Historical information

In 1896 M.B. John started the Ballarat Brass Foundry in Armstrong Street South on land leased from the Welsh Church. See http://bih.ballarat.edu.au/index.php/Ballarat_Brass_Foundry#Background

Physical description

Two black and white photographs of MB John Brass Foundry Workers at their Armstrong Street factory. When joined together one large panoramic view is made, which also includes the gates of the Ballarat Gaol.

Three men standing to the far right are members of the John family.