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RG03-42-010; Set of research papers: Maribyrnong planning scheme hearing; Butler, Graeme, 1947-; Set of research files relating to the hearing for Amendment C31 to the Maribyrnong planning scheme, submission to the Minister's panel, expert witness report on non-industrial places. The report was prepared by Graeme Butler for the Maribyrnong City Council. Folder 1: > Amendment C31 to the Maribyrnong planning scheme, submission to the minister's panel, expert witness report on non-industrial places, prepared by Graeme Butler on behalf of Maribyrnong City Council, 2004, including notes. > 3 pages, strategic plan for amendment C31. > 10 pages, preliminary guidelines for the assessment of cultural values for the Victorian regional assessment projects, Juliet Ramsay, 1993. > 4 pages, late submissions. > 20 pages, council endorsed response to submissions. > Heritage evidence, amendment C31 to the Maribyrnong planning scheme regarding 76 The Esplanade, Maribyrnong, prepared for Mr and Mrs Airo-Farulla, May 2004, by John Briggs. > Statement of evidence, Review of the buildings at 2-14 Geelong Road, Footscray, May 2004, Bryce Raworth. > 3 pages, summary of points made by Olwen Ford, for Melbourne's Living Museum of the West, May 2004. > 2 pages, Correspondence relating to panel hearings, circa 2002 - 2004. > Amendment C31, Maribyrnong planning scheme, local provision, exhibited heritage overlay. Folder 2: research papers > VCAT planning application, Gabrielidis v Hobson Bay CC, 2004 and Metaxas Architects Pty Ltd v Maribyrnong CC, 2003. > 6 pages, Timetable for public hearing - version 4, 2004. > 3 pages, Table of requests to be heard by panel. > Extract, Land Victoria, aerial photography register, including Cadastral map system plans. > Collection of papers relating to 76 The Esplanade including photocopies news articles, historic plans, aerial photographs, and history of ownership. > Collection of papers, correspondence and research papers relating to Footscray Fire Station property on Droop Street, including building plans. > Collection of papers, relating to properties on the Geelong Road, including photocopies of historic titles, aerial photographs. > "Halls for hire", 1999. > 10 pages, collection of papers, collated index of addresses. > Collection of papers relating to significant trees in Maribyrnong, including aerial photographs and photo montage of Ballarat Road elms. Folder 3: Planning submission and heritage appraisal documents relating to the Sisters of St Joseph Convent [Other title: St Josephs Convent, 1-3 Fehon St] > 22 pages, Sisters of St Joseph Convent, 1-3 Fehon Street, Yarraville, Heritage appraisal, prepared by RBS Architects and Conservation Consultants, December 2002, last page includes GB's hearing notes on reverse. > 5 pages, one aerial and two street view photographs, two historic building plans. > 22 copied pages, entries from crown grants register from Land Victoria and historic land sale and ownership titles referring to Annand, Dickinson, Gill, Henningham, Martin, Thompson, Wilson, Woolcott. > 5 pages, place report, St Josephs convent wings. > 11 pages, proposal to develop site, including nine site and elevation plans > 7 pages, correspondence between Maribyrnong City Council and Sisters of St Joseph, with Amendment C25 explanatory report, 2003 > 9 photographs, exterior of Convent of St Joseph, taken from Fehon Street. The heritage amendment discusses the history of the area, identifying significant buildings and sites. Includes grid maps, photographs. These items are part of the Butler Collection, a large archive of conservation studies, photographs and related reference material.; 2004; Book; Butler Collection; Donated by Graeme Butler, 2023.

