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Melbourne University, 1858. Creator: Thomas Gilks
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Melbourne University, 1858. Creator: Thomas Gilks
Melbourne University, 1858....an illustration of the ambition of the young colony. It was projected during the days of superabundant revenues that characterised the early times of the gold discoveries, and will doubtless aid materially m developing that mental wealth at present only latent in that wonderful part of the world...Some idea of the style and dimensions of the finished structure maybe formed from the fact that it was estimated to cost over £100, 000...[It is] from the design of Mr. F. M. White, who is the architect...The University is built upon a remarkably fine site, situated to the north of the city, and has forty acres of land attached, forming part of the fine and extensive recreation-ground in that place. The object of the institution...is "to promote sound learning in the colony of Victoria" and it is therefore "open to all classes of her Majesty's subjects, " without any obstacle whatever as to religious tests...Four professorships were appointed-viz. for classics, mathematics, modern history, and natural science...The most beneficial results to the colony are to be anticipated from such an institution as the University of Melbourne'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph, taken by Thomas Gilks in 1858, showcases the nascent Melbourne University in its early stages of construction. The image serves as an illustration of the ambition and optimism of the young colony during the era of abundant gold revenues. Projected during the days of prosperity, the University was anticipated to significantly contribute to the intellectual development of this remarkable part of the world. Estimated to cost over £100,000, the University, designed by architect F. M. White, was being built on an exceptional site to the north of the city. The institution's primary objective was "to promote sound learning in the colony of Victoria," making it accessible to all classes of Her Majesty's subjects, regardless of religious tests. Four professorships were appointed in the fields of classics, mathematics, modern history, and natural science. The University of Melbourne, as envisioned in this photograph, was poised to bring about the most beneficial results for the colony. The forty acres of land attached to the University formed part of the expansive recreational grounds in Melbourne. This image, published in the Illustrated London News in 1858, offers a glimpse into the architectural vision and educational aspirations of the early Victorian colony.
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