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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plan - Architectural Plan, Louis Reginald Williams, Plans for the Port Melbourne Mission to Seamen by Louis R.Williams of F.R.A.I.A Architect, c. 1936
... In 1936, the old Port Melbourne building dating from 1888... In 1936, the old Port Melbourne building dating from 1888 was too ...In 1936, the old Port Melbourne building dating from 1888 was too small and not longer suitable for the purpose of the mission. So architects were asked to design a new building. Harry Morris 's project was chosen.Louis Reginald Williams (1890–1980) was s sought after ecclesiastical architect in Australia. He designed churches throughout the country, particularly in Victoria. The Anglican Church was his major client but he also Methodists, Presbyterians, Lutherans and Christian Scientists churches. Williams was probably the major church architect in Australia in the Arts and Crafts tradition from the 1920s to the 1970s.Plans port melbourne, louis reginald williams, louis reginald williams (1890–1980), arts and crafts, art deco, harry norris -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Honorary Receipt for a Donation, Honorary Receipt for a Donation for Slovenian Dom, 1957
... Club Melbourne for its Building Fund in 1957, signed by M... or a Loan to the Slovenian Club Melbourne for its Building Fund ...The members and non-members of the Slovenian Club Melbourne collected money for the purchase of the Slovenski Dom. The fundraising began in 1957.The receipt has donors address, signature of the collector and dateHonorary Receipt for a Donation or a Loan to the Slovenian Club Melbourne for its Building Fund in 1957, signed by M. LaukoA promise to donate with the donators address, date and collectors signaturehonorary receipt, 1957, slovenian club melbourne -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Old Quadrangle, Melbourne University, 02/10/2010
... of a sandstone building at Melbourne University.... of a sandstone building at Melbourne University. It was during ...It was during the construction of this building that stonemasons put down their tools in April 1856 and marched to the City of Melbourne and inaugurated a movement which won the Eight Hours Day for building workers in Victoria. The victory became an international benchmark in the history of the labour movement. This is the oldest building on campus and was constructed of Tasmanian freestone between 1854 and 1857 to the design of architect Francis M. White. For many years the building was used as the University's Administrative centre, library, lecture rooms and professional residences. The east and west wings were extended in 1930 to the design of J.S. Gawler. The quadrangle was completed in 1969 with the addition of the southern wing which contains the University Council Chamber designed by R.E. Featherstone.Colour photograph in digital format of the arches of a sandstone building at Melbourne University.university of melbourne, eight hours day, eight hour day, 8 hour day, gawler, featherstone, fm white, tasmanian sandstone, sandstone, francis white -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Temporary City of Port Melbourne library, Howe Parade, Jan 1988
... Two colour photos of the Port Melbourne library building... Melbourne library building situated in the former laboratory block ...Two colour photos of the Port Melbourne library building situated in the former laboratory block of BP Oil Company, Howe Parade, whilst the new library was being built on the supermarket site. January 1988built environment - civic, built environment - industrial, port melbourne library, bp australia, howe parade -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Artwork, other - Stained glass window, Brooks Robinson & Co, 1935
... , and a sectile tablet in the Port Melbourne building. (Jottings 1936..., and a sectile tablet in the Port Melbourne building. (Jottings 1936 ...This window, in memory of Ethel Godfrey, was unveiled in December 1935, by Archbishop Head. In June 1936 two other memorials were unveiled: brass tablet in the Williamstown building, and a sectile tablet in the Port Melbourne building. (Jottings 1936). The funds were raised by the Mission.Arched windows depicting the female figure altar, st peter chapel, flinders street, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, st peter, sailors, seamen, anchor, stained glass windows, win, memorial chapel, hope, ethel augusta godfrey 1861-1935 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Tower, Missions to Seamen, Port Melbourne, Alison Kelly, 1995
... Photo of tower, Port Melbourne Missions to Seamen building...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port ...Photo of tower, Port Melbourne Missions to Seamen building, 1 Beach Road1988missions to seamen -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate - Title, Crown allotment 2, section 29, Town of Port Melbourne, Office of Titles, Victoria, Jul 1891
