Summer stumps at rupertswood mansion the birthplace of. Salesian college sunbury situated upon the historic rupertswood estate, is a vibrant faith community in the tradition of st john bosco. Bombo, uganda a teacher conducts a school appeal in the schoolyard of st. It became the centre of social life for the wealthy in the colony, and hunt meets, grand balls and house parties were common.
In 1874 his son, sir william, benefiting from his fathers wealth, built rupertswood mansion. Home art and culture history and heritage rupertswood interior 3 sunbury. A pivot of upperclass society, it had its own railway siding. Sunbury place emelbourne the encyclopedia of melbourne. Sunbury is a town located 39 kilometres 24 mi northwest of melbournes central business. The hell house this country mansion seemingly offered an idyllic setting to educate catholic boys, but behind closed doors, rupertswood was anything but peaceful. Rupertswood mansion, 5 macedon st sunbury, melbourne. At the end of a winding road overlooking sunbury is rupertswood, an ornate. Rupertswood mansion features a grand entrance leading to an impressive staircase. In the 1950s, salesian school began admitting day students. The school was established by the salesian society in 1927, when rupertswood mansion, one of the largest private houses in victoria, originally constructed for sir william clarke, was purchased from the estate of industrialist h.
Revel in ashes history at rupertswood mansion herald sun. The grand mansion was constructed between 1874 and 1876 for prominent landowner, baronet and philanthropist sir william clarke. It is well known as the birthplace of the ashes urn, humorously presented to english cricket captain ivo bligh to mark his teams victory in an 188283 test match series between australia and england. The roman catholic salesian order bought the mansion in 1927, and from. See more ideas about sunbury victoria, house styles and mental health hospitals. Rupertswood has euphony and conveys a sense of things solid, lasting, timehonoured taken from the brochure rupertswood estate which advertised the sale of the property in 1926 the rupertswood estate is situated in sunbury, victoria and is the site where h. The grand mansion was constructed between 1874 and 1876 for prominent landowner, baronet and. Rupertswood mansion birthplace of the ashes rupertswood was built as a residence for sir william clarke 1874 and became a power seat in the great english tradition. Sunburys connection with the history and development of victoria is influential. The sunbury area has several important aboriginal archaeological sites, including five earth rings, which were identified in the 1970s and 80s, and believed to have been used for ceremonial gatherings. Rupertswood interior 2 sunbury daylesford macedon tourism. It is well known as the birthplace of the ashes urn which was humorously presented to english cricket captain ivo bligh to mark his teams victory in an 188283 test match series between australia and england. Sir william died in 1895 and the mansion passed to his son rupert clarke. Records of corroborees and other large gatherings during early settlement attest to the imporatance of the area for aboriginal people of the wurundjeri tribe.
Rupertswood is a mansion and country estate located in sunbury on the outskirts of melbourne in victoria, australia. The front of the rupertswood mansion, located in the rupertswood estate, sunbury the demographicsculture of sunbury up until the mid1980s was predominantly white anglosaxon and some other minor ethnic groups. The demographicsculture of sunbury up until the mid1980s was predominantly white and some other minor ethnic groups. Eventbrite salesian college sunbury presents rupertswood mansion high tea sunday, 20 september 2020 at salesian college sunbury, sunbury, vic. Rupertswood interior 3 sunbury daylesford macedon tourism.
Rupertswood, one of the largest houses built in victoria, has historical. Thousands of boys had passed through it since the salesians arrived. Historical books on sunbury district and identities. History, elegance and charm abound at sunburys rupertwood mansion, just a short 30minute drive from the city along the tullamarine freeway. On christmas eve of 1882, after a congenial lunch, sir william clarke suggested a social game between the english cricket team and a local side, made up largely of rupertswood staff. The mansion holds the title of birthplace of the ashes due to its role in creating the legend. This establishment, it is the perfect time for a hot stone massage. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you.
Killara primary school, stewarts lane nature reserve, st annes catholic school slight detour, sunbury west primary school slight detour, sunbury retirement village slight detour, sunbury. This item is part of a collection of photographs, negatives, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature belonging to the h. The mckay collection is regarded as one of the most significant industrial heritage collections in australia. And so we came singles nights goulburn 20s rupertswood. The building has a long history, predating mckays arrival. Ironically, by the 1920s, the magnificent building at which dame nellie melba had sung and in the grounds of which the tradition of the ashes was born, had become a home for underprivileged boys and had become sadly neglected. Rupertswood is a delight to visit i love the fact that this period mansion has been preserved for future generations,the gardens are beautiful its a lovely place to take visiting friends and family. Oct 27, 20 rupertswood mansion, 5 macedon st sunbury, melbourne. The front of the rupertswood mansion, located in the rupertswood estate, sunbury the demographicsculture of sunbury up until the mid1980s was predominantly white and some other minor ethnic groups. Rupertswood mansion is a historic mansion located in the residential suburb of sunbury and whose construction dates back to the late 19th century.
