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Timothy Lane : Old Melbourne Cemetery, c. 1920; Miller, Everard Studley, 1886-1956.; GS-TM-34

GS-TM-34; Timothy Lane : Old Melbourne Cemetery, c. 1920; Miller, Everard Studley, 1886-1956.; A colourised photograph of an elaborately carved, Gothic chest tomb, surrounded by a simple railing. This monument covers the remains of Timothy Lane, his wife, and four male relatives. "A valuable old tomb, built like an old Abbey", this monument was in the far north-eastern corner of the cemetery in the Roman catholic section. The wall of the Victoria Markets can be seen in the background, as well as the fence along Queen Street. The ground the monument stands on is sunken below street level and the carving looks damaged. Selby tells us that the tomb was destroyed when the remains were exhumed, and never rebuilt. The inscription reads: (319 in Selby's grave index p. 393, OPMHoM) On the ridge of the roof of the tomb there is "Pray for the soul of Mary Lane, good Christians of your charity." The ages and dates were in Roman letters, thus: "In Memory of Timothy Lane, November 3rd, MDCCCLX [1860], aged L [50] years. R.I.P.; David Lane, died MDCCCLII [1852], aged XXXV [35] years; John Dunn[e] died XXII January, MDCCCL [1850], aged XXVIII [28] years; Allan Lane; William Lane, 30th November, MDCCCL [1850], aged 12 years. The original monument above was replaced by a flat low monument in marble in Fawkner Cemetery. The inscription includes details of his wife, Mary Connell Lane, who died 10th March, 1852. Allan Lane and William Lane were sons of Timothy and Mary. David Lane was Timothy Lane's brother, and John Dunne, a friend. This image is attributed to Everard Studley Miller who photographed many graves and tombstones in the Old Melbourne Cemetery (established in 1837) around 1920 as part of a project led by Isaac Selby to record and commemorate all aspects of Melbourne's second cemetery (the first being at Flagstaff Hill). The RHSV holds original glass negatives and albums of the photographs from this project. 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 numbered this slide #51. For more information about this image <a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank"> contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria.</a>; Photograph; Images collection

Hotham Memorial : Melbourne General Cemetery, 1930; Miller, Everard Studley, 1886-1956.; GS-TM-48

GS-TM-48; Hotham Memorial : Melbourne General Cemetery, 1930; Miller, Everard Studley, 1886-1956.; Photograph of the very grand and unique memorial built over the remains of Sir Charles Hotham, naval officer, and lieutenant-governor of Victoria from 1853 to 1855. Hotham was interred in January 1856 and the memorial erected in 1858. This very tall and slender monument was designed by George Gilbert Scott, who later designed Prince Albert's memorial commissioned by Queen Victoria, and sculptured in England by John Birney Philip. At the foot, partially hidden by a surrounding stone curb and decorative ironwork railing, is a low, stepped granite chest tomb protruding forwards from the stepped, square pedestal base of the memorial. There is an inscription, which cannot be seen in this photograph, written above the tomb on the facing façade of the pedestal. There are five sections of carved granite transforming the square of the pedestal to the round shape of the column. The column is made up of two equal sections divided by a decorated wreath in white stone. The surmounted cross is carved to reveal four niches in which the figures of Wisdom, Justice, Mercy and Fortitude are placed. A large, elaborate cross crowns the whole structure. Unfortunately due to its height, over 15 metres, the monument became unstable in the 1990s, and the column and cross were removed and are awaiting repair. The path and grassed areas in the foreground look well tended, and trees are seen behind the memorial. There are at least three other significant monuments surrounding the Hotham memorial in the image. This image is attributed to Everard Studley Miller who photographed many graves and tombstones in the Old Melbourne Cemetery (established in 1837) in the 1920s as part of a project led by Isaac Selby to record and commemorate all aspects of Melbourne's second cemetery (the first being at Flagstaff Hill). The RHSV holds original glass negatives and albums of the photographs from this project. 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 collection

