Bungaree History Walk
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  • The Wathaurungs
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    • The Legend of Bunjil
  • The Bungaree Blacksmiths
    • The Chisholm's
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    • The Cyclone Destroys a Blacksmith
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  • The Bungaree Hotels
    • Grand Junction
    • Bridge Hotel
    • Morning Star
    • Horse and Jockey Hotel
    • Robbery at the Morning Star
    • The Cyclone Destroys a Hotel
  • The Bungaree Bank
    • The Bankers
    • Inside the bank
    • The Holey Incident
    • The Blacksmith's Joke
    • The Bungaree Bank Closes
  • The Bungaree Police Station
    • Stories about the Police Station
    • The Truck Crash
    • Archaeological Survey
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  • The Bungaree Railway Station
    • The Train Wreck
    • The Busy Bungaree Station
    • Interview with Mr Lawless
    • Bungaree Railway Photos
    • The Bungaree Station Closes
  • The Bungaree Shops
    • The Chalmers Shop
    • Bottom Shop
    • Top Shop
    • The Lolly Shop and Butcher
    • Interviews about the Shops
    • Things the Shops Sold
  • The Bungaree Schools
    • The First School
    • The Bluestone School
    • The Current School
    • Interviews with Past Students
    • Bungaree School Photos
  • The Bungaree Mechanics' Institute
    • A Cyclone Destroys the Hall
  • St John's Anglican Church
    • Parish Life
    • Improvements to St John's
  • The Bungaree Fire Brigade
    • Black Friday
    • Fighting Fires
    • Early Fire Fighting Equipment
    • Bungaree CFA
    • The Mt Warrenheip Fire
    • The Captain visits the school
  • St Michael's Church, School and Convent
    • St Michael's School
    • St Michael's Church
    • St Michael's Convent
  • The Bungaree Recreation Oval
    • The Bungaree Footy Club
    • The Bungaree Netball Club
    • Interviews about the Institute
    • The Cricket and Tennis Clubs
  • The Making of the History Walk
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  • Extra Information, photos and songs
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The Making of the Bungaree History Walk


In 2011 the students of Bungaree Primary School researched the town of Bungaree with help from the members of the Bungaree & District Historical Society. Dennis Spielvogel (Spiv) and Sherrill McKinnon helped the children put together a map of the town, using historical notes from Eddie Keeble, a long time resident who left behind some memoirs. They painted a large map and then placed each building based upon records. Some building have long disappeared.

Later in the year the older children researched many of the significant buildings in Bungaree. They put together slide shows which were presented at the 2011 History Festival in Ballarat. Click here to see the slide shows they made. 

Meanwhile the younger children learnt about the old bluestone Bungaree school. They recreated school life by dressing in period costume. They also drew pictures of school life based upon the memories of Bill Grigg who was a student at the school. 

The partnership won a NAB Schools First award which has provided the resourcing to take it the next step. Click here to read more about the award.


2012.

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Roy Huggins helping Keeley and Chloe with their research in 2011.

In 2012 the students have again collaborated with the historical society to produce a self-guided historical walk for the town. This website is designed to present extra information, as well as showcasing the childrens' research for you to enjoy as you proceed on the walk.  


Acknowledgements:

This history project was made possible because of the following people and organisations:
  • The students of Bungaree Primary School in 2011 and 2012.
  • The staff from Bungaree Primary School; Calvin Tromp, Jan Westake, Sherrill McKinnon and Querim Gonzalez.
  • Dennis Spielvogel (Spiv), president of the Bungaree and District Historical Society. His vision, passion and enthusiasm for local history has helped drive this project.
  • The NAB Bank for providing seed funding.
  • Heather Trigg for her articles on the schools, Mechanics' Institute and St Johns.
  • The many members of the Bungaree and District Historical Society.
  • Max Lawless, Dot Devereux, Kevin and Frank Hanrahan, Lucy O'Donohue, Frank McGuigan,  for being agreeing to be interviewed.
  • The Grampians Department of Education and Early Childhood Education, in particular Mr John McClure.
  • Eddie Keeble for writing his recollections and producing a town map.

Click on a photo below to enlarge it.