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Arts and East Melbourne
Article about Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Scultpors 96th annual exhibition. The Society meets at the Ola Cohn Centre in East Melbourne. Article featuring Gregory R. Smith for his exhibiton of paintings at the Victorian Artists Society in East Melbourne. Article about Victorian Artists Society and its teachers. Antiques & Art in Victoria, August-December 2005.
- 2662 reads
The Diocese says farewell
Newspaper clippings about Archbishop Peter Watson's farewell from office. Photos. The Melbourne Anglican, November 2005.
- 2394 reads
Pro-lifers skip rally
Newspaper clippings about anti-abortion protesters outside the fertility clinic in Wellington Parade. From 2005
- 2681 reads
Balcombe family
Article about The Briars, Mt. Martha, owned by Alexander Beatson Balcombe and his wife Emma. Alexander and Emma Balcombe also built and owned Eastcourt in East Melbourne which was on the site of the East Melbourne Library.
- 2617 reads
The Chapel
Brochure and newspaper advertisement for sale of The Chapel in Jolimont Square. Photo.
- 2803 reads
Knightsbridge Apartments
Brochure advertising sale of apartment at 101 Gipps Street. Photos. Plan.
- 2605 reads
Iconic authors
A newspaper article about the St. Peter's Eastern Hill Icon School and its members. Photo. 1 January 2006.
- 2860 reads
Mercy sister, Julie O'Brien, retires
Article about retirement of Sister Julie O'Brien who had worked at the Mercy Hospital for Women in East Melbourne since its opening in 1971. 1 January 2006.
- 2983 reads
Mis-use of public parkland
Newspaper articles about the threat to public parks through redevleopment and inappropriate usage. Discusses parkland all over Melbourne, but includes as examples the suggestion to fence off part of Yarra Park for entertainment during the Boxing Day Test, and redevlopment of Flinders Park to create the Tennis Centre. December 2005.
- 2651 reads
11 Albert Street
Newspaper clipping and brochure advertising auction of 11 Albert Street scheduled for 8 October 2005. Photo. Plan.
- 2929 reads
Dallas Brooks Hall to be redeveloped
Newspaper clippings start with proposed redevelopment of Dallas Brooks Hall and the National Trust's fight to save it. Later clippings with updated news.
- 4222 reads
AAMI Park
Newspaper clippings about new plans for sporting precinct. Gosch's Paddock to be used by Collingwood and Melbourne Football Clubs for training; new rugby league and soccer stadium (temporarily known as the rectangular stadium) to be built near Olympic Park. Includes an associated plan to build car parking under Yarra Park. April 2006.
- 3146 reads
Park Hyatt
Newspaper articles featuring the Park Hyatt Hotel. Photos. 2005-2006.
- 2641 reads
Tireless Physician
Obituary for William 'Bill' Heath, physician, who died on 22 October 2005.
- 2616 reads
Heavenly abode
Newspaper article featuring the home of Greg Ladner, milliner, which he created out of the old Latvian Lutheran Church. Two apartments are also part of the complex. 8 October 2005.
- 2591 reads
Alert and ready
Newspaper article featuring the work of the Emergency Co-ordination Centre which houses the Department of Sustainability and Environment's fire and emergency management team.
- 2439 reads
Forgotten AFL grounds
Newspaper article featuring 10 long gone AFL grounds including East Melbourne Cricket Ground. Photos. The Sunday Age, 24 July 2005.
- 2666 reads
The Grand Rank cabman's shelter
Newspaper article about the history of the cabman's shelter in Yarra Park. Photos.
- 2786 reads
Parking and traffic schemes
A collection of newspaper clippings about various proposals to reduce parking and traffic in and around the CBD. Parking to be phased out in Yarra Park. A carpark to be built adjacent to existing one near Federation Square. Upgrade of public transport, especially Richmond Station. 2005.
- 2596 reads
The man who saved women
Article featuring Dr. Bertram Wainer, the leading abortion law reformer, who founded the Fertility Clinic in Wellington Parade. The article also refers to Dr. Jim Troup, a doctor conducting illegal abortions at his rooms in Hoddle Street while paying the police protection money, and his receptionist Peggy Berman, who blew the whistle.
- 3604 reads
Bionic ear's birthday.
Newspaper clippings announcing government grant to help fund the establishment of a new centre which aims to create a new generation of bionic ears. Part of the Bionic Ear Institute it will be named after Professor Graeme Clark, the inventor of the bionic ear. Photos. April 2005.
