GS-BCS-3; East Melbourne Churches : Lutheran, Unitarian and Chalmer's Presbyterian, c. 1875; Nettleton, Charles, 1826–1902; View of Eastern Hill, East Melbourne, looking east from Parliament House. In the foreground on the east side of Gisborne Street are from left: Lutheran Church, School and Manse. Portion of David Syme's house is visible on the extreme right. Behind the Lutheran Church is the Unitarian Church, and behind that and to the right are the buildings of Scotch College. Chalmer's Church dominates the right side of the photo. In the middle distance, the Fitzroy Gardens extend across the photograph. In the far distance Clarendon Terrace and Bishopscourt are discernible.
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 glass slide lecture on Old Melbourne and East Melbourne at the Unitarian Church, Grey Street, East Melbourne, in January 1930.
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GS-BCS-6; Exhibition Building, Melbourne, c. 1888; Gunn's Slides (Firm); This illustration possibly reproduced from a newspaper then hand-coloured, shows the Exhibition Building looking from the south-east over the Carlton Gardens and ornamental water feature. The drawing shows the machinery annexe to the right of the main building. This illustration may have appeared in a newspaper in 1938, the 50-year anniversary of the 1888 Centennial International Exhibition.
There is a plan of the Exhibition Building and annexes at the back of Centennial International Exhibition - Melbourne - 1888-9 - Official Record, held in the rare book collection of the RHSV.
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-34; Scotch College: sports arena and chapel, c. 1940; Gunn's Slides (Firm); This photograph of Scotch College, Hawthorn, has been taken from the east, across the main sports oval, where a match is taking place, towards what is known as "The Hill", with the chapel, the large square building, on the right of the image.
Scotch College is the oldest continuing secondary school in Victoria. It was established in 1851 by Reverend James Forbes of the Presbyterian Church. The large site, in Hawthorn, was purchased in 1915 and the school moved to this, its third location, in 1926. The chapel is known as the Littlejohn Memorial Chapel, dedicated in 1936 to William Still Littlejohn, who was Principal from 1904 to 1933.
Schoolboy spectators and their bicycles are in the foreground of the image.
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-35; St Luke's Church, South Melbourne, painted by unknown artist, c. 1875
; A coloured drawing of the church, grounds and congregation, located on the north-east corner of the intersection of Clarendon and Dorcas streets, as viewed from the opposite corner.
The architect, F. M. White, designed the church constructed in 1857, in the English Gothic style. In the late 1800s, the entrance on Clarendon Street to the left of the image was removed, and the entrance on Dorcas Street to the right of the image became the main point of entry.
The very detailed solid drawing of the church contrasts with the lively charmingly drawn congregation gathering for a Sunday service.
The second vicar, Canon R.B. Dickinson, was incumbent at St. Luke’s for 51 years, from 1856. Maybe he commissioned the artist to draw his church?
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-65; Melbourne Public Library, Swanston Street, Melbourne, showing fence and gates, c. 1890; Cooper & Co (firm); This photograph of Melbourne Public Library, now State Library of Victoria, located on the east side of Swanston Street between Little Lonsdale and La Trobe streets, has been taken from the south-west, on the opposite side of Swanston Street.
The library was built in stages to a design by Joseph Reed, the foundation stone being laid in 1853. The central part of the Swanston Street wing, opened in 1856, is shown in the image, with the Classical portico constructed later, in 1870. Part of the south wing, completed 1859, and part of the north wing, completed 1864, are also seen. The wrought iron gates and enclosing fence were added during the 1870s.
Tram lines run along Swanston Street in the foreground.
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-69; Treasury Building, Spring Street, Melbourne, 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.
Constructed between 1858 and 1862, the Treasury was the first major government office built after the gold rushes. It was designed in the Renaissance Revival style by J.J. Clark, who was eighteen years old at the time! In 1876, Treasury moved to the State Government Offices nearby, and the Old Treasury building became the office of the governor and the chief secretary.
In the foreground on the left is a hansom cab and what looks like a larger four-wheeled cab. On the right of the image two men seem to be having a heated conversation.
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-30; Residence of Sir J Palmer, Burwood Road, Hawthorn, 1870; Gunn's Slides (Firm); Glass slide that depicts a house owned by Sir James Frederick Palmer on a residential dirt road. The driveway leads to the stone house. There is greenery that surrounds the house. There is cloudy sky is in the background.
Palmer was a medical practitioner, cordial manufacturer, wine merchant and politician. He made his home at Richmond near the Yarra and soon established Palmer's Punt (near Hawthorn Bridge). He built a house, Burwood, in Hawthorn near the bridge. The property was later bought by George Coppin and later still by Sir William McPherson; it became the Invergowrie Homecraft Hostel.
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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-31; Swinton Station, Ledcourt; Gunn's Slides (Firm); Glass slide that depicts a farming homestead in a bushland setting at Glenorchy, Victoria. There are a group of aboriginals and two horses in front of the timber buildings. A man is astride on each horse. There is a fence line that joins with one of the buildings.
Ledcourt Homestead [125 Ledcourt Road, Ledcourt, North Grampians Shire] is historically significant as the oldest established pastoral residence in the Stawell region. Marcus Clarke was employed on the property for a short period [c. 1866 ] and lived in a two-roomed cottage near the homestead (no longer evident).
[Souvce: HDV Statement of Significance]
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-73; Cover of 'Colonial Comicalities conceived, compiled and constructed by S T G'; refer S T Gill ; Gill, Samuel Thomas, 1818-1880; Glass slide of an illustration cover that depicts a building with a large sign on the wall. A man is sitting on the shoulders of another man in the foreground. The man on his shoulders, is carrying a bucket on his right hand. One man is bending down beside the bucket. On the left, a jockey is laughing at the spectacle. Beside the jockey, a woman is sneaking around the corner of the building to take a look. A policeman in uniform is facing the spectacle and pointing a finger at the men.
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-75; Burnt remains of Glenrowan Inn, 1880; T.W. Cameron (Firm); Glass 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.
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