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Hello. I am searching for information about this albumen photo. Does anyone recognize the location of this photo? It is a large albumen print, appears to be a coal station? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Best, David

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Comment by Ken Hall on March 7, 2016 at 8:59

The Argus (Melbourne), 1865, notes the dissolving of the partnership in the Victoria Coal and Wood Depot, whose sign is writ large on the fence. See http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5785533

01 Nov 1865 - Advertising - Trove

VICTORIA COAL and WOOD DEPOT, Spring. street, Melbourne.-The PARTNERSHIP existing between Timothy Iredale and Wm. Creagh, in the above business,
Comment by Sandy Barrie on March 7, 2016 at 8:34
Hi, "Victorian Coal & Wood Depot" 126 Spring St, Melbourne.
adds in Melbourne Newspapers between May 1858 & May 1860.
link to one of their ads, http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/201378890?searchTerm=%22C...|||sortby=dateAsc
regards, Sandy Barrie.
Comment by David McGreevy on March 6, 2016 at 16:26

Thanks, Michael,

That's it.  Quick solve!

David

Comment by Michael Pritchard on March 6, 2016 at 16:21
Comment by David McGreevy on March 6, 2016 at 15:54

Thanks Michael, that was fast. I would never have thought Australia, The link you provided does not work, could you send it again?

Thanks so much!

David

Comment by Michael Pritchard on March 6, 2016 at 15:51

Looks like Melbourne, Australia, to me. There's a similar view here and others online: http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/187836 

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