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Shows condition of school building just before sale by auction.

Photograph is in excellent condition

school building with trees, building materials

Auction sign forb sale of a school building

Colour photograph of auction sign

education building, auction sign

Clarendon Primary School operated as a Common School from 1878 and ceased operating in the 1990s.

The school was one of the oldest in the district and provided an education for the children of railway workers and farmers

Colour photograph showing the grounds of the former Clarendon Primary School

8 March 1996 Clarendon Primary School Grounds

education, state schools, clarendon

Yendon Primary School operated as a State School from 1877 and ceased operating in 1993. The School initially operated as the Buninyong East Common School from 1864.

The children of railway workers from the Ballarat- Geelong railway would have formed much of the opening enrolment of the school.

Colour photograph showing the rear of the former of Yendon Primary featuring the playground and mural on the boundary fence.

Yendon Primary School 1994

education, yendon, state schools

Yendon Primary School operated as a State School from 1877 and ceased operating in 1993. The School initially operated as the Buninyong East Common School from 1864.

The children of railway workers from the Ballarat- Geelong railway would have formed much of the opening enrolment of the school.

Colour photograph showing the rear of the former main school building of Yendon Primary and part of the playground.

Yendon Primary School 1994

education, yendon, state schools

Yendon Primary School operated as a State School from 1877 and ceased operating in 1993. The School initially operated as the Buninyong East Common School from 1864.

The children of railway workers from the Ballarat- Geelong railway would have formed much of the opening enrolment of the school.

Colour photograph showing the internal roof structure of a six sided shelter shed in the grounds of the former Yendon Primary School 1994

Yendon Primary School 1994 Shelter Shed Roof (internal)

education, yendon, state schools

Yendon Primary School operated as a State School from 1877 and ceased operating in 1993. The School initially operated as the Buninyong East Common School from 1864.

The children of railway workers from the Ballarat- Geelong railway would have formed much of the opening enrolment of the school.

Colour photograph of a six sided shelter shed in the grounds of the former Yendon Primary School 1994

Shelter shed Yendon Primary School 1994 6 sided

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Excellent condition for colour photograph

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Yendon Primary School operated as a State School from 1877 and ceased operating in 1993. The School initially operated as the Buninyong East Common School from 1864.

The children of railway workers from the Ballarat- Geelong railway would have formed much of the opening enrolment of the school.

Colour photograph of a portable school building in the grounds of the former Yendon Primary School

Pre Fab - Yendon Primary School 1994

education, yendon, state schools

Yendon Primary School operated as a State School from 1877 and ceased operating in 1993. The School initially operated as the Buninyong East Common School from 1864.

The children of railway workers from the Ballarat- Geelong railway would have formed much of the opening enrolment of the school.

Colour photograph of part of two school buildings and the grounds of the school featuring the sign "Yendon Primary School" on the school fence.

Yendon Primary School 1994

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Mount Doran, eduction

Colour photograph of Mount Doran School, taken in 1987

None

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historic, social, religious,

Copy of B&W photo, interior of Holy Trinity Church, Warrenheip St, \ 1937

"Holy Trinity, Interior, 1937. Note gas lights Organ and choir stalls on right, pulpit under Hymn Board"

buninyong, hale, holy trinity anglican church

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Copy of B&W photo, Holy Trinity Church, Warrenheip St, north side, from Scott St. 1937

"Holy Trinity, Buninyong, circa 1937. Vicar was Rev. Mr. Nicholas. According to Gordon Hale " In those days it was Church of England with Vicars and Communion, instead of Anglican, Priests and Mass! (Letter to Hist. Soc. 24 April 1995.)"

buninyong, hale, holy trinity anglican church

Yendon Primary School operated as a State School from 1877 and ceased operating in 1993. The School initially operated as the Buninyong East Common School from 1864.

The children of railway workers from the Ballarat- Geelong railway would have formed much of the opening enrolment of the school.

Colour photograph of single story building located in the grounds of the former Yendon Primary School painted cream and showing evidence of its use in 1994 as a private home including curtains and new wooden doors at the rear of the building.

Yendon Primary School 1994

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historic, social, people

Copy of B&W photo, Part of interior, 405 Learmonth St. Buninyong, the Hale family home, 1937, various domestic objects.

"1937 - Doug Hale's wireless. Model aeroplane made by Alex Bunce."

