Old Melbourne

1900s8 photos

Duke of York Celebrations, Melbourne. The Friendly Societies' Procession Passing Under the German Arch, 19011901Duke of York Celebrations Melbourne. The King's Arch Swanston Street, 19011901Duke of York Celebrations, Melbourne. The Manufacturers' Monument, Corner of Collins and Exhibitions Sts, 19011901The Duke of York, later Edward VII, in open carriage in Melbourne Street, 19011901Decorated and illuminated building, Melbourne, for Royal Visit, Edward VII, 19011901Prince of Wales, Frankston, 19021902Parliament House, Melbourne, with decorations at night for Royal Visit, 1875–19381875–1938Exhibition Building, Melbourne, with illuminations for Royal Visit, 1875–19381875–1938

1910s3 photos

Brigid (?) Maid at Duke of Kent Hotel, Latrobe St. for many years, 1900–201900–20CORONATION FESTIVITIES, VICOUNT [i.e. Viscount] KITCHENER and the DUKE of CONNAUGHT review the Indians at Hampton Court, c. 1911c. 1911Duke of Kent Hotel [Latrobe Street, Melbourne], 1900–271900–27

1920s40 photos

Prince of Wales arrival at St. Kilda. May 26th, 19201920Duke Of Rothesay Hotel, 24 Elizabeth St, Melbourne, 1920?1920?St. Kilda forshore and the arrival of the Prince of Wales, 19201920Scenes around Melbourne Victoria during Royal Visit of Edward Prince of Wales, 19201920Scenes around Melbourne Victoria during Royal Visit of Edward Prince of Wales, 19201920Scenes around Melbourne Victoria during Royal Visit of Edward Prince of Wales, 19201920Scenes around Melbourne Victoria during Royal Visit of Edward Prince of Wales, 19201920Illuminations in Melbourne during Royal Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, 19201920Illuminations in Melbourne during Royal Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, 19201920HMS Renown, during Royal Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, Port Melbourne, 19201920HMS Renown, during Royal Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, Port Melbourne, 19201920Illuminations in Melbourne during Royal Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, 19201920Illuminations in Melbourne during Royal Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, 19201920Illuminations in Melbourne during Royal Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, 19201920Illuminations in Melbourne during Royal Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, 19201920HMS Renown, during Royal Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, Port Melbourne, 19201920Illuminations in Melbourne during Royal Visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, 19201920Duke of Rothesay Hotel, 24-6 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, c. 1920c. 1920Flinders Street Station illuminated for visit of Prince of Wales, 19201920Flinders Street Station illuminated for visit of Prince of Wales, 19201920Flinders Street Station illuminated for visit of Prince of Wales, 19201920Arrival of the Duke of York to St. Kilda, Vic, 19271927Arrival of the Duke of York to St. Kilda, Vic, 19271927Arrival of the Duke of York to St. Kilda, Vic, 19271927Arrival of the Duke of York to St. Kilda, Vic, 19271927Arrival of the Duke of York to St. Kilda, Vic, 19271927Arrival of the Duke of York to St. Kilda, Vic, 19271927Souvenir of The Lord Mayor's Ball in honor of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York, Exhibition Building Melbourne 27th April 19271927Souvenir of The Lord Mayor's Ball in honor of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York, Exhibition Building Melbourne 27th April 19271927Souvenir of The Lord Mayor's Ball in honor of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York, Exhibition Building Melbourne 27th April 19271927Souvenir of The Lord Mayor's Ball in honor of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York, Exhibition Building Melbourne 27th April 19271927Souvenir of The Lord Mayor's Ball in honor of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York, Exhibition Building Melbourne 27th April 19271927Souvenir of The Lord Mayor's Ball in honor of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York, Exhibition Building Melbourne 27th April 19271927Souvenir of The Lord Mayor's Ball in honor of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York, Exhibition Building Melbourne 27th April 19271927Souvenir of The Lord Mayor's Ball in honor of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York, Exhibition Building Melbourne 27th April 19271927Souvenir of The Lord Mayor's Ball in honor of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York, Exhibition Building Melbourne 27th April 19271927HMS Renown at Station Pier, Melbourne, during visit of Duke and Duchess of York, 19271927HMS Renown at Station Pier, Melbourne, during visit of Duke and Duchess of York, 19271927Duke and Duchess of York in open car, Melbourne, 19271927Duke and Duchess of York's visit to Melbourne, 19271927

1930s9 photos

H.R.H. Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David of Windsor, Prince of Wales, born June 23, 1894, c. 1930c. 1930Ships carrying Henry, Duke of Gloucester to Melbourne for Centenary Celebrations, steaming in Port Phillip Bay, 19341934Arrival to Port Melbourne of Henry, Duke of Gloucester, for Centenary Celebrations, 19341934Arrival to Port Melbourne of Henry, Duke of Gloucester, for Centenary Celebrations, 19341934Ships carrying Henry, Duke of Gloucester to Melbourne for Centenary Celebrations, steaming in Port Phillip Bay, 19341934Arrival to Port Melbourne of Henry, Duke of Gloucester, for Centenary Celebrations, 19341934Ships carrying Henry, Duke of Gloucester to Melbourne for Centenary Celebrations, steaming in Port Phillip Bay, 19341934Arrival to Port Melbourne of Henry, Duke of Gloucester, for Centenary Celebrations, 19341934Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda during Duke of Gloucester's visit 19341934

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399 historic photos for Royal visits to Melbourne, taken between 1867 and 1954, gathered from across the suburbs by what their catalogue titles say. They span 8 decades, with the most from the 1900s (184). All are from State Library Victoria; each photo links to its original record.