Cable Tram Shed, Port Melbourne Beach Street, August 1997 by Brian Cleveland
View of the old cable tram shed in Port Melbourne looking towards Beach Street.
Town Hall, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne, March '91 by Brian Cleveland
View of the roadway (Beach Street) between Station and Princes Piers with the West Gate Bridge in the background and the Mission to Seamen building on the right.
Port Melbourne by Brian Cleveland
View of the railings along the seafront with the sea beacon and Princes Pier in the background.
Centenary Bridge, Port Melbourne, March 1991 by Brian Cleveland
In March 1991 Brian recorded many views of Centenary Bridge just as preparations were being made to demolish it.
The side of Centenary Bridge looking back towards Beach Street with Harper's Starch factory in the background.
The second stage of public consultation regarding the separated queuing lane in Beach Street for cruise ship/Spirit of Tasmania passengers and trucks is now open. Visit www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/queuing-lane.htm for more information and to have your say before 18 September 2015.
Still from Mad Max (1979) showing the Halls of Justice gateway.
The recent release of Mad Max: Fury Road has us thinking back to 1979 when director, George Miller started the franchise with the film Mad Max.
That original film, telling the story of Main Force Patrol (MFP) policeman Max Rockatansky (Mel Gibson) battling against a violent motorcycle gang, was made on a…
IRVINE, a house at 42 Beach Street, was built in 1922 for Eli and Christina Edwards. 'Only best quality material' was used in the construction of the house which was carefully chosen with a clear view of Station Pier, Williamstown and the Port Melbourne Yacht Club. Eli, better known as Dick, was a farrier and a great yachtsman.
IRVINE at 42 Beach…
At a time when planning issues are on the minds of Port Melbourne people - (and when have they not been?), PMH&PS was intrigued to find these notes among Swallow & Ariell's archives held at the University of Melbourne.
Over a period of time Swallow & Ariell's factory expanded to include neighbouring properties. Christopher Joseph Sarovich, Furrier and Rug Manufacturer conducted…