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Government Offices, Treasury Place, Melbourne, c. 1900; Dunscombe Optician Bristol; GS-BCS-16
GS-BCS-16; Government Offices, Treasury Place, Melbourne, c. 1900; Dunscombe Optician Bristol; The large building in this photograph was completed in 1876, architect Michael Egan, in the Renaissance Revival style. The grand Doric columned main entrance with ornate sculptured Royal Arms above, can be just seen at the far right of the photograph. The image was taken from the south-west, from the edge of Treasury Gardens. A very similar photograph can be taken today. This building continues to be used as government offices, being part of the Treasury Place precinct (#2), now housing the state government department of education and training. 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. One of the labels stuck on the slide says: Australian Lecture Copyright. 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
Methodist Ladies College, Kew, Melbourne, c. 1930; Gunn's Slides (Firm); GS-BCS-17
GS-BCS-17; Methodist Ladies College, Kew, Melbourne, c. 1930; Gunn's Slides (Firm); This photograph of Methodist Ladies College, located on the north-east corner of the intersection of Glenferrie and Barkers roads, has been taken from the south-west. The architects, Crouch and Wilson (1857-1916), designed the school in the grand style that was popular in Marvellous Melbourne at the time. Ivy has been allowed to grow abundantly over the building in the intervening years. It is odd that it is not pupils or staff that are featured in front of the school, but two workmen. One with a lawn mower, and the other up a ladder cleaning windows or cutting back the encroaching ivy. 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
University of Melbourne: Ormond College, c. 1900; GS-BCS-43
GS-BCS-43; University of Melbourne: Ormond College, c. 1900; This photograph of the main front wing and north-east (Victoria) wing of Ormond College, located on the northern end of the University of Melbourne campus, has been taken from the north within the college grounds. The college is named after a very generous benefactor, Francis Ormond, a Western District farmer, parliamentarian and philanthropist, who believed in the transformative power of education. The architects Reed and Barnes designed the front (1881), south-west (1885) and Victoria (1888-9) wings, in the high Victorian Gothic style. The building was constructed using sandstone and cream brick. Similar to GS-BCS-42 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
Melbourne Public Library, Swanston Street, Melbourne, c. 1880; GS-BCS-66
GS-BCS-66; Melbourne Public Library, Swanston Street, Melbourne, c. 1880; This photograph of Melbourne Public Library, now State Library of Victoria, located on the east side of Swanston Street between Little Lonsdale and La Trobe streets, has been taken from the opposite, west side of Swanston Street. The library was built in stages to a design by Joseph Reed, the foundation stone being laid in 1853. The central part of the Swanston Street wing, opened in 1856, is shown in the image, with the Classical portico constructed later, in 1870. Part of the south wing, completed 1859, and part of the north wing, completed 1864, are also seen. The wrought iron gates and enclosing fence were added during the 1870s. 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: illuminated for Federation Celebrations, 1901; GS-BCS-68
GS-BCS-68; Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne: illuminated for Federation Celebrations, 1901; This photograph of Melbourne Town Hall, which is located on north-east corner of Swanston and Collins streets, has been taken from the opposite corner of the intersection. This is an unusual photograph of the Town Hall, captured at night during a fireworks display celebrating the opening of the first Australian parliament by Prince George, the son of King Edward. The building's architectural features are decorated with lights and illuminated signs reading, LONG MAY HE REIGN on the Collins Street facade, and WELCOME TO OUR ROYAL VISITORS on the Bourke Street facade. In the foreground a large crowd is gathered in the street, looking towards the building and the fireworks in the night sky. 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
GS-EM-27.1; Hall of Commerce, Collins Street, c. 1855; Gill, Samuel Thomas, 1818-1880; Engraving of a drawing by S. T. Gill of a group of buildings located on Collins Street West between Elizabeth and Queen streets. The large three-storey brick building at number 48, the Commerce Hall, was where some early Melbourne's financial and commercial businesses were housed, including the Melbourne Brokers Association which became the first Australian stock exchange. A small two-storey building to the left of the Commerce Hall is the Imperial Hotel, and next to that is the business of James J. Blundell & Co., the publishers of this print which was included in "Sketches of Victoria". 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.; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