MS 016049 (Box 027-1); Captain James Deane and the early tugs of Port Phillip, 1855-1892.; Collection of newspaper extracts which include references to the following steam tugs (1855-1897): 'James Baines', 'Resolute', 'Challenge', 'Despatch', 'Warhawk', 'Mystery', 'Williams', 'Albert the Good', 'Black Boy', 'Lonsdale', 'Advance', 'Melbourne' and 'Sterling' and descriptions of their voyages to Melbourne and the cruises on Port Phillip Bay. Includes comments by James Deane. NOTE: The pioneers of this colonial fleet were Captain James Deane and Captain James Webb. Their respective agents were Reid, Poole & Co., and Messrs. Huddart, Parker & Co. MELBOURNE STEAMSHIP Company Limited 1884-1961 : This company had its origins in three separate businesses A and J McIntyre, established in 1854; Hugh R. Reid and Co. (later Reid, Poole and Co.) established in 1861; and James Deane and Co. established in 1864. In 1884 the businesses James Deane and Co., Melbourne Coal Co. and Hobson's Floating Dock Co., were sold to a private company directed by H.R. Reid. Captain James Deane and Captain James McIntyre and managed by Reid's brother-in-law, D. York Syme, who had been connected to the ventures since 1873. In 1884 the businesses, now Melbourne Towage Lighterage Co. Port Phillip Engineering, Shipbuilding and Dock Co. and Melbourne Coal Company were incorporated as the Melbourne Coal, Shipping and Engineering Co. Ltd. Officially registered as a business in 1885. Built up a fleet of colliers bringing coal from Newcastle, New South Wales to Melbourne, including the ownership of several tugboats. The fleet at 1885 included Beeswing, Belle of the West, Hercules, Kelpie, Pharos, Melbourne and Williams. They also owned an engineering workshop. With the advent of the goldrush era in the Western state of Australia, circa 1890-91 they added passenger accommodation to their vessel 'Beeswing' and placed her on that run. In 1892 their new fleet addition, the steamer 'Melbourne' was also despatched to the Fremantle run. In June 1893 they changed the Company name to MELBOURNE SHIPPING Company Limited. In 1895 this concern reconstituted becoming the MELBOURNE STEAMSHIP Company Limited. They opened their first branch in Fremantle in 1898 followed by Sydney (1905), Adelaide (1908) and Newcastle (1909). Replacements and additions were made to the fleet in the 1920s. The last interstate vessel built was "Duntroon" in 1935 In 1961 Howard Smith Ltd took over the company Howard Smith Ltd was in turn acquired by Wesfarmers Ltd in 2001. ; Document; Manuscripts Collection

Customs House : Front and Eastern View, Flinders Street, Melbourne c. 1878.
; Nettleton, Charles, 1826–1902; A-16-P

A-16-P; Customs House : Front and Eastern View, Flinders Street, Melbourne c. 1878. ; Nettleton, Charles, 1826–1902; Photo taken around the time of building completion. Also shown: Western Dining Rooms (No. 4 William Street) (left); the multistory Melbourne Savings Bank (left, behind Customs House); a telegraph pole (far right); and gas lamps on the pillars lining the original fence. This building, completed in 1876, is on the site of the original Customs House built in 1836. The building of the current Customs House commenced in 1858. The architect is unknown but some authorities suggest Robert Russell. The proprietor of the Western Savings Rooms was listed in the 1879 Street directory as Martin Zelius. [Ref : Old Customs House, Department of Works, 1966] In 1965 the building was converted into Commonwealth Parliamentary office and in 1998 it became the Immigration Museum. It is one of approximately 50 photographs from the set 'Views of Melbourne" by Charles Nettleton. Complete set in RHSV collection A-10-C to A-50-C. Victorian Heritage register H1047 This image is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without prior permission .<a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank">For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a>; Photograph; Images collection; Donated by Miss R Drew of Caulfield, 28 September 1921 Original copy of image numbered: "PH230168"/"AL49-0041"/"12901" has a a note of donation on verso: "Donated by Don A Mclean [?] / 30 Labornom [?] St, Mid Brighton [?] 1944"

Scots Church, Campbellfield c. 1850-1864; c. 1925; A-53-C.1

A-53-C.1; Scots Church, Campbellfield c. 1850-1864; View of front exterior of the church. The manse is visible on the left. To the right of the church is a horse and carriage. A man stands below the stairs in front of the entrance. Another stands behind him, in the doorway. The church at 1702-1708 Sydney Road, Campbellfield was built in 1855, from bluestone quarried from the side of the present Fawkner cemetery. The style is pre-Reformation with narrow windows. It stands on land donated by Neill Campbell, of the Campbellfield Estate, the original grantee. The architect is thought to be Charles Laing, who was commissioned by the church committee in 1850 to prepare plans. In the beginning is served a primarily Scottish-born congregation. The burial ground in the churchyard was established in 1844. The second Minister was Reverend Peter Gunn, father-in-law of Aeneas Gunn. His grave and that of some of his family members are in the burial ground. [Ref: A Study of Scot's Church, Campbellfield, and the Manor House, David Morgan., Victorian Heritage Database Report] Victorian Heritage Register H0127 One of a group of six photographs mounted on card. Four photographs are of the exterior of the church, one is of the exterior of the manse and one shows Rev. Peter Gunn standing at the entrance to the church. See A-53.002-C to A-53.006. This image is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without prior permission.<a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank">For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a>; c. 1925; Photograph; Images collection; Donated by Mrs Aeneas Gunn, March-June 1930

