Historical information

Two local Buninyong boys were accidentally drowned in the Gong lake in Buninyong, on Dec 21st, 1893. This memorial sign was erected by the parents of the boys.

Significance

The drowning of the boys was a significant historic event in Buninyong.

Physical description

Tin sheet sign, painted with shield design framing memorial to Rayner boys.

Inscriptions & markings

"In memory of William Albert Victor Rayner, Oliver Francis Rayner, accidentally drowned in Gong 21st Dec. 1893, loving sons of William A. & Grace E. Rayner"