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Catalogue

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Jolimont, Wellington Parade South jolsq - Burchett

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Various buildings are involved in Jolimont Square. The following entries refer to some of these.
1857. MCC Building Advice: To build the foundations of some houses for the Hon. J.F. Palmer (signed: James Bonham).
1863. Henry Langlands, pioneer, ironfounder and politician died here (at No.1). Widow lived on - see A.D.B. Vol.2.

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  • 3054 reads

Jolimont, Wellington Parade South jolstation - Burchett

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1902. Appears in Directory.
1903. W.H. Lewis - Station Master.
(Note: There is a reference in the index card regarding Sir W.J. Clarke. The private railway platform seems to be one at Sunbury, near his 'Rupertswood' property. See 'Walkabout' and A.D.B. Vol.3).

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  • 2759 reads

East Melbourne, St Andrews Place 041 - Burchett

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Recorded National Trust.
(Note: The index card does not record the actual address. Reference to card is: wbgov.printing offices)

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  • 2531 reads

East Melbourne, Grey Street 115, Burchett

Built 1853 by Thomas Wilson for self. 1859 kitchen added. 1862 extensions made.

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  • 2761 reads

East Melbourne, Grey Street 119-121, Burchett

Built 1867 by John Kennedy for self 2 two storey brick houses. Architect - J B Denny.
Recorded by National Trust of Victoria1977 - see index card for citation.

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  • 2970 reads

East Melbourne, Grey Street 123-127, Burchett

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  • 2839 reads

Yarra Park Heritage Listing 2010

The record of the decision of the Heritage Council of Victoria on 19 April 2010 to include Yarra Park in the Heritage Register. The outcome was the result of a strong campaign by the East Melbourne Group. (See news item link below.)

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  • 3738 reads

Holy Trinity Church - after the 1905 fire

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The original bluestone church, completed in 1864, was situated near the corner of George and Clarendon Streets. On New Year’s Day 1905 the church was completely gutted by fire.

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  • 4141 reads

The Patrician

St. Patrick's College school magazine. Contains news of the year's activities. Notes of past and present students. Photos.

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  • 2867 reads

The Patrician

St. Patrick's College school magazine. Contains news of the year's activities. Notes of past and present students. Photos.

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  • 2699 reads

The Patrician

St. Patrick's College school magazine. Contains news of the year's activities. Notes of past and present students. Photos.

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  • 2703 reads

The Patrician

St. Patrick's College school magazine. Contains news of the year's activities. Notes of past and present students. Photos.

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  • 2733 reads

The Patrician

St. Patrick's College school magazine. Contains news of the year's activities. Notes of past and present students. Photos.

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  • 2612 reads

1988 Cairns Memorial Church fire

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In the early evening of 15 August 1988 the Cairns Memorial Church caught fire. Professional photographer and resident of East Melbourne, Rod Goodwin was returning home from an assignment in the city when the fire was beginning to engulf this historic church. With his most suitable professional equipment at hand, Rod captured this dramatic and detailed record of the progress of the fire.

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  • 3385 reads

City of Melbourne Municipal Strategic Statement (Amendment C162) July 2010

Amendment C162 to the City of Melbourne Municiple Strategic Statement. The proposal was released in July 2010 and is open for public submissions until 3 September 2010. From the City of Melbourne web site: Have your say on the new Municipal Strategic Statement (Amendment C162) Creating a more liveable, vibrant and sustainable 24–hour city.

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  • 4346 reads

Queen Bess Row - Advertisement for Nursing Home 1892

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Advertisement which appeared in the Australian Medical Journal on Feb. 15, 1892.
Transcript of text:

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  • 3641 reads

Yarra Park - Car Parking Damage - August 2010

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A gallery of photographs showing the devastation at Yarra Park caused by car parking.

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  • 4519 reads

Lumeah - Advertisement for Invalids' Home 1892

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Advertisement which appeared in the Australian Medical Journal on April 15, 1892.
Transcript of text:

Telephone No. 771
Invalids' Home.
"Lumeah,"
1091 Hoddle St., near Wellington Parade
East Melbourne.
Principal - Miss Garlick,
Assisted by Efficient Hospital Trained Nurses.

