This Directory of 1889 covers the location of Melbourne based trade and professional offices by street and in Alphabetical order. It covers all of Melbourne and its suburbs. It also covers government and official, ecclesiastic, legal, municipal and miscellaneous information. The directory details a cross section of a developing city with a splattering of advertisements opening up an in depth look of all aspects of living in the late 1800s. It is interesting to see that all the advertisements do not have any telecommunication numbers listed (personal shoppers or mail orders only). This was a period of high moral standing within the community and hotels advertised rooms " suites of rooms for families and single rooms for Ladies and Gentlemen" also "electric bells throughout the house. Telephone, night porter and hot and cold baths."This directory would be used by the majority of families and businesses working and living within the Kiewa Valley and the surrounding area. Melbourne was the only place where every aspect of living requirement was catered for. Although the delivery of services and goods were not at a high rate, certain items or transactions would require a visit to "the big smoke". Business information are listed both by suburb and alphabetically. There is also a section for British and Foreign Trade. This directory covered nearly everything to do with commerce, an example pay days for principle firms. Greater evolution of trade locations started to balloon out after the mid 1950's. Increased populations and greater levels of communication and safe fast transport facilities permitted greater devolution of commercial enterprises into rural communities, such as the Kiewa Valley.This directory has no front or back cover and is held together by its cloth spine. It contains over 1300 pages, however there may be some pages missing front and back of the directory which would have contained advertisements of some unknown shops. All the sides of this directory (except the spine) have advertisements and content information stamped on. The spine cover has been placed in the directory until further conservation work is carried out. It has gold coloured printing and in the central section, a gold coloured background with the words "Sands & McDougall's Melbourne Directory 1889." The spine has three adverts on the spine.On the spine in gold colour "South * British insurance Company Fire and Marine. Risks Lowest Current Rates No. 11 Queen Street, Arthur J Masters, Manager" and half way down " *Phoenix* Fire Office of London established over 100 years Annual Income exceeds (pound sign) 1,000,000" underneath "Losses Paid Over (pound sign) 16,000,000" underneath "Reserve Fund Exceeds (pound sign) 1,000,000" underneath "9 Market Buildings William Street, Melbourne " underneath " R. Manfield Taylor, Agent" and at the bottom section" Henry Scott Auctioneer and Estate Agent 49 Bridport St., Albert Park" stamped on the bottom side across the page endings "The Wonderful Wertheim Sewing Machines Swanston Street opposite Town Hall", stamped on the top side across the page endings " The Sweet Hapsburg Pianos & Organs Swanston Street Opposite Town Hall"state government listings, names and location of early melbourne population business names, 1889 members of the victorian executive council

The Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Company Limited - Fire Department - Principal Office: 60 Market Street, Melbourne - Bendigo Agency. Proposal for Insurance, subject to the conditions of the company's policies, to which the proponent hereby agrees. Property: butcher shop and dwelling in High Street Eaglehawk. Names in which policy is to be drawn out: J. R. Kelly as mortgagee and Mrs. Philadelphia Schroeder as owners. Contract dated 10th November, 1892 in Eaglehawk.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Receipt from The commercial Union Assurance Company Limited, Collins Street West Melbourne, Provincial Agents Receipt, Sandhurst, dated 9 June 1888, for 10/- premium for insurance against fire, for Albion Chambers, View Point, Sandhurst.business, legal, commercial union assurance company, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, insurance, fire

Object, Blotter, The Home Insurance Company (Ltd), Fire and Marine, Branches in Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Sydney. 38 Queen Street, Melbourne. Calendar 1925melbourne, calendar, insurance company, randall collection

Document: Provincial Agent's Receipt for 350 Pounds from Commercial Union Assurance Company Ltd. 80 Collins St West Melbourne , for Connelly and Tatchell, fire insurance 30th. July 1888.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell, insurance

receipt issued by Liverpool & London & globe Insurance company, Elizabeth St, South Melbourne, Fire Department. Issued on 28 December, 1888. Renewal Receipt issued for policy for J.Stewart Esq, sum insured 700/-/-. Signed Geo. Buzzard, Local Manager.business, legal, connelly, tatchell collection, connelly, tatchell collection, buzzard., j. stewart.

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Heather WALE, Beryl RIGBY (both seated), Suzy MILBURN and Ann GIBSON preparing finger-food for the launch of Fire in the Borough.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, heather wale, suzy milburn, ann gibson, beryl rigby nee dixon

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 and firemen's quarters at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street.fire and fire services, fire station, williamstown road

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street.fire and fire services, fire station, williamstown road

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street.fire and fire services, fire station, graham street

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of a vintage Fargo Fire Engine from the Melbourne Fire Museum arriving at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39, Graham Street.fire and fire services, fire station, graham street

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of a vintage Fargo Fire Engine from the Melbourne Fire Museum at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39, Graham Street.fire and fire services, fire station, graham street

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of attendees gathering for the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of attendees gathering for the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39. Three PMHPS members sitting in the back row - Beryl RIGBY, Lorraine HALL and Heather WALE.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, beryl rigby nee dixon, lorraine hall, heather wale

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of a vintage Fargo Fire Engine from the Melbourne Fire Museum at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 for the launch of Fire in the Borough.fire and fire services, fire station, fire in the borough

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of the front grill of a vintage Fargo Fire Engine from the Melbourne Fire Museum at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 for the launch of Fire in the Borough.fire and fire services, fire station, fire in the borough

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of a vintage Fargo Fire Engine from the Melbourne Fire Museum at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 for the launch of Fire in the Borough.fire and fire services, fire station, fire in the borough

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of attendees at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39. Janet BOLITHO talking with Don HOSSACK at centre. Shirley VIDEION talking to Suzy MILBURN next to them and Shirley's family on the extreme left, daughter, Eleanore VIDEION wearing red patterned top, husband Hugh VIDEION with his arm around grand daughter Katya TEHAN.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, janet bolitho, don hossack, suzy milburn, shirley a videion nee lobb, eleanore videion, hugh videion, katya tehan

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of attendees at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Phillip BENCRAFT talking with attendees (including Len GREANEY and Hugh VIDEION) at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, phillip bencraft, len greaney, hugh videion

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Suzy MILBURN at the microphone at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39. Author Shirley VIDEION sitting at the table.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, suzy milburn, shirley a videion nee lobb

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Suzy MILBURN at the microphone at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39. Author Shirley VIDEION sitting at the table.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, suzy milburn, shirley a videion nee lobb

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Suzy MILBURN at the microphone at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39. fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, suzy milburn

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of the Station Officer at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39. fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services