... of Melbourne Permanent Building Society. registered 29th July 1891...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port ...Certificate of title relating to Crown allotment 2, Section 29, Town of Port Melbourne, Heath Street. Title in name of Melbourne Permanent Building Society. registered 29th July 1891. title UDL 957, Folio 191304local government - town of port melbourne, town planning, land sales -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Video - ABC 7.30 Report: The Athenaeum 's 170th birthday, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Melbourne, Athenaeum building celebrates 170 years, 11/11/2009
... historic cultural landmarks. Melbourne's Athenaeum building has... cultural landmarks. Melbourne’s Athenaeum building has, in one form... landmarks. Melbourne’s Athenaeum building has, in one form or other ...Transcript: Athenaeum building celebrates 170 years Australian Broadcasting Corporation Broadcast: 11/11/2009 Reporter: Lisa Whitehead Tomorrow marks the 170th birthday of one of the nation's historic cultural landmarks. Melbourne’s Athenaeum building has, in one form or other, provided education and entertainment for the Victorian colony as it became a city; and along the way, documented its growth. Transcript KERRY O’BRIEN, PRESENTER: Tomorrow marks the 170th birthday of one of the nation's historic cultural landmarks. Melbourne's Athenaeum building has, in one form or another, provided education and entertainment. For the Victorian colonies it became a city and along the way documented its growth. The building's original library and theatre still draw devotees and as Lisa Whitehead reports, a loyal band of volunteers. KEVIN QUIGLEY, ATHENAEUM PRESIDENT: There's nothing like us that has been here from day one, four years after the boat pushed ashore, here we are. It's a thread that runs through the life of Melbourne. LISA WHITEHEAD, REPORTER: In the heart of Melbourne's CBD, the Athenaeum is a celebrity in disguise, the oldest cultural icon in the city, but barely noticed. MARJORIE DALVEAN, VOLUNTEER HISTORIAN: People of Melbourne walk past this area and they have no idea what it is. RAY LAWLER, PLAYWRIGHT: It seemed to me to be a place that absolutely, or breathes Melbourne, I suppose, culture. LISA WHITEHEAD: Just four years after Melbourne was founded, the colony built a Mechanic's Institution, one of the first in the world, a place where the working class could meet and learn. KEVIN QUIGLEY: People think of it as Wild West sort of place where these hearty types drank and rushed about, but Melbourne was freely settled. It was a city of people who wanted to better themselves - entrepreneurs. And the Mechanic's Institution was that innovative idea that had grown up in Edinburgh and London about providing an opportunity for education for the working people. LISA WHITEHEAD: Mark Twain lectured there. Later, other buildings were added and a theatre to host classic plays. And it adopted its more bourgeois friendly title of the Athenaeum. Crucially from the start there was the library, the first to offer affordable lending to the working man. And it still attracts devotees. Former University lecturer Margaret Bowman, 89, comes in every Wednesday, along with her dog to join an enthusiastic band of volunteers sorting through the archives. MARGARET BOWMAN, FORMER UNIVERSITY LECTURER: Doing research is something that I find actually I enjoy more than anything. Every old lady needs to have a project and now I've got a project. MARJORIE DALVEAN: Margaret, Christine has just found out that Alfred Deakin was a member here from 1874 to 1877. This place is not flashy, we've never been flashy. But book lovers walk in here and they know this is the place for them. ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE: Old times and old names. The Athenaeum theatre in Melbourne for more than 40 years has been one of the city's best known cinemas. LISA WHITEHEAD: In the 20th century, the theatre surrendered to the new craze of talking pictures, and one particular fan was famous Australian playwright Ray Lawler. At 13, he dropped out of school to work in a Footscray factory and two years later his first trip to the glamorous Athenaeum cinema hinted at the education he was missing. RAY LAWLER: It just had a style about it which I responded to, I think. I was looking for something and this seemed to be part of it. Ray Lawler went on to write "Summer of the Seventeenth Doll" and found literary fame overseas. About a century after it had started as an educational place for the working man, Ray Lawler had, in effect, become an Athenaeum graduate. RAL LAWLER: If they had been looking for the sort of person that they were hoping to encourage along the way, I suppose I would have been somebody that might