1874 Bourke Street looking east from GPO Spring Street some traversing the Yarra river

some traversing the Yarra river

In 1890 the various colonies of Australia met to agree on a standard for military uniforms

These narrow streets were originally designed to provide access to the rear of the property

and horse drawn vehicles

docklands on right with wooden structure signed: Victoria New Dock Weighbridge

1874 Bourke Street looking east from GPO Spring Street some traversing the Yarra riverA photograph from 1874 of Bourke Street, looking east from Elizabeth Street. The GPO stands proudly on the left. Another storey and a taller clocktower would be added to the GPO in 1887. At the end of Bourke Street is Parliament House with St. Patrick's Cathedral behind it, under construction. The clock shows 6: 19am, with a policeman standing guard outside the GPO. A number of carts are on the street, serving tea and coffee. The nearest cart has