Hin Lim Photography

Name: Hin Lim Photography
Address: Werribee, VIC, 3030, AU
Telephone: +61401012374

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Hin Lim Photography is a Melbourne based photography practice offering Archival Heritage Recording, Architectural and Interior photography services.

Hin Lim Photography was established by Hin Lim in early 2008 with the goal of providing excellent value and quality photography for interior architects, designers, builders and developers. In addition to providing important photographic documentation of heritage places including buildings and structures, gardens and objects prior to alteration or demolition as required by law or permit conditions in accordance with Heritage Victoria guidelines. Hin Lim Photography continues to maintain the highest standards that are demanded by best practice in the industry. In addition to being part of the professional photographic community that continually strives to improve the art of photography, I am an accredited member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photographers (AIPP). Our aim is to establish long and mutually beneficial partnerships with our clients to assist them in achieve their goals. Before embarking on a career as architectural photographer, Hin Lim completed his Bachelor of Architecture with honours at Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia in 1999 and worked at renowned architecture firm TR Hamzah & Yeang International in Kuala Lumpur. In 2003 Hin migrated to Australia and joined the well-respected firm of architects & heritage consultants, Lovell Chen in Melbourne. Hin accrued 10 years’ experience as an architect, including 7 years with conservation architects, Lovell Chen. His architectural background, together with many years as a passionate photographer, gives Hin an unparalleled understanding of the subject and a conscientious attention to detail, the qualities necessary to meet your architectural & heritage recording requirements. PUBLIC NOTICE. Facebook is now an open capital entity. On this date, 6th September 2014, in response to the new Facebook guidelines and under articles L.111, 112 and 113 of the code of intellectual property, I, Hin Lim , declare that my rights are attached to all my personal data, drawings, paintings, photos, texts etc... published on my profile. For commercial use of the foregoing my written consent is required at all times. By this release, Facebook that it is strictly forbidden to disclose, copy, distribute, broadcast, or to take any other action against me on the basis of this profile and/or its contents. The actions mentioned above apply equally to employees, students, agents and/or other staff under the direction of Facebook. The contents of my profile includes private information. The violation of my privacy is punished by the law (UCC 1 1-308 - 308 1 -103 and the Rome Statute).

01/10/2026

Labassa

Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H0135

Located in Caulfield North, Labassa is of architectural, aesthetic and historical significance to the State of Victoria. Known for its exuberant decoration, the mansion is one of Melbourne’s most lavishly decorated 19th-century residences.

Labassa is of architectural significance as a prominent example of the French Renaissance-style houses built in Australia. Remodelled in the late 1880s by German-born architect John Koch, the mansion incorporates German interpretations and Hellenistic influences. It features elaborate ornamental cresting, caryatids, swagged Corinthian columns, mansard roofs, alongside marble finishes.

It is also of aesthetic significance for its remarkably intact late 19th and early 20th-century interiors. Lavish Japanese wallpapers, stained glass tripartite windows by Ferguson and Urie, ceramic tilework and a rare trompe l’oeil ceiling showcase the exceptional craftsmanship and decorative style of the period.

Labassa is of historical significance as a reflection of the wealth of Melbourne’s prominent families and the development of Caulfield during the late 19th century. Originally built for lawyer Richard Billing, it was later extensively renovated for businessman and pastoralist Alexander Robertson. As large estates were increasingly subdivided in the early 20th century, Labassa was divided into flats in the 1920s and remained in use as a tenement until 1980.

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📄 Victorian Heritage Database Report

23/09/2026

Como House

Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H0205

Como House, known by many Melbournians as ‘the white house on the hill’, now serves as a museum house run by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). It is of historical and architectural significance to the State of Victoria.

Como House is of historical significance as an illustration of the lifestyle of Victoria's 19th-century elite. Before being donated to the National Trust, the house was owned by the Armytage family from 1864 to 1959. It retains many of its original furnishings and reflects the wealth and social hierarchy of colonial society. Its grand ballroom, complete with a sprung dance floor, once served as a gathering place for Melbourne’s high society.

Como House is of architectural significance as perhaps Victoria's most intact and complete example of a mid-to-late 1800s estate mansion. Its unique blend of Australian Regency and Italianate architecture, elegant verandahs and striking tower make it a remarkable piece of Melbourne's architectural heritage. The house also features additions designed by Arthur Johnson, a notable Melbourne architect responsible for landmarks including the General Post Office and Melbourne Law Courts.

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📄 Victorian Heritage Database Report

20/05/2026

First Customs House

Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H0185

HO880 Greater Geelong City Planning Scheme

Built in 1838, Geelong's First Customs House is claimed to be the oldest authenticated building still standing in Victoria and holds strong historical and architectural significance.

Prefabricated in Sydney and transported to Geelong, it originally served as the town’s first Customs House, playing an important role in the early development of customs and trade in the Port Phillip colony. Later, it became Geelong’s first Telegraph Office, where the first message to Melbourne was sent in 1854 reporting the Ballarat goldfield riots.

Designed as a simple timber Gothic-style pavilion, the building reflects early nineteenth-century construction techniques. Relocated several times due to its portable design, it was eventually preserved in Eastern Park and restored in 1975 to protect this important piece of Victoria’s early colonial history.

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📄 Victorian Heritage Database Report

14/05/2026

Belcher Drinking Fountain

Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H1116

HO111 Greater Geelong City Planning Scheme

One of the oldest heritage objects in Geelong’s outdoor collection, the Belcher Drinking Fountain is architecturally, aesthetically and historically significant to Victoria. It was gifted to the Town of Geelong in 1874 by retiring Mayor Councillor G.F. Belcher.

Imported from England and crafted by renowned iron founders Andrew Handyside & Co., the fountain features Corinthian columns, a cylindrical structure, and a cupid figure above, inspired by the classical Monument of Lysicrates in Athens.

Architecturally, it is a rare and remarkably intact example of an early imported cast iron drinking fountain that still operates today. Historically, it reflects the values of the Temperance Movement, which promoted alternatives to alcohol consumption, and stands as a lasting tribute to George F. Belcher’s contribution to Geelong’s civic history.

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📄 Victorian Heritage Database Report

10/04/2026

Caulfield Racecourse
Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) H2415

Established in 1876, significant for its associations with the Victoria Amateur Turf Club (VATC), now known as the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC); Caulfield Racecourse is historically, architecturally, aesthetically and socially significant to the State of Victoria.

It is historically significant as one of Australia’s premier metropolitan racecourses and one of only a few in Victoria continuously operating since the 19th century. It has been home to the internationally renowned Caulfield Cup since 1879, and part of the Melbourne Cup.

Architecturally, it is a notable and cohesive example of a racecourse complex, featuring a collection of well-preserved buildings and structures from the early to mid-twentieth century, including grandstands, betting facilities and race day infrastructure that reflect the evolution of racing operations.

Aesthetically, the expansive track, central flat, and mature tree-lined landscape, combined with its historic buildings, create a distinctive and recognisable racecourse setting that enhances the race day experience.

Socially, it has played a vital role in shaping Melbourne’s racing culture, attracting generations of racegoers, industry participants and the wider community, and remains a highly valued and iconic gathering place.

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📄 Victorian Heritage Database Report

28/06/2025

Eastern Park & Geelong Botanic Gardens

Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) H2095
HO880 Greater Geelong City Planning Scheme

Eastern Park at Limeburners Point in Geelong is a 90-hectare public reserve used for recreation, horticulture, and botanical pursuits, home to the Geelong Botanic Gardens, sporting clubs and open grasslands.

Established as a Botanical Reserve in 1851, Geelong’s Eastern Park was shaped by curators Daniel Bunce and John Raddenberry, who introduced intricate paths, conifers and a core nursery that formed the foundation of the Geelong Botanic Gardens. Reflecting 19th-century scientific planting principles, the Gardens preserve Bunce’s original layout of parallel beds and paths, while incorporating later additions such as glasshouses, conservatories, the 21st Century Garden, rose garden, and decorative gates. The relocation of historic buildings and monuments from across Geelong has further enhanced the park’s cultural and visual significance.

Both Eastern Park and the Botanic Gardens are of significant historical, scientific and aesthetic value to Victoria. The site preserves 19th-century design elements, rare tree specimens, and commemorative plantings such as the Queen Victoria Avenue. Scientifically, it hosts diverse and rare species across both formal and picturesque landscapes. Aesthetically, the mature plantings, historic features, and scenic views over Corio Bay contribute to their enduring visual and cultural appeal.

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📄 Victorian Heritage Database Report

15/06/2025

Bridge Inn Mernda

The Bridge Inn Hotel in Mernda is one of the earliest commercial establishments outside Melbourne, first established in the 1840s near the Plenty River.

It was relocated to the corner of Bridge Inn Road and Plenty Road in the 1870s, with a major upgrade in 1891 that included brick cladding and the addition of a second storey. Serving as a longstanding community hub, the hotel has welcomed both locals and visitors for generations, reflecting Mernda’s early development and social life.

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22/03/2025

Cororooke Dairy Factory

The Cororooke Dairy Factory, established in 1901 in Cororooke, Victoria, operated for over a century before its closure in 2013.

The former Cororooke Dairy Factory holds significant historical value as a major site for dairy processing in the region for over 110 years. It is closely tied to the Colac Dairying Company, which played a dominant role in the local industry from the late nineteenth century, and contributed to the development of innovative technologies such as lactose production.

However, the factory holds low to medium architectural and technological significance, with its buildings being largely modern, utilitarian, and not reflective of significant advancements or unique construction methods.

This photographic archival recording was conducted by Hin Lim Photography in August 2015.

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10/01/2025

Korumburra Railway Station

Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) H1571
HO5 South Gippsland Shire

Constructed in 1907 on the Melbourne - Port Albert Line, the Korumburra railway station complex is historically and aesthetically significant to the State of Victoria, and is of local social significance to the South Gippsland Shire.

It is historically significant as a key part of the Great Southern Railway, serving as a marshalling point for goods trains navigating steep descents, a junction for local coal mine lines, and the starting point for other branch services.

Aesthetically, it is a significant and a rare example of a station building built in the Queen Anne style.

As the largest town in the Shire, it also played a crucial role in shaping the Korumburra community and defining the town's identity.

📷 Hin Lim Photography
📄 Victorian Heritage Database Report

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