have fitted the mould, you know. LISA WHITEHEAD: In time, the cinema was returned to its theatrical roots. FRANK THRING, 1977: It has a great resemblance to the Theatre Royal in Hobart which Larry Olivier has called the best theatre he's ever worked in. And it's almost identical. It is the true Victorian playhouse. The horseshoe shaped thing: stalls, dress circle and gallery. And you're close to the audience and they're close to you. Marvellous feeling. LISA WHITEHEAD: Today, it's still a theatre. But time has brought compromises. The once vaunted art gallery has now covered its windows and become a comedy club and performance space. TV and suburban life have eaten away at the library membership. It offers an online service now, and a recent federal government grant will pay for the upkeep of its gracious interior, including the 1930s elevator Ray Lawler used to ride. For him, it's money well spent on history quietly made and discreetly observed. RAY LAWLER: It's the lack of awareness, I think, that people don't know what they've got here. They've really got the whole history of Melbourne almost. KEVIN QUIGLEY: It was a similar organisation in Sydney but we are the only one that's got a continual lineage on the same spot. We started here and we're still here and we'll be here for another 100 years. KERRY O'BRIEN: Lisa Whitehead on a great Melbourne landmark. © 2010 ABC | Privacy Policy Beginning as the Melbourne Mechanics' Institution in 1839, the Melbourne Athenaeum has a long history that reflects the cultural and social development of Melbourne. It continues to be managed as a not-for-profit organisation by a volunteer board, with a subscription library (maintained since 1839) and a leased theatre.Video broadcast ABC 7:30 Report for 11/11/2009. "Tomorrow marks the 170th birthday of one of the nation's historic cultural landmarks. Melbourne’s Athenaeum building has, in one form or other, provided education and entertainment for the Victorian colony as it became a city; and along the way, documented its growth."athenaeum, australian broadcasting corporation, kerry o’brien, kevin quigley, lisa whitehead, marjorie dalvean, ray lawler, margaret bowman, frank thring. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Centenary Souvenir - Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board - 1934-5" - Reprint version, 1967
... a brief history of the tramway system in Melbourne, buildings..., buildings and points on interest in Melbourne and how to get ...Book -56 pages within light green card covers with title "Centenary Souvenir - Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board - 1934-5". "Reprint for Historical Interest - 1967". Centre stapled. Notes prepared by Lewis E. Russell, the MMTB's first Publicity Officer. Has an introduction, a preface that gives a brief history of the tramway system in Melbourne, buildings and points on interest in Melbourne and how to get there, with sketches by Clive Fink. See Reg Item 69 for the original 1934/35 version. Second copy added 5/12/13 - from the AETA.trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document
... Buildings Melbourne 9 May 1901... of Parliament in Exhibition Buildings Melbourne 9 May 1901 flagstaff ...Invitation to Rev W Clemens and Mrs Clemens from the Victoria Government to the opening of Parliament in Exhibition Buildings Melbourne 9 May 1901flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Opening of Parliament, 1901
... to the Exhibition Building, Melbourne on Thursday 9th May 1901 to witness... to the Exhibition Building, Melbourne on Thursday 9th May 1901 to witness ...Invitation to V.W.BRo R.W.McCall, Treasurer and Mrs McCall to the Exhibition Building, Melbourne on Thursday 9th May 1901 to witness the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth.Invitation to V.W.BRo R.W.McCall, Treasurer and Mrs McCall to the Exhibition Building, Melbourne on Thursday 9th May 1901 to witness the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth.Invitation to V.W.BRo R.W.McCall, Treasurer and Mrs McCall to the Exhibition Building, Melbourne on Thursday 9th May 1901 to witness the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth.australia. parliament, federation, mccall, r.w.v. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Ruby Glass and crystal jug, 1907
... at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, from 23 October to 30 November 1907... at the Exhibition Building in Melbourne in 1907. It has been inscribed... of Women's Work was held at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, from ...The First Australian Exhibition of Women's Work was held at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, from 23 October to 30 November 1907. It was opened by Lady Northcote (the wife of Australia’s Governor General) and Pattie Deakin (wife of the Prime Minister), who also ran a model creche during the exhibition. The five week exhibition showcased the work of women musicians, artists and craftswomen with over 16,000 exhibits in all fields of artistic endeavour. It was attended by approximately 250,000 people. Exhibits were divided into Classes, including Fine Arts; Applied Arts; Photography; Plain Needlework; Cookery, Preserves and Laundry Work; Horticulture; and Medical and Nursing. This item was owned by Mrs. Mary Burrowes, aunt of Mrs. Jean Raper.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A small ruby glass and crystal jug which was produced as a souvenir of the Australian Exhibition of Women's Work held at the Exhibition Building in Melbourne in 1907. It has been inscribed in gold coloured paint. "Mary Women's Exhibition 1907"vase, glassware, decorative items -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Small green glass vase, 1907
... at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, from 23 October to 30 November 1907... at the Exhibition Building in Melbourne in 1907. It has been inscribed... of Women's Work was held at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, from ...The First Australian Exhibition of Women's Work was held at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, from 23 October to 30 November 1907. It was opened by Lady Northcote (the wife of Australia’s Governor General) and Pattie Deakin (wife of the Prime Minister), who also ran a model creche during the exhibition. The five week exhibition showcased the work of women musicians, artists and craftswomen with over 16,000 exhibits in all fields of artistic endeavour. It was attended by approximately 250,000 people. Exhibits were divided into Classes, including Fine Arts; Applied Arts; Photography; Plain Needlework; Cookery, Preserves and Laundry Work; Horticulture; and Medical and Nursing. This item was owned by Mrs. Alice Yardy nee Dinsmore, grandmother of Mrs. Jean Raper.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A small green glass vase with gilt edge which was produced as a souvenir of the Australian Exhibition of Women's Work held at the Exhibition Building in Melbourne in 1907. It has been inscribed in gold lettering. "Alice Women's Exhibition 1907"vase, glassware, decorative items -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Ceremonial object - Wooden cross, Missions to Seamen, 1930s
... to Seamen building Port Melbourne... Missions to Seamen building Port Melbourne missions to seamen ...Large wooden cross, stained brown, varnished, from Missions to Seamen building Port Melbournemissions to seamen, maritime -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Decorative object - Air vent cover, Huntingfield Hall, Missions to Seamen, Port Melbourne, Harry Norris, Architect, 1936
... to Seamen building, Port Melbourne... building, Port Melbourne missions to seamen architecture harry ...Casted air vent cover from Huntingfield Hall, Missions to Seamen building, Port Melbournemissions to seamen, architecture, harry a norris -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JAMES HENRY CURNOW ILLUMINATED ADDRESS, 1888
... signatured, decorated with flowers and with scenes of Melbourne... of Melbourne Exhibition building, sailing ship and bordered by a design ...An illuminated address presented to James Henry Curnow, Esq., by the Committee of the Geelong Jubilee Juvenile and Industrial exhibition. Hand painted and written on card with committee members signatured, decorated with flowers and with scenes of Melbourne Exhibition building, sailing ship and bordered by a design in blue/grey.Markings - H Frank and Co, Geelong.person, individual, james henry curnow -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - FEDERAL PARLIAMENT MEDALLION, 1901
... and Duchess at Melbourne Exhibition Building, 1901. Box 625.... Melbourne May 1901. Aust. Commonwealth est 1st Jan 1901 63D ...Medallion: Opening of Federal Parliament Medallion. Shield shaped medallion with crown on top. Pictures of King Edward and Queen Victoria, Duke and Duchess of Cornwall with inscription. Issued to commemorate opening of 1st Federal Parliament by Duke and Duchess at Melbourne Exhibition Building, 1901. Box 625Opening of the first Federal Parliament T.R.H. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwell and York. Melbourne May 1901. Aust. Commonwealth est 1st Jan 1901 63D of Victoria R.I. First Parliament opened May 1901 1st of Edward V11 W.A. TAS. NSW. SA. QLDnumismatics, medals - commemorative, 1901.1st federal parliament opening. king edward. queen victoria. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph - Photograph, 1908 Excavation commences for the Melbourne Benevolent Society, Cheltenham, 1908 Excavation commences for the Melbourne Benevolent Society, Cheltenham, 1908
