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Images of Melbourne's Urban Space

City Walkers

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Swanston Street and Batman Avenue in black and white.

Central Melbourne of the late-50s.

© Wolfgang Sievers, 1959.

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November 11, 2009 at 09:41

St.Kilda Junction – Aerial

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From the air  - ca. late-60s.

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November 10, 2009 at 06:15

St.Kilda Junction Plan

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A map for Melbourne motorists – ca. 1968.

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November 10, 2009 at 04:54

Demolitionlands

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The destruction of Kay House – ‘Building 88′, RMIT University  - central Melbourne.

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November 7, 2009 at 01:42

Crime Fighters

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‘Detective Constable Leslie Shilton (Seymour), Senior Detective Robert Booth and Detective Constable J. Brodie, both of Melbourne Arson Squad – 1960.’

Source: State Library Victoria (SLV).

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November 4, 2009 at 07:11

Christie

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Christie

‘A detective and sportsman, ‘Christie’ was born on 30 December 1845 at Clackmannan, Scotland (1845-1927). During his years as a detective, Christie’s famous cases included forgery and counterfeiting, several money swindles, and the theft of William Lyster’s jewels.

Adept at disguises, Christie was variously a travelling tinker, a street-sweeper, a clergyman, but most often a ’gentleman’. The highlights of his career, however, were when he ’shadowed’ visiting royalty; in 1867 he travelled throughout Australia and New Zealand with the Duke of Edinburgh; in 1881 he accompanied Princes Albert and George, and in 1901 acted as bodyguard to the Duke of York.’

Source: State Library of Victoria (SLV)

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November 4, 2009 at 06:51

Vandals

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Destruction in the inner-city, Melbourne ca. 1940-45.

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November 2, 2009 at 05:51

Mac’s Hotel

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135 Smith Street, Collingwood – Melbourne, ca. 1861-62.

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November 2, 2009 at 05:29

A Fine Ship

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Queens Warf on the Yarra River, Melbourne – 1900.

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October 27, 2009 at 10:03

Drinkers & Children

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The Golden Age Hotel (ca.1890-1900), Melbourne.

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October 27, 2009 at 09:54