Scots Church, Campbellfield c. 1850-1864; c. 1925; A-53-C.2

A-53-C.2; Scots Church, Campbellfield c. 1850-1864; View of the rear exterior of church bordered by row of recently planted trees. To the right of the church is the manse. The church, at 1702-1708 Sydney Road, Campbellfield, was built in 1855, from bluestone quarried from the side of the present Fawkner cemetery. The style is pre-Reformation with narrow windows. It stands on land donated by Neill Campbell, of the Campbellfield Estate, the original grantee. The architect is thought to be Charles Laing, who was commissioned by the church committee in 1850 to prepare plans. In the beginning is served a primarily Scottish-born congregation. The burial ground in the churchyard was established in 1844. The second Minister was Reverend Peter Gunn, father-in-law of Aeneas Gunn. His grave and that of some of his family members are in the burial ground. [Ref: A Study of Scot's Church, Campbellfield, and the Manor House, David Morgan., Victorian Heritage Database Report] Victorian Heritage Register H0127 One of a group of six photographs mounted on card. Four photographs are of the exterior of the church, one is of the exterior of the manse and one shows Rev. Peter Gunn standing at the entrance to the church. See A-53.002-C to A-53.006. This image is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without prior permission.<a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank">For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a>; c. 1925; Photograph; Images collection; Donated by Mrs Aeneas Gunn, March-June 1930

Scots Church, Campbellfield c. 1850-1864; 1850-1864; A-53-C.3

A-53-C.3; Scots Church, Campbellfield c. 1850-1864; View of side of the church building. The castellated tower entrance and narrow windows are visible. The church at 1702-1708 Sydney Road, Campbellfield, was built in 1855, from bluestone quarried from the side of the present Fawkner cemetery. The style is pre-Reformation with narrow windows. It stands on land donated by Neill Campbell, of the Campbellfield Estate, the original grantee. The architect is thought to be Charles Laing, who was commissioned by the church committee in 1850 to prepare plans. In the beginning is served a primarily Scottish-born congregation. The burial ground in the churchyard was established in 1844. The second Minister was Reverend Peter Gunn, father-in-law of Aeneas Gunn. His grave and that of some of his family members are in the burial ground. [Ref: A Study of Scot's Church, Campbellfield, and the Manor House, David Morgan., Victorian Heritage Database Report] Victorian Heritage Register H0127 One of a group of six photographs mounted on card. Four photographs are of the exterior of the church, one is of the exterior of the manse and one shows Rev. Peter Gunn standing at the entrance to the church. See A-53.002-C to A-53.006. This image is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without prior permission.<a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank">For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a> ; 1850-1864; Photograph; Images collection; Donated by Mrs Aeneas Gunn, March-June 1930

Scots Church, Campbellfield c. 1850-1864; c. 1925; A-53-C.5

A-53-C.5; Scots Church, Campbellfield c. 1850-1864; View of the side of the church building on 1702 Sydney Road, Campbellfield and entrance. The church was built in 1855, from bluestone quarried from the side of the present Fawkner cemetery. The style is pre-Reformation with narrow windows. It stands on land donated by Neill Campbell, of the Campbellfield Estate, the original grantee. The architect is thought to be Charles Laing, who was commissioned by the church committee in 1850 to prepare plans. In the beginning is served a primarily Scottish-born congregation. The burial ground in the churchyard was established in 1844. The second Minister was Reverend Peter Gunn, father-in-law of Aeneas Gunn. His grave and that of some of his family members are in the burial ground. [Ref: A Study of Scot's Church, Campbellfield, and the Manor House, David Morgan., Victorian Heritage Database Report] Victorian Heritage Register H0127 One of a group of six photographs mounted on card. Four photographs are of the exterior of the church, one is of the exterior of the manse and one shows Rev. Peter Gunn standing at the entrance to the church. See A-53.001-C to A-53.006. This image is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without prior permission.<a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank">For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a>; c. 1925; Photograph; Images collection; Donated by Mrs Aeneas Gunn, March-June 1930