Victoria Bridge over Yarra River, Richmond, 1886; Nettleton, Charles, 1826–1902; E-11-B

E-11-B; Victoria Bridge over Yarra River, Richmond, 1886; Nettleton, Charles, 1826–1902; Looking west from the Yarra bank over the river and toward a number of houses and businesses in Victoria Street, Richmond and Collingwood. There is a tram in the distance and a man in the river bank in the foreground. On the north side (Collingwood) from the river to Walmer Street : Harry Walker, soap and candle works; James Reid; Peter Nettleton, wool merchant; John Galloway, George Lynch and H. W. Stead. Now there is a footbridge across the river at Walmer Street to Kew. On the north side and over the Yarra, are paddocks which may have belonged to William Klaus or August Shears who lived in Raven Street, Kew. On the south side (Richmond) there were Chinese gardens between the river and Burnley Street. In 1888 on Burnley street there were tramway sheds and John C. Cole had a nursery here. [source : Sands & MacDougall directory) The Victoria Bridge sited over the Yarra River between Richmond and Hawthorn. It is a riveted and welded steel Warren truss bridge, completed in 1884. [source : Wikipedia] Listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.; Photograph; Images collection

Set of papers: building identification forms, twentieth century architecture register, Royal Australian Institute of Architects; Butler, Graeme, 1947-; c.1982; RG03-80-004-2

RG03-80-004-2; Set of papers: building identification forms, twentieth century architecture register, Royal Australian Institute of Architects; Butler, Graeme, 1947-; Set of building identification forms for notable buildings across Victoria which were designed and constructed in the twentieth century. The forms commonly include information on the date of construction, architect, builder and construction materials of the property, along with black and white photographs showing interiors and exteriors. AMG (Australian Mapping Grid) coordinates are included. The range of buildings includes houses -- schools -- universities -- factories -- hotels -- banks -- warehouses -- showrooms and offices located in Melbourne central business district, the suburbs or regional centres in Victoria. The forms were prepared by conservation architect Graeme Butler for the Royal Australian Institute of Architects and are part of the Butler Collection; a large archive of conservation studies, research files, photographs and related reference material. The 20th century architecture material is arranged alphabetically in 83 folders, by local government area (LGA) at the time of their creation, c.1981-1982. The attached searchable PDF lists the properties by name and/or address. Box 1: LGA Melboure - Albert Park to LGA Melbourne - South Yarra; LGA Alberton Shire to LGA Broadmeadows. Box 2: LGA Brunswick to LGA Northcote Box 3: LGA Nunawading to LGA Yea; c.1982; Book; Butler Collection; Donated by Graeme Butler, 2023

Walhalla : fire damage, November 1888. ; The Walhalla Chronicle; 1888; S-76.3

S-76.3; Walhalla : fire damage, November 1888. ; The Walhalla Chronicle; The photograph shows the burned down remains of a structure -- possibly a family dwelling -- with exposed stone chimney stacks still standing. Two people, a young boy in hat and suit and woman in hat and dark dress, are standing beside a burnt out building. In the background are undamaged buildings. Walhalla was almost totally destroyed by fire on the night of the 24th November 1888. The fire is believed to have originated in one of the back rooms of the Crawford's drapery establishment. Buildings and businesses destroyed included Messes. Harris and Buchanan's general store, Cowl's chemist's shop, Fielchenfield's drapery establishment, Middleton's tailor's shop, the Long Tunnel Hotel, the Walhalla Chronicle newspaper and printing office, Jolly's tobacconist's and stationery premises, Mainland's jeweller's shop, the Mechanic's Institute,'the Bank of Victoria and the Bank of Australasia, Dunn's grocery store, Trick's mining office, the Empire Hotel, the Catholic chapel, Jolly's butcher's shop, Fleming's hair dressing premises and some private houses. The shire hall and the post office were damaged, but saved. [source : The Moe Register and Narracan Shire Advocate, Sat 1 Dec 1888, p.4] 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>; 1888; Photograph; Images collection

S-491; Panoramic view of Fitzroy from East Melbourne, c. 1900; View of the north-west corner of Victoria Parade and Brunswick Street, which includes the cable engine house for North Fitzroy cable tram line. On the corner of Morrison Place and Victoria parade, on the East Melbourne side, is the Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (later demolished). The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital remains on the same site today and was rebuilt in the late 1970s. The Yorkshire Brewery Tower, at 88 Wellington Street, was the tallest building in Collingwood. Architect and engineer James Wood built the multi-level, polychrome brick tower in 1876. It was designed in French Second Empire style and was the prominent feature of a brewing complex. It belonged to the architect's father John Wood, who also ran the Yorkshire Hotel. Carlton and United Breweries bought the business in 1909. CUB sold the property towards the end of the 20th century, after the Yorkshire Brewery was added to the Victorian Heritage Register. Its current dislocation among residential and commercial properties highlights its architectural dignity and historic value. [source : Pocket Oz Travel and Information Guide] Median strips with treed islands divide Victoria Parade highlight width of road. Pedestrians cross the intersection. One of a series of eight photographs originally displayed at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne. Probably taken from Eastern Hill Fire Station Tower.; Photograph; Images collection

