabeth florence selina, maud edith, sarah mabel louise, donelly, william joseph, clark, elizabeth (miss), andrew, mcdaid, sarah (miss), sarah (mrs), george evans collection

The former blue-stone Bulla Store and Post Office was damaged by fire in September 1992. Unfortunately it was not restored despite its heritage listing and the fire-damaged building was finally demolished. A house now occupies the site.The Bulla Store was one of the first buildings to be erected in the little township.A non-digital coloured photograph of a damaged blue stone building. There is no roof and the windows and doors are covered in with sheets of corrugated iron. bulla store and post office., bulla bulla, general stores

The damaged building in the photograph is the former Diggers Rest Hotel which was built on that site in 1854 It was a popular place during the 1970s Sunbury Pop Festivals as it was the closest hotel to the Pop Festival site. It was partly destroyed by a suspicious fire on 30th October 2008, which left the walls and chimney intact but the roof caved in. Since then there have been moves by the local community to either rebuild and reopen the venue or to demolish it.The Diggers Rest has been one of the few early surviving hotels that were built along the former Mount Alexander Road, now Calder Highway, during the 1850s gold rush years.This a non-digital coloured photograph of a double storey hotel building, which has been damaged by fire. The exterior walls are intact but the roof has collapsed.The building is beside a main road. diggers rest, diggers rest hotel, hotels, calder highway, gold rushes

The Mayor of Hume City Council, Jack Ogilvie, was addressing local people on the 12th December 1999 in the grounds of the former Bulla Roads Board building. St. Mary's Church of England is adjacent to the Rose Garden. Alister Clark, a former Bulla resident and a rosarian, developed many different species of roses at his Glenara property. The garden in Bulla has been erected in his memory.Alister Clark developed many rose varieties that could withstand Australia's climate. Many of them, such as the Lorraine Lee, have become a popular addition in gardensA non-digital coloured photograph of a man standing in front of a lectern addressing a group of people who are standing in a garden. A small bluestone church is on the adjacent property.alister clark, 'glenara' homestead, bulla, alister clark memorial rose garden, roses, jack ogilvie

The garden in the photograph is a section of the newly designed and planted Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden situated in the grounds of the former Bulla Roads Board property. The garden was officially opened on 12th December 1999 in the grounds of the former Shire of Bulla Office building.The garden honours the work of Alister Clarke, who developed many different of rose varieties suited to Australia's climate at his 'Glenara' property in Bulla.A non-digital coloured photograph of a newly landscaped garden with a series of trellises in the garden bed and young rose bushes. Some mature trees are growing in the background.rose gardens, roses, alister clark memorial rose garden, glenara homestead, bulla

The two men are Alan McKenzie and Trevor Dunn, who are cousins and long-time residents in the Sunbury - Bulla area. They were guests at the official opening of the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden in Bulla, which took place on 12th December 1999.Both men are long time residents of the area and have been involved in many community activities.A non-digital coloured photograph of two men standing in an open area with photographs on a display board to the LHS of the image.alan mckenzie, trevor dunn, alister clark memorial rose garden, bulla

The five people in the photograph are all members of the McKenzie - Dunn families, who are longtime residents of the Bulla - Sunbury district and over the years have been active in the community. They were guests ate the official opening of the Alister Clark Memorial Garden in Bulla which took place on 12th December 1999. The people are from L-R: Grace McKenzie, Laughlin Dodd, Margaret Dunn nee Callighan, Elisa Dodd and Margaret Dodd nee McKenzie.A non-digital coloured photograph of 4 women and a young boy standing in a garden with a bluestone church in the background.alister clark memorial rose garden, bulla, grace mckenzie, laughlin dodd, margaret dunn, elisa dodd, margaret dodd

The man in the photograph is Alan McKenzie a long time resident of Bulla. He was a guest at the official opening in Bulla of the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden on 12th December 1999. The garden is in the grounds of the former Shire of Bulla council offices. Alister Clark developed many varieties of roses at his property, 'Glenara' in Bulla.The establishment of the Memorial Rose Garden in Bulla acknowledges the contribution made by Alister Clark to gardens in Victoria.A non-digital coloured photograph of a man standing beside a timber arch in a garden. A small bluestone building with a slate roof is in the background.alister clark, alister clark memorial rose garden, glenara homestead, bulla, rose gardens

Mr. Johnston and Grace McKenzie were guests at the official opening of the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden in Bulla on the 12th December 1999. Mr. Johnston is the grandson of James Stewart Johnston, who is the grandson of James Stewart Johnson, Chief Superintendent in the Victorian Colonial Government and in 1864 established his winery and vineyard at 'Craiglee' in Sunbury. Grace McKenzie and her family are long time Bulla residents.A non-digital coloured photograph of a lady and man standing in front of an old bluestone building.alister clark memorial rose garden, rose gardens, glenara homestead, grace mckenzie, james stewart johnson

