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Bishopscourt garden
Newspaper clipping about the garden at Bishopscourt, 120 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne, its history, its fall into neglect and its revitalisation under the direction of The Australian Garden History Society (Victoria) with volunteer labour from the local community.
- 2368 reads
Eureka 150 years on
Two articles appearing in the same issue of Royal Auto about the Eureka Stockade. The first, "Victoria's Bloody Sunday" by Professor Geoffrey Blainey, tells the story of the rebellion. The second, "The Flag was Stolen ...
- 2472 reads
Community Pop up pre-loved market
Flyer which was distributed to all East Melbourne residents to advertise a community event to be held on 24 October 2015 and hosted by the East Melbourne Group at Holy Trinity Church, corner of Clarendon and Hotham Streets.
- 2476 reads
History Week 2014
City of Melbourne flyer advertising History Week events taking place in Melbourne. Among the events advertised is the East Melbourne Historical Society's exhibition "For King and Country: East Melbourne Volunteers and the Great War" which was shown at the East Melbourne Library in October 2014.
- 2187 reads
East Melbourne Cellars - early advertisements
Two advertisements extracted from Trove for the licensed grocer at the corner of Powlett and Hotham Streets, East Melbourne, now known as East Melbourne Cellars. One from 1923 lists the address among retailers for Romalo wines; the other from 1917 advertises the products on sale.
- 2576 reads
Bluestone
Newspaper clipping about the extensive use of bluestone in Melbourne. In East Melbourne it is commonly seen in lanes, foundations, kerbstones and gutters as well as some fine early buildings such as St. Patrick's Cathedral. In Melbourne's earliest days bluestone was quarried in what is now the Fitzroy Gardens.
- 2580 reads
Mirka Mora turns 83
Short Newspaper clipping reporting on Mirka Mora's 83rd birthday. Mirka Mora is an East Melbourne identity as the founder, with her husband George, of the Balzac Restaurant, Wellington Parade.
- 2511 reads
Warne to be cast in bronze
Newspaper clipping announcing that Shane Warne's will be the next statue to take its place in Yarra Park. It will be the first of the Australia Post Avenue of Champions. Louis Laumen will be the sculptor as he has been for the previous statues.
- 2478 reads
The Rev Dr Hugh Kempster
Newspaper clipping about the Reverend Dr Hugh Kempster, Vicar at St Peter's Eastern Hill, and his interest in mysticism.
- 3740 reads
Knowing Women:Origins of Women's Education in Nineteenth-century Australia
This book discusses the origins of women's education in nineteenth-century Australia. It focuses on private schools as opposed to State or Church run schools. It includes a short chapter on Vieusseux Ladies' College, East Melbourne and a photo of the proprietors, Julie and Lewis Vieusseux.
- 2767 reads
Remembering Melbourne 1850-1960
A book of over 700 black and white photographs of early Melbourne scenes, mainly buildings, which have been demolished or significantly changed. The first half of the book concentrates on the CBD but includes public gardens and the Yarra River. The second half of the book looks at a number of the inner suburbs. East Melbourne has its own chapter of 15 photos.
- 3031 reads
Bid Time Return
First of two volume memoir by Fairlie Taylor. Taylor started work as a teacher in regional Victoria. In 1933 she became Victoria's first full-time teacher-librarian at Presbyterian Ladies' College, East Melbourne and later at Methodist Ladies' College. This volume covers the period 1887-1919.
- 2480 reads
Time Recalled
The second of two volume memoir by Fairlie Taylor. Taylor started work as a teacher in regional Victoria. In 1933 she became Victoria's first full-time teacher-librarian at Presbyterian Ladies' College, East Melbourne and later at Methodist Ladies' College. This volume covers the period 1920-1978. It has an account of her time at PLC (1933-1943) including the names of many teachers.
- 2467 reads
East Melbourne, Victoria Parade 164, 166, Hohenzollern
Old postcard advertising accommodation at Hohenzollern. The property was owned and managed by the Misses Hulda and Amalie Eberhard from 1909 to 1917.
- 2786 reads
The Woods of Woodlawn, 54 Powlett Street: a collection
A collection of 14 digital images relating to the Wood family of Woodlawn, 54 Powlett Street, East Melbourne.
James Wood commissioned Blackwell and Dalton to build Woodlawn for him and his wife, Mary, in 1889. Their portraits are etched into the glass above the vestibule door. James was a principal in Wood Dunn & Co. Market Street, dairy produce merchants.
- 2311 reads
Memories of East Melbourne by K.A.D. Smith
A scanned copy of typescript entitled Memories of East Melbourne by K.A.D.(Keith) Smith. The author writes of his memories growing up in East Melbourne in the 1930s. He and his family lived at 108 Powlett Street.
- 1900 reads
Frederick William Debney
A scanned copy of a typescript of the life of Frederick William Debney by Margaret Brookes, his grand-daughter. Debney and his wife lived at Chandos, 44 Hotham Street, East Melbourne between 1910 and 1919. When they lived there they formed the 'Chandos Club' where their friends and members met once a fortnight to give papers, recite, sing and perform.
- 2414 reads
John and Jane Conway
A scanned copy of a photo of John and Jane Conway at the rear of 340 Albert Street. An accompanying email from Joanne Miller gives details:
- 2201 reads
1085 Hoddle Street - sketch plan
Sketch plan of 1085 Hoddle Street, East Melbourne. The purpose of this plan was to demonstrate to the building surveyor the method by which the builders had tested the load bearing capacity of the concrete floor. They had loaded a strip of floor three feet wide with 23 bags of cement uniformly distributed, which equalled 80 lbs per sq ft, double that required.
- 2532 reads
Eliza Jane Sprigg, Hannah Clark and Florence Bland Holt
The photo shows three women in Victorian dress taking tea on a verandah. The women are from left to right Eliza Jane Sprigg, her sister Hannah Clark and actress Florence Bland Holt. The donor of the photo believed it to be taken either at 166 Wellington Parade or Cliveden Mansions.
- 2255 reads
East Melbourne & Jolimont Community Magazine 2016
Newsletters for 2016. Autumn, Winter, Spring/Summer. Articles on matters of local concern. Community news.
On-line at http://www.emg.org.au/
- 2117 reads
East Melbourne & Jolimont Community Magazine 2017
Newsletters for 2017. Autumn, Winter. Articles on matters of local concern. Community news.
On-line at http://www.emg.org.au/
- 2062 reads
Victorian Historical Journal December 2016
Essays on various aspects of Victoria's history.
- 1890 reads
Holy Trinity East Melbourne - history of its organ
A brochure produced during a restoration appeal for the Holy Trinity organ. Page 2 gives a short history of the organ and its builder and previous owner, Henry M Boom, along with National Trust citation.
- 2049 reads
East Melbourne's Best Streets
Newspaper clipping describes some of the streets of East Melbourne and their houses. Focuses on Clarendon, Hotham and Powlett Streets.
- 2084 reads
East Melbourne, Wellington Parade South 279
Newspaper clipping describes an apartment for sale at One East Melbourne, 279 Wellington Parade South. Interior photo. The Age, 15-16 April 2016, Domain p.14.
- 1896 reads
Triple Treat in East Melbourne
Newspaper clipping about a new development taking place which covers three buildings: the redevelopment of the old house Mosspennoch at 36 Wellington Parade into six apartments; a new seven storey block of twelve apartments next door at 22 Clarendon Street; and a third block of 49 apartments over fourteen floors around the corner at 178 Wellington Parade.
- 2184 reads
The 'iceberg' apartments
Newspaper clipping about a block of apartments to be built behind the old grocer's shop at 17 Gipps Street, East Melbourne. As a way of working around height restrictions some developers are finding extra floor space underground. This block of apartments will be 7.8 metres high but 10.5 metres underground. Includes diagrams.
- 1917 reads
Inge King - obituary
Obituary of sculptor, Inge King (1915-2016) whose relevance to East Melbourne lies in her commission by the architectural firm of Grounds, Romberg and Boyd to design the Dewdrop Fountain, sometimes known as the Fountain of the Birds, which stood in the Fitzroy gardens until 1980.
- 2163 reads
East Melbourne, Hotham Street 036-38
Newspaper clipping about forthcoming auction of the house at 36-38 Hotham Street, East Melbourne. The Age, 27-28 May 2016, Domain p.4 Also auction brochure relevant to the same auction, scheduled for 4 June 2016. Description, Colour photos. Plans. The house sold for $5,100,000.
- 2109 reads
What lies beneath: an 'iceberg' renovation
Newspaper clipping about an extension to be built behind the historic house at 99 Hotham Street, East Melbourne. As a way of working around height restrictions some developers are finding extra floor space underground. This development includes a two level basement which will include a squash court, cellar, gymnasium, sauna, steam room and six car garage with a vehicle lift.
- 2083 reads
East Melbourne, Hotham Street 131
Newspaper clipping about forthcoming sale of 10/131 Hotham Street, East Melbourne. Photos
The Age, 9-10 December 2016, Domain, pp.14-15
- 2130 reads
Such is the life of historic house now in disrepair
Newspaper clipping about Valetta, 206 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne, its history and its steady decline due to many years of neglect.