MT-029 (MS Box 285); Geoffrey Ernest Walker, Licensed Private Inquiry Agent, 1960s; Collection of material relating to Geoffrey Ernest Walker who worked as a Licensed Private Inquiry Agent during the 1960s. The name of the detective agency was Abbey Detective Agency and also Broadway Mercantile Agency. Working in mostly the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne he and his staff undertook investigations for divorce cases, the collection of debts, the repossession of cars and the issue of court summons. MT-029.001 - A4 Diary 1968 Used as a "day book" to record the day to day operations of Walker's business as a Private Inquiry Agent in 1968. Includes the whereabouts of staff on particular days as well as phone messages and client information. Handle with care as front pages are coming loose Includes the following items. . MT-029.001.001 Note with phone messages Moorabbin Rates Office, Caulfield Rates office and a number of clients. On stationary for Ledermycin capsules syrup drops. MT-029.001.002 Small calendar from Chapel Gate Pharmacy in Balaclava MT-029.001.003 Pamphlet for Health Services Association Contributory Fund. MT-029.001.004 Note with phone message from clients. On stationary for Ledermycin capsules syrup drops. MT-029.001.005 Note with phone messages from clients. Mt-029.001.006 Business card with phone message on the back. Business card is for Andre Razums of Devondale Cream Sales Pty Ltd. MT-029.001.007 Postcard to Geoff Walker from his Uncle Harry. Features an image of South Africa. MT-029.001.008 Letter to Lawrie from Uncle Harry. The letter is on the letter head of the "Royal Interocean Liners" MT-029.002 - A4 Diary 1967 Used as a "day book" to records the day to day operations of Walker's business as a Private Inquiry Agent in 1967. Includes the whereabouts of staff on particular days as well as phone messages and client information. Includes the following items. MT-029.002.001 Receipt from Institute of Mercantile Agents 18 Randle Street Sydney received $55.10 from Broadway Mercantile Agency MT-029.002.002 Receipt from Caravilla, Reef & Associated Motels (Travelodge) Caravilla Gundagai for $10.50 received 28/08/1967 from Mrs Stewart. MT-029.002.003 Receipt from Commercial Hotel Yass for $6.70 received Mrs Stuard (sic) for accommodation. Proprietor J.K. Kerr. MT-029.002.004 to MT-029.002.009 6 deposit slips for The National Bank of Australasia Limited for 1967 in the amounts of $10.60, $29.25, $12.15, $20.00 and $52.00. MT-029.002.010 Certificate from Institute of Mercantile Agents. "This is to certify that Broadway Mercantile Agency is a Member of this Institute but order of the Committee. Dated 14 December 1967. Reg No. 431. MT-029.002.011 Loose piece of paper giving the details including description (6'1", medium to big build, hazel eyes, dark hair and wears a gold wedding ring) of a man (police officer). Gives details of the places he served and his known associates. MT-029.002.012 & MT-029.002.013 Two black and white photographs attached to the above mentioned loose piece of paper show the man (as indicated by an X) and his wife and another couple at the beach. MT-029-002.014 to MT-029.002.039 Business receipts issued to Geoffrey Walker and Mrs. Stewart and relating to various cases. Includes search fee receipts from the Motor Registration Branch of the Victoria Police and receipts from Government Printing Office, Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School and Scarborough School Fund. MT-029.003 - A4 Diary 1969 Used as a "day book" to record the day to day operations of Walker's business as a Private Inquiry Agent in 1969. Includes the whereabouts of staff on particular days as well as phone messages and client information. Includes the following items. MT-029.003.001 Business card for C.H. Collins Private Enquiry, Agent and Process Server (Investigator) 2 Bernard Crescent Bundoora 3083. MT-029.003.002 Business card for Vernon de Young Duhig Ford Pty Ltd 100 Keilor Road Essendon North, Victoria 3041 MT-029.003.003 Note with messages regarding clients MT-029.003.007 & MT-029.003.008 2 page letter addressed to D.A. McKenzie Esq. Licensed Inquiry Agent 63 Midlothian Street Chadstone from F.N Warner Shand Barrister & Solicitors whose address is Box 107 Post Office Rabaul Territory of Papua & New Guinea regarding identifying the man who committed adultery with one of his client's wives. Mr. Warner Shand has requested Mr. McKenzie take photographs of the man who worked at the Lido Restaurant and the said man so that the son of the client can identify him. There is confusion over the man's name and it has been asked this be clarified so he can be named in the divorce MT-029.004 - Ledger of Divorce Cases, No. 3 Register of divorce case handled by the Abbey Detective Agency from April 4 1962 until September 11th 1962. There is also a case at the end from 11 November 1961. They give details of the Petitioner, the Respondent and where know the Co-respondent in the case and also the actions taken by the Detectives in the case. The case notes include details of cars owned by the Respondents in each case, the addresses they live at, the address of their co-respondents and their work places. MT-029.004.001 to MT-029.004.009 Some of the files have photographs attached to the records of the Respondent in question. MT-029.005 - Ledger of Divorce Cases, No. 4 Register of divorce case handled by the Abbey Detective Agency from September 15th 1962 until March 30th 1963. They give details of the Petitioner, the Respondent and where know the Co-respondent in the case and also the actions taken by the Detectives in the case. The case notes include details of cars owned by the Respondents in each case, the addresses they live at, the address of their co-respondents and their work places. MT-029.005.001 to MT-029.005.006 Some of the files have photographs attached to the records of the Respondent in question. There are also two notes / messages taken related to particular cases. MT-029.006 - Ledger of Divorce Cases, No. 6 Register of divorce case handled by the Abbey Detective Agency from January 1st 1964 until December 12th 1964. They give details of the Petitioner, the Respondent and where know the Co-respondent in the case and also the actions taken by the Detectives in the case. The case notes include details of cars owned by the Respondents in each case, the addresses they live at, the address of their co-respondents and their work places. MT-029.006.001 to MT-006.007 Some of the files have photographs attached to the records of the Respondent in question. In this ledger there is also a letter from the Agency to a client regarding an outstanding account and the threat of legal action. MT-029.007 - Ledger of Divorce Cases, No. 7 Register of divorce case handled by the Abbey Detective Agency from December 21st 1964 until December 12th 1966. They give details of the Petitioner, the Respondent and where know the Co-respondent in the case and also the actions taken by the Detectives in the case. The case notes include details of cars owned by the Respondents in each case, the addresses they live at, the address of their co-respondents and their work places. MT-029.007.001 Letter to client regarding an overdue account. ; Book; Tonta Collection

