Collection of thirty-nine postcards donated by Jillian Rigby which had been owned by her grandparents, George and Edith Weir, who from c.1917 lived at 84 Princess Street, Kew. The mostly 'mint' postcards were purchased in Victoria and while travelling overseas. The sole dated postcard is dated from 1929. The postcards are numbered sequentially from 2017.0058.01-39. The remainder of the collection donated by Jill Rigby which was once owned by the Weirs of Broken Hill and Kew consist of costumes, costume accessories, photographs, and documents.The postcards in the Weir collection, especially those purchased on a trip or trips to the mother country, i.e. United Kingdom, represent a representative sample of sites that were considered significant to those Australians undertaking a reverse grand tour by member of the erstwhile colonies. Those postcards which are early views of Melbourne must have been produced commercially for some decades from the early part of the 20th century.Botanical Gardens and Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne. Coloured postcard. Weir collection."Botanical Gardens and Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne"postcards, george and edith weir, botanical gardens - melbourne, alexandra avenue - melbourne, weir collection

Collection of thirty-nine postcards donated by Jillian Rigby which had been owned by her grandparents, George and Edith Weir, who from c.1917 lived at 84 Princess Street, Kew. The mostly 'mint' postcards were purchased in Victoria and while travelling overseas. The sole dated postcard is dated from 1929. The postcards are numbered sequentially from 2017.0058.01-39. The remainder of the collection donated by Jill Rigby which was once owned by the Weirs of Broken Hill and Kew consist of costumes, costume accessories, photographs, and documents.The postcards in the Weir collection, especially those purchased on a trip or trips to the mother country, i.e. United Kingdom, represent a representative sample of sites that were considered significant to those Australians undertaking a reverse grand tour by member of the erstwhile colonies. Those postcards which are early views of Melbourne must have been produced commercially for some decades from the early part of the 20th century.River Yarra from Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne. Coloured postcard. Weir collection."River Yarra from Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne"postcards, george and edith weir, alexandra avenue - melbourne, yarra river, weir collection

Colour photograph showing a view of the aged care facility at Alexandra Avenue Kalimna Victoriacommunity facilities, aged care home

The Sunshine Municipal Offices in Alexandra Avenue Sunshine opened in 1967. The building was designed by Gordon Stuart Warmington, a former Sunshine resident. The building was a substantial modernist civic structure with a distinctive boomerang / Y‑shaped plan. Its most iconic feature is the dramatic stained‑glass mural panel projecting over the main entrance featuring a modern sun motif referencing Sunshine’s industrial identity and the Sunshine Harvester Works logo. During the 1970's and 1980's additional wings and extension were added to the eastern side of the building. The building served as the City of Sunshine’s Town Hall until the municipality was abolished in 1994, when Sunshine merged into the newly created City of Brimbank. After the new Brimbank Community and Civic Centre in Hampshire Road opened in 2016, the Council moved its corporate and library operations to the new building. The Alexandra Avenue site was sold to developers in 2018 for $5.58 million. The building then fell into disrepair and was subject to a number of arsonist attacks, squatting, drug taking and other criminal activity. The building is protected by heritage overlays, particularly for its stained‑glass mural and original 1960s form. In November 2025, the City of Brimbank ordered the owners of the site to undertake some emergency demolition works to make the site safe. The stained‑glass mural panel was dismantled in pieces and has been store away for future restoration works by the City of Brimbank.These photographs record the part demolition of a former City of Sunshine Civic building from December 2025 to February 2026. These pictures were captured after the stained‑glass mural panel was dismantled and put into storage. The former eastern end extension had previously been demolished.5554.01 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2025 Photo 01.JPG 5554.02 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2025 Photo 02.JPG 5554.03 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2025 Photo 03.JPG 5554.04 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2025 Photo 04.JPG 5554.05 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2025 Photo 05.JPG 5554.06 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2025 Photo 06.JPG 5554.07 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2025 Photo 07.JPG 5554.08 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2025 Photo 08.JPG 5554.09 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2026 Photo 09.jpeg 5554.10 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2026 Photo 10.jpeg 5554.11 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2026 Photo 11.jpeg 5554.12 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2026 Photo 12.jpeg 5554.13 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2026 Photo 13.jpeg 5554.14 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2026 Photo 14.jpeg 5554.15 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2026 Photo 15.jpeg 5554.16 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2026 Photo 16.jpeg 5554.17 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2026 Photo 17.jpeg 5554.18 - Alexandra Avenue - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2026 Photo 18.jpeg sunshine municipal offices, alexandra avenue, sunshine

