Name/TitlePanoramic view of Point Hicks, showing lighthouse and the ship 'Cape Everard'
About this objectTwo images of a glass slide.
The first depicts the Point Hicks lighthouse on the coastal headland in the East Gippsland region of Victoria. This image shows the rough sea as it crashes on the rocks. The lighthouse stands on a slope in the background. A ship 'Cape Everard' is in the foreground.
Point Hicks or Tolywiarar was formerly called Cape Everard. The lighthouse was built on the point during 1887 and 1888 and commenced operation in 1890.
The second shows the owner's notations.
One of many glass slides purchased from retailers or specifically made for illustrated lectures given by Isaac Selby between c. 1930 and c. 1955 to raise money for the Old Pioneers Memorial Fund.
Permission to be obtained for reproduction and publication. For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria
Measurements8.1 x 8.2 cm.
Object TypeGlass slide
Subject and Association KeywordsSelby, Isaac, 1859-1956
Subject and Association KeywordsPoint Hicks Lighthouse, (Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsPoint Hicks, (Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsTamboon (Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsLighthouses
Medium and MaterialsGlass slide, coloured.
Named CollectionImages collection
Object numberGS-EV-11
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
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