BOOKLET 143; The Sun News Pictorial : Centenary celebrations review, December 11, 1934; Special edition of the newspaper, No. 3817 with photographs of the all the events and people. Contents : The Duke of Gloucester's triumphal entrance into the city [crossing Princes bridge] -- Children give great display for Duke [17,000 children gather at MCG] --- Royal Show expressions and impressions -- Champion cyclists clash in Centenary 1000 -- Duke leaves Melbourne to make country tour -- Here come the Grenadier guards -- Famous pilots prepare for Centenary Air race -- Caulfield Cup -- Magical nights in Centenary Melbourne -- Planes speed across world in great Air Race - Scott's comet wins thrilling air ace -- Heroes who fought out finish of air race [KLM plane being pulled out of mud at Albury] -- City's amazing welcome to air race heroes - Cars in thrilling speed test for Grand prix -- Melbourne Grammar wins Centenary School sports -- Melbourne stages its greatest [floral] pageant -- Natures stages a brilliant pageant too [Centenary Horticultural Show] -- How Victorian Scots celebrated Centenary -- Flying hoof and flying sticks in polo tourney -- Naval pageant gives brilliant picture of past -- 80,000 people hear Centenary Choir of 2000 voices -- Duke makes billy tea on one of country tours -- Duke visits state's provincial cities -- Derby ushers in rich racing carnival -- Champion schoolboy athletes meet in intra-empire games -- 100,000 line Yarra banks for gay Henley Carnival -- Noted Anglicans at all-Australian assembly -- Women show their polo skill in first interstate game -- Bowler's Centenary tourney -- Some last minute plungers on Cup eve -- Pictures tell the story of Centenary £10,000 cup -- Peter Pan and how he won the Melbourne Cup -- What women wore at the race fashion parades -- "In grateful memory I dedicate this shrine" [Duke dedicates the Shrine of Remembrance] -- Famous golfers in Centenary events -- American golfers show the way its done -- The state's Pioneers honored at Centenary functions -- Hentys land again in vivid Portland pageant -- English women's test team plays Victoria -- Papal legate opens the Eucharistic congress -- 150,000 choir sings at candlelight service -- Papal legate gives final benediction [from balcony at Mt St Evin's Hospital]; Booklet; Library

