(Right Plaque)
On February 7th, 2009, devastating bushfires raged through many communities across Victoria. On this day, 173 people lost their lives, over 2000 families lost their home, and many thousands of people had their homes, farms, . . . — — Map (db m312569) HM
1865-1965
Centenary
of the
Shire of Kyneton
Unveiled by
The Honourable R.J. Hamer E.D. M.L.C.
Minister for Local Government
30th August 1965. — — Map (db m312297) HM
The Independent Church met in a carpenter's shop before a wooden church was built in 1853,
replaced in 1859-60 by this Gothic bluestone building with classical details. Great skill is shown in
the carved stonework, belfry, rose window, elaborate . . . — — Map (db m312566) HM
Taungurung are the first people of the rivers and mountains. They lived harmoniously according to the natural cycles of the land. Today some Taungurung people still live on Country and are very active in the protection and preservation . . . — — Map (db m313586) HM
Gabi mele Taungurung (Dhaagung Wurrung) Biik
(Greetings to Taungurung Country!)
Taungurung are the first people of the rivers and mountains. They lived harmoniously according to the natural cycles of the land. Today some Taungurung people . . . — — Map (db m313585) HM
The Gardens were first landscaped in 1866 and demonstrate a strong Von Mueller influence. They occupy nine hectares and are considered to be one of the few surviving Botanical gardens in Victoria. Many of the fine examples of exotic trees were . . . — — Map (db m312551) HM
These columns were created in 2001/02 by local artists, Dianne Barton and Jennie Stewart, with the assistance of more than 2000 students from schools across the shire and members of the Jerang Aboriginal Cooperative.
Each column represents . . . — — Map (db m312594) HM
Built in 1857 with simple classically based detailing, the Court House at first had no fireplace, and very little seating. The porch and wings were added in 1861.
Ned Kelly, the bushranger was charged with highway robbery at the Kyneton Court . . . — — Map (db m312568) HM
History of Kyneton
Major Thomas Mitchell, on his epic journey to explore the south eastern section of the colony, crossed the Campaspe River at what is now Kyneton on 30 September 1836. In May 1837 Charles Hotson Ebden established the first . . . — — Map (db m312559) HM
Kyneton was the second township within the Colony of Victoria (Melbourne being the first) to benefit from the formation of a Gasworks. The Kyneton Gasworks were operational prior to the formation of Gasworks in many of the larger towns throughout . . . — — Map (db m313582) HM
This former bank property was purchased in 1969 by the Shire Council who recognized its particular suitability for use as a folk museum.
The furnishings, ornaments and the numerous exhibits are of local origin drawn from the gracious homes and . . . — — Map (db m313358) HM
National Trust of Australia
(Victoria)
Kyneton Museum
Formerly the
Bank of New South Wales 1856 - 1904
Architect Andrea Stombuco
Classified — — Map (db m313357) HM
(Top Plaque)
Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Kyneton Town Hall
This Hall was extensively restored
and extended during 1994/95.
The new facility was declared open on
Saturday September 23rd, 1995
Miss Maisie Harper
Shire President . . . — — Map (db m312593) HM
In Honour of Those
Who fell in the Great War
1914-1919
(Top Plaque)
Shire of Kyneton
1939 1945
The Shire of Kyneton records
its heartfelt thanks and deep
appreciation of the noble services
rendered by those soldiers who made . . . — — Map (db m312555) WM
This Plaque Commemorates the
Service of the
"McKenna Family"
to the Shire of Kyneton.
Martin McKenna 1865-1872 1882-1907
Martin Patrick McKenna 1907-1944
Gerald James McKenna 1936-1949
Gerald George McKenna 1945-1965
Unveiled on . . . — — Map (db m312295) HM
This bluestone and brick building was built in the 1860s as a flour mill, store and residence. In 1891 it was converted into a butter and cheese factory, which operated for nearly 80 years. Note the typically mid 19th century stucco facade of the . . . — — Map (db m313362) HM
Most Rev. James Alypius Goold,
Bishop of Melbourne, Blessed and laid the
Foundation Stone of this Church of Our
Lady of the Rosary on September 20th 1857,
Pius IX being Pope;
Victoria, Queen;
Sir Henry Barkly, Governor;
very Rev. . . . — — Map (db m312563) HM
Built as the Gold Diggers Arms this hotel was first licensed in 1852 probably in a timber building.
The western bluestone half was erected prior to 1860, and the eastern brick half was completed in 1891. In 1915 the verandah and parapet pedestals . . . — — Map (db m313354) HM
Swimming Pool Circa 1910
This weir was created as Kyneton's first swimming pool and was a favourite spot for all water activities. Shady trees, bluestone seats and two former Melbourne cable trams helped create a pleasant setting. The first . . . — — Map (db m313584) HM
Built for Frederick Castella in 1861-1862, the Mill was acquired by the Willis family in 1898 and operated as a flour mill well into the 20th century. It is a rare example of a flour milling complex in a town setting. The mill was established in . . . — — Map (db m312597) HM
In 1859 John Jones, a Welsh stonemason, arrived in Victoria. He worked building the railway to Bendigo, including stone bridges, station buildings and the famous viaduct at Malmsbury, where he settled. His son, William Thomas, succeeded him in the . . . — — Map (db m312598) HM
