Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Melbourne: Symbol of Our Split Image, 1964

Historical information

A look at Melbourne within a two month span: before and after and opposing views. Discusses Melbourne's good and poor buildings, planning, arts, aesthetics etc. Melbourne does however maintain an image and individuality when compared with other cities.

Significance

Original manuscript of an article published as ‘Melbourne: The symbol of Australia’s split personality’in "The Australian", 01.09.1964.

Physical description

Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, quarto, 4 pages

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