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East Melbourne, Vale Street 116
Brochure advertising the auction of 116 Vale Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 27 July 1991
[Year is hand written with a question mark. It has been confirmed as correct]
- 1061 reads
East Melbourne, Berry Street 034
Brochure advertising auction of 34 Berry Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 28 March 1998
- 1041 reads
Jolimont, Jolimont Terrace 028, Bromo
Brochure advertising the auction of 28 Jolimont Terrace, Jolimont, scheduled for 4 June 1993.
- 1053 reads
The Zoological Gardens 1858
The proposed plan for the Zoological Gardens which was to be established in the southern-most part of the Richmond Paddock, now roughly the site of AAMI park.
- 1370 reads
East Melbourne from Studley Park
One of 16 views of Melbourne suburbs issued as a pictorial supplement with The Australasian newspaper of 6 April 1872. The pictures were drawn by Thomas Carrington (1842-1918) and engraved by Rudolph Jenny (1827-1905).
- 1234 reads
Memories of Bims Restaurant
Wendy Pomroy's memories of Bims and Vagn Ove Gunness and their restaurant, Bims at 366 Albert Street. Previously the pair had taken over Mirka, Mirka Mora's restaurant in the city, which they renamed Danish Delight.
- 1576 reads
Video of presentation by Gary Presland on pre-European history and culture of Victoria
On 16 June 2021 Dr Gary Presland, historian and authority on Aboriginal history, presented to EMHS his insights into the life and culture of the Aboriginal peoples in our local area. A video of the presentation can be found here.
- 1286 reads
Video of presentation by Alicia Cerreto on the history of Berry Street
On 21 April 2021 historian, Alicia Cerreto, took us on a journey through the history of Berry Street. Initially known as the Victorian Infant Asylum and Foundling Hospital it has had many name changes since.
A video of the presentation can be found here.
- 1460 reads
Cliveden Mansions 1968
A collection of photos taken just prior to the demolition of Cliveden Mansions which once stood on the corner of Wellington Parade and Clarendon Street, East Melbourne. The house was demolished to make way for the Hilton on the Park, now the Pullman Hotel. It is pictured devoid of all furniture and furnishings which had been sold at auction in the previous weeks.
- 3641 reads
Cliveden Album
An album of a collection of material relating to the home of Sir William Clarke, Cliveden, 192 Wellington Parade, which was demolished in 1968 to make way for the Hilton Hotel. Items include copies of original plans, copies of photos of elaborately furnished interiors and copies of contemporary news reports.
- 1026 reads
Video of presentation by Bruce Trethowan on Cliveden Mansions
On 18 August 2021 heritage architect, Bruce Trethowan, followed up on his previous talk on Cliveden as the family home of Sir William and Lady Janet Clarke with the story of its purchase and conversion into luxury apartments, and its new inhabitants. A video of the presentation can be found here.
- 1131 reads
East Melbourne General Store on Channel Nine
Video of Channel Nine News report on 25 August 2021. The Channel Nine news team appeared at the East Melbourne General Store to report on the 130th anniversary of Allen's Lollies. Audrey Major observed that customers for Allen's lollies are often adults seeking a nostalgia hit. Alex Spiro, a passing customer, mentioned that his father-in-law was once chief confectioner for Allen's.
- 1270 reads
No Glory in the Saga of the Wren Family Feud
Newspaper cutting about Jenny Kurg, grand-daughter of John Wren, infamous entrepreneur, and family feud.
Jenny and her new partner, David Anthony (Tony) Woods, artist, lived in East Melbourne, with their children. From about 1971 they lived at 52 Gipps Street which was orignally two houses, 50 and 52. In 1979 Jenny bought Halloween at 99 Hotham Street.
- 1147 reads
East Melbourne, Morrison Place 14-18
Newspaper clipping reporting that 18 Morrison Place is available for lease. It was the past home of Paul Dainty, rock promoter, whose clients included the Rolling Stones.
The clipping has been cropped and reformatted for ease of reading.
- 1065 reads
East Melbourne, Hotham Street 021
Newspaper cutting advertising apartment 6/21 Hotham Street, East Melbourne for sale. Brief description
- 919 reads
Birrarung Marr
Newspaper cutting reporting on Birrarung Marr's original designers' disapproval of the Melbourne City Council's failure to implement their design in totality.
The designers of the park were landscape architects Ronald Jones and Helena Piha, and consultants Taylor Cullity and Lethlean and Paul Thompson.
- 1007 reads
Salvation Army Printing Works
Newspaper clipping reporting on forthcoming sale of the old Salvation Army Printing Works building at 502 Albert Street, East Melbourne.Salvation
- 1354 reads
Ola Cohn and The Fairies' Tree
Postcard showing photograph of Ola Cohn at work carving The Fairies' Tree in the Fitzroy Gardens. The photo appeared in the Argus newspaper on 3 November 1932.
- 1034 reads
Jolimont, Charles Street 019, Home
Coloured photograph of 19 Charles Street, Jolimont.
- 1039 reads
Australia Day Honours for Harry Marr and Stephen O'Malley
Newspaper article gives the stories behind two East Melbourne residents, Harry Marr and Stephen O'Malley, being awarded Australia Day Honours.
- 954 reads
East Melbourne, Wellington Parade South 279
Real estate article about apartment 1801, 279 Wellington Parade South. It was advertised for private sale.
- 902 reads
East Melbourne, Simpson Street 062
Small real estate clipping about the sale of apartment 6, 62 Simpson Street. It sold for $628,000.
- 961 reads
School closed over gay message
Newsclipping about the Seventh Day Adventist Church closing its language school because a teacher, Keith Paulusse, supported gay marriage. The language school re-opened five days later at the Unitarian Church in East Melbourne.
- 858 reads
East Melbourne, Hotham Street 165
Small newsclipping about the successful sale of apartment 4, 165 Hotham Street. it was sold for $655,000.
- 983 reads
East Melbourne, Hotham Street 146
Newspapper clipping about the forthcoming auction of 146 Hotham Street. The vendor was The Johnston Collection who had leased the house to tenants.
- 915 reads
East Melbourne, Gipps Street 017-019
Newspapere advertisement for the auction of 17 Gipps Street, East Melbourne. The property contains a shop and a dwelling and is zoned mixed-use.
- 989 reads
East Melbourne, Vale Street 008
Newspaper clipping advertising the auction of 8 Vale Street, East Melbourne
- 870 reads
East Melbourne, Wellington Crescent 002
Newspaper clipping advertising the auction of apartment 18, 2 Wellington Crscent, East Melbourne
- 871 reads
East Melbourne, George Street 174
Newspaper clipping advertising the auction of apaartment 5, 174 George Street, East Melbourne
- 935 reads
East Melbourne, Hotham Street 100
Newspaper clipping advertising auction of Apartment 6, 100 Hotham Street, East Melbourne
- 939 reads
East Melbourne, Grey Street 084
Newspaper clipping reporting on the successful sale of Apartment 8, 84 Grey Street, East Melbourne
- 935 reads
Jolimont, Jolimont Terrace 008
Newspaper clipping advertising the private sale of Apartment 1, 8 Jolimont Terrace.
- 838 reads
East Melbourne, Wellington Parade South 279
Newspaper clipping advertising private sale of Apartment 904, 279 Wellington Parade South, East Melbourne
- 889 reads
East Melbourne, Grey Street 105
Newspaper clipping advertising the auction of 105 Grey Street, East Melbourne. This was a 1980s house that has since been demolished.
- 868 reads
East Melbourne, Albert Street 300, Eastbourne
Newspaper clipping about the sale of a penthouse at Eastbourne Apartments, 300 Albert Street, East Melbourne. Compares the apartment with other luxury apartments in the area, especially the penthouse at 150 Clarendon Street.
- 958 reads
East Melbourne, George Street 50
Newspaper clipping advertising sale by expressions of interest of 50 George Street, East Melbourne
- 1090 reads
East Melbourne, Hoddle Street 1081, Ascot - fire
Newspaper clipping reporting a suspiscious fire that occured at a property in East Melbourne. The address is not given but the property was Ascot, 1081 Hoddle Street, East Melbourne. The property had recently been the site of a planning application for a mult-storey building.
- 1318 reads
Victorian Artists' Society - plans for statues outside
Newspaper clipping reporting on plans by members of the Victorian Artists' Society to have statues of artists, Arthur Street, Tom Roberts and Frederick McCubbin made and installed outside their premises at 430 Albert Street, East Melbourne. The artists are among Australia's most famous and all were members of the Society.
- 939 reads
Parking in Yarra Park could be abolished
Newspaper clipping reporting that it is likely that football parking in Yarra Park will soon be a thing of the past, except for disabled parking and parking for emergency services. The decision will be based on increasing security concerns.
- 936 reads
Artist's studio at Tasma Terrace
Newspaper clipping reporting on the new studio and showroom created at Tasma Terrace for the artist, Julia de Ville, jeweller and taxidermist.
- 933 reads
Krystyna Campbell-Pretty interview
Newspaper clipping of interview with Krystyna Campbell-Pretty. She talks about her life, her philanthropy and her love of art.
Campbell-Pretty is a resident of East Melbourne
- 1147 reads
East Melbourne, George Street 138
Newspaper clipping advertising the auction of 138 George Street, East Melbourne
- 885 reads
East Melbourne, Albert Street 300, Eastbourne
Newspaper clipping about some of the well known personalities who have bought apartments at Eastbourne, 300 Albert Street, East Melbourne. They include Paul Keating and Peta Credlin.
- 1020 reads
East Melbourne, Victoria Parade 200
Newspaper clipping reporting on the sale of a yet-to-be-built 10 storey office block at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, on the corner of Lansdowne Street. The Singapore based company, ARA Asset Management, paid $330 million.
- 985 reads
East Melbourne, George Street 063
Newspaper clipping advertising sale of 63 George Street, East Melbourne
- 939 reads
East Melbourne, Lansdowne Street 019 - Fire
Newspaper clipping about a suspicious fire at the office of solicitor, Stephen Andrianakis, 19 Lansdowne Street, East Melbourne.
- 1108 reads
East Melbourne, Albert Street 364-370
Newspaper clipping about a new development that will take place at 364-370 Albert Street, East Melbourne. The plans were modified from the original application and approved after a VCAT hearing. The article also mentions other major developments in the area, many of which were objectors at the hearing.
- 1098 reads
Victorian Historical Journal December 2020
Articles on aspects of Victoria's history
- 995 reads
Victorian Historical Journal June 2021
Articles on aspects of Victoria's history:
- 1112 reads
Video of presentation by Dr Fay Woodhouse on Robert Russell, artist of early Melbourne
On 20 October 2021 Dr Fay Woodhouse gave a Zoom presentation to the Society about Robert Russell, artist of early Melbourne. Robert Russell was the first surveyor general of Melbourne and spent a lifetime recording the growth of the settlement in drawings and paintings. He lived at what is now 49 George Street, East Melbourne and the adjoining lane is now named after him.
- 1293 reads