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St. Patrick's and Others
Three short films:
1. Semper Fidelis - a documentary made to commemorate the centenary of St. Patrick's College, 1954.
2.Yarra Scenes - snippets of life on and around the Yarra.
3. H.O.A.S. - the Herald Outdoor Art Show in Treasury Gardens, 1968.
- 2039 reads
The End of an Era
A documentary made to commemorate the end of the Freemasons' ownership of the hospital. Incorporates an earlier documentary (c. 1950s) made by Herschell Films.
- 2118 reads
The End of an Era
A documentary made to commemorate the end of the Freemasons' ownership of the hospital. Incorporates an earlier documentary (c. 1950s) made by Herschell Films.
- 2107 reads
The Five Walking Sticks
Dr. Harry Lew narrates his book about the life of Maurice Brodzky, journalist and owner of Table Talk.
- 2077 reads
Burchett's East Melbourne
A documentary about East Melbourne made and narrated by Winston Burchett in 1977. Re-taped on video in 2004.
- 2221 reads
Cradle of Orthodoxy: St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church, Melbourne 1932-2007
History of the church in East Melbourne. Photos.
- 2259 reads
Coniston, 92 Albert Street, East Melbourne - 1913c
Photo shows timber house of one storey and double fronted, with garden in front. There are four people on the verandah, left to right: John Hurst Green Snr., Emily Blanch Green, Ernest Green and Alice Green. C. 1913.
- 2542 reads
John Stewart's talk on Holy Trinity
Transcript of talk given by Canon John Stewart on the occasion of a reception to celebrate the church's 100th year since consecration.
- 2297 reads
Fitzroy Gardens Old Kiosk
The old kiosk in the Fitzroy Gardens now replaced by The Pavilion.
- 3625 reads
The Wealthy Widow Mystery
The story of Mrs. Anderson's murder at her flat in Clarendon Terrace in 1961.
- 2222 reads
172 Hotham Street
Sale brochure. Photocopy of article in The Australian Home Beautiful, May 1956, by Jane Cumming, the then owner, who describes the house and her renovations. Photos.
- 2081 reads
The West family of 36 Berry Street
Six group photographs printed on two sheets. An accompanying hand-written note identifies subjects.
- 2186 reads
Monument to Harold Parsons
Information and photographs about Harold Parsons, champion motor cyclist who was killed in an accident. A monument in his memory stands in Weedon Reserve, corner of Wellington Parade and Hoddle Street, East Melbourne.
- 2113 reads
Will Dyson and friends
Extracts from Will Dyson Australia's Radical Genius by Ross McMullin which tell of his friendship with the Lionel, Norman and Percy Lindsay and Norman's future wife, Katie Parkinson.
- 2083 reads
Precinct Tree Planting Design
An overview of City of Melbourne's planning strategy for planting new trees and replacing old in East Melbourne and Jolimont (2002).
- 1992 reads
Master Plan Review
Progress report on Board of Works Master Plan (1959). Includes plan for four lane highway and overpass over Punt Road north of Hoddle Bridge (South Eastern Freeway, now Monash Freeway.).
- 1951 reads
St. John The Evangelist School
Material relating to St. John's School, East Melbourne.
- 2685 reads
East Melbourne Cricket Club in Warrnambool
East Melbourne Cricket Club players listed on page with letterhead of The Royal Hotel, Warrnambool. Proprietor A.W. Walsh. Cricketers listed are A. Seitz, E. Healey, J. Healey, E. Gourlay, Geo. Horsburgh, S.T. Howlett, Wm. Gallery, F. Smith, A. McNaughton.
- 2424 reads
Influential Lives
Magazine produced by The Age for its 150th year. Short biographies of leading Victorians, past and present. Some of those with connections to East Melbourne are: Charles La Trobe, Robert Hoddle, William Wardell, Joseph Reed and Frederick Barnes, Rob Adams, Robin Boyd, Beryl and Frank Beaurepaire, Michael Leunig, Mirka Mora, Peter Lalor, Daniel Mannix, Constance Stone, Graeme Clark, Thomas Wills.
