I've seem the painting Melbourne Burning at Museum of Old and New Art any number of times.
While it depicts a Melbourne of the imagination, it's quite obvious to me that it's a Melbourne seen from Boyd's studio in Murrumbeena.
What's also obvious to me is that, from left to right, are
- Station Pier, Port Melbourne
- the docks at Williamstown
- the You Yangs in the distance, as seen from Murrumbeena
- Princes Bridge across the Yarra River, with trams included
- the old Sandridge Bridge and the still existing Flinders Street Viaduct
- a Gothic Revival style church, with no doubt St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
- the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Question: So, why not add this to the Melbourne Burning article? They seem quite plausible.
Answer: My personal opinions about what is depicted in the painting is just that, purely my own opinion. If I could find Reliable sources to back up my own opinions, then I would add them in.