Historic photos of Melbourne, Victoria, Bellarine and Mornington Peninsula and more

**mango** · 01-11-15, 04:52 PM

i been to a few dances there, i like the mk 9 jag in the first pic, its around 1960 model, i also had 1 of those, but it was in the 80s

**admin** · 07-12-15, 05:01 PM

Melbourne 1866. is under construction.

**mtv** · 07-12-15, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by admin

Melbourne 1866. St Patrick's Cathedral is under construction.

What a great shot.

Also looking around at the city skyline, or more appropriately, the lack of it.

**Godzilla** · 07-12-15, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by mtv

What a great shot.

Also looking around at the city skyline, or more appropriately, the lack of it.

I recon that's looking the other way back into Fitzroy, note Dandenong Mountain on the right in the background.

Edit; looking at the pic again it is looking back into Fitzroy/Collingwood, dad use to take us for Christmas mass there when we were kids and i know the entrance pictured looks back away from the city as you walk in, when walking out the church your facing the city.

**mtv** · 07-12-15, 06:30 PM

When I said city, I meant City of Melbourne in general, not the CBD as such.

Any of these views are great... love the historical pics.

**admin** · 08-12-15, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by mtv

What a great shot.

It must have been on the best professional equipment (for the time) as the detail is great.

**exited** · 04-05-17, 03:48 AM

Everyday life in 1930's South Australia (60+ pics will take several seconds to load...)

Pic 21 is interesting... Adelaide’s German Club decorated a hall to celebrate Adolf Hitler’s 50th birthday in 1939

Selected shots...
The cannons at Torrens Parade Ground fire a 21-gun royal salute for the Queen’s birthday in 1938.

Adelaide 1930

"Bodyline" test match Australia vs England 1933

Parliament House 1939

**lsemmens** · 04-05-17, 05:38 PM

I was not around back then, but am familiar with many of the sites that are the subject of the photos.

**ol' boy** · 04-05-17, 06:16 PM

Adelaide hasn't changed much

**admin** · 20-05-17, 01:10 PM

Sale, Victoria, 1930. My great grandfather Richard Arthur Landry 1884 - 1951. An Optician, who was also a qualified jeweller, and clock and watch maker.

**admin** · 14-10-17, 05:18 PM

Unfortunately I cant embed it, Melbourne 1910 video from a tram. This is basically pre motor car.

**Svenok** · 15-10-17, 11:25 AM

It is surprising what people are wearing in all of these photos. Even the fishermen are dressed from top to toe. Makes me wonder how many suffered from skin cancer back then.

**gordon_s1942** · 15-10-17, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by Svenok

It is surprising what people are wearing in all of these photos. Even the fishermen are dressed from top to toe. Makes me wonder how many suffered from skin cancer back then.

I can remember post WW2 of seeing the 'Dero's' (Derelicts) wandering around Sydney and nearly all wore a Hat, suit coat, vest and pants with a simple pin stripe pattern which is why when I see one today, no matter who is wearing it, it reminds of these men.
Also it wasnt uncommon to see white or blue collarless shirts as well.
I now know many of those who were labeled 'Dero's were indeed Returned Service Men whose War experiences (Post Traumatic Stress?) had derailed their lives.
The fellow who delivered the ice or had a Horse and cart selling Rabbits, cloths props, wood and coal, bought rags and empty bottles yelling 'Bottle-Oh' when doing his rounds would wear a Hat and suit coat unless the weather decreed other wise, then it was an old Army Great Coat.

**admin** · 15-10-17, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by admin

Unfortunately I cant embed it, Melbourne 1910 video from a tram. This is basically pre motor car.

I have 2 ancestors who came off second best to trams. One was run over by one and killed and the other fell off one and died the next day.

When you watch the video and see people stepping out all over the road, its not hard to imagine people getting killed.

**admin** · 15-10-17, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by gordon_s1942

I can remember post WW2 of seeing the 'Dero's' (Derelicts) wandering around Sydney and nearly all wore a Hat, suit coat, vest and pants with a simple pin stripe pattern

These days thats someone dressed up for the Melbourne Cup !

**admin** · 17-11-17, 02:14 PM

Here is more video of Melbourne in 1910. Wow !

I got it from another thread, not sure who or hasn't seen it but it's worth a look. The good old days.....would love to send some lefty protesters back in time to see how they go

**Landytrack** · 18-11-17, 03:40 PM

For sure another world that is gone and todays iphone/faceache generation would crack up if they were taken back to that era.

Thanks for the video, fascinating.

**Neddie** · 20-11-17, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by admin

Here is more video of Melbourne in 1910.

The amazing thing to me is that this video was shot only 75 years after Melbourne was founded and now over 100 years later many of the grand building shown are still there.

**lsemmens** · 20-11-17, 03:51 PM

I wonder how many edifices built today would survive 100 years..................

**Neddie** · 21-11-17, 12:04 AM

Originally Posted by lsemmens

I wonder how many edifices built today would survive 100 years..................

They are pulling down high-rise buildings in Brisbane that I remember being built around 30 years ago. Going to build bigger ones in their place, I wonder when these will be pulled down?