Collection: Pictorial Collection

George Coates was a pioneer market gardener in Brighton. He arrived in 1855 and by 1868 owned 78 acres in Brighton. A generous bequest established Union Brighton free library at 212 Dendy street, East Brighton 1975. Supporter of Thomas Bent.

These copy photographs of the 1960's have been taken of an original wetplate photograph of 1860. George Higinbotham (1826-1892) would have been 34 at the time. He was editor of the Argus 1856-1859, 1861 he held the Brighton seat in the Legislative Assembly, 1863-68 he was Attorney General and sup...

George Higinbotham, 1826-1892 was Chief Justice of Victoria 1880, editor of the Argus 1856-1859, 1861 held the Brighton seat in the Legislative Assembly, 1863-1868 Attorney General (McCulloch Ministry). 1871 defeated at the election by Thomas Bent. East Bourke Seat 1874-1876, Supreme Court Judge ...

This photograph shows from left to right Brighton Town Clerk J.H. Taylor, H.R.H Edward, Prince of Wales, Cr Thomas Wilson Mayor of Brighton at Anzac Hostel, North Road Brighton on 5 March 1920.

This photograph shows Edward, Prince of Wales (with his hat raised)visiting Anzac Hostel on 5 March 1920 at 4.15pm. Mayor of Brighton Cr Thomas Wilson (white beard) on left.

Three women and a girl sit on Hampton Beach. In the background are beach huts and a kiosk.

This photograph shows houses off Carpenter street.