... Excavating prior to the building of Melbourne Benevolent... the excavation prior to the building of Melbourne Benevolent Society... of the photograph. Excavating prior to the building of Melbourne Benevolent ...Excavating prior to the building of Melbourne Benevolent Society in Cheltenham. The Centre had begun life in 1850 in Melbourne, as the Victoria Benevolent Asylum to "relieve the aged, infirm, disabled and destitute poor of all creeds and nations and to minister to them the comfort of religion" It outgrew its North Melbourne premises so was located to a new site at Warrigal Road, Cheltenham. The foundation stone was laid in 1909, and the main buildings were completed in 1911. In 1970 the benevolent Asylum was re-named Kingston Centre. The photograph is black and white. It's a photo depicting the excavation prior to the building of Melbourne Benevolent Society in Cheltenham. The photograph shows eleven workers at the excavation site. There are two horses with carriages and a large excavating machine to the right of the photograph. benevolent asylum, benevolent society, cheltenham, train, machinery, men, society, horses, kingston centre -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Journal, John D Entenza (Los Angeles, USA), Arts and Architecture (Facsimile), Jun-50
... Exhibition in Melbourne Exhibition Building, p20-21.... melbourne Journal Arts and Architecture (Facsimile) This is a recent ...This is a recent facsimile copy produced for an exhibition. Includes a description and photos of the 1949 Modern Home Exhibition in Melbourne Exhibition Building, p20-21.modern home exhibition, walsh st library -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Parrish, S, Chemistry for school of science, 1909
... Society, Cathedral Buildings, Melbourne. School Books and School... Book Society, Cathedral Buildings, Melbourne. School Books ...Brown hard covered cloth book of 272 pages. Includes photographic illustrations and an index.non-fictionchemistry, science, elementary chemistry, text book, s. parrish, d. forsyth, w h bower robinson -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Medal Melbourne International Exhibition 1881, Stokes, Estimated 1881
... Front: Melbourne Exhibition Building and Southern Cross... Exhibition 1880, silver. Front: Melbourne Exhibition Building ...Medal, Australia : Victoria. Melbourne International Exhibition 1880, silver.Front: Melbourne Exhibition Building and Southern Cross / Melbourne / Exhibition / 1881 Back: Early "Coat of Arms" showing kangaroo and emu supporting a shield divided into quadrants representing Produce and Transport / rising sun (above) / 1880 (below)stokes melbourne, melbourne international exhibition 1880-1881 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - DVD, Public Records Office Victoria (PROV), Masonic Hall Port Melbourne. Public Building file, 1967 - 1974
... Masonic Hall Port Melbourne. Public Building file...COPYRIGHT PROV Masonic Hall Port Melbourne. Public... Melbourne. Public Building file COPYRIGHT PROV Masonic Hall Port ...COPYRIGHT PROV Masonic Hall Port Melbourne. Public Building file. DVD containing 10 pages of images of documents to and from the Public Health Department regarding specifications and plans for the Masonic Hall in Liardet St, Port Melbourne in 1917. Plus renewal of registration forms in 1922, 1937, 1941societies clubs unions and other organisations, built environment, health - general health, masonic hall, william howe -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph -Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Interior of the Melbourne Exhibition Building, 2019, 31/03/2019
... Interior of the Melbourne Exhibition Building, 2019...melbourne exhibition building...A competition was announced to design a suitable building... Exhibition Buildings during the 2019 Melbourne Flower and Garden Show... of the Melbourne Exhibition Buildings during the 2019 Melbourne Flower ...A competition was announced to design a suitable building for the proposed Melbourne International Exhibition in December 1877. Eighteen entries were received. The winner of 300 pounds was Joseph Reed of the architectual firm Reed and Barnes. The foundation stone was laid by Governor Sir George Bowen on 19 February 1879. Prominent Melbounre builder David Mitchell, father of Dame Nellie Melba, won the tender to construct the main building. Exhibitors were able to move in by May 1880. On 01 October 1880 the Melbourne International Exhibition opened, when over 6000 people entered the main hall to see the Governor, the Marquess of Normanby open the show. Thirty three nations participated and ofver 32,000 exhibits were displayed. At the close of the exhibition on 30 April 1881 over 1.3 million people had visited the exhibition. In 1881 Victoria's population was just over 250,000. The management of the Exhibition Building and eight hectares of the Carlton Gardens was handed to the Exhibition Trustees by the Melbourne International Exhibition Commissioners on 01 OCtober 1881. The Trustees maintained