1803 Port Phillip Survey Map - Charles GrimesIn 1802 the Governor of New South Wales, Philip King, instructed his Surveyor General Charles Grimes to travel from Port Jackson to the Port Phillip Bay area and to explore and survey the area, and report on any suitable sites for settlement. (Previously, Lieutenant John Murray commanding HMS Lady Nelson was the first European party to enter the Bay on the 14th February 1802, and Murray named it Port King in honour of the Governor of New South Wales

Between the masts of the two small yachts we can see the black funnel of the "Black Eagle" paddle steam tug

a magnificent mansion that had enormous grounds

Both versions are executed in a naïve style

sign for the name [

and was the haunt of prostitutes

Photographed by Charles Nettleton

This detailed map shows suburbs

A view of Melbourne during the 1930s

taken in 1858

heavy traffic of trams and horse drawn vehicles in street

when the final steeple was completed

never sure if they will see him again