John McMahon is a long time Sunbury resident and served as a Shire of Bulla councillor. Edward Fanning's family were early European settlers in Bulla. The two men were guests at the opening of the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden in Bulla on the 12th December 1999.A non-digital coloured photograph of two men standing in an open area in front of a small bluestone building.edward fanning, john mcmahon, alister clark memorial rose garden, bulla

The four people were guests at the official launch of the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden in Bulla, which took place on 12th December 1999. They are from L-R: John Burgess, Margaret and Edward Fanning, early Bulla residents and Mr. Johnson, grandson of James Stewart Johnson, who was the Chief Superintendent in the Victorian Colonial government and in 1864 established his vineyard and winery at 'Craiglee' in Sunbury.The Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden at Bulla has many of the roses in it that Alister Clark developed on his 'Glenara' property at Bulla. A non-digital coloured photograph of lady and three men having a friendly conversation while standing in a garden. Parked cars and another building can be seen in the background.alister clark memorial rose garden, john burgess, margaret fanning, edward fanning, mr. johnson, bulla, rose gardens

Trevor and Margaret Dunn and Sue Barnett are the three people who were invited to attend the official opening of the Alister Clark Rose Garden in Bulla on the 12th December 1999. At the time Sue Barnett was the curator at the George Evans Museum in Sunbury and Margaret and Trevor worked there as volunteers.A non-digital photograph of two ladies and a man standing in a garden at an official function. A display board with photographs is behind one of the ladiesehind one of the ladies and a small grey cement brick outbuilding is in the background.alister clark memorial rose garden, bulla, trevor dunn, margaret dunn, sue barnett

The ladies in the photograph were members of the Sunbury & District Heritage Association and they were enjoying a night out at the Ball Court Hotel in Sunbury. They are from L-R: May, who seated next to her daughter, Elwyn Davis, Margaret Dunn and Rosa McCall.A non-digital coloured photograph of four ladies seated in a restaurant at a social function.sunbury & district heritage association, ball court hotel, elwyn davis, margaret dunn, rosa mccall, social functions

This is a more recent photograph than entry P0854.The two storey house was built for Dr.William Faulkner in 1911. It is opposite the intersection of Evans and Macedon Streets. As well as the house, a garage was also built for the doctor's car, along with smaller building for the chauffeur. Dr. Faulkner was one of the first people in Sunbury to own a car. Doctor Faulkner lived at Ardcloney until he died in 1922. Over the years it had other owners and in the early 2000s, it was taken over by the State government and is now a day-care hospital. Other buildings have been built on the site but the original house is the Administration Section.A coloured photograph of two storey home with white stucco walls and red tiled roof. The house is set in large garden with lawn and trees.ardcloney house, dr. william faulkner

This is a view of Ardcloney house taken from the west side of the building and includes the garage and chauffeur's quarters which were built as part of the original building.A coloured photograph of the same double storey house described in P1180 taken from the other side of the building and includes the garage area.ardcloney house, dr. william faulkner

This is a view of Ardcloney taken from the west side of the building.A non-digital coloured photograph of a side view of a double storey house with cream stucco walls and a terracotta tiled roof. An observatory is attached to the ground level at the rear of the house and a verandah on the upper level.ardcloney, dr. william faulkner, sunbury, macedon street

The photograph is of the front area of Ardcloney looking towards the west. The photograph was taken prior to the beginning of construction for the Day Hospital which was built on the site.A non-digital coloured photograph of a partial view of a double storey house and its front garden. A covered brick archway is at the main front gate and a concrete pathway leading to the front entrance. Tall pine trees are growing around the fence line.ardcloney, dr. william faulkner, sunbury, macedon street

The photograph was taken when work began on an extension to the double storey, which now functions as the administrative area for the Day Hospital which has been erected on the site.The plan to develop the Ardcloney property for semi-dense housing was rejected and as a result a Day Hospital was erected in the grounds.A non-digital coloured photograph of four cars parked in a garden near a double storey building. A timber frame has been constructed at the rear of the house. Some tall trees are in the background.ardcloney, sunbury day hospital, macedon street, sunbury

The photograph has included a view of Ardcloney and its surrounding area. The buildings for the Day Hospital were built in the open areas and the former home became the administration area.A non-digital coloured photograph of a double storey Federation style home and the surrounding land. A pile of wood chips is in the foreground.ardcloney, sunbury day hospital, macedon street, sunbury