- 1968 reads
Lost Melbourne
Newspaper clipping publicises a new book 'Remembering Melbourne 1850-1960' edited by Richard Broome and published by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. It has over 700 photos of Melbourne's lost or changed buildings. The first half of the book covers CBD buildings and was compiled by the RHSV.
- 2372 reads
Lowe Kong Meng. The man who made his mark
Newspaper clipping publicising the 'Chinese Fortunes' exhibition held at Ballarat's Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka. The article focuses on Lowe Kong Meng a wealthy Chinese merchant and leader of the Chinese community. He lived at Valetta, 206 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne from 1868 to 1876.
The Age, 28 Jan 2016, Spectrum, pp.16-17
- 2013 reads
Power precinct
Newspaper clipping publicising a new block of 250 apartments being built on the site of the old Dallas Brooks Hall to be known as The Eastbourne. The developer of the project is Mirvac and the architectural firm is Bates Smart. In an associated piece Tom Kiing tells why he has bought in off the plan.
The Age, 13-14 May 2016, Domain, pp.8-9
- 1933 reads
Grounds for good design
Newspaper clipping with article about the work of architect, Reno Rizzo of Inarc. One of the projects mentioned is his modern addition to the rear of the house at 14 Powlett Street, East Melbourne. Photo.
The Weekend Australian, 12-13 Jan 2002, p.30
- 2174 reads
Miss Footy '69
Newspaper clipping of an article in which Tony Wilson writes of the time his mother, Margaret, won a football quiz giving her the title of Miss Football 1969. Margaret is a resident of East Melbourne.
The Age, 26 May 2012, Good Weekend, p.9
- 1895 reads
'G is for grandeur - 14 Powlett Street
Newspaper clipping publicising the forthcoming sale of 14 Powlett Street, East Melbourne. Photos. The Age, 2-3 June 2017, Domain, pp.10-11
Also 4 page sale brochure for 14 Powlett Street, East Melbourne, expressions of interest closing 13 June 2017. page photos. Plans on separate insert.
- 1952 reads
Neighbourhoods - East Melbourne
Newspaper clipping describes the neighbourhood of East Melbourne as a place to live. Includes reference and photo of 116 Hotham Street and 50 Hotham Street
The Age, 18 Mar 2017, Domain, pp.14-15
- 1873 reads
Hallmarks of a reverential renovation - 159 Gipps Street
Newspaper clipping tells of the renovation of Little Parndon, 159 Gipps Street, East Melbourne by owner architect, Emma Thompson. The house was originally built for artist, Eugene von Guerard, and in later years was the home of Lord and Lady Casey. As a consequence there were strict heritage controls in place.
The Age, 30 Jun-1 Jul 2017, Domain, pp.1 and 4-5.
- 2372 reads
On Board with the Bishop
An account of Charles Perry's voyage to Port Phillip on 'The Stag'. Charles Perry, first bishop of Melbourne, arrived in Melbourne in 1847, with his wife, Frances, and 80 other passengers including a number of clergymen hand-picked to assist him in his ministry. Author Tim Gatehouse has followed the story of journey out and the lives of some of the passengers on the ship.
- 2038 reads
Looking back Looking forward
The story of 'Berry Street' Child and Family Care 1877-1977. Berry Street was founded in 1877 in Fitzroy as 'The Victorian Infant Asylum'. It moved to Berry Street, East Melbourne in 1881 occupying the old Police Hospital that had been part of the mounted police barracks. Over the years it acquired neighbouring properties, including Tandarra in Vale Street.
- 2126 reads
Victorian Historical Magazine December 1940
Essays on various aspects of Victoria's history. This issue contains two papers read before the Royal Historical Society:
1. James Sinclair - Maker of Fitzroy Gardens by Hattie Knight
2. The Story of the Yarra by J Alex Allan
Includes Index
- 2110 reads
Victorian Historical Journal June 2017
Essays on various aspects of Victoria's history. In this issue eight articles are linked under the heading 'Judging for the People: Honouring 175 years of the Supreme Court of Victoria'.
- 2211 reads
The Two Wings of Bishopscourt: the reasons for their contrasting styles and the origin of their designs
Article about the two very different wings of the Bishopscourt building. It discusses the sources of the two styles and shows their importance within the architectural movements each represents.
- 2465 reads
Harold Freedman: the big picture
A book on the work of Harold Freedman, artist best known for his painted and mosaic murals. Known in East Melbourne as the creator of The Legend of Fire mosaic mural which adorns the Metropolitan Fire Brigade Headquarters in Albert Street. This work is covered in detail. Multiple coloured illustrations. Index.
- 2808 reads