A slice of history

Time is running out to purchase the magnificent COLLINS  The Story of Australia’s Premier Street coffee-table book.

First printed in 2005 and since reprinted by popular demand, the book traces the colourful history of Collins St and its characters.

It contains amazing details on the wonderful buildings, hotels, retailers, clubs, the medical faculty, transport, art and culture.

Author Dr Judith Buckrich is renowned for her local histories but it’s the generous illustrations and photography which completes the book.

The book can be ordered online at www.collinsstreet.com.au and costs $69.95 (inc GST and postage within Australia). It can also be purchased at good bookshops including Readers Feast, 162 Collins St.