A very enjoyable visit to the Old Treasury Building was had by OMNI men on the third Tuesday of the month ( 30 August ).Built in 1858-1862 it was a product of the 1850’s gold rush. Built in the Renaissance Revival style from Sandstone from Bacchus Marsh and Bluestone mined from Footscray.
The architect was John James Clark, a 19 year old immigrant from Liverpool who also designed Government House, the Royal Mint, City Baths and the Queen Victoria Women’s Hospital.
Tour conductor Lynne explains the Welcome Stranger gold nugget ( 97.14 kg )
St. Francis church ( Cnr Lonsdale and Elizabeth streets ) by J. Atwood circa 1854
Chief penguin makes his protest
Chief penguin passes the pennant
Off to Chinatown for lunch
OM:NI - Diamond Creek 
Another great OM:NI TOUR. You’ve captured the essence Alan. Thanks….ken r
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Good work Alan – great photos as usual.
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Alan great work you captured the growing spirit of OM:NI
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