GS-EM-58; St James Church and School, Melbourne, c. 1838 ; Photograph of a painting by W. F. E. Liardet of the first church to be built in the settlement of Melbourne. The small wooden building was located on Batman's former sheep run and completed in 1837. It acted as a temporary church and schoolroom, although classes were stopped in 1839. That same year the foundation stone was laid for St James Church by Charles La Trobe, on the corner of William and Little Collins streets. Liardet painted nearly 40 scenes of early Melbourne in 1875, including this one showing the top-hatted teacher returning to the classroom after lunch. 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.; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
GS-EM-68; First Treasury offices, William Street, Melbourne, c. 1855; Cooper & Co (firm); A lithograph of a busy street scene showing a gold escort, comprising of at least four wagons guarded by mounted and foot police, arriving in front of the first government Treasury offices located in William Street close to Flagstaff Gardens. This image at the SLV has the caption, "The Treasury, Melbourne / Arrival of the Monster Gold Escort", engraved by Thomas Ham. The gold was stored here and at Melbourne's major banks from 1853. However, these facilities became inadequate to house the large quantities of gold arriving from the goldfields, and in 1857 a new Treasury building was planned to centralise the storage of the gold deposits. 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.; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
Panoramic view of Melbourne extending from Carlton to Port Phillip, looking north from Flagstaff Gardens, 1855; GS-EV-34
GS-EV-34; Panoramic view of Melbourne extending from Carlton to Port Phillip, looking north from Flagstaff Gardens, 1855; Glass slide that depicts the newly built settlement of Melbourne. The buildings are widely spread out and shown in the background. There are horse-drawn carriages and livestock along King Street and William Street. A gathering of people, such as miners, Chinese, Aboriginal Australians and Europeans are viewing Melbourne from the Flagstaff Gardens in the foreground. On Flagstaff Hill is an observatory, weather monitoring equipment. Included is the original Exhibition Building on William Street, and Russell's Tea rooms on King Street. 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. <a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank">For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a> ; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
View of Portland in 1832. Taken from Fort Pebble on Purpooduck Point ; Vinton, John, Rogers, 1801-1847; 1832; GS-EV-38
GS-EV-38; View of Portland in 1832. Taken from Fort Pebble on Purpooduck Point ; Vinton, John, Rogers, 1801-1847; Fort Prebble is in Maine, U.S.A. A man, woman and child are in the forefront. They are in near to a bush setting. From the bottom right corner, is the bay. There are ships on the water. Two distant figures are taking a walk along the bay. Numerous livestock and houses are on the adjoining land. The township is in the background. 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. <a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank">For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a> ; 1832; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
Richmond House. S.G. Henty's House, and Henty's old plough; GS-EV-39
GS-EV-39; Richmond House. S.G. Henty's House, and Henty's old plough; Glass slide that depicts Stephen George Henty's home in Portland and the plough that turned the first furrows, December 6, 1834. There are a group of men and women outside the building and it is in a garden setting. The plough is a commemoration plaque in memory of the first soil ploughed in Victoria. 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. <a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank">For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a> ; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
Melbourne Railway Pier, 1870; GS-EV-43
GS-EV-43; Melbourne Railway Pier, 1870; Glass slide of a photograph that depicts a view along the original Railway Pier, Sandridge, which was built to give shipping access to the first railway in Australia in 1854. There are several ships docked, including the Ozone, the Hygeia and the Steamer Gem. Fences and railway lines run along the piers, goods are being loaded or unloaded into carts. There is a gathering of people, men, children and dogs. Station Pier was built in 1924-30 on a slightly different angle. 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. Selby gave a lecture entitled 'Old Melbourne and Old Sandridge: The History of Hobsons Bay', at Town Hall, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, on 9th October 1928. Permission to be obtained for reproduction and publication. <a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank">For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a> ; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography