1864 Melbourne Cricket Ground Scots' Church commenced work in Melbourne in

commenced work in Melbourne in 1889[1]

7 coastal profiles from Cape Leeuwin

This photograph is from the early 20th century

which was added in August 1874)

1864 Melbourne Cricket Ground Scots' Church commenced work in Melbourne inA lively illustration of an early cricket match on 1st January 1864 at the MCG. The match depicted was between the Victoria cricket team and George Parr's touring All England Eleven. This was the second tour by an English team to Australia. Judging by the size of the crowd this was a much anticipated event. In 1862 the first match between England and Victoria at the MCG attracted a crowd estimated to be around 25,000. The grandstand accommodated 6,000