Catalogue
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The Bichloride of Gold Institute of Victoria
Describes an early cure for alcoholism and drug addiction. An institution practising this cure was established by Dr. Wolfenden in Jolimont. It was later bought by the Wesley Central Mission. Victorian Historical Journal March 2000 pp 43-51.
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Victorian Historical Journal September 2000
Australia's Imperial War. Articles and reviews on a variety of aspects of Victoria's history. September 2000.
- 2959 reads
Whitehorse Manningham Heritage Network
Discusses the establishment and benefits of making local history catalogues available on the internet Victorian Historical Journal September 2000 pp 124-128.
- 2944 reads
Victorian Historical Journal September 2001
Special edition celebrating 150 years of gold mining. September 2001.
- 2945 reads
Victorian Historical Journal April 2002
Articles and reviews on a variety of aspects of Victoria's history. April 2002.
- 2981 reads
People, Land, Spirit: Koorie life on the Yarra Yarra
Discusses the way of life of aboriginal tribes living in the Melbourne region. It concentrates on land south of the Yarra but some mention is made of the East Melbourne area. Victorian Historical Journal April 2002 pp 21-33.
- 2971 reads
Victorian Historical Journal September 2002
Governing Early Victoria. September 2002.
- 2839 reads
News from Jolimont
Tells of the La Trobe's life in Melbourne through their letters to their daughter, Agnes. There are descriptions of Jolimont and the La Trobes' domestic life. Victorian Historical Journal September 2002 pp143-152.
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Charles Joseph La Trobe: sketcher of no mean pretensions
Discusses La Trobe's sketches. Illustrations. Victorian Historical Journal September 2002 pp181-201.
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The Early Auditors-General and the Crisis in Public Finance
Looks at the people responsible for early Melbourne's finances. Hugh Childers was the second Auditor-General and lived in Jolimont. Victorian Historical Journal. September 2002 pp.202-220.
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Let's Buy a Terrace House
BW photos of terrace houses. Houses are not identified but include several in East Melbourne. C. 1968.
- 2913 reads
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Tourist brochure. A brief guide to the cathedral's history and points of interest.
- 9702 reads
Melbourne, Aerial View, from a hot air balloon
Newspaper clipping. A reproduction of an engraving of an aerial view of Melbourne in 1866. Shows Powlett Street, Clarendon Street, Fitzroy Gardens, Yarra Park, Jolimont. The Sunday Age, 3 November 2002.
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East Melbourne, Yarra Park, Scuptures
Newspaper clippings about Melbourne City Council's crackdown on sculpture in parkland and how it will affect Melbourne Cricket Club's proposed avenue of statues. Photo. March-May 2003.
- 3513 reads
The Survivors
Feature articles on Tracey Ellery and Evan Thornley, founders of LookSmart. The Sunday Age, 16 March 2003 and The Age (Melbourne) Magazine, August 2005.
- 5305 reads
MCG rebirth
Newspaper clipping about proposal to create restaurant and recreation precinct at MCG looking out onto Yarra Park. Herald Sun Sunday, 16 March 2003.
- 3030 reads
East Melbourne, George Street 188, Amberley
Auction brochure for Amberley, 188 George Street, scheduled for 23 March 2002. Many coloured photos. Plans on separate sheet.
- 7116 reads
East Melbourne, Gipps Street 181
Auction brochure for 181 Gipps Street, scheduled for 21 October 2000. Interior and exterior coloured photos. Plans. Similar for 12 December 2009; 24 April 2010.
- 3940 reads
East Melbourne, Hotham Street 188, The Deanery
Auction brochure for The Deanery, 188 Hotham Street, scheduled for 26 May 2000. Photo. Plans.
- 4379 reads
Estate Secrets
Interview with auctioneer Alex Robertson. Mention of gunfights behind the MCG. Herald Sun, Weekend, 30 March 2002.
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Tower toppled
Newspaper clipping - development of MCG Hotel disallowed. The Age, 15 May 2002. Later proposals, 2004. Also clippings about nomination of the hotel for Heritage Victoria register in 2004, based on its history in the foundation of Australian Rules Football. Clippings 2004-2005 about Minister for Planning's controversial approval of development of MCG Hotel along with upgrade of Hilton Hotel.
- 3081 reads
East Melbourne, Simpson Street 020
Auction brochure for 20 Simpson Street, scheduled for 7 April 2001. Photos. Plans.
- 3198 reads
East Melbourne, Gipps Street 045, Unit 4
Auction brochure for Unit 4, 45 Gipps Street, scheduled for 7 December 2002. Photo. Plans. Also 4 November 2005; 5 May 2011.
- 3220 reads
Jolimont, Jolimont Terrace 002, Inveresk
Auction brochure for Unit 2, 2 Jolimont Terrace, scheduled for 30 November 2002. Photos. Plans. Newspaper clipping about Unit 3, scheduled for auction on 13 December 2003.
- 3860 reads
East Melbourne, Gipps Street 173
Auction brochure for 173 Gipps Street, scheduled for 26 October 2001. Interior and exterior photos. Plans on separate sheet.
- 3808 reads
East Melbourne, Powlett Street 053, Regents Gate
Auction brochures for 53 Powlett Street, from May 2002. Interior and exterior photos. Plan.
- 3993 reads
East Melbourne, Powlett Street 022
Auction brochure for Unit 7, 22 Powlett Street, scheduled for 18 May 2002. Interior and exterior photos. Plan.
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East Melbourne, Gipps Street 084, The Haven
Auction brochure for The Haven, 84 Gipps Street, scheduled for 11 May 2002. Interior and exterior photos. Plans.
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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 110
Auction brochure for Unit 3, 110 Hotham Street, scheduled for 4 May 2002. Interior and exterior photos. Plan.
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East Melbourne, Powlett Street 017
Auction brochure for 17 Powlett Street, scheduled for 16 March 2002. Photo. Plans.
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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 155
Auction brochure for 155 Hotham Street, scheduled for 13 October 2001. Drawing. Plan.
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East Melbourne, Gipps Street 101, Manhattan
Auction brochure for Unit 14, 101 Gipps Street, scheduled for 22 September 2001. Photo. Plan.
- 3120 reads
East Melbourne, Hotham Street 148
Auction brochure for 148 Hotham Street, scheduled for 1 September 2001. Interior and exterior photos. Plans.
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East Melbourne, The Johnston Collection
Publicity material for The Johnston Collection, Fairhall, 154 Hotham Street Interior and exterior photos.
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East Melbourne, list of items of interest, Richmond and Burnley Library
Internet printout of East Melbourne items held in Richmond & Burnley Library local history collection.
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East Melbourne Walk
A guided walk published by the Art Deco Society covering inter-war architecture in East Melbourne. Gives notable features of buildings. BW photos. 2002.
Note: The illustration on p.17 has been incorrectly identified as Kingscourt, 37 George Street. It is, in fact, 53-55 George Street.
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