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Poor quality due to age of original picture

buildings, businesses, traffic

historic, social, people

Buninyong Scouts and Cubs, standing on Holy Trinity Church tennis courts, 1930's

"Buninyong Scouts & Cubs, Church of England tennis courts, 1930's Left, Mr Hayden, Teller at National Bank, Doug Hale, ?, ?, Ken HAle, ?, Ron Nichols (son of Vicar), Norm Thornton, Cubs - Gordon Hale, ?, ?, Keith Thornton."

buninyong, holy trinity anglican church, tennis court, boy scouts, cubs, hale, hayden, nichols, thornton

Decorated clock was presented to Edwin Gullock for services rendered as Hon. Secretary of the Buninyong and District Cricket Club, 8/4/1898.

Historic significance recognising service of a Buninyong citizen in 1989.

Ornate decorated clockface with gold coloured rim, mounted on velvet covered circular mount, with heart-shaped gold metal decorations

"Pres to E. Gullock by the B.D.C.C. for Services Rendered as Hon. Sec. 8/4/98" "Patd in Great Britain & France" "Manfd by The British United Clock Co Ld" "Birmingham England"

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historic, social, people

Arthur Senior in School of Mines blazer, and Gordon Hale in Ballarat Grammar blazer, standing in front of car, outside unidentified house. Car appears to be a 1938 Morris 8 Series II.

"Arthur Senior & Gordon Hale 1938, Arthru in SMB blazer, Gordon in Grammar School"

buninyong, hale family, learmonth st

historic, social, people

Photocopy of original photo, Doug Hale wearing Ballarat Grammar uniform, in front of Hale Family home, 405 Learmonth St. Buninyong, c1930.

"Doug Hale in Ballarat Grammar Gear, 1930's"

buninyong, hale family, learmonth st

Excellent condition considering age of original.

shops, buninyong town hall

historic, landscape, social, people

Copy of B/W Photocopy of original photo, Hale family children playing cricket behind Dr. Longden''s house, Learmonth St. Buninyong, 1930's.

"Backyard at Mum's: Geoff Hale (batting), Gordon HAle (keeping) Coached by Cedric Longden, brother of Dr. Longden, who coached & ran Buninyong Cricket. c1930"

buninyong, hale family, learmonth st

historic, landscape, social, people

Copy of B/W Photocopy of original photo,Ken and Geoff Hale in school uniforms seated on motor-bikes, owners of bikes, Scott and Arthur Senior standing between them in winter coats. Learmonth st, west of Warrenheip intersection, bank and town hall, Shops, some houses and Mount in background.

"Ken & Geoff Hale on motor-cycles, 1930's, Buninyong. Owners of the bikes are ? Scott and Arthur Senior, electricians, who started Ballarat Sea Scouts"

buninyong, hale family, learmonth st

historic, public land, landscape,

B/W photograph of George Innes monument on Mt. Innes, now known as Birdwood Park, mounted next to drawing showing inscription, which is illegible in photo. George Innes donated the land for the reserve.

Mount Innes The gift of George Innes Esq. Cairney Hill to the borough of Buninyong February 1894

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Medal in case given to the Shire of Buninyong in 1951. Returned to B&DHS in June 2008 by Derek Leather, who was given it by Debbie Viksna, formerly Wright, who worked as a secretary for the Shire in the 1980's-1990's.

Historical significance as it is a commemorative medal given to the Shire of Buninyong.

Bronze medallion in leather bound case, given to Shire of Buninyong in 1951 to celebrate the Centenary of Victoria by State Government

"Presented to the Shire of BUNNINYONG 1951" (Buninyong spelled incorrectly)

medal, shire of buninyong, buninyong shire council, centenary, victorian government

historic, buildings, landscape

B/W photograph of Buninyong town from Mt Innes, looking west, with George Innes monuments in foreground. Now known as Birdwood Park, earlier named Birdwood Grove in 1917 as part of the Avenue of Honor. The land was donated to Buninyong by George Innes.

buninyong, mt. innes, george innes

Photograph shows the main features of the iron mine smelter site. These include the tramway, with mine tub, the smelter, complete with the overhead track to the charge port at the top.

Photograph provides detailed information operation of the smelter

Reproduction of original photograph of Lal Lal Iron Mine c1880

lal lal smelter, tramway from mine, tramway to top of furnace for charging

historic, social, buildings,

Photo of B/W photograph of "Carriers Arms" hotel, Clarendon, date unknown - built 1855, demolished 1930

"The Carriers Arms", Clarendon Built 1855, demolished 1930

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This photograph is significant as it shows the Town Hall minus the tower.

Colour photograph of Buninyong Town Hall with the tower removed for repairs.

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Photocopy of B/W photograph of Robert Briggs and wife, Ann Briggs (nee Thomas) with seven of their children, around 1867

Robert and Ann Briggs (nee Thomas) with seven of their children, around 1867

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