- 3987 reads
East Melbourne Aerial View 1972
Aerial view of East Melbourne taken by Lands Department 11 December 1974.
- 2251 reads
Lost Glories
Book is described as 'a memorial to forgotten Australian buildings'. It has a chapter on St. Patrick's College, East Melbourne.
- 2282 reads
12-16 Simpson Street - Existing Floor Plan 1952
Plan of existing premises before renovations. Architect: Robert H. McIntyre & Associates.
- 2190 reads
13 Berry Street
Pre-construction marketing material produced by Becton, the developers of the site. Includes digital images and plans.
- 2022 reads
Melbourne Then and Now
Selected images reproduced from the book, Melbourne Then and Now, published by Cameron House, 2007.
- 2207 reads
Reflections
Selected images reproduced from the book, Reflections, 150 Years of The Age, published by Transworld Publishers, 2004. Includes photos of city by James Noone in 1871 from a high point, possibly Parliament House roof. Sporting identities at East Melbourne sporting grounds. Pope Paul VI's visit at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- 2450 reads
More than a School: A history of St. Patrick's College, East Melbourne 1854-1968
A history of the school. Photos. List of students. Plan of school as endpapers. No index.
- 3669 reads
Rev. Gilder declines
A letter from Rev. Gilder declining the invitation to attend the wedding reception of Joan and Ron Dixon. It is enclosed in a card from Joan Dixon. The story behind the letter is explained by Elizabeth Cam and accompanies it.
- 2646 reads
Open House Day
Five typescript pages giving brief histories of five houses that were open as part of a fund raising open day c.1976. The notes were prepared by the owners of the houses at the time. A copy of a sixth history from the archives of Holy Trinity is also included.
- 2474 reads
Celebrating our 150th Anniversary. Clarendon Terrace 1857-2007
Three filmed talks produced by the Menzies Foundation celebrating the 150th year since the construction of Clarendon Terrace. 1. Miles Lewis speaking on Melbourne in the 1850s. This was hosted in conjuction with the East Melbourne Historical Society and was held on the night of its AGM at Clarendon Terrace. 2. Celestina Sagazio of the National Trust, conducted a walk around East Melbourne.
- 2257 reads
Celebrating our 150th Anniversary. Clarendon Terrace 1857-2007
Three filmed talks produced by the Menzies Foundation celebrating the 150th year since the construction of Clarendon Terrace. 1. Miles Lewis speaking on Melbourne in the 1850s. This was hosted in conjuction with the East Melbourne Historical Society and was held on the night of its AGM at Clarendon Terrace. 2. Celestina Sagazio of the National Trust, conducted a walk around East Melbourne.
- 2345 reads
Mr. Cooke's House
Copy of pencil drawing of Mr. Henry Cooke's House, then known as Egglestone Villa. A later owner Thomas Welton Stanford called it Stanford House. Later again it was the Arms of Jesus Babies' Home. Originally a prefabricated house, believed to be the first private house in East Melbourne.
- 2722 reads
Dick Thompson's Cottage
Seven photos of the interior of the cottage in Burchett Lane once owned by Dick Thompson before his renovating it. The cottage was previously the headquarters of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, more commonly known as the Jehovah's Witnesses who sold it to Mr. Thompson in 1972. Mr. Thompson appears in two of the photos.
- 2166 reads
East Melbourne Historical Society Newsletter: March, June, September 2007
Volume 8, 2007. Includes articles on Worsley, 151 Grey Street; memories of East Melbourne by Stuart Esnouf; Hugh Junor Browne of Park House, Wellington Parade; An Episode from Life in Clarendon Terrace.
- 2271 reads
Proposal for Library at 17 Powlett Street
Eight computer generated perspective images for a proposed development at 17 Powlett Street. Original house to be converted to the Morgan Memorial Library, and a six storey block of apartments with a swimming pool on top to be attached behind.
The development didn't proceed. Two representative images are reproduced here.
- 2407 reads