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The Grand Hotel and Cabman's Shelter - 1890c
View of The Grand Hotel and the Cabman's Shelter and a queue of horse drawn cabs
- 3796 reads
Fire Brigade Station, Eastern Hill - 1890c
Eastern Hill Fire Brigade Station and Lookout Tower, corner Victoria Parade and Gisborne Street.
- 4008 reads
Spring Street showing Parliament House and The Grand Hotel - 1890c
View looking south along Spring Street with Parliament House to the left and The Grand Hotel in the background. Also showing horse drawn cab and pedestrian.
- 3126 reads
Fitzroy Gardens showing Statue now removed
Fitzroy Gardens showing Classical Statue now removed.
- 2730 reads
Government Printing Office with Jolimont and South Yarra - 1880
Photograph of the old Government Printing Office with Jolimont and South Yarra in the background
- 3830 reads
Lutheran Church and Tasma Terrace
View of the Lutheran Church and Tasma Terrace looking east
- 3102 reads
Old Pavilion, Fitzroy Gardens
Old Pavilion Cafe, Fitzroy Gardens - now demolished and replaced
- 3599 reads
Old Treasury Building
Old Treasury Building, Spring Street, Melbourne.
View of front facade. This imposing building was designed by J J Clarke,one of the first colonial architects in Victoria
- 5406 reads
Library, Parliament House from north
Library, Parliament House from gardens on corner of Albert and Spring Streets
- 4265 reads
Fitzroy and Treasury Gardens, Aerial View
Aerial view of the Fitzroy Gardens, Treasury Gardens and part of Government Buildings
- 4558 reads
Victorian Historical Journal, November 2008
Articles and reviews on a variety of aspects of Victoria's history. 'Women's Suffrage Centenary Issue'. November 2008
- 2402 reads
Victorian Historical Journal, November 2009
Articles and reviews on a variety of aspects of Victoria's history. 'Centenary Issue'. November 2009
- 2402 reads
The Patrician, 1932
St. Patrick's College school magazine. Contains news of the year's activities. Notes of past and present students. Photos.
- 2567 reads
Community activities
Clipping from Out and About March 2008, a City of Melbourne publication. Photo shows four East Melbourne residents, Joan Lenaghan, Claire Hicks, Sybil Peters and Betty Box on an outing organised by the City of Melbourne.
- 2707 reads
102 Jolimont Road
Newspaper clipping questioning safety of balconies. Photo shows all balconies at 102 Jolimont Road supported by wooden scaffolding pending repairs.
- 2960 reads
Map of East Melbourne 1864-1879
Partial print of the so called "Cox Chart" 1864. "Hobson Bay and River Yarra Leading to Melbourne" by Commander H.L. Cox R.N. 1864 with updates in 1875 and 1879.
- 7580 reads
Solid Bluestone Foundations and other memories of a Melbourne girlhood 1908-1928
Kathleen Fitzpatrick's recollections of an Australian childhood include a short time spent living at The Ritz, 36 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne. Includes photo of The Ritz in the 1920s.
- 3147 reads
Yarra Park Melbourne Conservation Analysis
The Conservation Analysis covers the history of Yarra Park and its individual components, including all structures and plantings. Gives botanical descriptions of trees. Photos.
- 2620 reads
Built to Last: A History of the Anglican Church of St. John the Evangelist, Albany Western Australia 1848-1998
The first incumbent of St. John the Evangelist was John Ramsden Wollaston, the father of Henry Wollaston who became the first incumbent of Holy Trinity, East Melbourne.
- 2772 reads
Salisbury Terrace
A brief cultural history and guidelines for the restoration of the principal facade
- 2481 reads
Melbourne Cricket Club granted responsibility for Yarra Park
Newspaper cuttings about the government's decision to take responsibility for Yarra Park from the City of Melbourne and give it to the Melbourne Cricket Club, which will clear the way for continued parking in the park. Starts March 2009
- 2561 reads
Hoddle Street traffic chaos
Newspapper cuttings following plans to reduce traffic congestion in Hoddle Street. From December 2008.
- 2347 reads
Heritage listing for J.J. Clark's house
Newspaper cuttings announcing the listing of 104 Gipps Street, the home of J.J. Clark on the Victorian Heritage Register. Also biographical article about John James Clark
- 2565 reads
Tennis Centre to be updated
Newspaper cuttings about plans to overhaul the tennis centre. Margaret Court Arena to have a retractable roof, and Rod Laver Arena and Hisense Arena to be refurbished. This will ensure that Melbourne hosts the Australian Open until at least 2036. From January 2010.
- 2629 reads
A Lonely Road: Fr. Ted McGrath msc - a great Australian
Biography of Fr. Ted McGrath. McGrath led a controversial and eventful life. He founded, with Eileen O'Connor, Our Lady's Nurses for the Poor (the Brown Nurses). He became a Missionary of the Sacred Heart, was later expelled from the order, and, even later, reinstated. He was a military chaplain during the First World War and was awarded a Military Cross.
- 2504 reads
A Lonely Road: Fr. Ted McGrath msc - a great Australian
Biography of Fr. Ted McGrath. McGrath led a controversial and eventful life. He founded, with Eileen O'Connor, Our Lady's Nurses for the Poor (the Brown Nurses). He became a Missionary of the Sacred Heart, was later expelled from the order, and, even later, reinstated. He was a military chaplain during the First World War and was awarded a Military Cross.
- 2672 reads
Circa: The Journal of Professional Historians
The first issue of this periodical. It seeks to provide a forum to publish work that reflects the diverse ways in which professional historians engage with history and practice in areas such as cultural heritage, museums, oral history, commisioned hstory, the media, education and government.
- 2917 reads
Margaret McLean and the Monster Petition
Tells the story of the women's suffrage movement, the background to the Monster Petition and the life of Margaret McLean, a leader in the movement, and first signatory to the petition. Includes photos.
Article in Circa, The Journal of Professional Historians, 2010
- 2696 reads
The Interface betweeen Public and Private Territories in Residential Areas
A study by University of Melbourne architecture students under the supervision of Jan Gehl, School of Architecture, Royal Academy, Copenhagen in 1976. It compares and analyses soft and hard interfaces between public and private space across a variety of Melbourne's suburbs, and the importance these have on social interaction.
- 3701 reads
A Suitable Residence: A Brief History of Bishopscourt Melbourne
A brief account of the history of Bishopscourt, including its original construction, later renovations, garden layout, its residents and social life. Includes quotations from contemporary sources and photos. With a forward by Philip I. Freier, Archbishop of Melbourne.
- 2734 reads
Women's Melbourne
Four walks; two in the city, and two in East Melbourne. The walks cover sites associated with women or women's groups, resulting in a diverse collection of buildings and stories. Each site is given a short but comprehensive history, accompanied by a small photo.
- 2488 reads
East Melbourne News 2010
Newsletters for 2010. Also Updates for 2010. Items on matters of local concern. Community news.
Newsletters on-line at http://www.emg.org.au/
- 2698 reads
In the Matter of an Application for the Inclusion of Yarra Park in the Heritage Register
A submission in support of an application by the East Melbourne Group to have Yarra Park included on the Heritage Register. The historical report includes the park's beginnings, the many events that have taken place there, and physical description. Many illustrations. References.
- 2324 reads
Yarra Park: Review of Significance in Support of Inclusion in The Victorian Heritage Register
A submission in support of an application by the East Melbourne Group to have Yarra Park included on the Heritage Register. The historical report includes the park's beginnings, the many events that have taken place there, and physical description. Many illustrations. References.
- 2390 reads
First Sunday of the Month
A brief history outlining the beginnings of the first Sunday lunch group, a popular institution in East Melbourne since 1976.
- 2430 reads
Panoramas of East Melbourne - Burchett
Series of panoramic photographs taken by Winston Burchett from the Mercy Hospital and the Hilton Hotel in 1973 and 1975.
- 3209 reads
Jolimont, Agnes Street 013, 015 - Burchett
Some confusion exists between the 3 cards.
Following names mentioned from 1866 - 1874 John M Pitts, Jabez Bryant, Mrs. Brennan, H. Smithhurst, William Peebles, Chloris Peebles.
Built: 1872c.
Photograph: October 1974
- 2815 reads
Jolimont, Agnes Street 019 - Burchett
Date 1866, Builder N Dyke, Owner George Dean
Date 1870, Occupied by G McCartney
Photograph 20 April 1977
- 2689 reads
Jolimont, Agnes Street 021 - Burchett
Occupied 1870 - Mrs Wilson
Photograph taken 20 April 1977
- 2651 reads
East Melbourne, Hoddle Street 1087, 1089 - Burchett
1887c this was known as "Allenbank".
1898 - 1906 operated as a private hospital.
1870-1906 Names mentioned: Kerr Robert, Hynam Edward, Reid Peter, Hughes George, Garlick L (Lucy ?), Langford John, Patterson G W.
1908-1950 Names mentioned: Turnbull E, Turnbull W R.
1950c - 1970c Cascia Court Girls Hostel, Boyle family.
- 3875 reads
Jolimont, Agnes Street 022, 024, 026 - Burchett
Built 1886 for A Fenton and Sons, earthernware manufacturers.
Builder Daniel Sinclair.
Fenton and Sons succeeded by Bedgood and Company - date unknown.
- 2569 reads
Jolimont, Agnes Street 029 - Burchett
Four room cottage built 1869 by Thomas Davison for Mr. W. Walker. Extended to six rooms in 1885.
- 2434 reads
Jolimont, Agnes Street 045, 047 - Burchett
Two houses built in 1871 for Thomas Watt. Builder unknown.
Occupied by J B Davies and Robert Carr.
- 2506 reads
East Melbourne, Hoddle Street 1091, 1093 - Burchett
1093 Hoddle Street is on corner of George Street. Note that one of buildings used to be No.21.
Date ranges 1886-1891. Names mentioned: Thomas Lang, Thomas Lang & Co - Nurserymen, Seed Merchants, Florists of 435 Bourke Street, Mrs Matilda Lang, S Anderson & Son - Builder, John Wood - Architect, W R Brown - Builder (?)
- 3088 reads