Panoramic view looking south from Town Hall, Fitzroy, August 1880; 1880; GS-BCS-13

GS-BCS-13; Panoramic view looking south from Town Hall, Fitzroy, August 1880; The photograph shows an elevated view of rooftops and buildings stretching to the horizon, with one clearly visible street on the left. The inscription on the border of the image tells us it is taken from the City of Fitzroy Town Hall's tower looking south. The date, August 1880, economic details, and the names of the mayor and councillors at that time are also printed on the border. The street is Napier Street, and on the left side of this street, the largest building is the Presbyterian Church. In the right foreground is a sign which reads "Wickhams Dining Rooms", which was located at 14 Condell Street, Fitzroy. On the horizon, Government House can just be seen at the end of Napier Street, and St Patrick's Cathedral in the middle horizon. The Sands & McDougall Directory of 1880 lists many private residences and small businesses, such as bakers, grocers, and hotels, in the area shown in the photograph. However, from the 1930s to the 1960s, this neighbourhood was included in various government slum reclamation programs. Most of the buildings in the photograph were razed before the construction of the Atherton Gardens high-rise housing commission estate during the 1960s. 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. Isaac Selby gave an illustrated lecture on "Old Melbourne and Fitzroy, its First Suburb", at Town Hall, Fitzroy, on 16th August, 1928. For more information about this image <a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank"> contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a>; 1880; Photograph; Images collection

Collins Street (south side) looking east from Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, c. 1887; GS-CS-26

GS-CS-26; Collins Street (south side) looking east from Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, c. 1887; This photograph of a coloured lithograph shows in detail the buildings along the south-side of Collins Street from the south-east corner of Elizabeth Street. The busy intersection is shown in the foreground with the brightly coloured "Kew" tram on the right, two horse-drawn vehicles on the left, which look like a later addition to the image, and a pair of white horses crossing the street. The elegant buildings of Collins Street stretch into the distance starting with the colonnaded bank building on the right. This building, built in the early 1880s on the site of the Clarence Hotel, was occupied by the City of Melbourne Bank. This enterprise ran into difficulties during the 1890s and the Royal Bank of Australia took over occupancy of the building in 1903 lending the name, Royal Bank Corner, to this location for many decades, even after the building was demolished in 1939. The other buildings on this side of Collins Street are mainly more banks, building societies, insurances companies and accountants offices. The large grey steep roofs are atop the Victoria Buildings (c. 1888-1966) located on the south-east corner of Swanston Street. Apart from the Town Hall clocktower, the only detail on the north-side of Collins Street is a banner advertising "George & George Universal Providers". The store occupied this building until 1889 when it was destroyed by fire. The Block Arcade was built on this site in 1891. 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 probably showed this slide during his many lectures on old or early Melbourne, given during the 1930s. "When Melbourne Takes Rank as a City", was given on 12th February, 1948, at the Assembly Hall, Collins Street. 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 collection

