Historical information

Photos shows Collins St looking east from near Queen St, at the time the financial hub of Melbourne. The nearest cable tram set has a destination of Port Melbourne. The sign for the Reuter's (financial reporter) is visible. The photo has the public library of Victoria stamp and is dated 10 May 1909.

Significance

Yields information about the buildings in Collins St about 1909

Physical description

Photograph of Collins St looking east from near Queen St with two cable tram sets.

Inscriptions & markings

On rear in ink:
Melbourne – Collin St eastwards from, Queen St
(Public Library of Victoria stamp – 14/5/1909”

Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection.