GS-BCS-8.001; Exhibition Building, Melbourne : lake in foreground, c. 1895; Cooper, William H. (photographer); This photograph of the Exhibition Building is taken from the south-east, across the ornamental lake to the building with its garden beds and path in front. The buildings are reflected in the water.
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 gave a lecture on "Melbourne Exhibitions" on August 10th, 1932 at the public library. He also spoke at Independent Hall, Collins Street, on "Great Exhibitions of the World - with a plea for one at the Centenary of Victoria", July 5th 1949.
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GS-BCS-12; Eastern Hill Fire Station, corner Gisbourne Street and Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, c. 1895; This photograph of the Eastern Hill Fire Station has been taken from the opposite corner of Victoria Parade and Gisbourne Street, soon after it was built in 1894.
The building is now the Eastern Hill Fire Station Museum at 39 Gisborne St.
To the right of the image to the west of the fire station is a Victorian terrace house called "Clonlara", the residence of the Mornane family.
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.
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GS-BCS-51; Exhibition Building, Melbourne, exterior, southern side looking east towards Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, c. 1930; This image of the Exhibition Building has been taken from the south-west, showing the southern side, part of the west nave exterior, and the dome.
The Exhibition Building was constructed in 1879-1880 for the 1880-1 Melbourne International Exhibition.
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 lecture, 'Melbourne Exhibitions', at the public library on August 10th, 1932. He gave another lecture, 'Great Exhibitions of the World - With a plea for one at the Centenary of Victoria', at Independent Hall, Collins Street, on July 5th, 1949.
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GS-BCS-52; Exhibition Building, Melbourne, exterior, southern side as viewed from Carlton Gardens, c. 1920; This image of the south-west section of the Exhibition Building has been taken from Carlton Gardens.
The Exhibition Building and gardens were constructed in 1879-1880 for the 1880-1 Melbourne International Exhibition.
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 lecture, 'Melbourne Exhibitions', at the public library on August 10th, 1932. He gave another lecture, 'Great Exhibitions of the World - With a plea for one at the Centenary of Victoria', at Independent Hall, Collins Street, on July 5th, 1949.
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GS-BCS-53; Government House, Melbourne, c. 1905; Cooper & Co (firm); This is a typical view of Government House, the home of the Governor of Victoria, taken from the east with the belvedere tower in the centre of the image. Designed in the Victorian Period Italianate style by William Wardell, it was opened in 1876. Government House and its grounds are located next to the Royal Botanic Gardens.
In the middle foreground is a man standing with his back to the viewer, wearing a jacket, light coloured trousers and a bowler hat. The same man also appears in GS-BCS-56.
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 contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria; Glass slide; Images collection![Photography Photography](/wp-content/plugins/ehive-search/images/catalogue_photography.png)
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GS-BCS-54; Government House, Melbourne, c. 1905; Cooper & Co (firm); This is a typical view of Government House, the home of the Governor of Victoria, taken from the east with the belvedere tower in the centre of the image. Designed in the Victorian Period Italianate style by William Wardell, it was opened in 1876. Government House and its grounds are located next to the Royal Botanic Gardens.
In the middle foreground is a man standing with his back to the viewer, wearing a jacket, light coloured trousers and a bowler hat. The same man also appears in GS-BCS-56.
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 contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria; Glass slide; Images collection![Photography Photography](/wp-content/plugins/ehive-search/images/catalogue_photography.png)
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GS-BCS-70; Treasury Building, Spring Street, Melbourne: illuminated for Federation Celebrations, c. 1901; This photograph of the Treasury Building, located on the east side of Spring Street, between Treasury Place and MacArthur Street and facing down Collins Street, has been taken from Collins Street.
This is an unusual photograph of the building taken at night during the celebrations to mark Federation in 1901. The architectural features are highlighted and on the face of the building is written, ALL HAIL OUR FUTURE KING AND QUEEN. The king being Edward VII and his wife Mary, crowned in 1902.
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.
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GS-EV-14; Childer's House, Abbotsford, c. 1852 ; Gunn's Slides (Firm); Glass slide that depicts a two storey stone house on a rise. This image shows a long driveway that leads to the house. There are trees on both sides of the house. A man with a shovel and cart are in the foreground.
Hugh Culling Eardley Childers and his wife Emily rented St Hellier's in Abbotsford in 1855. While the title of this slide lists Abottsford, this was their previous home, perhaps in Hawthorn.
References: A Woman of Importance: Emily Childers in Melbourne, 1850–1856, by Jean Uhl.
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.
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GS-EV-15 ; Sullivan Cove, site of Collins Settlement, Sorrento; Glass slide that depicts an archaeological site (Collins Settlement) on Sullivan Cove, Sorrento. This image shows a seashore. There is a pier in the background, several buildings are on a slope and along the bank.
In 1803 the first detailed survey of Port Phillip was carried out by Charles Grimes and in October of that year the first European settlement of the Port Phillip District under Lieutenant Governor David Collins was attempted at Sullivan Bay, Sorrento.
Source: Nepean Historical Society
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.
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GS-EV-65; William Buckley arriving at Batman's camp, 1835.; Gunn's Slides (Firm); Glass slide of a painting by F. Woodhouse that depicts John Batman's Port Phillip Association camp.
The settlers at the camp meet William Buckley who is with the Wadawurrung people. A tent and large tree are in the forefront. To the right side are William Buckley and indigenous people with spears.
Image after F. Woodhouse: 'First Settlers discovered Buckley'.
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.
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