you may lay on the floor, but by paying 1/ you are admitted to the luxury of placing yourself on one of the aforesaid machines. The gas works changed to coal to produce its gas by 1878 and in 1960 to tempered liquid petroleum. We did the hard work. Albion Hotel: Built in 1861, this historic hotel was renovated many times during its life. Carlsruhe later In June 1838 the Waterloo Plains massacre of 8 - 23 Djadjawurrung people occurred on the newly established Barford sheep run north of Kyneton. The Shire of Kyneton was a local government area about 85 kilometres (53 mi) northwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. We hold numerous photographs pre 1920s and … In 1848 Superintendent Latrobe, acting on behalf of the Governor of N.S.W, visited the area, interested in establishing towns to become the centres of law and order. At her behest the Victorian Government built shelter sheds all the way to the diggings in 1854-55. At the gateway to the goldfields, but not a gold town itself, Kyneton became a very important centre with stores and businesses providing food, services, supplies and commerce for those moving to and from the goldfields. The Sculpture park was opened in 2008 with sculptures donated by local artists. Mrs Jeffrey said, As the position is on my husband’s run, I should be allowed to name the new settlement. He set up a head station for his sheep run at Carlsruhe, Victoria 6km South of Kyneton on the 26th May 1837.. Our Lady of the Rosary: It was built in 1857. “I slept at the Malmsbury shelter-shed. [19], Kyneton has a football team "The Rangers" which compete in the Melbourne Division 3 under the FFV banner.[20]. On 5 February 1913 and 9 October 1921, it annexed parts of the Shires of Bacchus Marsh and Ballan respectively, while on 1 October 1915, it absorbed the Borough of Malmsbury, which had been created on 19 October 1861 with an area of 17.05 square kilometres (6.58 sq mi).[2]. Kyneton is located 89 km north-west of Melbourne on the Calder Highway. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. This 2km walk will take you through 9 mosaic sites in Kyneton. to settle there and built a hut on the eastern side of the Campaspe River. The first squatter in the district was Charles Hotson Ebden, who sent 9000 sheep from his Goulburn station to arrive in May 1837 at Carlsruhe, to form the first sheep station north of the Dividing Range. The front façade has been retained. Kyneton Mineral Springs is 3 km north-west of the town on Burton Avenue. The importance of public education was recognised early in Kyneton's existence. Mayor of Melbourne and The Melbourne City Council, The love that never blossomed at Loch Ard Gorge, This topic has 2 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated. The Mineral Springs Park has picnic tables, bbq and toilet facilities. ToMelbourne.com.au is all about Melbourne. The first mass however took place in the Gold Diggers Arms Hotel (now the Royal George) in 1852. 75 Piper Street "Today is Tomorrow's History" List of Publications Our Mission Activities Interesting Pictures Primary School: Built in 1856, this is one of the oldest Schools in Victoria and was a National School. The township also serves as a starting point for many nearby destinations, such as Trentham Falls and Hanging Rock in Newham. The bluestone was cut on the site and the church was built over a quarry. In 1857 Kyneton was proclaimed a municipality and on December 11th the first municipal elections were held. Kyneton Museum: Built for Bank of NSW in 1855-56, is one of the oldest bank buildings in Victoria. The bluestone Kyneton Railway Station was built in conjunction with the railway line during 1862-63. Kyneton - The First Quarter Century: 1837-1862 Major Thomas Mitchell was the first European to travel through the area that would become the township of Kyneton. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Soon after came the squatters with their sheep and cattle to the 'lush pastures' so vividly described by the Major. The building of St. Mary's (now Our Lady of the Rosary) Catholic Church commenced in 1855 and it was blessed and opened in 1861. 88.3% of people spoke only English at home. The Macedon Ranges holds two art specific events, The Dayesford and Macedon Ranges open studios and the Macedon Ranges Arts Trail. At the 2016 census, Kyneton recorded a population of 6,951. The discovery of gold in Castlemaine and Bendigo in 1851 and the subsequent gold rush to those districts saw Kyneton's population grow rapidly from the 300 of the census of March 1852. Established 1951. (@smitboy1) on Jun 13, 2018 at 11:26pm PDT. You have corrected this article This article has been corrected by You and other Voluntroves This article has been corrected by Voluntroves Former Church of England Rectory: This is a private home and was built in 1850. In the 2016 Census, there were 6,951 people in Kyneton. … Former State Savings Bank: This building was erected in 1884. Baptist Church:  Formerly a Methodist Church, this building was erected in 1870. Cobb & Co used the bigger ones as depots. Kyneton was chosen as a townsite in 1848 and was surveyed the next year. On 19 January 1995, the Shire of Kyneton was abolished, and, along with the Shires of Gisborne, Newham and Woodend and Romsey, was merged into the newly created Shire of Macedon Ranges. Charles Ebden was the first European occupier of the region that included the Kyneton townsite. Red Brick Hall: This former Congressional Church building was constructed in 1898. Then it become Brass Bed factory until it was destroyed by fire in 1994. [15], Kyneton has a horse racing club, the Kyneton District Racing Club, which schedules around sixteen race meetings a year including the Kyneton Cup meeting in November (always the day after the Melbourne Cup). The Kyneton Mounted Rifle Corps was among the earliest in the colony of Victoria. The history of both organisations is long, and each health service played a very important role in the communities they served. The first party to cross the Hume, now known as the Murray River were Gardiner, Hawden and There's so much to do in the country. Although the individual volunteer units had been disbanded by Federation (1901), many members became part of the 4th and 12th regiments of Light Horse at the Battle of Beersheba (1917) against Turkish troops of the Ottoman Empire.[10]. : 1870 - 1880; 1914 - 1918), Tue 16 Jul 1918, Page 3 - HISTORY OF KYNETON. A Church of England School commenced in July 1852 but closed in 1855. The foundation stone of the Institute Building was laid on June 22nd, 1858 and by October 19th the main section opened amid great rejoicing. As a result, there was a vigorous expansion in the milling area in the 1850’s. [16] In 2009 the Kyneton District Racing Club partnered with the Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE to use the facilities of the racecourse and its extensive grounds as an educational training facility. Explore The Region. In May 1837, Charles Hotson Ebden, sent nearly 10,000 sheep from his Goulburn station to form the first sheep station north of the Dividing Range becoming the first squatter. The gas works serviced Kyneton until 1981 when natural gas was turned on. There are abattoirs, knitting and timber mills, engineering works, and dairy factories in the town. Charles Ebden was the first European occupier of the region that included the Kyneton townsite. Unlike a majority of towns in the area, Kyneton predates the Victorian gold rushes,[7] having been established in 1850, whereas the gold rushes started the year after. In 1988 it was completely renovated. Piper Street has the oldest streetscape of these, and still has many of its original buildings. There are various points of interest along the walk like, Botanical Gardens, Railway weir, Platypus Habitat and sculpture park. The local Post Office, known as Mount Macedon, was renamed Kyneton in 1854.