the building for 'future public exhibitions and ... general public instruction and recreation' until 1996 when management of the building was transferred to Museum Victoria. In 1901 when the Australian colonies federated there was no capital and no federal parliament building. The Federal Parliament moved into the Victorian State Parliament building, and the State Parliament moved into the Western Annexe of the Exhibition Building for 26 years. After World War One, on 04 February 1919, the exhibition Building was turned into a hospital to treat Melbournians struck down with the Spanis 'Flu'. Initially housing 500 beds, the hospital grew to accomodate 2000 patients. Femals were located between the concert platform in the western nave and the done; male patients occupied the spaces beyond. The basement was used a a morgue. With the departure of the State Parliament in 1927 the western annexe became home to the Country Roads Board. In 1932 it was joined by the MOtor Registration Branch, and the Transport Regulation Board in 1934. They co-existedin cramped offices until the 1960s. In 1949 the oval at the rear of the ExhibitionBuilding was leased to the Commonealth Government for the establishment of the Migrant Reception Centre. When it closed in 1961-62, the centre comrised 29 bungalows over 1.4 hectare. The centre provided temporary accomodation for thousands of new arrivals from Britain. On 01 July 2004 the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens were inscribed on the World Heritage List. It is the only 19th century Great Hall to survive largely intact, still in its original landscape setting, and still used as a palace of industry. The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is a flower show held annually since 1995 in early April each year, in Melbourne, Australia. It is located in the World Heritage Site of Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building.[1] It is the largest horticultural event in the southern hemisphere, attracting over 100,000 visitors. It is rated among the top five flower and garden shows in the world. (Wikipedia)Colour photograph of the interior of the Melbourne Exhibition Buildings during the 2019 Melbourne Flower and Garden Show. Four mottoes are painted under teh windows of the dome: Dei Grecia (By the grace of God), Carpe diem (Make the most of the day), Aude sapere (Dare to be wise) and Benigno numine (With benighn power)melbourne international flower and garden show, carlton gardens, melbourne exhibition building, royal exhibition buildings -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph -Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Interior of the Melbourne Exhibition Building, 2019, 31/03/2019
... Interior of the Melbourne Exhibition Building, 2019...melbourne exhibition building...A competition was announced to design a suitable building... Exhibition Buildings during the 2019 Melbourne Flower and Garden Show... of the Melbourne Exhibition Buildings during the 2019 Melbourne Flower ...A competition was announced to design a suitable building for the proposed Melbourne International Exhibition in December 1877. Eighteen entries were received. The winner of 300 pounds was Joseph Reed of the architectual firm Reed and Barnes. The foundation stone was laid by Governor Sir George Bowen on 19 February 1879. Prominent Melbounre builder David Mitchell, father of Dame Nellie Melba, won the tender to construct the main building. Exhibitors were able to move in by May 1880. On 01 October 1880 the Melbourne International Exhibition opened, when over 6000 people entered the main hall to see the Governor, the Marquess of Normanby open the show. Thirty three nations participated and ofver 32,000 exhibits were displayed. At the close of the exhibition on 30 April 1881 over 1.3 million people had visited the exhibition. In 1881 Victoria's population was just over 250,000. The management of the Exhibition Building and eight hectares of the Carlton Gardens was handed to the Exhibition Trustees by the Melbourne International Exhibition Commissioners on 01 OCtober 1881. The Trustees maintained the building for 'future public exhibitions and ... general public instruction and recreation' until 1996 when management of the building was transferred to Museum Victoria. In 1901 when the Australian colonies federated there was no capital and no federal parliament building. The Federal Parliament moved into the Victorian State Parliament building, and the State Parliament moved into the Western Annexe of the Exhibition Building for 26 years. After World War One, on 04 February 1919, the exhibition Building was turned into a hospital to treat Melbournians struck down with the Spanis 'Flu'. Initially housing 500 beds, the hospital grew to accomodate 2000 patients. Femals were located between the concert platform in the western nave and the done; male patients occupied the