The double storey Federation Style house is Ardcloney which is in Macedon Street Sunbury. It was built in 1911 and DrWilliam Faulkner, a World War1 veteran, was its owner until his death in 1922. From 1918 - 1922 he was the only doctor practising in Sunbury. From 1922 until 2000 it had a number of owners. In 2000 a developer wanted to purchase the property and build more than 60 houses on the surrounding grounds. As result of local community protest and authorities recognising that the proposed development would result in traffic problems at a major intersection and the heritage significance of the property, the develop[ment did not go ahead. A Day public hospital facility has been erected on the site with the original mansion the administration centre.The Federation Style Ardcloney is one of the significant heritage buildings in Sunbury.A non-digital coloured photograph of a view of a double storey Federation home which is behind a timber fence and wrought iron double gates. A For Sale sign is attached to the fence. Two large elm trees are growing on the verge either side of the gates.ardcloney, sunbury hospital., macedon street, dr. william faulkner

This is a view of Ardcloney from the front. It was built in 1911 and originally the walls on the ground floor were brick with a garage. The upper storey was a timber structure. A garage was also built to house Dr. William Faulkner's car. He was the first person in Sunbury to own a car. The house has a heritage listing. A non-digital coloured photograph of a two storey Federation style house with cream stucco walls and a terracotta tiled roof. A conservatory is on the left hand side of the building and an open verandah on the RHS. An open lawn area is in the front of the house.dr. william faulkner, ardcloney, sunbury, macedon street bridge

The photograph is of the rear area of the Ardcloney property and the old outbuildings. Some work has started on the main building, which became the administration building for the Sunbury Day HospitalA non-digital coloured photograph of an extensive open area with an old out-building. Piles of rubbish are scattered around the area with a timber skelton of building being constructed on the main building.ardcloney, sunbury day hospital, macedon street, sunbury

The intersection with the roundabout is in Sunbury at Macedon and Evans Streets. Ardcloney is the double storey Federation style house shown on the LHS of the image. It was built in 1911.This section of Macedon Street is an important intersection in Sunbury because it is the main access to the business centre.A non-digital coloured photograph of a T intersection with a roundabout on a main road. A double storey home is visible on the LHS of the image.ardcloney, evans street, macedon street, roundabouts

The three people photographed were committee members of the former Sunbury & District Heritage Association. They are from L-R, Graham Gibb, Treasurer, Veronica Burgess, President and Trevor Dunn, Secretary. They were photographed at the launch of publication of the booklet featuring Historic Walks around Sunbury, which the Association had compiled in 1994. A non-digital coloured photograph of a lady and two men. Each person is holding a small booklet.sunbury & district heritage association, sunbury historic walks, graham gibb, veronica burgess, trevor dunn

The group in the photograph at the opening of the former Sunbury Courthouse. The Courthouse was built in 1885 and functioned in that capacity until 1989 when it closed. In the 1992, Shire of Bulla council began to restore the building, which was completed in 1993. It functioned as a Tourist Information Centre until 2019, when that service was transferred into the new Global Learning Centre in Sunbury. The building is now occupied by the local Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation. Invited guests at the opening of the restoration in 1993 were from L- R: Back- Phil McMahon, Mayor, Sgt. Doug. McArthur, Sunbury police, John Munns, John Barnier, Jeff Cossum, Museum curator. L-R: Front - Peter Free, Cr. Kathy Duncan, Joy Munns and Cr. Veronica Burgess.The former Sunbury Courthouse was an important official building serving Sunbury and the surrounding area for over half a century. A non-digital coloured photograph of nine people at an official function are standing on the verandah of a weatherboard building. There is a timber notice board attached to the wall on either side of the group. phil mcmahon, doug. mcarthur, john munns, john barnier, jeff cossum, peter free, kathy duncan, joy munns, veronica burgess, sunbury courthouse, sunbury

This tennis racquet was used by Veronica Burgess to compete in tennis matches.A wood Dunlop International Junior tennis racquet with leather wrapped handle. Dunlop stamped in yellow on end of handle."Dunlop/International..."sports, recreation, george evans collection

This tennis racquet press would have been used to hold the head of a tennis racquet so that the tennis racquet head did not buckle.Blue painted wooden Dunlop brand tennis racquet press with metal lever and springs.on front top - "Dunlop" ..."recreation, sports, burgess, veronica, george evans collection

Tennis racquet press would have been used to hold the head of a tennis racquet so that the tennis racquet head did not buckle.Metal tennis racquet press with two wing nut screws and springs at each end."B with an A & G inside" "Made in Australia"recreation, sports, burgess, veronica, george evans collection

Tennis racquet press would have been used to hold the head of a tennis racquet so that the tennis racquet head did not buckle.Brown wooden tennis racquet press with metal screws in each corner, three screws have a spring on them."Sondico" on frontrecreation, sports, burgess, veronica, george evans collection