Historical information

The 'wake' was held by concerned City of Port Melbourne residents on the last day before the Government of Victoria's amalgamation policy forced the city to become part of the City of Port Phillip. This was one of the test shots made by photographer, John KIRBY, before the final photo.

Physical description

Colour photograph of the Port Melbourne Town Hall fronted by a crowd holding a 'wake' for the end of the City of Port Melbourne.