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Victoria (state)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 467 Collections and/or Records:

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Fernshaw ‘Big Ben’450 ft high 56 ft Girth 1200 years old, 1888 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308A/62
Scope and Contents

203 x 159 mm. A view of the base of this huge tree, with three men standing beside it. The dimensions should be treated with scepticism.

Dates: 1888 - 1889
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Fijian Court, 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087A/28
Scope and Contents

288 x 235 mm. A view of the crowded Fijian section, showing its produce such as spears, clubs, cloth and cotton.

Dates: 1880
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Sub-Fonds

First judicial decision in Victoria, 1960 - 1989

 Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 278/38
Scope and Contents

An undated facsimile copy of the judicial decision given with regard to a series of petty disputes between Henry Batman and J.P. Fawkener, 2 May 1836. The signatories are A. Thomson, John Aitken and James Simpson.

Dates: 1960 - 1989
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Fishmarket, Flinders St, 1885 - 1891

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087D/20
Scope and Contents

197 x 146 mm. A view from across Flinders Street looking towards the fish-market, an ornate brick building dressed in white stone, with a square central tower and several spires.

Dates: 1885 - 1891
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Flinders Street Customs House, Melbourne, 1885 - 1901

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087D/41
Scope and Contents

205 x 150 mm. A view from across the street, showing a portion of the Customs House, which was completed in 1876. With trams and carts on the road.

Dates: 1885 - 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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French Bronzes: Temporary Annex, 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087A/32
Scope and Contents

288 x 235 mm. A view showing moulded bronzes on a wooden stand, with carpets hanging from the wall behind.

Dates: 1880
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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French Court: Fine Arts Gallery, 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087A/35
Scope and Contents

289 x 236 mm. A view looking along the gallery, showing paintings hanging along the wall, with sculpture in the centre of the room.

Dates: 1880
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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French Court-Main Hall: Permanent Building, 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087A/34
Scope and Contents

289 x 235 mm. A view showing silverware standing in display cases.

Dates: 1880
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Front of Japanese Court: Main Avenue, 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087A/51
Scope and Contents

289 x 233 mm. A view of the entrance to the Japanese Court, with a display case containing raw silk beside the doorway.

Dates: 1880
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Front of South Australian Court: Main Avenue, 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087A/48
Scope and Contents

288 x 234 mm. A view showing the entrance to the South Australian Court, with a tall pile of copper ingots in the foreground and a display case with silverware behind.

Dates: 1880
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Front of Swiss Court: Main Avenue, 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087A/44
Scope and Contents

291 x 233 mm. A view showing the entrance to the Swiss Court, with a mock chalet roof overhead and cases of watches and jewellery around the entrance.

Dates: 1880
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Front of the New Zealand Court: Main Avenue, 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087A/40
Scope and Contents

288 x 235 mm. A view showing the entrance to the New Zealand court, which is flanked by two palm trees, with other plants in pots on the ground.

Dates: 1880
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Garden Gully Amalgamated Claims, 1875

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087C/12
Scope and Contents

177 x 124 mm. A close-up view of mine workings, with drilling derricks in the foreground. Claims identified in the key are Carlisle Company’s Claim, North Garden Gully Claim, and Pass-by Company’s Claim.

Dates: 1875
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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General Post Office, 1889 - 1901

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087D/6
Scope and Contents

148 x 193 mm. Situated at the junction of Bourke Street and Elizabeth Street, the photograph shows the ornate building with its large clock-tower. The main part of the building was constructed between 1859-1867, the part third storey and the clock-tower being added later and completed in 1889. The building was designed by A.E. Johnson.

Dates: 1889 - 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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German Court: Dresden China and Glassware: Great Hall, 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087A/58
Scope and Contents

288 x 234 mm. A view showing part of the German Court, with china and glassware displayed on wooden stands and tables.

Dates: 1880
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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German Imperial Tent: North Transept, 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087A/61
Scope and Contents

290 x 236 mm. A view of a canopied tent, decorated with crowns and eagles and displaying jewellery inside.

Dates: 1880
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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German Piano Court, 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087A/59
Scope and Contents

290 x 233 mm. A view looking down an aisle, with rows of pianos on either side, interspersed with statues on plinths.

Dates: 1880
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Giant Fern trees: Splitters’ Track, Black Spur, 1877 - 1879

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087L/8
Scope and Contents

133 x 187 mm. A view looking along a path at Morley’s Creek about a mile and a half from Fernshawe, with giant fern trees bordering the track. A heavily bearded man stands in the background.

Dates: 1877 - 1879
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Giant Tree Bridge, Gippsland, 1888 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308A/81
Scope and Contents

207 x 158 mm. A view looking down on the bridge, which consists of a large tree trunk with a wooden balustrade. The bridge crosses a gorge among thick woodland, and has a man standing on it.

Dates: 1888 - 1889
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Gold Creek, Fernshaw, 1888 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308A/65
Scope and Contents

204 x 160 mm. A woodland scene, showing trees and ferns.

Dates: 1888 - 1889
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Government House, 1885 - 1901

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087D/10
Scope and Contents

198 x 147 mm. A view of the State Governor’s residence in the Domain, a building Italianate in style, with a square tower on one corner of the main building, and reputed to be derived from Osborne House in the Isle of Wight. The building was designed in the Public Works Office when W.W. Wardell was in charge, and was built between 1872-1876.

Dates: 1885 - 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Government House, 1885 - 1901

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087D/11
Scope and Contents

198 x 147 mm. Another view of the building, taken from the lawn, with the tower in the centre of the picture.

Dates: 1885 - 1901
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Government House, 1870 - 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y308B/141
Scope and Contents

184 x 133 mm. A view looking across the Yarra towards the Domain, on the skyline of which can be seen Government House. Said to have been inspired by Osborne House, the building is Italianate in style, with a square central tower. The house was built between 1872-6.

Dates: 1870 - 1880
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Government House, Melbourne, 1899

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y309C/1
Scope and Contents

196 x 141 mm. A view of Government House, with the Governor’s landau and a mounted escort passing in front of the entrance.

Dates: 1899
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Government Offices, Melbourne, 1885

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3087D/3
Scope and Contents

204 x 155 mm. A view showing the façade and one side of the building, which overlooks the Treasury Gardens. Said to be the work of M. Egan, construction of the buildings began in 1859, but they were not completed until 1876. The stone carving of the Royal Coat of Arms over the main entrance can only be partially seen in this view. See also Y308A/11.

Dates: 1885
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).