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LIB 005319a; The Age annual : political & statistical register of the Colony of Victoria; Annual statistical survey and almanac of Victoria, including details of parliamentary activity. Contents include: Acts of Parliament passed Banks of Victoria Census of Victoria for 1881 Crown lands - statistics Electoral provinces and returning officers [names and addresses] Gold raised in Victoria Harbour Trust Millers', cornfactors, & produce dealers of Victoria Ministries of Victoria Notable events of the year Population - statistics Railway stations Shipping statistics Wool exported by Victoria LIB 005825 1880 143 pages LIB 005826 1884 158 pages Includes advertising; 1875-1891; Book; Library - Rare booksLibrary
LIB 013339; Who's who in Australia : an Australian biographical dictionary and register of prominent people; Johns, Fred, 1868-1932.; Each issue covers key Australians from a range of fields, including business, politics, the arts, sport, law, entertainment and academia. Every entry includes details of education, postnominals, awards, career history, committees, honorary positions, recreations, birth and family details, clubs, publications and contact details. Note : Published every 3 years since 1959. Prior to this date issues were published for 1927-1928, 1933-34, 1935, 1938, 1941, 1944, 1947, 1950 and 1955. Imprint varies: 1933/34, Melbourne : The Herald; 1935-1988, Melbourne : Herald and Weekly Times. Issues held - 1927- 1950; Book; Library - ReferenceLibrary
LIB 019320; The All-Australia memorial : a historical record of national effort during the Great War : Australia's roll of honour ; history, heroes and helpers; The foreword is by Senator the Hon. George Foster Pearce, Minister of State for Defence ; introductory narrative by E. Ashmead-Bartlett, Official British correspondent at the Dardenelles. Sections: Exploits of the ANZACS, ANZAC honoured dead [a roll of Victorian soldiers], Australia's fighting families, Regimental register : Australian Imperial Force 1914-1915 : comprising the principal Victorian units as officially compiled at embarkation. Maps, photographs, portraits, illustrations, index.; Book; LibraryLibrary
LIB 00060497; Ranelagh : a special place ; Breidahl, Meg; "Here is the history of Mount Eliza's Ranelagh Estate from before European settlement to the present. Ranelagh Estate is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and classified by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). A unique seaside corner of the Mornington Peninsula, nestled beside the shores of Port Phillip, its place in history is often overlooked and this is the first time a detailed history of the Estate has been recorded." Back cover. ; Book; LibraryLibrary
Mi-60.004; Interior of Jack's Magazine. : Ammunition Factory, Footscray; Black and white image of the interior. The magazine is off la Scala Avenue near Gordon Street. The bluestone magazine was opened in 1878 to safely store gunpowder imported into the colony of Victoria. It has associated earth mound blast walls, tunnels, tramways, service buildings, loading dock and canal. It was designed by the Victorian Public Works Department under the supervision of William Wardell and built by contractor George Cornwell between 1876 and 1878 The site later provided storage for other dangerous materials used in the ammunition factories close by. Victorian Heritage Register H1154; Photograph; Images collectionPhotography
PH-980141; Ercildoune homestead, Burrumbeet, 1979; Ercildoune homestead was built in 1839 with further additions in 1859. It is a rambling stone mansion with extensive gardens. It is located 30 km west of Ballarat in the Ercildoune/Burrumbeet district. It has a National Trust listing - Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H0313; Photograph; Images collectionPhotography
Exhibition Building, Melbourne : illuminated for Federal celebrations, 1901; 1901; GS-BCS-9
GS-BCS-9; Exhibition Building, Melbourne : illuminated for Federal celebrations, 1901; This photograph of the Exhibition Building was taken at night from the south-east, to show the lights decorating the architectural features of the building. The illuminations are reflected in the ornamental lake. One of the 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. Selby gave a lecture on "Melbourne Exhibitions" on August 10th, 1932 at the public library. He also spoke at Independent Hall, Collins Street, on "Great Exhibitions of the World - with a plea for one at the Centenary of Victoria", July 5th 1949. He also gave a lecture titled, 'The Pageant of Federation', at the Assembly Hall, Collins Street, on July 2nd, 1951. For more information about this image <a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank"> contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a>; 1901; Photograph; Images collectionPhotography