This was one of the earliest businesses in Surrey Hills and opened in 1885; in 1888 the business moved to 633 Canterbury Road and was known as Terry and Son; in 1889 it was advertised as Terry Bros. Information regarding the business was provided by Alan J Holt.Black and white photo of J W Terry Family Butcher's Shop with a man and 2 women standing in front and a horse and cart off to the right of the shop.businesses, butchers, surrey hills, canterbury road, alexandra avenue, horse drawn vehicles, terry bros, terry and son, 1885, clothing and dress, shops, mr j w terry, joseph w terry

Original photograph of Pat Beckwith on pony beside Beckwith's House, Alexandra Avenue, Tatura. c 1930'sOriginal black and white photograph of a boy and girl on a pony. on back: Pat Beckwith (front) Alexandra Avenue Taturapat beckwith, beckwith family

Copy of Original black and white photograph of Pat Beckwith on pony beside Beckwith's House, Alexandra Avenue, Tatura. c 1930's. Original L0349Copy of Original black and white photograph of a boy and girl on a pony. on back: Pat Beckwith (front) Alexandra Avenue Taturapat beckwith, beckwith family

Pupils standing in the front of Canterbury Grammar School, corner of Alexandra Avenue and Canterbury Road. The school began in the Methodist Church Hall , Balwyn Road approx 1902, moved to Goldings Hall , and from1903 - 1913 operated from Alexandra Avenue, Canterbury Road.canterbury, canterbury road, alexandra avenue, canterbury grammar school, goldings hall, methodist church, independent schools students

Teachers and pupils of Canterbury Grammar School situated on the corner of Canterbury Road and Alexandra Avenue|Canterbury Grammar began approx. 1902 in the Methodist Church Hall in Balwyn Road, moved to Goldings Hall.The school was at Canterbury Road and Alexandra Avenue from 1903-1913canterbury, canterbury grammar school, alexandra avenue, goldings hall, independent schools, canterbury road, methodist church

These photographs provide a visual record of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Sunshine in 2025.This collection of photographs preserves a visual record of Sunshine 2025.5637.01 - Durham Road 121 - 123 Sunshine - Vietnamese Museum Nearing Construction Completion December 2025.JPG 5637.02 - Watt Street 22 Sunshine - Fire Cleanup 3rd May 2025 Photo 01.JPG 5637.03 - Alexandra Avenue Sunshine - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2025 Photo 01.JPG 5637.04 - Alexandra Avenue Sunshine - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2025 Photo 06.JPG 5637.05 - Alexandra Avenue Sunshine - Sunshine Municipal Offices Demolition 2025 Photo 07.JPG 5637.06 - Anderson Road 133 Sunshine - New Units 2025 Photo 01.jpg 5637.07 - Watt St 8 Sunshine - Channel of Pearce Church 2025.JPG sunshine, durham road, watt street, alexandra avenue, anderson road, sunshine municipal offices, channel of pearce church, vietnamese museum

Railway Land Cnr Devonshire Road and Alexandra Avenue Closure of Warrs Road to through traffic Land Acquisition Agreement proposed open space Lot 23 Disraeli Street Proposed purchase of tip Council Officers Reports city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, devonshire road, sunshine, warrs road, maribyrnong, disraeli street, st. albans, alexandra avenue

