1861 Collins Street corner of Spring Street Mornington Peninsula Paul's Cathedral before spires erected

Paul's Cathedral before spires erected at a fire watch tower visible in background

Highland Lassie

Ross assisted by Messrs

who was chosen to lead the search and rescue mission to find out what had happened to the Burke and Wills expedition

He steadfastly refused to cover-in the bridge

1861 Collins Street corner of Spring Street Mornington Peninsula Paul's Cathedral before spires erectedTaken in 1861, looking South West over the southern part of Melbourne, and out to Port Phillip Bay. Collins Street starts at this intersection with Spring Street and heads off up slightly to the right. Spring Street runs from left to right. In the distance on the right hand side of the photograph, you can see dozens of sailing ships near Port Melbourne. The high brick fence and garden (on the left of the photo) belonged to Dr Godfrey Howitt (1800 73),