spaces beyond. The basement was used a a morgue. With the departure of the State Parliament in 1927 the western annexe became home to the Country Roads Board. In 1932 it was joined by the MOtor Registration Branch, and the Transport Regulation Board in 1934. They co-existedin cramped offices until the 1960s. In 1949 the oval at the rear of the ExhibitionBuilding was leased to the Commonealth Government for the establishment of the Migrant Reception Centre. When it closed in 1961-62, the centre comrised 29 bungalows over 1.4 hectare. The centre provided temporary accomodation for thousands of new arrivals from Britain. On 01 July 2004 the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens were inscribed on the World Heritage List. It is the only 19th century Great Hall to survive largely intact, still in its original landscape setting, and still used as a palace of industry. The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is a flower show held annually since 1995 in early April each year, in Melbourne, Australia. It is located in the World Heritage Site of Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building.[1] It is the largest horticultural event in the southern hemisphere, attracting over 100,000 visitors. It is rated among the top five flower and garden shows in the world. (Wikipedia)Colour photograph of the interior of the Melbourne Exhibition Buildings during the 2019 Melbourne Flower and Garden Show. Four mottoes are painted under teh windows of the dome: Dei Grecia (By the grace of God), Carpe diem (Make the most of the day), Aude sapere (Dare to be wise) and Benigno numine (With benighn power)melbourne international flower and garden show, carlton gardens, melbourne exhibition building, royal exhibition buildings -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Programme - 1951 Centenary and Jubilee Train program, c. 1951
... Commonwealth Parliament, Melbourne Exhibition Building , May 9, 1901...., and the opening of the first Commonwealth Parliament, Melbourne Exhibition ...The 1951 Centenary and Jubilee Train program. Trifold, white with royal blue print, maps; image of train, royal blue, green and yellow. Blue monochrome images of the first House of Legislature, November 13 1851, and the opening of the first Commonwealth Parliament, Melbourne Exhibition Building , May 9, 1901.centenary, celebration, 1951, train, travel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Radio Transcript, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Wireless Talk -- Mr. J. D. Barton Staff Officer MMTB - Melbourne Street Transport No. 2", late 1920's
... at the history of horse bus routes in Melbourne, building of the cable... in Melbourne, building of the cable trams, the Parliamentary Bills ...Radio Transcript or script, 7 foolscap typed pages, double spaced titled "Wireless Talk -- Mr. J. D. Barton Staff Officer MMTB - Melbourne Street Transport No. 2". Report looks at the history of horse bus routes in Melbourne, building of the cable trams, the Parliamentary Bills for the cable trams, constructing the lines, Mr. G. Duncan, Mr. Clapp, construction difficulties, the Melbourne Tramway Trust, MTOC, drainage issues, bridges, alterations to the Act, Patent issues with a London company, opening dates and comments about wire rope. Could be a few pages missing given the way it ends, no thank you or formal ending. Item noted dated, presumed late 1920's.Has pencil notation in top left hand corner "6 copies"trams, tramways, public transport, radio stations, horse buses, mto co, melbourne, cable trams, mtt -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Slide - Glass slide, Black and white, circa 1921
... a residence on top ( the 2nd storey ) of the Port Melbourne building... ( the 2nd storey ) of the Port Melbourne building got the go ahead ...This image provides an additional later modified building view to that of the image of the original single storey building image published on back page of the 1910 MTS Annual Report. According to the Annual Report of 1915 the plans to build a residence on top ( the 2nd storey ) of the Port Melbourne building got the go ahead to commence and opened 1916. Originally designed by architect, Frederick Williams, who built the first brick Mission at Port Melbourne in the 19th C. Walter Butler was commissioned for the second storey.The Port Melbourne building in the image established in the 19th C., still survives. It was a key centre of operations for the Mission prior to the building of the Mission near Australian Wharf in 1907 and prior to the eventual opening of the current "Central Mission" in 1917. NB operations of The Port Melbourne Branch Mission were eventually transferred to the King George V memorial Building, dedicated in December 1937 but demolished in 1995. The Mission depicted here still survives as part of an apartment complex on the corner of Nott st.Positive photograph on medium format glass slide ; b & w image of brick building taken from a corner street level view, with upper storey at one end on glass transparency with a flagpole and flag (Flying Angel) just discernible. The slide is edged with adhesive tape.missions to seamen institute, mission building, frederick williams, walter butler, port melbourne, beach road, mission to seafarers, nott street -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Carmelite Priory, Melbourne, c1897 [Brigidine Sisters, Albert Park], c1897