Planning Permit Clothing Factory 327 Main Road East St. Albans Planning Permit Factory Lots 41, 42 & 43 Cromer Avenue Sunshine North Building Over Easement Municipal Offices Alexandra Avenue Sunshine Building on Land Liable to flooding Lot 1 Wright Street Sunshinemain road east, st. albans, cromer avenue, sunshine north, alexandra avenue, sunshine, wright street

The Sunshine Municipal Offices in Alexandra Avenue Sunshine opened in 1967. The building was designed by Gordon Stuart Warmington, a former Sunshine resident. The building was a substantial modernist civic structure with a distinctive boomerang / Y‑shaped plan. Its most iconic feature is the dramatic stained‑glass mural panel projecting over the main entrance featuring a modern sun motif referencing Sunshine’s industrial identity and the Sunshine Harvester Works logo. During the 1970's and 1980's additional wings and extension were added to the eastern side of the building. The building served as the City of Sunshine’s Town Hall until the municipality was abolished in 1994, when Sunshine merged into the newly created City of Brimbank. After the new Brimbank Community and Civic Centre in Hampshire Road opened in 2016, the Council moved its corporate and library operations to the new building. The Alexandra Avenue site was sold to developers in 2018 for $5.58 million. The building then fell into disrepair and was subject to a number of arsonist attacks, squatting, drug taking and other criminal activity. The building is protected by heritage overlays, particularly for its stained‑glass mural and original 1960s form. In November 2025, the City of Brimbank ordered the owners of the site to undertake some emergency demolition works to make the site safe. The stained‑glass mural panel was dismantled in pieces and has been store away for future restoration works by the City of Brimbank.5683.01 - Sunshine Municipal Offices - Demolition Demand.JPG 5683.02 - Sunshine Municipal Offices - Part Demolition For Unsafe Building.JPG 5683.03 - Sunshine Municipal Offices - Farewell To Local Landmark.jpgsunshine municipal offices, alexandra avenue, sunshine

By the late 1800s increasing numbers of Australian working men had at least one good suit as a sign of respectability. Suits could be purchased ready-made, made to measure from a local tailor. The introduction of electric irons meant that the old flat irons and gas stove no longer had to be used. This electric iron would have been used to flatten seams during the tailoring process. This item is representative of a now rare craft that has diminished in the contemporary world.An electric tailor's iron. It has a green base and a black handle. The body of the iron has a flat back and curves to a point at its front. Its handle is metal and is attached with large screws at the top and back side of the base. The top of the handle is covered in black plastic that has finger grooves. there is a black iron resting stand.

Nell Pledger - Eleanor Elizabeth George (1888-1963) was the wife of Percy Henry (Harry) Pledger (1884-1954). They married in Paddington, London in 1908. Percy was a tailor in Barnet, Middlesex and the family migrated to Australia in 1923, arriving in Brisbane on 11 December 1923. They settled in Surrey Hills. Percy had a tailoring and later knitwear business at 418 Canterbury Road, almost opposite Alexandra Avenue (? also at another time in Hansen's Terrace in Canterbury Road). The family was musical. After leaving school son Percy joined the staff at Allan’s Music House and rose to become their chief accountant. He also taught and played the violin in a number of orchestras. (See individual entry for him - SH1207) Jessie married Arthur John Marston Bate (1906-1994) in 1941; he was born in Birmingham and his father was also a tailor. Arthur gained BA and MA from the University of New Zealand. He was also primarily a musician, but worked in theatre, broadcasting and teaching in New Zealand and at the State Theatre in Melbourne and the ABC. He was a pilot during WW2 (SERN 255363), rising to the rank of Flight Lieutenant and also a RAAF Chaplain. Jessie and Arthur lived in Hawthorn, Ashwood and Mount Waverley. They are buried in Box Hill Cemetery (CE-213-0029) along with daughter Christine Elizabeth. In the 1920s Stanley Bertram Pledger, along with Harold Sydserf, assisted Stan's brother Percy to establish the Surrey Hills Musical Club. It soon increased to 12 or 15 members, giving 4 concerts a year. They combined with the Surrey Hills Dramatic Society to produce operettas. In time the group expanded to a total of 30 players and became the Camberwell Symphony Orchestra. Stanley Bertram Pledger (1912-1996) is listed in electoral rolls at a number of addresses around Surrey Hills: 1927 - 36 Suffolk Road; 1940s - Essex Road; 1977 - Burwood. All entries consistently give his occupation as manufacturer and it is assumed that this was with the family business. He retired to Kiama, NSW.A black and white photograph of a lady dresses in a fur coat, and standing on the pavement with buildings in the background.alexandra avenue, canterbury road, union road, surrey hills, knitwear business, streetscape, (mrs) eleanor elizabeth pledger, (mrs) nell pledger, (mr) percy pledger, (miss) eleanor elizabeth george

