Yarra River
1856 - The punt at Punt Road
A photograph of the punt at Punt Road Richmond taken in 1856. The punt for horses and carriages is on the far (south) bank. There are several small punts for pedestrians on the north bank awaiting business. On the south side of the river Punt Road rises sharply with cultivated land on both sides. There is a large house on the east and several small wooden buildings.
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Bridge hits troubled waters
Newspaper clipping about delays to the upgrading of Swan Street Bridge. The work will provide an extra east bound lane and wider footpaths. The delay is said to be due to inaccurate original drawings.
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Ferries on the Yarra
Ferries on the Yarra by Colin Jones tells the story of ferry travel on the Yarra from the earliest days of white settlement and covers the stretch of river from Studley Park to the Docks. Many of the ferries travelled along the East Melbourne section of the river and Brander's Ferry, in particular, provided river crossings before the advent of the Swan Street Bridge.
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Melbourne from the Yarra, Victoria
Melbourne from the Yarra. Shows the river in the foreground with a ferry and passengers leaving the landing. In the distance is the city dominated by the spires of the Independent Church and Scots Church. Possibly the area now knows as Birrarung Marr.
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River vista
Proof photo on non-photographic paper. Scene from river bank towards city. The location would now be Birrarung Marr. Man sitting on park bench and reading a newspaper in foreground.
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St. Patrick's and Others
Three short films:
1. Semper Fidelis - a documentary made to commemorate the centenary of St. Patrick's College, 1954.
2.Yarra Scenes - snippets of life on and around the Yarra.
3. H.O.A.S. - the Herald Outdoor Art Show in Treasury Gardens, 1968.
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St. Patrick's and Others
Three short films:
1. Semper Fidelis - a documentary made to commemorate the centenary of St. Patrick's College, 1954.
2.Yarra Scenes - snippets of life on and around the Yarra.
3. H.O.A.S. - the Herald Outdoor Art Show in Treasury Gardens, 1968.
- 2761 reads
Swan St fix might be new footbridge
Newspaper clipping about plans to create another car lane and build a new pedestrian footpath on the Swan Street Bridge.
The article also refers to an upgrade of Hoddle Street which will involve the creation of 'continuous flow' intersections.
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Victorian Historical Magazine December 1940
Essays on various aspects of Victoria's history. This issue contains two papers read before the Royal Historical Society:
1. James Sinclair - Maker of Fitzroy Gardens by Hattie Knight
2. The Story of the Yarra by J Alex Allan
Includes Index
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View from Government House tower
This photo was taken from the tower of Government House towards the north east. It was taken before the Yarra River was straightened to reduce flooding.
- 1737 reads