Historical information
Joseph Starkie is the man in the photograph. He served on the former Shire of Bulla council for 20 years and was Shire President four times. He was also responsible for establishing a reliable water supply for Sunbury and was a member of the Sunbury Waterworks Trust.
Significance
The Sunbury Waterworks Trust was established in 1905 when a reliable water supply was brought to the town. Prior to 1905, residents relied on tanks and/or water from Jacksons Creek.
Physical description
A black and white non-digital photograph of a well-dressed man standing outside a house and holding a book. A chair is on the path behind him.
