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East Melbourne, Albert Street 366 - Burchett
Built 1908 brick dwelling by Rockington and Sinclair for the Rev Dr. Lewellyn Bevan. Grainger, Kennedy and Little - Architects.
- 2638 reads
Daryl Jackson
Article on the work of architect Daryl Jackson, especially the MCG.
- 2723 reads
The Return of the Goddess: A Celebration of Victorian Women
A catalogue of exhibition of ceramic portrait sculptures by Ruth Lyon. Includes biographical notes. Subjects include Esther Maher, aviatrix, who lived at 33 Albert Street. Further biographical notes written by Elizabeth Cam.
- 2639 reads
St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church
Newspaper clippings about St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church.
- 3767 reads
18-30 Grey Street
Brochures and real estate clippings about units for sale at 18-30 Grey Street, from 2005.
- 2803 reads
William Elliott Gillies
Obituary of Dr. Gillies, ophthalmologist. He lived at 54 George Street.
- 3229 reads
La Trobe Journal
The La Trobe Journal, a scholarly publication produced by the State Library of Victoria Foundation. First published in April 1968, the journal features articles written by researchers who have drawn on the Library's rich and varied collections as source material.
- 2412 reads
We of the Never-Never With a Memoir by Margaret Berry
This edition of the book contains a memoir about Mrs. Gunn by her niece, Margaret Berry. Mrs. Aeneas Gunn lived for many years at 179 George Street, East Melbourne with her two sisters, Lizzie Taylor and Carrie Templeton. Photos.
- 6208 reads
115 Hotham Street, Henri Lamande with motor cycle and kangaroo
Scan of original photograph printed on post card. Picture shows rear patio of Amorique with Henri Lamandé adjusting the front wheel of a shiny new Abingdon motorcycle. A kangaroo, with its back to the camera, is also studying this very fine machine.
- 3681 reads
Alix Lamande, music teacher, resident of 115 Hotham Street - 1913
Photograph taken in 1913 of Alix Lamandé with her hand resting on a piano stool. Alix was a music teacher residing with her father, Ambrose Lamandé at Amorique, 115 Hotham Street, East Melbourne. Ambrose lived there from 1906 until 1919.
- 2811 reads
49 Agnes Street, front view with Louis Monichon
Photograph of cottage from Agnes Street with a young Louis Monichon leaning against the picket fence.
- 3552 reads
Map of East Melbourne 1858
Map of East Melbourne based on 1850 survey by C.C. Horrel. Scale 4 chains to the inch. Published by the Public Lands Office Melbourne in 1858. Lithograph by J.B.Philp and W. Hollis.
Properties and owners are marked.
- 3519 reads
A Woman of Importance: Emily Childers in Melbourne 1850-1856
Biography of Emily Childers, wife of Hugh Childers. The Childers rented the cottage generally known as Upper Jolimont from Governor La Trobe after Bishop and Mrs. Perry vacated it in 1853. The Childers called the cottage Normont but this name did not survive their occupancy.
- 3230 reads
Colonial Consorts: The Wives of Victoria's Governors 1839-1900
Biographies of the wives of Victoria's colonial governors, including Sophie La Trobe. The chapter devoted to her life gives tells of the establishment of Jolimont and life in early Melbourne.
- 2764 reads
Blue trees
Newspaper clippings from 2005 about artist's controversial plans to paint the elm trees in Queen's Walk, Yarra Park blue in the name of art. The plan won State Government funding but was knocked back by the City Council.
- 2638 reads
Melbourne from the Yarra, Victoria
Melbourne from the Yarra. Shows the river in the foreground with a ferry and passengers leaving the landing. In the distance is the city dominated by the spires of the Independent Church and Scots Church. Possibly the area now knows as Birrarung Marr.
- 2647 reads
Prof Peter Colman
Newspaper clippings about Prof. Peter Colman and his research which seeks to find a way to stop cancer cells spreading. He previously discovered the anti-flu drug now sold under the name Relenza.
- 2785 reads
Whitelaws of 74 Simpson Street
Copy of a letter to the occupant of 74 Simpson Street relating to his ancestors who had lived in the house. Accompanying the letter are very poor quality photocopied family photos.
- 2460 reads
Victorian Historical Journal, May 2007
Articles and reviews on a variety of aspects of Victoria's history.
- 2362 reads
Victorian Historical Journal, November 2007
Articles and reviews on a variety of aspects of Victoria's history.
- 2370 reads
Victorian Historical Journal, June 2008
Articles and reviews on a variety of aspects of Victoria's history.
- 2345 reads
Victorian Historical Journal, June 2009
Articles and reviews on a variety of aspects of Victoria's history.
- 2404 reads
Voices Around My Piano
A history of the Kean-Horsley family, musicians and bohemians, who lived at 33 Albert Street from 1920s to 1950s.
Unpublished manuscript. An updated draft of the book of the same name published in 2007. See catalogue item BK48.
- 2637 reads
Chandos drawings
File contains: architectural drawings - front and rear elevations( 1986); photocopied newspaper photo (2004); and notes on renovation written by previous owner, Jean de Campo, dated 29 April 1994.
- 2724 reads
Festa display 2008 - Henry Cooke's House
File contains images used for East Melbourne Festa display in 2008. The display was intended as a case study of how to research the history of your house. Henry Cooke's house in Clarendon Street was used as the example. Images include:
- 2671 reads
Birds Eye View of Melbourne showing Public Offices and Gardens: St Kilda in the distance- c1880
Coloured lithograph. Aerial view of Melbourne from a point just north of Victoria Parade looking towards Port Phillip Bay.
Prominent East Melbourne features include St Patrick's Cathedral and nearby churches, the various government and parliament buildings, Treasury Gardens and the East Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- 3449 reads
Panoramic View of Melbourne - 1888c
Lithograph. Very wide angle panoramic view of Melbourne. St Patrick's Cathedral in the immediate foreground with East Melbourne churches, schools and government buildings also prominent. Looking west with the You Yangs on the horizon.
Image scanned directly from "Album of Melbourne Views" published by S. Cooke & Co.
- 4304 reads
St Patrick's Cathedral - 1890c
Front view of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Before completion.
- 2970 reads
East Melbourne Historical Society Newsletter: March, June, September 2008
Newsletter gives details of the Society's activities, and has short articles relevant to the history of East Melbourne and Jolimont.
- 5250 reads
East Melbourne Historical Society Newsletter: March, June, September 2009
Newsletter gives details of Society's activities, and short articles relating to the history of East Melbourne and Jolimont.
March Articles:
'Vale', obituary for Arthur Turner,
'East Melbourne Writer - Jean Campbell', short article about this writer of romance novels.
- 5167 reads
General Charles George Gordon statue - Spring Street - 1890c
Bronze statue of Gordon, standing on high pedestal. With inscription which reads:
ERECTED BY
THE PEOPLE OF VICTORIA
TO HONOUR THE MEMORY OF
CHARLES GEORGE GORDON
MAJOR-GEN ROYAL ENGINEERS
WHO FELL AT KHARTOUM
JANUARY 26 1885
- 3891 reads
Government Offices Melbourne - 1890c
Government Offices. View from south west.
- 2803 reads