1916 Collins Street Melbourne 1800-1820 "Hercules" was sunk in 1871

"Hercules" was sunk in 1871 near Humbug Reach

He chose khaki uniforms instead of the more British scarlet and blue jackets

men standing near underpass of bridge

This painting appears to be a copy of a larger more detailed painting with dwellings identified (on display in Australian Manuscripts Collection

built in 1884

1916 Collins Street Melbourne 1800-1820 "Hercules" was sunk in 1871A photograph of Collins Street looking west from the Elizabeth Street corner around 1916. At this time Melbourne looked so civilised, so prosperous. The architecture of the major buildings was stunning, and the city's wide streets allowed the facades to be viewed in all their glory. Sadly, we only have these photos to remind us of what we have lost. All text HotPress Photograph attributed to the Kerr Brothers. The notes from the State Library tell us