Percy Alfred William (1910- ), Stanley Bertram (1912-1996) and Jessie Eleanor (1915-2008) were the children of Percy Henry (Harry) Pledger (1884-1954) and Eleanor Elizabeth George (1888-1963). Percy was a tailor in Barnet, Middlesex and the family migrated to Australia in 1923, arriving in Brisbane on 11 December 1923. They settled in Surrey Hills. Percy had a tailoring and later knitwear business at 418 Canterbury Road, almost opposite Alexandra Avenue (? also at another time in Hansen's Terrace in Canterbury Road). The family was musical. After leaving school son Percy joined the staff at Allan’s Music House and rose to become their chief accountant. He also taught and played the violin in a number of orchestras. (See individual entry for him - SH1207) Jessie married Arthur John Marston Bate (1906-1994) in 1941; he was born in Birmingham and his father was also a tailor. Arthur gained BA and MA from the University of New Zealand. He was also primarily a musician, but worked in theatre, broadcasting and teaching in New Zealand and at the State Theatre in Melbourne and the ABC. He was a pilot during WW2 (SERN 255363), rising to the rank of Flight Lieutenant and also a RAAF Chaplain. Jessie and Arthur lived in Hawthorn, Ashwood and Mount Waverley. They are buried in Box Hill Cemetery (CE-213-0029) along with daughter Christine Elizabeth. In the 1920s Stanley Bertram Pledger, along with Harold Sydserf, assisted Stan's brother Percy to establish the Surrey Hills Musical Club. It soon increased to 12 or 15 members, giving 4 concerts a year. They combined with the Surrey Hills Dramatic Society to produce operettas. In time the group expanded to a total of 30 players and became the Camberwell Symphony Orchestra. Stanley Bertram Pledger (1912-1996) is listed in electoral rolls at a number of addresses around Surrey Hills: 1927 - 36 Suffolk Road; 1940s - Essex Road; 1977 - Burwood. All entries consistently give his occupation as manufacturer and it is assumed that this was with the family business. He retired to Kiama, NSW.A black and white photograph of two young men and a young lady standing in a garden setting. The men are dressed in suits whilst the lady is dressed in a short sleeved, knee length summer dress.canterbury road, surrey hills, pledger's knitwear, alexandra avenue, canterbury, victorian symphony orchestra, violinist, clothing and dress, mr percy alfred william pledger, mr stanley bertram pledger, miss jessie eleanor pledger, mrs jessie eleanor bate, mr arthur john marston bate, surrey hills music club

Colour slide in a mount. Possibly Yarra river across to Richmond from Alexandra Avenue, South Yarra, Victoria, AustraliaMade in Australia / 30 / JUN 67M6 / Encircled 48 (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd

These photographs provide a visual record of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Sunshine in 2022.This collection of photographs preserves a visual record of Sunshine 2022.5627.01 - Alexandra Ave Sunshine - Sunshine Muncipal Offices 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.02 - Alexandra Ave Sunshine - Sunshine Muncipal Offices 2022 Photo 02.JPG 5627.03 - Alexandra Ave Sunshine - Sunshine Muncipal Offices 2022 Photo 05.JPG 5627.04 - Anderson Rd - Sunshine Vietnamese Baptist Church.JPG 5627.05 - Anderson Rd 79 - Andy's Service Station Sign 2022 Photo 02.JPG 5627.06 - Anderson Rd 79 Sunshine - Andy's Service Station Sign 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.07 - Anderson Rd 126 Sunshine - Sunhine Presbyterian Church Manse 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.08 - Andersons Rd 101 - 103 Sunshine 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.09 - Ballarat Rd 503 Sunshine - StoreLocal 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.10 - Ballarat Rd 505 Sunshine - Former AMF Ten Pin Bowling Centre 2022.JPG 5627.11 - Ballarat Rd 505 Sunshine - Melbourne Airport Rail Construction Support Facility Sign 2022 Photo 02.JPG 5627.12 - Ballarat Service Rd Sunshine - Stony Creek Culvert 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.13 - City Place 2 -4 Sunshine 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.14 - City Place 8 - 12 Sunshine 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.15 - City Place 22 Sunshine 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.16 - City Place 24 Sunshine 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.17 - City Place Sunshine - Reflexio Qualis 2022 Photo 02.JPG 5627.18 - Clarke St 6 Sunshine 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.19 - Derby Rd Sunshine - Kororoit Creek Bridge 2022 Photo 02.JPG 5627.20 - Derby St 105 Sunshine 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.21 - Devonshire Rd 5 Sunshine 2020 Photo 01.JPG 5627.22 - Dickson St 9 - 15 Sunshine 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.23 - Dickson St Sunshine - Reflexio Qualis 2022 Photo 02.JPG 5627.24 - Durham Rd 113 Sunshine 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.25 - Durham St 115 Sunshine - Former Bank 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.26 - Forrest St Railway Bridge Kororoit Creek 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.27 - Fraser St 75 Sunshine - Wilfred Clayton's House 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.28 - Fraser St Sunshine - Legenda's Garden 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.29 - Fraser St Sunshine - Legenda's Garden 2022 Photo 04.JPG 5627.30 - H.V. McKay Memorial Gardens 2022 Photo 02.JPG 5627.31 - H.V. McKay Memorial Gardens 2022 Photo 03.JPG 5627.32 - H.V. McKay Memorial Gardens 2022 Photo 04.JPG 5627.33 - H.V. McKay Pedestrian Bridge 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.34 - Hampshire Rd 36 Sunshine 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.35 - Hampshire Rd 42 Sunshine 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.36 - Hampshire Rd 44 Sunshine 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.37 - Hampshire Rd 68 - 70 Sunshine 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.38 - Hampshire Rd 74 - 76 Sunshine - Shops 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.39 - Hampshire Rd 74 - 76 Sunshine 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5627.40 - Hampshire Rd 74 - 76 Sunshine 2022 Photo 02.JPG 5627.41 - Hampshire Rd 74 - 76 Sunshine 2022 Photo 04.JPG 5627.42 - Hampshire Rd 86 - 88 Sunshine - Shops 2022 Photo 02.JPG sunshine municipal offices, alexandra avenue, sunshine, sunshine presbyterian church, anderson road, andy's service station, service station, sunshine presbyterian church manse, hot springs spa, storelocal, ten pin bowling centre, ballarat road service road, stony creek, stony creek drain, sun crescent, city place, reflexio qualis, clarke street, derby road bridge, derby road, devonshire road, dickson street, durham road, glengala road bridge, fraser street, legenda's garden, h.v. mckay memorial gardens, sunshine pedestrian bridge, hampshire road

