Name/TitleBurnt remains of Glenrowan Inn, 1880
About this objectGlass slide that depicts the aftermath of a fire, which destroyed the hotel. The remains of the inn and surrounding trees are in the background. A man is standing at the left side of the ruins. The Glenrowan Inn sign, chimney and a barrel are on the right side of the image.
The Inn was built in 1878, the licensee Ann Jones. In June 1880 it became the principal site of the Kelly Gang’s last stand. The fire was deliberately lit by police in to flush out the gang, three of whom died in the fire.
The siege precinct and Siege Street have State and National Heritage listing.
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
MakerT.W. Cameron (Firm)
Maker RoleSlide Maker
Measurements8.1 x 8.2 cm.
Period1880-1890
Object TypeGlass slide
Subject and Association KeywordsSelby, Isaac, 1859-1956
Subject and Association KeywordsGlenrowan (Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsT.W. Cameron (Firm)
Subject and Association KeywordsGlenrowan Inn (Glenrowan, Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsKelly, Edward (Ned), 1855-1880
Subject and Association KeywordsVictoria. Police
Subject and Association KeywordsHotels
Subject and Association KeywordsHistoric sites
Medium and MaterialsGlass slide, b&w.
Named CollectionImages collection
Object numberGS-EV-75
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
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