Historical and old photos of Echuca, Victoria
A small historical reference
Geography:
Date of foundation: Small settlement known as Hopwood's Ferry grew, it became the town of Echuca. The Hopwood's Punt Post Office opened around 1854 and was renamed Echuca Post Office on 1 January 1855.
History:
Population: 14 934
Sights:
High Street, 1867 Old Post Office with Tower clock, 1897 Panorama of town street, 1867 Park - fountain, statue, water source and Arch, circa 1900
Pontoon bridge and punt Echuca, 'Bridge' Hotel on the hill, 1875 Railway station, 1867 View to business buildings A. W. Robertson and Wm. McCulloch & Co, 1867 Wool steamer 'Rodney' and barges, Echuca Wharf on the River Murray, 1893
Photos posted on the website in accordance with Article 7, paragraph 1 of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works of 9 September 1886 , the term of protection which is fifty years after the author's death.
After this period photos it becomes public domain. The participants of the Berne Convention are 167 States.
