Name/TitleMelbourne Cricket Ground, c. 1895
About this objectGlass slide of a photograph of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The photograph is taken from the crowd, and looks toward the game on the field and the stands on the other side.
It is suggested that the tower in the background is Jolimont Terrace, the grandstands could be the second Members Pavillion (1881-1927) and the second Northern Stand (1884-1950's).
The MCG was established in 1853 in Jolimont. Street address is Brunton Avenue, East Melbourne. Listed on the Heritage Register.
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. For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria
Measurements8.1 x 8.2 cm.
Period1890-1900
Object TypeGlass slide
Subject and Association KeywordsSelby, Isaac, 1859-1956
Subject and Association KeywordsMelbourne Cricket Ground (Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsCricket
Subject and Association KeywordsSport and recreation
Subject and Association KeywordsJolimont (Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsHistoric buildings and sites
Medium and MaterialsGlass slide, col.
Named CollectionImages collection
Object numberGS-EV-35
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
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