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From Trove, 22 Sep 1865: Sir H. Cairns reviewed his Parliamentary policy and career, condemning in strong terms the Palmerston Government. He referred to the Belfast Indemnity Bill, and said Mr. Gladstone, Sir Peel, and other Ministers were against it, and if it had been thrown out the town would still be saddled with the Chancery suit I think this speech is from 12th July 1865, in Belfast.

There seem to have been a lot of riots in Belfast around that time, and the Belfast Police were abolished and replaced by the RIC.

The building looks like a courthouse to me. Not sure why the Archive thinks it is in Belfast, other than the poster, which could be a headline anywhere.

This is the Presbyterian Church on Alfred St, Belfast www.archiseek.com/2016/1837-presbyterian-church-alfred-st...

Quite Adept Oh, thank you for that identification!

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483 George & Druitt Streets - Built on cemetery of St. Andrew's Cathedral - Victorian building begun in 1868 finished twenty years later, in 1888 - (Portico was redesigned in 1934) - Many architects contributed - 1868 John Henry Wilson 1873-77 Albert Bond - 1875-77 Thomas and Edward Bradridge, 1883-89 Thomas Sapsford. 1886-88 George McRae with John Hennessy - see: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/aboutsydney/HistoryAndArchive...

correction. The burial ground was not the cemetery of the Cathedral. It was just located next to it (and commonly called Cathedral Close, its official title was a very plain Sydney Burial Ground). The original cemetery boudnary is also under the middle of George Street (even in this early photo).

Thanks for the detailed correction. the earlier info came from a few various sources, have never been there...sounds like an interesting spot to see if touristing

Even though it's surrounded by tall buildings now, it's still like a beacon in the city. A lot of people use it as a meeting place, a place to jump off from.

Very nice.