Buninyong

Bannockburn is a small town located 93km south-west of Melbourne just off Midland Highway. It was once an important staging post for gold escorts between Ballarat and Geelong. The town was originally built around the Somerset Hotel, but was moved when the railway came to town in 1863.

 

Looking north down Warrenheip Street (formerly Midland Highway deviation) from Learmonth Street (Midland Highway). May 2005.

 

Looking west along Learmonth Street in the town centre. May 2005.

 

Looking west along the southern side of Learmonth Street. May 2005.

 

Looking west down Midland Highway towards the town centre. May 2005.

 

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