The story of rupertswood is one of the most disturbing to emerge ahead of. Key destinations and attractions along the path include. Black and white photograph of the lake at rupertswood mansion in sunbury circa 1922. Rupertswood mansion high tea tickets, sun 20092020 at 2. Furnished throughout with antiques, it now offers a series of victorian rooms for exclusive accommodation. It has only been in the last 20 years that sunbury has seen an increase of other nationalities predominately from an immigration from new zealand and the united kingdom. Rupertswood is one of the largest houses constructed in victoria and, although. Located on an expansive farm land, the mansion offered scenic views for its owners and visitors.
Visit rupertswood mansion on your trip to sunbury or australia. Escape the hustle and bustle as you enter a long, winding driveway amidst magnificent trees, and feast your eyes upon a 50room italianate mansion surmounted by a 100foot tower and surrounded by 1,100 glorious acres. Historical books on sunbury district and identities edit. The rupertswood estate is situated in sunbury, victoria and is the site where h. The ashes started out in sunbury as part of a love story. The grand, abandoned and derelict, 1880s romsey mansion. The front of the rupertswood mansion, located in the rupertswood estate, sunbury. Back then there would have been very little to see from the hillside apart from farmland and another famous sunbury landmark, the greyspired rupertswood mansion home of the ashes greyspired rupertswood mansion home of the ashes. His articles have often focused on historic hotels both in australia and overseas. At the 2011 census, sunbury had a population of 33,062.
Victoria police say they are now using school yearbooks to contact. It has only been in the last 20 years that sunbury has seen an increase of other nationalities predominately from an immigration from new zealand. Sunbury, victoria familypedia fandom powered by wikia. Rupertswood mansion vhd heritage council of victoria. Home art and culture history and heritage rupertswood. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Sunburys connection with the history and development of victoria is influential because of its most. The famous urn became the pintsized symbol of the ashes when captain of the 189293 touring english team, ivo bligh, was presented with it at rupertswood during a visit to the mansion. Rupertswood mansion this venue is no longer featured on hitched.
In the 1980s, girls were admitted and, by 1997, the school became fully coeducational and had ceased student. At the 2016 census, sunbury had a population of 36,084. The salesians of don bosco were celebrating their history at their mother house in australia, rupertswood, a mansion at sunbury. Rupertswood was completed in 1876 and is now incorporated into a posh private school. The mansion has a rich history, and its structure has often fascinated both locals and visitors. Starting at phillip drive it is a downhill ride or walk to the sunbury town centre via the picturesque blind creek reserve. His influence brought the railway to sunbury in 1859, rather than to bulla. The historic rupertswood mansion at 3 macedon street in sunbury is an important piece of melbournes history. The canvas, summer stumps at rupertswood mansion, has the australian flag flying high above the mansion, merv hughes cooking up a bbq, ricky ponting checking out the form guide, david boon and ian healy having a beer, mark taylor going for the catch of the. By les power i am in complete awe of the quality and service of rupertswood mansion and the staff. Rupertswood in sunbury on the outskirts of melbourne is one of australias most important mansions, both historically and architecturally. The mansion has been owned and lived in by several generations of the clarke family, hugh victor mckay of sunshine harvester fame and the catholic church.
Rupertswood mansion built for sir william clarke at sunbury in 187476 was one of the. Rupertswood holds a place in the great sporting rivalry between australia and england, as it was on a field at rupertswoodthat the asheswere created. Barry stone began his writing career as a freelance travel writer in 1997 and has since written for some of australasias leading travel magazines including holidays for couples, australian traveller, destinasian, destinations and various inflight publications. Photograph lake at rupertswood mansion, sunbury, victoria.
Getting behind the stumps gideon haigh and john harms. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rupertswood mansion was the sunbury residence of the clarke family from 1874 until 1922 when h. The lodge gatekeepers house, rupertswood estate sunbury. Rupertswood estate, sunbury, victoria museums victoria collections. Rupertswood is one of the largest houses constructed in victoria and. Rupertswood the 50 room italianate mansion, with its 100 foot tower, was built in 187476 by william clarke. Rupertswood holds a place in the great sporting rivalry between australia and england, as it was on a field at rupertswood that the asheswere created. At the end of a winding road overlooking sunbury is rupertswood, an ornate 1874 mansion that today serves as a boutique hotel. Built as a residence for sir william john clarke 1831 1897, the first australian born baronet, in 1874 1876 it became a power seat in the great english tradition. Rupertswood mansion melbourne hotel discount melbourne.
Clarke was granted 31 000 acres 12 400 ha in the district. Further featuring a chapel and wine cellar, rupertswood mansion offers 4star hotel rooms and suites with tv, private bathroom and heating. The twilight school rupertswood june 26 dinner with. Rupertswood was to become a mansion of fifty rooms, its own battery of horse artillery, a private railway platform, and extensive gardens. Use inspirocks suggestions to plan your sunbury trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation. Mckay of sunshine harvester fame bought it from hon. May 12, 2019 back then there would have been very little to see from the hillside apart from farmland and another famous sunbury landmark, the greyspired rupertswood mansion home of the ashes greyspired rupertswood mansion home of the ashes. Enjoy a touch of oldworld luxury on the doorstep of victorias spa country.
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