1940s Collins Street Scots' Church Notes from the State Library

Notes from the State Library tell us that this photograph is "Looking south west across the intersection towards corner building with porch over footpaths

A detailed map of Victoria as it was in 1865

This business was established by Charles Ball and his nephew W

horse drawn wagons at curb and in street

A lively illustration of an early cricket match on 1st January 1864 at the MCG

1940s Collins Street Scots' Church Notes from the State LibraryA photo of the south side of Collins Street, showing the beautiful architecture in the 1940s from Russell Street down to King Street. In the far distance we see the tower of the T&G Life Building on the corner of Russell Street. Nearest to the photographer on the right are the beautiful Federal Buildings, nestled up against the amazing Federal Hotel, sited on the corner of King Street. Across King Street is the Robb's Building, which is another