Dr Robert Talbot, 19th September 1896.; 1896; P-10-Mc

P-10-Mc; Dr Robert Talbot, 19th September 1896.; Studio portrait of Dr Talbot, wearing his uniform and medals. Talbot was a Surgeon-Major with the title of MD (Doctor of Medicine) and ChB (Bachelor of Surgery), and Health Officer at Brunswick for 38 years, until his retirement in 1896. Talbot was the son of Robert Talbot and Anna Hayes and reputedly Irish born (Brighton Cemetery Register). His wife Martha Fergie survived him until October 1907 when she passed away, aged 76 years, at "Tonedale", Bay St, Brighton. Talbot's obituary (The Argus) stated that he was a colonist of Victoria for almost nearly 50 years, and was involved in the formation of the Northern Rifles, where he was a surgeon. He resided in Brighton, and died at his residence "Hazlemere", New St, Brighton on the 18th May 1898 at 82, and is buried in the Brighton cemetery [not Melbourne General Cemetery as one obituary states]. Robert John DeCourcy Talbot (1855-1933), a solicitor and assistant censor was a son who married Mary Wilhelmina Glass, a daughter of Hugh Glass. It is likely one of the medals on his chest is the Imperial Government's long-service medal, commemorating his service with the Northern Rifles. No photographer noted on mountboard or rear. This image is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without prior permission. <a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank">For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a> ; 1896; Photograph; Images collection

S-1335; Panoramic view of the Morell Bridge, Yarra river and Parliament House, c. 1904; R. Vere Scott; Wide angle view of Morell Bridge taken from the east side of the bridge near the corner of Anderson Street. Looks towards the Botanical Gardens, Government House, stands at the MCG, city skyline. Rowers are visible under the bridge. The Morell Bridge is an arch bridge over the Yarra River in South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Completed in 1899 by John Monash and J. T. N. Anderson, it is notable as the first bridge in Victoria that was built using reinforced concrete. It features decorations on the three arch spans, including large dragon motifs and ornamental Victorian lights. The gutters on the bridge are cobbled bluestone, with a single lane bitumen strip running down the middle. The bridge is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. Originally known as the Anderson Street bridge, it was named the Morell Bridge in 1936 after Sir Stephen Morell, who was a prominent Victorian businessman and Lord Mayor of Melbourne between 1926 and 1928. On 7 June 1998 the bridge was closed to motor vehicles as part of the CityLink project. It is currently used by cyclist and pedestrian traffic, connecting the Royal Botanic Gardens to the Olympic Park precinct. [Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morell_Bridge] In December 1941 a military transport crashed through the iron railings of the bridge, plunged 30ft. to the embankment, and rolled into the river. A soldier was drowned and 4 were injured. [Source: The Argus 15 Dec 1941 p.8]; Photograph; Images collection

Wesleyan Church [Wesleyan Chapel], corner of Collins and Queen streets, Melbourne, c. 1855; Clarke, William; GS-BCS-47

GS-BCS-47; Wesleyan Church [Wesleyan Chapel], corner of Collins and Queen streets, Melbourne, c. 1855; Clarke, William; This photograph includes a much reproduced image of the second Wesleyan Church to be built in Melbourne, located on the north-west corner of Collins and Queen streets. The image looks to be taken from a church notice handed out to the congregation at the later Wesleyan Church built in Lonsdale Street. The foundation stone of the Wesleyan Chapel, designed by John James Peers, was laid in May 1840, although the building was not completed until 1847. The site was sold in 1857, and, as explained in the notes at the bottom of the image, became the location of the Bank of Australasia. The Sands & McDougall Directory of 1860 records the bank at 396 Collins St (north side). According to the notes, the Parsonage became the Australian Alliance Insurance Company, which, according to the 1860 directory, was next to the bank at 402 Collins Street, and seen to the left of the chapel. The picket fence around the chapel, and the entry arch with a central lamp, can also be seen in S. T. Gill's "Gt. Collins St. looking East from Wesleyan Chapel, Melbourne" of 1857. The image includes many of the chapel's congregation on their way to a service, wearing bonnets and top hats. The church notices are separated from the image by an elaborate band that includes the printer's name and address. Unfortunately, when the glass slide was made some end letters of the written lines were lost. 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 collection

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