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Catalogue

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East Melbourne Residents' contribution to the Queen Victoria Hospital

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Interview with Dr. June Howqua, physician and board member at the Queen Victoria Hospital. She talks about her time at the hospital which was founded by Constance Stone, also a resident of East Melbourne, and the building's continued links with feminism.
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  • 2408 reads

Sale of Nina Gregory's collection

Newspaper clippings about sale of Nina Gregory's (Gregurek) antique collection. Some biographical details. Photo.
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  • 2852 reads

Blondeau

Brochure and newspaper clippings about the auction of 34 Berry Street scheduled for 26 August 2006. Photos. Plan.
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  • 2036 reads

New Boundary Hotel

Advertisement for auction scheduled for 17 August 2006. Photo.
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  • 3416 reads

20 Hotham Street

Newspaper clippings and auction brochures for apartments at 20 Hotham Street since 2004.
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  • 2262 reads

Eye and Ear Hospital

Newspaper clipping about proposal that Eye and Ear Hospital move across the road. Photo of tunnel linking the Eye and Ear with St. Vincent's.
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  • 2289 reads

Adam Lindsay Gordon statue

Newspaper article about Adam Lindsay Gordon and his statue in Gordon Reserve.
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  • 2508 reads

A Pictorial History: Presbyterian Ladies' College 1875-2005

A history of Presbyterian Ladies' College in pictures.
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  • 2420 reads

Who's Who in Australia 1922

Brief biographies of leading Australians.
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  • 2251 reads

Presbyterian Ladies' College and Preparatory School

Prospectus providing details of PLC. Photos.
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  • 2306 reads

Victorian Historical Journal November 2006

Articles and reviews on a variety of aspects of Victoria's history. November 2006.
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  • 2094 reads

Artichoke

Features illustrated article about exhibition of photos by Charlie Sublet entitled 'Umbilicus'. Images were taken over a 15 month period upon closure of the Mercy Hospital and represent themes of memory, transience and loss. Issue No. 17.
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  • 2076 reads

78 George Street

Auction brochure about auction of 78 George Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 28 October 2006. Photos. Plans.
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  • 2125 reads

Conservation

One of a series of files of research notes and photos in preparation for a submission to City of Melbourne to have included in the updated Conservation Schedule some buildings which had been omitted from the original 1983 schedule. At the same time it had been proposed to remove from the new schedule the buildings which had been given an E grading in 1983.
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  • 2123 reads

Conservation

One of a series of files of research notes and photos in preparation for a submission to City of Melbourne to have included in the updated Conservation Schedule some buildings which had been omitted from the original 1983 schedule. At the same time it had been proposed to remove from the new schedule the buildings which had been given an E grading in 1983.
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  • 2133 reads

Conservation

One of a series of files of research notes and photos in preparation for a submission to City of Melbourne to have included in the updated Conservation Schedule some buildings which had been omitted from the original 1983 schedule. At the same time it had been proposed to remove from the new schedule the buildings which had been given an E grading in 1983.
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  • 2263 reads

Conservation

One of a series of files of research notes and photos in preparation for a submission to City of Melbourne to have included in the updated Conservation Schedule some buildings which had been omitted from the original 1983 schedule. At the same time it had been proposed to remove from the new schedule the buildings which had been given an E grading in 1983.
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  • 2182 reads

Conservation

One of a series of files of research notes and photos in preparation for a submission to City of Melbourne to have included in the updated Conservation Schedule some buildings which had been omitted from the original 1983 schedule. At the same time it had been proposed to remove from the new schedule the buildings which had been given an E grading in 1983.
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  • 2074 reads

Conservation

One of a series of files of research notes and photos in preparation for a submission to City of Melbourne to have included in the updated Conservation Schedule some buildings which had been omitted from the original 1983 schedule. At the same time it had been proposed to remove from the new schedule the buildings which had been given an E grading in 1983.
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  • 2078 reads

Conservation

One of a series of files of research notes and photos in preparation for a submission to City of Melbourne to have included in the updated Conservation Schedule some buildings which had been omitted from the original 1983 schedule. At the same time it had been proposed to remove from the new schedule the buildings which had been given an E grading in 1983.
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  • 2040 reads

Conservation

One of a series of files of research notes and photos in preparation for a submission to City of Melbourne to have included in the updated Conservation Schedule some buildings which had been omitted from the original 1983 schedule. At the same time it had been proposed to remove from the new schedule the buildings which had been given an E grading in 1983.
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  • 2120 reads

Arthur and Cynthia Turner

Photos taken at the presentation by the Melbourne City Council of an award to the Turners for their generous and selfless contribution to the East Melbourne community 2 September 2002.
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  • 2321 reads

