A photograph of the punt at Punt Road Richmond taken in 1856. The punt for horses and carriages is on the far (south) bank. There are several small punts for pedestrians on the north bank awaiting business. On the south side of the river Punt Road rises sharply with cultivated land on both sides. There is a large house on the east and several small wooden buildings.

A series of photos af East Melbourne families getting together in Darling Square (1970s) and Powlett Reserve (1982?)

Memoir of living in Melbourne in the 20th century. The author, Bruce McBrien, grew up in a house in Spring Street, Melbourne, and spent much of his social life in East Melbourne, and went to school at Yarra Park State School. Has extensive and detailed memories of a child's life in East Melbourne. Includes photos. No index.

Three newspaper articles in interstate papers regarding a very unfortunate incident in East Melbourne in 1947. Apart from a very brief mention there was nothing found in the Melbourne papers, possibly because of local suppression decisions or orders.

An article in the Melbourne Truth newspaper dated 24 April 1976 describing the events of 1911 when Dr Samuel Peacock was prosecuted for the murder of Mary Margaret Davies. Her remains were never found but it appears that she died following an abortion at Dr Peacock's premises in Eastbourne House on the corner of Wellington Parade and Simpson Street.

Presentation by Malcolm Howell to the East Melbourne Historical Society about Dr. Samuel Peacock and the alleged murder of Mary Davies as a result of an illegal abortion.

Scan of photograph of Park House, 124 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne taken circa 1878.

Catalogue of fine furniture and fine arts includes Lot 311, "an important Australian cedar and specimen wood sideboard of grand proportions carved with the pictorial history of the foundation and progress of the colony of Victoria, circa 1860-1873, by Peter McLean" Peter McLean was a resident of East Melbourne. Illustrated.

Book by Miles Lewis entitled "Melbourne: The City's History and Development"
The story of the growth of the city of Melbourne from settlement to the present day. 2nd edition. 2 of 2 copies.

File of copies of historical records and photos relating to the MCG footbridge in Yarra Park east of the MCG. Sourced mainly from VicTrack, Department of Transport, the owner of the bridge; but also from Public Records Office of Victoria, and The Argus newspaper.

File of items relating to sale of the house at 45 Wellington Parade South, East Melbourne. Once owned by Des Clark, former lord mayor, and artist wife, Irene. From 2010.

Photograph of Stanford House. Probably taken in the 1920s judging by the clothing of the passers-by and the condition of the street and surrounding houses.

Framed photos of 8 and 10 Simpson Street East Melbourne. In particular the photos show the unique pediment mouldings and the wrought-iron work on the verandas and balconies. Zooming in you can also see the stained glass in the first floor windows.

Photograph of "Mosspennoch" taken about 1955. at this time the building was also called "Philadelphia Robertson House"

It is described as a double storey Italianate mansion on the corner of Clarendon and George Street with arcuated verandahs with engaged pillars, balustrade at upper verandah and at roof, pediment over entrance and at parapet.
Architect Charles Webb.

Chart of Hobson Bay and River Yarra leading to Melbourne surveyed by H.L. Cox ; assisted by Thos. Bourchier & P.H. McHugh, 1864 ; engraved by J. & C. Walker.
Published 1865. This edition published 1866 but further annotated with survey information from 1875.

Aerial map of Melbourne and southern inner suburbs created by the Department of Lands and Survey from a mosaic of aerial photos taken in 1945.

Aerial map of Melbourne inner northern suburbs created by the Department of Lands and Survey from a mosaic of aerial photos taken in 1945.

Photograph taken from a helicopter over East Melbourne in 2007.

Article in The Age newspaper 15 August 2011 about two Michael Buxtons, related but not brothers. Both have different career interests in urban development, one as a developer, the other as Professor of Environment and Planning at RMIT University.

Booklet published by the East Melbourne Historical Society, November 2008.

Quotation from the Introduction:

East Melbourne’s lanes are an integral part of its historic character. Their bluestone cobbles lead us back to the nineteenth century in a way smoothly tarmacked roads cannot.

Wood engraving. The actual title is "Sketches at the Servants' Training Institute Richmond" although the location is actually 39 Berry Street, East Melbourne, as shown on the MMBW Plan of 1897.
The sketches show the building itself, the matron and activities in the garden, kitchen, laundry, dining hall and dormitory.

Articles and reviews on a variety of aspects of Victoria's history

Newspaper article in The Age, 13 December 2011. The story is told of Caspar, an East Melbourne pet Tibetan spaniel cross. Caspar was bitten and brought near to death by a tick of a type rare in Melbourne. The problem was eventually correctly diagnosed by local vet Bill Ryan and Caspar was given a new lease on life. Quotes from Bill Ryan, Helen Fisher and young Max Fisher.

Plans published in the Church of England Messsenger 25 October 1912 for a new school building at St Peter's Eastern Hill. The plans were drawn up by Mr Alexander North F.R.V.I.A. Cost projected at £5,700.

The plans did not proceed.