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  • 3233 reads

Victorian Historical Journal June 2010

Articles and reviews on a variety of aspects of Victoria's history. This issue includes an article about Jane Cannan, 'Like an Oyster in its Shell': jane Cannan's Iron House in Gold Rush Melbourne by Crescy Cannan. Jane Cannan did several drawings of early Melbourne now in the collection of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. One is of 'Mr.

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  • 3023 reads

Women, the Media, and People from Other Countries who have made Victoria - 1851 to Today

A collection of speeches given by Gary Morgan. Main focus is the history of publishing in Victoria in which Mr. Morgan's ancestors played an important role. Includes images of early pioneers, publications, buildings plus modern photos. No index.

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  • 2830 reads

Braemar reports

Copies of reports prepared in support of the building's nomination to Historic Buildings Register, now Heritage Victoria. Includes report from National Trust of Victoria by C. Kellaway, dated 31/12/75; East Melbourne Group; and Geoff Borrack, architect. Also includes copy of article by Kerry Jordan, dated 15/8/01 entitled 'Ballrooms'

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  • 3709 reads

Fred Williams - a remembrance of a friend past

Copy of obituary of Fred Williams, artist, written by Barbara Blackman for the The Bulletin. It tells of Blackman's first meeting with Williams at their house in East Melbourne. Charles and Barbara Blackman lived in a small cottage behind 129 George Street in 1951. File also includes copy of letter from Barbara Blackman to Margaret Slaney, dated 25 May 1982.

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  • 2885 reads

East Melbourne, Victoria Parade 458

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Collection of photos of Dorijo, an attractive but run down art-deco building in Victoria Parade next to the Drill Hall on the corner of Powlett Street. The photos were taken between 2008 and 2012.

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  • 4511 reads

East Melbourne building photos by Darryl Stanisich, 2003

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Collection of photos of East Melbourne buildings taken by Darryl Stanisich in 2003.

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  • 4836 reads

East Melbourne, Vale Street photos 2010

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Photos taken of houses in Vale Street, East Melbourne in August 2010.

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  • 3271 reads

MMBW Plan - Spring St, Victoria Pd, Albert St, Gisborne St

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1895 covering Victoria Parade North, Victoria Parade South, Gisborne Street, Parliament Place, Gipps Street (St Andrews Place), Carpentaria Place, Spring Street, Evelyn Street and Albert Street.

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  • 3454 reads

MMBW Plan - Grey St, Powlett St, Hotham St, Fitzroy Gardens

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1899 covering Grey Street, Powlett Street, Hotham Street, Clarendon Street, Gipps Street and Fitzroy Gardens.

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  • 2987 reads

MMBW Plan - Gisborne St, Victoria Pd, Eades St, Cathedral Pl

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1899 covering Gisborne Street, Victoria Parade, Cathedral Place (Grey Street), Albert Street, Brunswick Street, Lansdowne Street, Eades Street and Fitzroy Gardens.

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  • 3905 reads

MMBW Plan - Victoria Pd, Powlett St, Grey St, Eades St

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1899 covering Victoria Parade, Powlett Street, Grey Street, Clarendon Street, Albert Street, Eades Street and Fitzroy Gardens.

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  • 3078 reads

MMBW Plan - Powlett St, Victoria Pd, Hoddle St, Grey St

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1899 covering Powlett Street, Victoria Parade, Hoddle Street, Grey Street, Albert Street and Simpson Street.

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  • 3039 reads

MMBW Plan - Hotham St, Hoddle St, Wellington Pd, Powlett St

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1898 covering Hotham Street, Hoddle Street, Wellington Parade, Powlett Street, Simpson Street and George Street.

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  • 3450 reads

MMBW Plan - Hotham St, Powlett St, Wellington Pd, Fitzroy Gardens

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1899 covering Hotham Street, Powlett Street, Wellington Parade, George Street, Clarendon Street and Fitzroy Gardens.

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  • 3190 reads

MMBW Plan - Treasury Gardens

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1899 covering Treasury Place, Lansdowne Street, Wellington Parade, Flinders Street, Spring Street and Treasury Gardens.

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  • 3822 reads

MMBW Plan - Flinders St, Wellington Pd, Yarra River

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1896 covering Flinders Street, Wellington Parade, Railway Yards, City Morgue, Corporation Baths and Yarra River.

