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East Melbourne Residents' contribution to the Queen Victoria Hospital
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.
- 2010 reads
Sale of Nina Gregory's collection
Newspaper clippings about sale of Nina Gregory's (Gregurek) antique collection. Some biographical details. Photo.
- 2451 reads
New Boundary Hotel
Advertisement for auction scheduled for 17 August 2006. Photo.
- 2903 reads
20 Hotham Street
Newspaper clippings and auction brochures for apartments at 20 Hotham Street since 2004.
- 1883 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.
- 1871 reads
Adam Lindsay Gordon statue
Newspaper article about Adam Lindsay Gordon and his statue in Gordon Reserve.
- 2100 reads
A Pictorial History: Presbyterian Ladies' College 1875-2005
A history of Presbyterian Ladies' College in pictures.
- 1890 reads
Presbyterian Ladies' College and Preparatory School
Prospectus providing details of PLC. Photos.
- 1924 reads
Victorian Historical Journal November 2006
Articles and reviews on a variety of aspects of Victoria's history. November 2006.
- 1732 reads
78 George Street
Auction brochure about auction of 78 George Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 28 October 2006. Photos. Plans.
- 1706 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.
- 1748 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.
- 1774 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.
- 1906 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.
- 1801 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.
- 1710 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.
- 1720 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.
- 1679 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.
- 1766 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.
- 1960 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.
- 1771 reads
Model Tudor Village and Fairies Tree
Photos of Model Tudor Village and Fairies tree.
- 1791 reads
Melbourne Cricket Club Museum
Newspaper clippings about opening of new sporting museum within the new MCG stand. 2006.
- 1769 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.
- 1724 reads
Redmond Barry: An Anglo-Irish Australian
Biography of Redmond Barry, who lived briefly in East Melbourne.
- 1906 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?).
- 1829 reads
East Melbourne, Albert Street 404
Plans and auction brochure for 1 December 1954.
- 1715 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.
- 1889 reads
The Clarke saga
Newspaper article about Clarke Family since their arrival in Australia. The Weekend Australian Magazine, 24-25 September 1983.
- 1711 reads
Ornamental Standard Saved From Scrap Heap
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.
- 2135 reads
East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 62 - 1956
Photo of Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade taken by Athol Shmith in 1956.
- 2248 reads
16, 12-14, 8-10 Simpson Street
Pair of Art Nouveau terrace houses at 8-10 Simpson Street and pair of Victorian terraces and Edwardian cottage to north.
- 2283 reads
George Mora's application for liquor licence
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.
- 1788 reads
Shmith-Masters Mannequin Services
Invoice for cigarette ad. on letterhead. Business situated at 62 Wellington Parade.
- 1891 reads
Eastbourne Private Hotel
Stationery from Eastbourne Private Hotel. 2 items: letterhead and business card.
- 1859 reads
Eastbourne House
Card advertising that Board room is available for hire.. 3 copies.
- 1924 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.
- 1731 reads
Real Estate Ads
Real estate advertisements for various houses in East Melbourne. Some unidentified. Line drawings. Photos.
- 1655 reads
Who'll stop the architectural rape of our dowager suburb?
Newspaper article talks about East Melbourne's history, conservation problems, recent renovations.
- 1834 reads
Frances Burke talk
Paper on Frances Burke, textile designer, given by Nanette Carter at East Melbourne Historical Society meeting on 16 August 2006.
- 1867 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.
- 1755 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.
- 1953 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.
- 1641 reads
Geoffrey Blainey
File of items about Geoffrey Blainey, historian and East Melbourne resident, from 1995.
- 1882 reads