- 2762 reads
By George, It's Gordon of Khartoum!
Newspaper article about the statue of General Gordon in Gordon Reserve and its recent classification by The National Trust.
- 2648 reads
Mourning for Mornington
Newspaper clipping reporting on failed sale of Mornington, 105 Wellington Parade South. 29 May 2005.
- 2717 reads
History to go under the hammer
Newspaper clipping about auctions of 101 and 105 Wellington Parade South scheduled for 28 May 2005.
- 2813 reads
The Eye of the Beholder: Albert Tucker's Photographs
Catalogue of exhibition of photographs held at the Museum of Modern Art at Heide in 1998. One photograph shows Albert Tucker's studio at 85 Powlett Street in 1943.
- 2976 reads
The Ladies Came to Stay
History of Presbyterian Ladies College 1875-1960. Photos. Index.
- 2941 reads
PLC Melbourne: The First Century 1875-1975
History of Presbyterian Ladies College 1875-1975. Photos. Index.
- 3035 reads
East Melbourne 1837-1977: People Places Problems
History of East Melbourne and Jolimont. Photos. Index.
- 2799 reads
La Trobe's Jolimont: A walk round my garden
La Trobe's garden recreated through the use of contemporary illustrations and plans.
- 2857 reads
Sale of lease of Bishopscourt
Newspaper clippings relating to possible sale or lease of Bishopscourt.
- 2569 reads
Yarra Melbourn Regional Libraries split
Newspaper clippings about plan to disband Yarra-Melbourne Regional Library Corporation which jointly runs City of Melbourne and City of Yarra's libraries.
- 2461 reads
Wildflower paintings
Review written by Arthur Streeton of botanical paintings by Frances Jackson. Streeton was a member of the Victorian Artists' Society.
- 2466 reads
New breast cancer treatment
Newspaper clipping about new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) breast screening available at Peter MacCallum. Also clippings about hospital's proposed move to Parkville. Also clipping about new anti-smoking policy.
- 2628 reads
30 St. Andrew Place
Brochure for sale of apartment at 30 St. Andrews Place. Photo. Plan.
- 2940 reads
Victorian Historical Journal May 2006
Articles and reviews on a variety of aspects of Victoria's history. May 2006.
- 2582 reads
Jolimont Railway Yards proposed development
Newspaper clippings about proposal to develop the railway yards between Federation Square and the MCG. Begins 2006.
- 2796 reads
66-70 Clarendon Street
Copy of photograph of 66-70 Clarendon Street. 66 Clarendon Street has been demolished. The photo shows it to match 68-70 but with narrower arches to the verandah.
- 2702 reads
Sandra Mackenzie
Two copy photographs of Sandra Mackenzie and others in front of Miss MacDonald's Guest House at 70 Clarendon Street.
- 2741 reads
Freemasons Hospital in 1951
Copy photograph of Freemasons Hospital with building on corner of Grey Street still standing. Corner building was demolished to create parking area. The photo is taken from the Fitzroy Gardens and shows Grey Street fountain surrounded by iron picket fence. Florrie and Keith Mackenzie are standing in the foreground.
- 3004 reads
57-61 Gipps Street before and after
Two photos show terrace houses at 57, 59 and 61 Gipps Street before and after restoration. Restoration started in 2004 and was completed 2005.
- 2773 reads
East Melbourne News 2006
Newsletters for 2006. Also Updates.2006. Items on matters of local concern. Community news.
Newsletters on-line at http://www.emg.org.au/
- 2903 reads
131 Simpson Street
Brochure advertising auction of 131 Simpson Street scheduled for 26 November 2005. Photos. Plans.
- 2541 reads
86 George Street
Brochure advertising auction of 86 George Street scheduled for 12 August 2006. Photos. Plans.
- 2516 reads
39 Wellington Parade South
Brochure advertising auction of 39 Wellington Parade South scheduled for 5 November 2005. Photos. Plans.
- 2460 reads
127 Simpson Street
Brochure advertising auction of 127 Simpson Street scheduled for 15 July 2006. Photos. Plans.
- 2615 reads
81 Hotham Street
Brochure advertising auction of 81 Hotham Street scheduled for 26 August 2006. Photos. Plans. Another for 18 June 2011.
- 2538 reads
21 Burchett Lane
Brochure and newspaper clipping about auction and owners of 21 Burchett Lane scheduled for 5 August 2006. Photos. Plans.
- 2712 reads