1902. Appears in Directory.
1903. W.H. Lewis - Station Master.
(Note: There is a reference in the index card regarding Sir W.J. Clarke. The private railway platform seems to be one at Sunbury, near his 'Rupertswood' property. See 'Walkabout' and A.D.B. Vol.3).

Built 1853 by Thomas Wilson for self. 1859 kitchen added. 1862 extensions made.

The original bluestone church, completed in 1864, was situated near the corner of George and Clarendon Streets. On New Year’s Day 1905 the church was completely gutted by fire.

St. Patrick's College school magazine. Contains news of the year's activities. Notes of past and present students. Photos.

St. Patrick's College school magazine. Contains news of the year's activities. Notes of past and present students. Photos.

In the early evening of 15 August 1988 the Cairns Memorial Church caught fire. Professional photographer and resident of East Melbourne, Rod Goodwin was returning home from an assignment in the city when the fire was beginning to engulf this historic church. With his most suitable professional equipment at hand, Rod captured this dramatic and detailed record of the progress of the fire.

Advertisement which appeared in the Australian Medical Journal on Feb. 15, 1892.
Transcript of text:

Advertisement which appeared in the Australian Medical Journal on April 15, 1892.
Transcript of text:

Telephone No. 771
Invalids' Home.
"Lumeah,"
1091 Hoddle St., near Wellington Parade
East Melbourne.
Principal - Miss Garlick,
Assisted by Efficient Hospital Trained Nurses.

A collection of speeches given by Gary Morgan. Main focus is the history of publishing in Victoria in which Mr. Morgan's ancestors played an important role. Includes images of early pioneers, publications, buildings plus modern photos. No index.

Copy of obituary of Fred Williams, artist, written by Barbara Blackman for the The Bulletin. It tells of Blackman's first meeting with Williams at their house in East Melbourne. Charles and Barbara Blackman lived in a small cottage behind 129 George Street in 1951. File also includes copy of letter from Barbara Blackman to Margaret Slaney, dated 25 May 1982.

Collection of photos of East Melbourne buildings taken by Darryl Stanisich in 2003.

MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1895 covering Victoria Parade North, Victoria Parade South, Gisborne Street, Parliament Place, Gipps Street (St Andrews Place), Carpentaria Place, Spring Street, Evelyn Street and Albert Street.

MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1899 covering Victoria Parade, Powlett Street, Grey Street, Clarendon Street, Albert Street, Eades Street and Fitzroy Gardens.

MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1899 covering Powlett Street, Victoria Parade, Hoddle Street, Grey Street, Albert Street and Simpson Street.

MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1899 covering Hotham Street, Powlett Street, Wellington Parade, George Street, Clarendon Street and Fitzroy Gardens.

MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1896 covering Flinders Street, Wellington Parade, Railway Yards, City Morgue, Corporation Baths and Yarra River.

MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1897 covering Wellington Parade, Jolimont Road, National Gymnasium, East Melbourne Cricket Ground, Princes Bridge Station Yard, Flinders Park.

MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1897 covering Jolimont Terrace, Jolimont Street, Jolimont Road, Wellington Parade, Wellington Parade South, Palmer Street, Agnes Street, Charles Street and Yarra Park.

MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1895 covering Yarra Park and the Richmond Cricket Ground.

MMBW detailed plan of East Melbourne published in 1899 covering Spring Street, Carpentaria Place, Gisborne Street, Parliament Place, Grey Street (Cathedral Place), Lansdowne Street, Treasury Place and Gipps Street (St Andrews Place).

Click on an area in the Google map to link to a detailed MMBW plan in the catalogue.

Part of Robert Hoddle's survey of South Melbourne completed in 1837 showing proposed roads and allotments. The location of La Trobe's house is shown but allotments are shown in the areas which later became Fitzroy Gardens and other public and church lands.

Plan of East Melbourne 1848
Includes:
Legislative Assembly on Spring Street opposite Bourke Street;
Fitzroy Square (so named) showing some contemporary markings and plans, but not Treasury Gardens or Government Offices;
Gisbourne Street running due north from Flinders Street to Victoria Street (so called);
Evylyn Street, later renamed Nicholson Street;