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Archbishop Sir Frank Woods (1907-1992)

A tribute compiled by Anglican Media

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Campbell, Jean (1901-1984)

Bitter Honeymoon front coverBitter Honeymoon front coverMelbourne author Jean Campbell (1901-1984) was the writer of five novels for William Hutchins

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Cooke, Henry (1818–1889)

Cooke, HenryCooke, HenryHenry Cooke was born on 10 March 1818 at Egglestone Abbey Paper Mill in Durham, England, fourth child of Henr

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East Melbourne Library site - Past and Present

An address to the Historical Society by Marga Macdonald, long time resident of East Melbourne and a founding member of the advisory committee for the new East Melbourne Library and Community Centre.
December 2006

Community centre

I am really pleased to be here tonight in our beautiful new Community Centre celebrating Xmas with you.

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Jackson, Thomas Joshua (1834-1901)

Thomas Joshua Jackson
140 Jolimont Road   East Melbourne

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Johnston, Louise (nee Friedrichs) (1880-?)

A Scullery Maid in East Melbourne

Louise and Robert Johnston 1909Louise and Robert Johnston 1909Mary Louise Friedrichs, known as Louise, was bo

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McGuigan, Henry (1823-1891)

CONTRIBUTION OF THE McGUIGAN BROTHERS TO THE FOUNDING HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA.

Henry McGuiganHenry McGuiganIn the years from 18

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McLean, Margaret (1845-1923)

Margaret McLean was a resident of East Melbourne and a towering figure in liberating women through education, health, prison reform, temperance and democratic participation. The material here was researched and presented to the Society by Dr Liz Rushen on 18 June 2008.

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People of East Melbourne

We would love to publish more stories about the residents of East Melbourne.

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Riches, Nora - 100th Birthday

On 15 February 2008, local resident, Nora Riches turned 100. Her son, Graham, and his wife, Viv, invited family and friends to celebrate the occasion with her. 

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