The Residents who Roared
A History of The East Melbourne Group 1953-2003
By Jill Fenwick
When officious bureaucrats decided that the leafy, tranquil suburb of East Melbourne could do without a few of its trees, they couldn't have guessed that the outraged response of local citizens would lead to the foundation of one of the oldest residents' action groups in Australia. Read how, for more than 60 years, the East Melbourne Group has battled to preserve the heritage of their beloved suburb. Colourful characters, ambitious developers, reckless motorists and dastardly plots abound in this comprehensive history of the group's foundation and achievements.
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Phil Ruthven Slides Available
There was an excellent attendance at our event on Wednesday 21 June 2017 when Phil Ruthven took us on a trip down Memory Lane looking back to Australia, Melbourne and East Melbourne in 1853 an
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Richard Wynne, planning minister, states East Melbourne 'spectacular'
On Monday, March 9 2015 The Age ran an article by Clay Lucas under the headline 'Towers make city hostile. says minister'.
BUNJILAKA ABORIGINAL CULTURE CENTRE
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Culture Centre contains a permanent exhibition, created by a shared enterprise between Museum Victoria and the Victorian Aboriginal Community.
DOCKLANDS LIBRARY
If you're looking for somewhere new to visit, why not head down to see the new Docklands Library at 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade?
Help needed for Boer War research
Rob Droogleever has written to us seeking help with research for his new book which is a regimental history of the 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles Contingent in the Boer War.
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King of the Air: the Turbulent Life of Charles Kingsford Smith
Ann Blainey will talk about her new book and its star, Charles Kingsford Smith, flyer extraordinaire.
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Eat Melbourne, Hotham Street 131
Newspaper clipping about forthcoming auction of apartment 1, 131 Hotham Street, East Melbourne.
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Cricket HQ, city tower hit market
Newspaper clipping about the forthcoming sale of 86-90 Jolimont Street, Jolimont, currently the headquarters of Cricket Victoria.
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Kay & Burton, Comparable Sales Report
Comparable Sales Report produced by Kay & Burton, real estate agents, in preparation for sale of 121 Hotham Street, East Melbourne. The report gives data on ten comparable properties
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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 121
Sale brochure for 121 Hotham Street, East Melbourne, expressions of interest closing 30 October 2018. Colour photos. Plans on separate insert.
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East Melbourne, Grey Street 038
Sale brochure for auction of 38 Grey Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 28 April 2018. Colour photos. Plans. House sold for $3.87m.
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