[1] M J Allan's studio at 318 Smith St is first listed in the Melbourne Directory in 1888. At the time of writing (1985) it was still in operation at the same address. Some of the photos referred to are reproduced in this account.

[2] Date of marriage obtained from the birth certificate of my mother Winifred Cassidy.

[3] Dates of birth estimated from the ages shown on Robert's death certificate and confirmed by my mother Winifred, the youngest daughter of Robert.

[4] The house was demolished sometime during 1984 or 1985.

[5] Death certificate of Robert Henry Cassidy