Harry Hawker, pioneer Australian aviator; Gunn's Slides (Firm); 1919; GS-IT-76

GS-IT-76; Harry Hawker, pioneer Australian aviator; Gunn's Slides (Firm); Harry Hawker examining the engine from his wrecked Sopwith Atlantic aircraft. Harry George Hawker, a pioneer Australian airman, was born in Brighton, Melbourne in 1889. He became a skilled motor mechanic and set up his own business. He went to England in 1911, hoping to become an aviator. He got a job with the Sopwith Aviation Co., took flying lessons and gained his pilot's licence in 1912. He became a test pilot and designer for Sopwith and made several record breaking flights. He brought a Sopwith Tabloid aircraft to Australia and gave demonstration flights. Hawker returned to England and worked with Sopwith throughout World War I. One of his greatest contributions to aviation was his development of a technique for regaining control of a spinning aircraft. In May 1919 Hawker and Lieutenant-Commander McKenzie-Grieve attempted to fly across the Atlantic Ocean in a Sopwith Atlantic aircraft. Engine trouble forced them down in the sea well away from shipping lanes. However, they had come across a Danish steamer, the SS "Mary", and were able to ditch near her. They were picked up and the aircraft was abandoned. The "Mary" had no radio so the world did not know what had happened to the aviators until several days later when they were landed in England. The wreckage of the Sopwith Atlantic was salvaged by the SS "Lake Charlottesville" and landed in Falmouth, England and subsequently displayed in Selfridge's store in London. This photograph shows Harry Hawker examining the engine of the wrecked aircraft. On July 12th 1921 Hawker was killed in the crash of a Nieuport Goshawk while he was practising for the Aerial Derby air race. One of the many 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. 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>; 1919; Glass slide; Images collection

Flight Lieutenant R.W.Bungey, RAF; 1941 (original image); GS-PM-35

GS-PM-35; Flight Lieutenant R.W.Bungey, RAF; Robert Bungey was born in 1914 in South Australia. He learned to fly with the RAAF at Point Cook and then went to England as a member of a group of twenty-five RAAF officers who took up short service commissions in the Royal Air Force in July 1937. When war broke out Bungey was with 226 Squadron flying obsolete Fairey Battle bombers in the Battle of France. These aircraft were totally outclassed by the Luftwaffe and Bungey was lucky to survive. Back in England, Bungey transferred to Fighter Command, initially flying Hurricane fighters. In March 1941 he was posted to 452 Squadron, RAAF, flying Spitfires. In October he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Also in October Bungey married an English girl, Sybil Johnson. In February 1942 Sybil arrived in Adelaide to await the birth of their first child. She stayed with Bungey’s parents and a baby boy was born in March 1942. On 4 May 1943 Bungey, who had been posted back to Australia, arrived in Adelaide to join Sybil and their baby son Richard. Unfortunately, on 27 May Sybil died of meningitis. Distressed by his wife’s death, on 10 June Robert Bungey went to Brighton Beach in Adelaide with Richard and shot Richard, then himself. Robert died but the baby, although seriously wounded, survived and was adopted by Robert’s brother. A Spitfire fighter flown by Bungey while he was with 452 Squadron is on display in the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The original of this drawing is contained in the book "Men of the RAF" by Sir William Rothenstein and Lord David Cecil (1942). One of the many 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. 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>; 1941 (original image); Glass slide; Images collection

Burke and Wills Memorial : Melbourne General Cemetery, c. 1920s; Miller, Everard Studley, 1886-1956.; GS-TM-02

GS-TM-02; Burke and Wills Memorial : Melbourne General Cemetery, c. 1920s; Miller, Everard Studley, 1886-1956.; Photograph of the front of the monolithic Burke and Wills memorial located at the southern end of Melbourne General Cemetery. The bodies of the dead explorers were exhumed from the place where they died, Cooper's Creek, Queensland, and were interred in the cemetery in January 1863. The monument was erected over the grave site in May 1866, and the inscriptions on the base added in 1873. The inscription reads: In Memory of Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills The large, Harcourt granite, roughly hewn block was the largest block ever quarried in Victoria, with the Victorian Parliament providing the funds. The monument was designed by Huxley and Parker, who placed the granite on another square block to which the inscriptions were added. Both blocks are elevated on two steps. The top part of a smaller monument can be seen at the bottom of the photograph. It was erected in 1910, by the Council of the Old Colonists Association, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the departure the explorers from Melbourne. At least two other graves can be seen to the left of the monument, and others to the right. 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

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