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Walhalla devastated by a fire, November 1888 ; The Walhalla Chronicle; 1888; S-76.2
S-76.2; Walhalla devastated by a fire, November 1888 ; The Walhalla Chronicle; A couple of men standing in the runs of the Walhalla Chronicle newspaper and printing office, the press and other printing equipment in ruins around them. A sign is pinned to a chimney indicating the the newspaper would be printed as usual and contact at Parkers Hotel. In the background smoke can be seen billowing from distant flue-stacks which may belong to the Long Tunnel Mining Co. 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, Middletcm's tailor's shop, the Long Tunnel Hotel, the Walhalla Chronicle newspaper and printing office, Jolly's tobacconist's and stationary 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 collectionPhotography
Collins Street (south side) looking east from Swanston Street, Melbourne, c. 1864; GS-CS-18
GS-CS-18; Collins Street (south side) looking east from Swanston Street, Melbourne, c. 1864; A view of the south side of Collins Street looking east, taken from the opposite side of the intersection with Swanston Street. This image was reproduced in "The Argus" in March 1930 from a photograph held by the Yorick Club. The slide image was probably reproduced from the newspaper photograph. In the foreground is the Victoria Fountain which was officially turned on in August 1859. It was eighteen feet high and had six elegantly carved dolphins at its base. The fountain was in place for several years until traffic built up in the intersection and it had to be removed. A large crowd assembled to witness the inauguration of the fountain. A few years later, in 1867, a large crowd again assembled in this intersection to watch the Duke of Edinburgh lay the foundation stone of the Melbourne Town Hall. The same buildings can be seen in the background of GS-EM-67, an image taken at this event. (Also, Remembering Melbourne: 1850-1960, p. 166) On the southeast corner of Collins and Swanston streets, on the right of the image, stands Neave's Buildings, which was occupied by various businesses, including engravers and land agents, until it was demolished in 1885. One of these businesses was G Damman & Co (No. 62), tobacconists, which occupied this corner from 1854 to its demolition. (A City Lost and Found: Whelan the Wrecker's Melbourne by Robyn Annear) Other buildings seen are the Argus Hotel and Restaurant (Nos. 68, 70), and the Argus Newspaper Office (Nos. 74, 76). The street is empty except for a light-coloured horse and cart. 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 collectionPhotography
Belfast Volunteer Rifle Company and spectators at parade, showing the presentation of a silver bugle by Mrs William Rutledge, 1860. ; GS-EV-37
GS-EV-37; Belfast Volunteer Rifle Company and spectators at parade, showing the presentation of a silver bugle by Mrs William Rutledge, 1860. ; Photograph that depicts a ceremonial event for the Port Fairy [Belfast] Volunteer Rifle Corps. The men in uniform are in two lines and Eliza Rutledge is addressing a rifleman in the forefront. She is standing on a platform with other women. There is an immense ground and a fence around the perimeter. The fence line and township are in the background. Within the grounds are a crowd of people viewing the ceremonial event. Text pasted above photograph : "Formed in 1855 - John Mason being Captain, W. H. Hawkins, Lieutenant, and John Scott drill instructor. When the Volunteer Corps of the Colony were disbanded in 1863, this company became portion [sic] of the Western Artillery Company. IN 1884 another alteration in the constitution of the Civilian Soldiers was made, and the Western Garrison Artillery was established, the second brigade being the Port Fairy Battery with Major Kell in command" A bugle was presented to the Belfast (the original name for the town now known as Port Fairy) Volunteer Rifle Corps by the ladies of Belfast in December 1860. The presentation took place in “Avery’s Paddock” (now Southcombe Park) and the event was photographed by Joseph Warrin Wilder and then converted as a woodcut for publication. The event depicts Mrs William Rutledge presenting the bugle to the Corps, assisted by Mrs William Hawkins. [Source : Port Fairy Historical Society website] William Rutledge was merchant, banker and settler who founded the founded the firm of William Rutledge & Co. in Port Fairy. A print of 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.; Photograph; Images collection; Purchased from James Searle, Collins Street, January 1919Photography
Keith Anderson and his fiance Bon Hlliard; Gunn's Slides (Firm); GS-IT-74
