The hilly vantage point of Flagstaff Gardens is strongly linked to the colonial history of Melbourne.
In the 1840s the hill was the place where the early settlers came for a bird's eye view' of the harbour and to share the latest news. . . . — — Map (db m309821) HM
(The Blue Marker)
St. James Old Cathedral
The foundation stone of St. James was laid in 1839 near the corner of Collins and William Streets.
The church was designed by Robert Russell, architect, an early surveyor of Melbourne. Later . . . — — Map (db m309728) HM
Foundation Stone of the original St. James' Old Cathedral was laid on the 9th November, 1939 by superintendent La Trobe. The first service was held on 2nd October, 1842. Designed by Robert Russell and built by George Beaver, it was the first stone . . . — — Map (db m309733) HM
Separation Monument was erected to commemorate the announcement of the proclamation in the Flagstaff Gardens on 11th November 1850 that the Parliament of Great Britain and Ireland had granted separate government to Victoria from the Colony of New . . . — — Map (db m309687) HM
This Tablet
was erected to commemorate
the One Hundredth Anniversary
of the proclamation of
Victorian Government
on this site 11th November 1850
and was unveiled on 11th November 1950
by His Excellency
The Governor of . . . — — Map (db m309688) HM
