Historical information

Donated by Dan Clancy.
1 Powlett Street, Kilmore, Mitchell Shire , Victoria, Australia

Physical description

10cm x 20cm black and white photograph of 1 Powlett street, former colonial bank of Australasia. Corner of Powlett Street and Lancefield Road, Kilmore.
Reproduction on standard photographic paper, possibly because of damage seen in the reproduction. The image has a low contrast possibly from incorrect development or other damage.
Two story light coloured rendered building with blue stone street curbing.
Seven figures stand outside of the building, six men and one child.
The photograph was take around 1883 and reproduced in 1986.

Inscriptions & markings

Printed on the back:
104/2.6

200486/2
Colonial Bank of Australia - cnr Powlett & Lancefield Rd.
Kilmore Historical Society

"In front of this Hotel was a weigh-bridge there was big drain covered with a grating, with the tunnel going across the road diagonally, Kids used to walk under it. The window panes on the corner were curved, as was the door."

2.10/86
Colonial bank of Australia
Cnr Lancefield Rd. & Powlett St.
C. 1883
(bank oved to opposite Mill St. on that date.)
Dan Clancy Collection.