GS-IT-74; Keith Anderson and his fiance Bon Hlliard; Gunn's Slides (Firm); Keith Anderson was a pioneer Australian airman who had been a friend and business associate of Charles Kingsford Smith. Anderson was to have been a crewman on the'Southern Cross' aircraft when Kingsford Smith and Charles Ulm flew from the United States to Australia in 1928 but he was dismissed before the flight. He subsequently sued Kingsford Smith for breach of promise. Kingsford Smith paid Anderson 1000 pounds which he used to buy a Westland Widgeon light aircraft which he christened 'Kookaburra'. In 1929 Kingsford Smith, with a crew of three, left Richmond in NSW in the 'Southern Cross', on a round-the-world flight. They encountered bad weather, became lost, and made a forced landing in the Kimberley area of Western Australia. Radio problems meant that they could not communicate with the outside world. Various search efforts began. Keith Anderson set off in 'Kookaburra' accompanied by Bob Hitchcock. Their aircraft had an unreliable engine and they were ill-equipped with no tools and very little food and water. Engine problems forced them down in the Tanami Desert. They fixed their engine but with no tools they were unable to clear a take-off run in the surrounding scrub. The 'Kookaburra' was eventually found by a search aircraft but by that time Anderson and Hitchcock were dead. Anderson wrote a partial diary of their last days on a scrap of fabric from the covering of the aircraft's tail. There was an outcry over the whole affair, with much public sympathy for Anderson and Hitchcock, their family and friends, particularly for Anderson's fiance, Bon Hilliard. There were allegations that the forced landing of the 'Southern Cross' was a publicity stunt. A Royal Commission exonerated Kingsford Smith but his reputation was permanently damaged. 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>; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
Montage of images of pioneer New Zealand aviator Jean Batten; c. 1934; GS-PW-03
GS-PW-03; Montage of images of pioneer New Zealand aviator Jean Batten; Jean Batten, a New Zealander, became famous as a pilot in the 1930s with a number of record-breaking flights. This image shows a montage of pictures of Jean after several of her flights. The man beside her in the lowest picture is her father, Fred Batten. Jean was born in Rotorua in 1909. In 1929, after being taken on a flight in Charles Kingsford-Smith’s ‘Southern Cross’, she decided she wanted to become a pilot. She and her mother moved to England in 1929 and Jean joined the London Aeroplane Club. She gained her pilot’s licence and with financial help from friends she purchased a Gipsy Moth light aircraft. With this she hoped to fly solo to Australia and to beat the record set by Amy Johnson in 1930 for a solo flight by a woman. Jean’s first two attempts were unsuccessful but finally in May 1934 she reached Sydney, beating Amy’s record by more than four days. She took her Moth to New Zealand by sea (it had insufficient range to cross the Tasman) and undertook a celebratory six-week tour of New Zealand. Returning to England, Jean purchased a new aircraft, a Percival Gull Six, and in that she made more record flights, including from England to Brazil in 1935 and England to New Zealand in 1936. She received numerous awards and trophies. Jean spent World War 2 in fund-raising activities but after the war became something of a recluse. She moved around with her mother until the latter’s death in 1965. Jean was in Spain and in 1982 she died, alone, in Majorca from complications following a dog bite. She was unknown in Majorca and was buried in a pauper’s grave. Her family did not learn of her death until 1987. 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> ; c. 1934; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
Son and wife of Skene Craig : Old Melbourne Cemetery, c. 1920; Miller, Everard Studley, 1886-1956.; GS-TM-19
GS-TM-19; Son and wife of Skene Craig : Old Melbourne Cemetery, c. 1920; Miller, Everard Studley, 1886-1956.; Colourised photograph of the headstone placed over the remains of the wife of Skene Craig, Mary, and his son, Frederick William. Selby writes in his "Memorial History of Melbourne" that, "Garryowen tells us that John Smith, a shepherd, was the first interred in the Old Cemetery, and that the second was Frederick William, the son of Skene Craig." (p.5) The image shows that the stone has leaned backwards in its grassy bed over the years. The stone has a Gothic pointed top and indented sides. The inset text panel has a wave pattern at the top which encloses a carving of a rose with stem, leaves and hip. The inscription reads: In Memory of Frederick William Son of SKENE CRAIG MERCHANT Melbourne Died March 1837 Aged 18 Months. Also Mary wife of the said SKENE CRAIG Died 20th November 1852, Aged 40 Years In his book Selby tells us that, "Craig came over with Lonsdale as a contractor to the Commissariat, and while not properly a civil servant, yet he derived an income from the service... [Skene ran the Post Office out of] his house in Collins Street, which is situated where the Rialto is today... Mr. Craig gave the letters out in his store... In the early fifties he carried on the whole of the Government contract for provisioning the goals, police hospitals and kindred institutions." (p. 86) Skene Craig returned to England and was buried in Cornwell in 1879. 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. 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
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 collectionPhotography
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 collectionPhotography
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 CollectionArchives
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" Photography
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 1930Photography
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 1930Photography