Exhibition Building, Melbourne: physical exercise display, Federation Celebrations, 1901; Cooper, William H. (photographer); 1901; GS-BCS-11
GS-BCS-11; Exhibition Building, Melbourne: physical exercise display, Federation Celebrations, 1901; Cooper, William H. (photographer); A large crowd of spectators is gathered in front of the Exhibition Building and around the arena. In the foreground cadets wearing white shirts and grey trousers are standing in rows holding rifles over their heads. One of the 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. Selby gave a lecture on "Melbourne Exhibitions" on August 10th, 1932 at the public library. He also spoke at Independent Hall, Collins Street, on "Great Exhibitions of the World - with a plea for one at the Centenary of Victoria", July 5th 1949. He also gave a lecture titled, 'The Pageant of Federation', at the Assembly Hall, Collins Street, on July 2nd, 1951. For more information about this image <a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank"> contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a>; 1901; Photograph; Images collectionPhotography
Treasury Building, Spring Street, Melbourne, c. 1901; GS-BCS-31
GS-BCS-31; Treasury Building, Spring Street, Melbourne, c. 1901; This photograph of the Treasury Building, located on the east side of Spring Street, between Treasury Place and MacArthur Street and facing down Collins Street, has been taken from slightly to the north and the other side of Spring Street. Constructed between 1858 and 1862, the Treasury was the first major government office built after the gold rushes. It was designed in the Renaissance Revival style by J.J. Clark, who was eighteen years old at the time! In 1876, Treasury moved to the State Government Offices nearby, and the Old Treasury building became the office of the governor and the chief secretary. One of the 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. For more information about this image <a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank"> contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a>; Photograph; Images collectionPhotography
Government House, Melbourne, c. 1900; GS-BCS-55
GS-BCS-55; Government House, Melbourne, c. 1900; This is a typical view of Government House, the home of the Governor of Victoria, taken from the east with the belvedere tower in the centre of the image. Designed in the Victorian Period Italianate style by William Wardell, it was opened in 1876. Government House and its grounds are located next to the Royal Botanic Gardens. A couple of figures and a hansom cab can be seen at the entrance portico to the left of the building. The plantings around the building are not as established as in GS-BCS-14, and so this slide has been given an earlier date. One of the 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. For more information about this image <a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank"> contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a>; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
Law Courts (Supreme Court), William Street, Melbourne, c. 1898; GS-BCS-58
GS-BCS-58; Law Courts (Supreme Court), William Street, Melbourne, c. 1898; This image of the front façade of the Supreme Court of Victoria building, which is located on the east side of William Street between Little Bourke Street and Lonsdale Street, has been viewed from the opposite side of William Street. The building was constructed between 1874 and 1884 in the Renaissance Revival style. The architects were Alfred Louis Smith and Arthur Ebden Johnson. An unusual, twice life size, bronze figure of Lady Justice can be seen above the entrance to the court on the left of the image. The dome delivers light to the Supreme Court Library. One of the 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. For more information about this image <a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank"> contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a>; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne, c. 1900; Cooper & Co (firm); GS-BCS-67
GS-BCS-67; Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne, c. 1900; Cooper & Co (firm); This photograph of Melbourne Town Hall, located on the north-east corner of Swanston and Collins streets, has been taken from the opposite corner of the intersection. This grand building, opened in 1870, was designed by Joseph Reed in the French Second Empire style. The portico on the left of the image was added in 1887. There are not many people around at this usually busy intersection on this winter's day. A hansom cab waits at the curb on Collins Street. One of the 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. For more information about this image <a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank"> contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria.</a>; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography