Catalogue
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East Melbourne Residents' contribution to the Queen Victoria Hospital
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emvf0476 Content or description:
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.
- 1831 reads
Sale of Nina Gregory's collection
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emvf0477 Content or description:
Newspaper clippings about sale of Nina Gregory's (Gregurek) antique collection. Some biographical details. Photo.
- 2268 reads
New Boundary Hotel
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emvf0479 Content or description:
Advertisement for auction scheduled for 17 August 2006. Photo.
- 2645 reads
20 Hotham Street
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emvf0480 Content or description:
Newspaper clippings and auction brochures for apartments at 20 Hotham Street since 2004.
- 1717 reads
Eye and Ear Hospital
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emvf0481 Content or description:
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.
- 1692 reads
Adam Lindsay Gordon statue
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emvf0482 Content or description:
Newspaper article about Adam Lindsay Gordon and his statue in Gordon Reserve.
- 1904 reads
A Pictorial History: Presbyterian Ladies' College 1875-2005
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embk0028 Content or description:
A history of Presbyterian Ladies' College in pictures.
- 1690 reads
Who's Who in Australia 1922
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embk0029 Content or description:
Brief biographies of leading Australians.
- 1698 reads
Presbyterian Ladies' College and Preparatory School
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emvf0483 Content or description:
Prospectus providing details of PLC. Photos.
- 1760 reads
Victorian Historical Journal November 2006
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emrp0001-200611 Content or description:
Articles and reviews on a variety of aspects of Victoria's history. November 2006.
- 1576 reads
Artichoke
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emvf0484 Content or description:
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.
- 1547 reads
78 George Street
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emvf0485 Content or description:
Auction brochure about auction of 78 George Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 28 October 2006. Photos. Plans.
- 1539 reads
Conservation
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emvf0486 Content or description:
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.
- 1579 reads
Conservation
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emvf0487 Content or description:
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.
- 1620 reads
Conservation
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emvf0488 Content or description:
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.
- 1744 reads
Conservation
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emvf0489 Content or description:
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.
- 1646 reads
Conservation
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emvf0490 Content or description:
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.
- 1557 reads
Conservation
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emvf0491 Content or description:
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.
- 1559 reads
Conservation
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emvf0492 Content or description:
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.
- 1530 reads
Conservation
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emvf0493 Content or description:
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.
- 1608 reads
Arthur and Cynthia Turner
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emvf0494 Content or description:
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.
- 1783 reads
East Melbourne Historical Society at St. Patrick's
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emvf0495 Content or description:
Photos taken at East Melbourne Historical Society's tour of St. Patrick's Cathedral led by Richard Falkinger, architect. February 2003.
- 1593 reads
Model Tudor Village and Fairies Tree
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emvf0496 Content or description:
Photos of Model Tudor Village and Fairies tree.
- 1611 reads
Melbourne Cricket Club Museum
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emvf0497 Content or description:
Newspaper clippings about opening of new sporting museum within the new MCG stand. 2006.
- 1614 reads
Ringing the changes: new liturgy versus heritage
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embk0030 Content or description:
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.
- 1573 reads
Redmond Barry: An Anglo-Irish Australian
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embk0031 Content or description:
Biography of Redmond Barry, who lived briefly in East Melbourne.
- 1739 reads
The Centenary Collection. Melbourne Town: A Boom City in Old Australia
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embk0032 Content or description:
Book of photos of early Melbourne and accompanying text. Includes photo of William Blanton's bakery in Wellington Parade, 1862. (Possibly Wellington Street, Collingwood?).
- 1659 reads
East Melbourne, Albert Street 404
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emvf0498 Content or description:
Plans and auction brochure for 1 December 1954.
- 1536 reads
2000 apartments in Wellington Parade
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emvf0499 Content or description:
Newspaper article about proposed development of 2000 apartments to be built over the railway line in Wellington Parade. The Sun, 18 June 1958.
- 1691 reads
The Clarke saga
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emvf0500 Content or description:
Newspaper article about Clarke Family since their arrival in Australia. The Weekend Australian Magazine, 24-25 September 1983.
- 1551 reads
Ornamental Standard Saved From Scrap Heap
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emvf0501 Content or description:
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.
- 1964 reads
East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 62 - 1956
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emvf0502 Content or description:
Photo of Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade taken by Athol Shmith in 1956.
- 2053 reads
16, 12-14, 8-10 Simpson Street
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emvf0503 Content or description:
Pair of Art Nouveau terrace houses at 8-10 Simpson Street and pair of Victorian terraces and Edwardian cottage to north.
- 2111 reads
George Mora's application for liquor licence
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emvf0504 Content or description:
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.
- 1615 reads
Shmith-Masters Mannequin Services
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emvf0505 Content or description:
Invoice for cigarette ad. on letterhead. Business situated at 62 Wellington Parade.
- 1716 reads
Eastbourne Private Hotel
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emvf0506 Content or description:
Stationery from Eastbourne Private Hotel. 2 items: letterhead and business card.
- 1700 reads
Eastbourne House
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emvf0507 Content or description:
Card advertising that Board room is available for hire.. 3 copies.
- 1760 reads
Employment contract
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emvf0508 Content or description:
Employment contract between Acland Investments and Ethel Madge Hill for her to work as caretaker to 8-10 Simpson Street and 62 Wellington Parade.
- 1573 reads
150 Hotham Street
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emvf0509 Content or description:
Real estate article and photos taken during rebuilding.
- 1558 reads
Real Estate Ads
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emvf0510 Content or description:
Real estate advertisements for various houses in East Melbourne. Some unidentified. Line drawings. Photos.
- 1514 reads
Who'll stop the architectural rape of our dowager suburb?
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emvf0511 Content or description:
Newspaper article talks about East Melbourne's history, conservation problems, recent renovations.
- 1673 reads
Frances Burke talk
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emvf0512 Content or description:
Paper on Frances Burke, textile designer, given by Nanette Carter at East Melbourne Historical Society meeting on 16 August 2006.
- 1701 reads
Holy Trinity talk
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emvf0513 Content or description:
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.
- 1602 reads
City of Melbourne Tourist Information
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emvf0514 Content or description:
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.
- 1754 reads
Melbourne 1854-2004
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emvf0515 Content or description:
A special supplement put out by The Age to celebrate its 150th year. Includes chapter on history of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- 1498 reads
John Petty
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emvf0516 Content or description:
Items pertaining to life of John Petty.
- 1496 reads
Cheffers Family
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emvf0517 Content or description:
Items pertaining to Vi and Len Cheffers.
- 1512 reads
Macdonald Family
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emvf0518 Content or description:
Items pertaining to John and Marga Macdonald.
- 1468 reads
Geoffrey Blainey
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emvf0519 Content or description:
File of items about Geoffrey Blainey, historian and East Melbourne resident, from 1995.
- 1715 reads