These photographs provide a visual record of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Sunshine in 2023.This collection of photographs preserves a visual record of Sunshine 2023.5633.01 - Alexander Ave Sunshine - Sunshine Municipal Offices 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.02 - Anderson Rd 70 Sunshine - Salvation Army Manse 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.03 - Anderson Rd 117 - 127 Sunshine 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.04 - Anderson Rd 126 Sunshine - Presbyterian Manse 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.05 - Ballarat Rd 361 Sunshine 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.06 - City Place Sunshine 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.07 - Dawson St 5 Sunshine - Fire 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.08 - Dawson St 5 Sunshine - Fire 2023 Photo 03.JPG 5633.09 - Derby Rd 135 Sunshine 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.10 - Devonshire Rd 2 Sunshine - Decorative Glass Window 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.11 - Devonshire Rd 21C Sunshine - Shop Fire 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.12 - Devonshire Rd 21C Sunshine - Shop Fire 2023 Photo 03.JPG 5633.13 - Dawson St 5 Sunshine - Fire 2023 Photo 04.JPG 5633.14 - Devonshire Rd 26 - 28 Sunshine 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.15 - Devonshire Rd Cnr Hampshire Rd Sunshine 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.16 - Dickson St 1 - 3 Sunshine 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.17 - Dickson St 1 - 3 Sunshine 2023 Photo 02.JPG 5633.18 - Dickson St 1 - 15 Sunshine 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.19 - Dickson St 5 Sunshine 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.20 - Dickson St 5 Sunshine 2023 Photo 03.JPG 5633.21 - Dickson St 5 Sunshine 2023 Photo 07.JPG 5633.22 - Dickson St 5 Sunshine 2023 Photo 10.JPG 5633.23 - Dickson St 5 Sunshine 2023 Photo 12.JPG 5633.24 - Dickson St 5 Sunshine 2023 Photo 14.JPG 5633.25 - Dickson St 5 Sunshine 2023 Photo 18.JPG 5633.26 - Dickson St 5 Sunshine 2023 Photo 24.JPG 5633.27 - Dickson St 5 Sunshine 2023 Photo 25.JPG 5633.28 - Dickson St 5 Sunshine 2023 Photo 26.JPG 5633.29 - First Ave 24 Sunshine 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.30 - H.V. McKay Memorial Gardens 2023 Photo 11.JPG 5633.31 - H.V. McKay Memorial Gardens - Dorothy McNeill Seat 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.32 - H.V. McKay Memorial Gardens 2023 Photo 07.JPG 5633.33 - H.V. McKay Memorial Gardens 2023 Photo 09.JPG 5633.34 - H.V. McKay Memorial Gardens Centurary Tree 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.35 - Hampshire Rd Sunshine - Sunshine Primary School 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.36 - Hampshire Rd Sunshine - Sunshine Primary School 2023 Photo 03.JPG 5633.37 - Hampshire Rd 215 - 217 Sunshine 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.38 - Hampshire Rd 254 Sunshine - The Precinct 2023 Photo 01.JPG 5633.39 - Hampshire Rd 254 Sunshine - The Precinct 2023 Photo 02.JPG 5633.40 - Hampshire Rd Sunshine - Duplicates Sign 2023 Photo 01.JPG sunshine, sunshine municipal offices, alexandra avenue, anderson road, salvation army manse, sunshine presbyterian church manse, ballarat road, city place, dawson street, derby road, devonshire road, dickson street, first avenue, h.v. mckay memorial gardens, dorothy mcneill seat, sunshine primary school, hampshire road

Typed Report about Sunshine Stained Glass Window City of Sunshine Municipal Officessunshine municipal offices, alexandra avenue, sunshine

From the private collection of John WillatonSunshine Municipal Offices Alexander Pde Sunshine - Executive & Mayoral Office Spacesunshine municipal offices, alexandra avenue, sunshine

city of sunshine, municipal offices, alexandra avenue, sunshine

Boyd muses over Melbourne and its "schizophrenic or split-urbanity", exploring the contrasts that make its character. Poses question "Why don't I live in Sydney?", weighing the "humility" of Melbourne versus the arrogance of Sydney. Every creative movement of importance in Australia in the twentieth century had its origins in Melbourne, therefore Melbourne, Boyd argues, is the moral capital of Australia.Original manuscript of an article published in "The Australian", 04.03.1969. This is the first of a series of three articles about Melbourne published on consecutive days (see D023 and D024).Typewritten carbon copy, quarto, 8 pagesPencil annotationsmelbourne, collins street, alexandra avenue, george miles, boomerang, robin boyd, manuscript