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  • 3311 reads

MMBW Plan - Yarra Park, Richmond Oval

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1895 covering Yarra Park and the Richmond Cricket Ground.

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  • 2987 reads

MMBW Plan - MCG, Yarra Park, Swan St

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1900 covering the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Yarra Park.

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  • 3134 reads

MMBW Plan - Wellington Pd, Jolimont Rd, Flinders Park

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1897 covering Wellington Parade, Jolimont Road, National Gymnasium, East Melbourne Cricket Ground, Princes Bridge Station Yard, Flinders Park.

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  • 3073 reads

MMBW Plan - Jolimont St, Yarra Park, Scotch Oval

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1900 covering Jolimont Street, Swan Street, Jolimont Road and the old Scotch College Cricket Ground.

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  • 3149 reads

MMBW Plan - Wellington Pd, Yarra Park, Jolimont

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1897 covering Jolimont Terrace, Jolimont Street, Jolimont Road, Wellington Parade, Wellington Parade South, Palmer Street, Agnes Street, Charles Street and Yarra Park.

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  • 3089 reads

MMBW Plan - Wellington Pd, Punt Rd, Vale St, Yarra Park

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1897 covering Hoddle Street (Punt Road), Wellington Parade, Wellington Parade South, Berry Street, Vale Street, Yarra Park.

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  • 3293 reads

MMBW Master Plan 10E - Melbourne and inner suburbs

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MMBW master plan and index to detailed plans covering Collingwood, Essendon, Fitzroy, Footscray, Melbourne, East Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Richmond, South Melbourne, Williamstown.

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  • 5949 reads

MMBW Plan - Spring St, Gisborne St, Cathedral Pl, Lansdowne St, Treasury Pl

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1899 covering Spring Street, Carpentaria Place, Gisborne Street, Parliament Place, Grey Street (Cathedral Place), Lansdowne Street, Treasury Place and Gipps Street (St Andrews Place).

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  • 3279 reads

MMBW Plan - Grey St, Hoddle St, Hotham St, Powlett St

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MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1899 covering Grey Street, Hoddle Street, Hotham Street, Powlett Street, Gipps Street and Simpson Street.

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  • 3437 reads

Index to MMBW Plans

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Click on an area in the Google map to link to a detailed MMBW plan in the catalogue.

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  • 3600 reads

1972 East Melbourne Aerial Photo

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Aerial photograph of East Melbourne taken at 12:48pm on 30 January 1972 from an altitude of 5,050 feet above sea level. Run 37.
Centre of map approx corner of Wellington Parade and Clarendon Street.
Central coverage:
East Melbourne, Jolimont, Fitzroy and Treasury Gardens, Yarra Park, MCG, Jolimont Railway Yards.
Limits of coverage clockwise from north west:

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1837 East Melbourne Plan - Robert Hoddle

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Part of Robert Hoddle's survey of South Melbourne completed in 1837 showing proposed roads and allotments. The location of La Trobe's house is shown but allotments are shown in the areas which later became Fitzroy Gardens and other public and church lands.

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  • 5453 reads

1837 Melbourne Plan - Robert Hoddle

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Town of Melbourne, Plan of the Settlement of Port Phillip
Includes planned allotments.
Covers Melbourne, East Melbourne, South Melbourne, Yarra River and allotments along St Kilda Road.

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  • 6630 reads

1848 East Melbourne Plan

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Plan of East Melbourne 1848
Includes:
Legislative Assembly on Spring Street opposite Bourke Street;
Fitzroy Square (so named) showing some contemporary markings and plans, but not Treasury Gardens or Government Offices;
Gisbourne Street running due north from Flinders Street to Victoria Street (so called);
Evylyn Street, later renamed Nicholson Street;

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  • 3646 reads

1850 East Melbourne Plan with later amendments

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Plan of East Melbourne labelled 1850 but with various amendments dated 1862, 1863, 1864 and 1865
Significantly reworked from the 1848 plan.
Includes:

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  • 4046 reads

1894 East Melbourne Plan MMBW

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MMBW Plan of East Melbourne lithograph dated 19 September 1894

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  • 4589 reads
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