... "Carmelite Convent, Port Melbourne". This building is actually... Office goldfields Image Carmelite Priory, Melbourne, c1897 ...Black and white image of the double storey convent titled "Carmelite Convent, Port Melbourne". This building is actually on the corner of Beaconsfield Parade and Foote Street, Albert Park. In 2019 it is a convent of the Brigidine Sisters after previously being used as Kilbride Girls Secondary College. It is the home of the Brigidin Asylum Seekers Project. carmelite priory, port melbourne, albert park, beaconsfield parade, foote street, brigidine sisters, albert park -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - Invitation To Meet their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall & York, His Majesty's Ministers of State for Australia, 1901
... , misses dowling, royal visits, melbourne exhibition building... an evening reception at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, on 9 May... Dowling / to an Evening Reception at the / Exhibition Building..., misses dowling, royal visits, melbourne exhibition building His ...The commemorative booklet 'Our Invited Guests for the Opening of the First Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia : An open directory of the guests invited to Melbourne, May 9th 1901' lists invitees from each Australian State. The Misses Dowling are not on this list, however the booklet does list The Hon Thomas Dowling MLC, and his "lady" from Camperdown as well as Edwin Percy Dowling esq, Shire Secretary of Camperdown. Perhaps the Misses Dowling were part of this family. While not invited to the opening of Parliament on the 9th, the guest list for later events may have been extended on other occasions.The document design has artistic and aesthetic merit. While it is not rare, it is representative of the kinds of formal designs used for the Australian Commonwealth celebrations at the time of Federation, and is in excellent condition. Such items as this invitation have local, state and national historic significance as mementoes of a key moment in Australia's history. An invitation on card to the Misses Dowling to attend an evening reception at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, on 9 May 1901, to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall as part of the celebrations of the opening of the first Federal Parliament. A figure of Britannia, in red dress and mailed vest holding a shield like the Union Jack, is on the left of the invitation; she reaches out her hand towards a younger female figure, representing Australia, who is dressed in blue and holds a shield which is white with a blue cross decorated with stars. The writing is on a scroll in the centre of the certificate, and there is a border of vines and vine leaves. The royal crest is at the base of the certificate.Printed on a banner across the top: 'IN CELEBRATION / OF THE / OPENING / PARLIAMENT of the COMMONWEALTH / OF AUSTRALIA' Printed below the banner: 'To meet Their Royal Highness / the DUKE and DUCHESS of CORNWALL & / YORK / His Majesty's / MINISTERS OF STATE FOR AUSTRALIA / have the honor to invite / [handwritten] The Misses Dowling / to an Evening Reception at the / Exhibition Building MELBOURNE, / on the 9th of May 1901, at 8 o'clock'.federation events - victoria, australian federation 1901, misses dowling - kew, royal visits, federation events - victoria, australain federation 1901, misses dowling, royal visits, melbourne exhibition building -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - DVD, Public Records Office Victoria (PROV), Seamen's Mission (230 Rouse St) Port Melbourne, Public Building file, 1906
... Seamen's Mission (230 Rouse St) Port Melbourne, Public... Melbourne, Public Building file. DVD containing 14 pages of images... (230 Rouse St) Port Melbourne, Public Building file COPYRIGHT ...NB this does not relate to the Beach and Nott Institute, but to a separate one from Temperance Hall that leased premises in 1906COPYRIGHT PROV Seamen's Mission (230 Rouse St) Port Melbourne, Public Building file. DVD containing 14 pages of images of documents between Rev B Cozens and the Public Health Department regarding conversion of four rented rooms into a Seamen's Mission at 230 Rouse St, Port Melbourne in 1906built environment, transport - shipping, missions to seamen, societies clubs unions and other organisations, rev b cozens