East Melbourne Historical Society at St. Patrick's

Photos taken at East Melbourne Historical Society's tour of St. Patrick's Cathedral led by Richard Falkinger, architect. February 2003.
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  • 2128 reads

Model Tudor Village and Fairies Tree

Photos of Model Tudor Village and Fairies tree.
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  • 2164 reads

Melbourne Cricket Club Museum

Newspaper clippings about opening of new sporting museum within the new MCG stand. 2006.
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  • 2142 reads

Ringing the changes: new liturgy versus heritage

Richard Falkinger, architect for the restoration of St. Patrick's, discusses the work and the constraints of heritage conservation against the need to adapt to the new liturgy. Photos.
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  • 2109 reads

Redmond Barry: An Anglo-Irish Australian

Biography of Redmond Barry, who lived briefly in East Melbourne.
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  • 2310 reads

The Centenary Collection. Melbourne Town: A Boom City in Old Australia

Book of photos of early Melbourne and accompanying text. Includes photo of William Blanton's bakery in Wellington Parade, 1862. (Possibly Wellington Street, Collingwood?).
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  • 2218 reads

East Melbourne, Albert Street 404

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Plans and auction brochure for 1 December 1954.
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  • 2103 reads

2000 apartments in Wellington Parade

Newspaper article about proposed development of 2000 apartments to be built over the railway line in Wellington Parade. The Sun, 18 June 1958.
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  • 2260 reads

The Clarke saga

Newspaper article about Clarke Family since their arrival in Australia. The Weekend Australian Magazine, 24-25 September 1983.
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  • 2076 reads

Ornamental Standard Saved From Scrap Heap

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Newspaper article on the removal of cast iron standards from old bridge in Footscray prior to its demolition. One of the standards was bought by George Mora to convert to a fountain at his restaurant, Balzac in East Melbourne. A drawing of this became the restaurant's logo. The Mail, 7 March 1957.
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  • 2520 reads

East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 62 - 1956

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Photo of Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade taken by Athol Shmith in 1956.
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  • 2763 reads

16, 12-14, 8-10 Simpson Street

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Pair of Art Nouveau terrace houses at 8-10 Simpson Street and pair of Victorian terraces and Edwardian cottage to north.
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  • 2730 reads

George Mora's application for liquor licence

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File of correspondence pertaining to application for liquor licence for Balzac Restaurant. Sample menus. Plans for alterations necessary for licence. 1955-1959. Includes also Victorian Civic Association's draft submission for Improvement of the Liquor Licensing Laws.

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  • 2201 reads

Shmith-Masters Mannequin Services

Invoice for cigarette ad. on letterhead. Business situated at 62 Wellington Parade.
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  • 2280 reads

Eastbourne Private Hotel

Stationery from Eastbourne Private Hotel. 2 items: letterhead and business card.
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  • 2226 reads

Eastbourne House

Card advertising that Board room is available for hire.. 3 copies.
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  • 2267 reads

Employment contract

Employment contract between Acland Investments and Ethel Madge Hill for her to work as caretaker to 8-10 Simpson Street and 62 Wellington Parade.
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  • 2086 reads

150 Hotham Street

Real estate article and photos taken during rebuilding.
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  • 2068 reads

Real Estate Ads

Real estate advertisements for various houses in East Melbourne. Some unidentified. Line drawings. Photos.
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  • 2010 reads

Who'll stop the architectural rape of our dowager suburb?

Newspaper article talks about East Melbourne's history, conservation problems, recent renovations.
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  • 2214 reads

Frances Burke talk

Paper on Frances Burke, textile designer, given by Nanette Carter at East Melbourne Historical Society meeting on 16 August 2006.

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  • 2259 reads

Holy Trinity talk

Transcript of tape recorded talk given by Prof. David Aspin at East Melbourne Historical Society meeting 17 August 2005. The subject was the history of the church and its people.
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  • 2118 reads

City of Melbourne Tourist Information

A collection of publicity material put out by City of Melbourne. Includes self guided walks. Material relevant to East Melbourne covers the conservatory, Fitzroy and Treasury Gardens, Birrarung Marr, residential East Melbourne, Model Tudor Village.
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  • 2367 reads

Melbourne 1854-2004

A special supplement put out by The Age to celebrate its 150th year. Includes chapter on history of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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  • 1986 reads

John Petty

Items pertaining to life of John Petty.
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  • 2006 reads

Cheffers Family

Items pertaining to Vi and Len Cheffers.
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  • 2017 reads

Macdonald Family

Items pertaining to John and Marga Macdonald.
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  • 1961 reads

Geoffrey Blainey

File of items about Geoffrey Blainey, historian and East Melbourne resident, from 1995.
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  • 2278 reads
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