Catalogue
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No Longer by Gaslight: The First 100 Years of the Adult Deaf Society of Victoria
History of the Deaf Society from 1884-1984. Includes much information about Jolimont Square and conversion work undertaken. Photos. Index.
The EMHS copy is in fragile condition and the image of the 1925 plan included here is one of the only internal pages available for scanning because it has broken away from the spine.
- 3242 reads
From Tories at Prayer to Socialists at Mass: A History of St. Peter's, Eastern Hill, Melbourne, 1846-1990
A history of St. Peters Church, its buildings, clergy, congregation, doctrines. Photos. Index.
- 2311 reads
St. Patrick's Cathedral: a life
A history of St. Patrick's Cathedral, its building, objects, clergy, congregation, liturgy, and recent renovation. Many colour photos. Index of principal names and places.
- 2119 reads
Melbourne's Mercy: a history of Mercy Private Hospital
A history of Mercy Private Hospital, its buildings, doctors, nurses, staff, patients. Photos. Index.
- 3271 reads
The Halfway House to Infidelity: A History of the Melbourne Unitarian Church 1853-1973
A history of the church, its buildings, clergy, congregation, doctrine. Photos. Index.
- 2517 reads
Bishopscourt
B/W photo of Bishopscourt from front entrance. Shows the tower and glimpses of the house through trees and shrubs. (La Trobe Picture Collection, SLV. Accession no. H90.161/20) c.1920.
- 2181 reads
Bishopscourt
Talk given by Bishop James Grant at the 2003 Christmas function at Bishopscourt. A history of the building.
- 2346 reads
The East Melbourne Cricket Ground
Talk given by Robert Pascoe on 20 Aug. 2003. The ground was the home of the East Melbourne Cricket Club and the Essendon Football Club. Includes bibliography.
- 3024 reads
Robert Huckson
Information compiled from various sources by descendants of Robert Huckson, architect and builder, for family history purposes.
- 2760 reads
Robert Huckson
B/W portrait photo of Robert Huckson (1824-1902) as an elderly man. Photographer's name and subject's name printed below image. Copy.
- 2581 reads
Victorian Historical Journal October 2003
150 Years of the Victoria Police. October 2003.
- 2319 reads
Larrikins and the Law
Includes origin of the word 'larrikin' attributed to Constable John Stanton, who, in 1849 was at the Eastern Hill watchhouse. Victorian Historical Journal. October 2003. Pp.243-249.
- 2209 reads
East Melbourne Historical Society Newsletter: February, June, September 2004
February, June and September 2004.
- 2271 reads
Bourgoyne Cottage
Article in EMHS newsletter Feb. 2004 about Bourgoyne Cottage, 49 Agnes Street, Jolimont and it first owner, chef, Francois Monichon.
- 2278 reads
A Grand Vision: Henry Philip Harris and the History of Burlington Terrace. Part 1
Article In EMHS newsletter June 2004. Tells of Henry Harris building Burlington Terrace. Some biographical details.
- 2394 reads
A Grand Vision: Henry Philip Harris and the History of Burlington Terrace.
Article In EMHS newsletter June 2004. Tells of Henry Harris building Burlington Terrace. Some biographical details.
- 2368 reads
A Grand Vision: Henry Philip Harris and the History of Burlington Terrace. Part 2
Article In EMHS newsletter September 2004. Tells of some of the people, many of them from Melbourne's Jewish community, who inhabited Burlington Terrace. Names include Rev. A.G. Ornstien, Rabbi Dr. Joseph Abrahams, Maurice Brodzky, Philip Blashki and others.
- 3502 reads
Ola Cohn and her Studio
Two photocopied magazine articles about Ola Cohn, her home, and her sculpture. Includes 'Transforming a Livery Stable: Miss Ola Cohn in Her Studio Home' by Walter Jago in The Australian Home Beautiful, 1 August, 1939; 'Ola Cohn at Work: Her contribution to Australian Architecture' by Walter Jago in Australian Home Beautiful, 1 Sept., 1939.
- 3815 reads
Ola Cohn and the Fairies Tree
A collection of photocopied newspaper clippings about Ola Cohn and the creation of the Fairies Tree. some undated but all appear to be 1932. Photos.
- 2385 reads
The Story of the Century 1864-1964
Photocopied booklet written to mark centenary of Holy Trinity Church.
- 2222 reads
Casa de Carlos
Newspaper article and auction brochure for Casa de Carlos, 46 Berry Street, scheduled for 25 October 2003. Interior and exterior photos.
- 2252 reads
Jolimont Square
Newspaper clippings about history, development and sale of new houses in Jolimont Square.
- 2560 reads
12 Jolimont Terrace
Newspaper clipping and auction brochure for 12 Jolimont Terrace, scheduled for 13 March, 2004. Photos. Plan.
- 2743 reads
Belgravia Square
Brochure advertising sales of units at 155 Powlett Street in the block known as Belgravia Square. Photos. Plans. 2003.
- 2947 reads
132 Powlett Street
Brochure adverting auction of 132 Powlett Street scheduled for 28 Feb., 2004. Photos. Plans.
- 2384 reads
81 Grey Street
Brochure advertising auction of 81 Grey Street scheduled for 3 April, 2004. Photos. Plans.
- 2549 reads
Sydenham House
Brochure advertising auction of 80 Hotham Street scheduled for 25 Oct., 2003. Photos. Plans.
- 2465 reads
Victoria House
Brochure adverting auction of Unit 4/220 Clarendon Street in block known as Victoria House scheduled for 18 Oct., 2003. Photos. Plans.
- 3576 reads
27 Gipps Street
Newspaper clippings and brochure advertising auction of 27 Gipps Street, scheduled for 22 Nov. 2003. The house was owned by Alf Brown, football writer on Melbourne Herald. It was auctioned by Graham Kane of Carmichael & Weber. Photos. Plans.
- 2418 reads
Georgian Court
Newspaper clipping about the forthcoming sale on 12 Nov. 2003 of Georgian Court, 21-25 George Street The property was once the city base of Dame Nellie Melba and now a bed and breakfast run by singer and actor John Lidgerwood bed and breakfast. Photo.
- 3804 reads
Len Vincent Connell - Obituary
Obituary of Len Connel who died on 21 Mar. 2004. Len lived at 18 Berry Street.
- 2983 reads
Legend of Fire mural
Short critical review of the Legend of Fire mural on the façade of the Eastern Hill Fire Station in Albert Street, along with an explanation of the legend. The mural was designed by Harold Freedman. Photo.
- 2658 reads
Trapped possums
Newspaper clipping about possums being stranded in tree tops because of the banding of tree trunks. Tthe trunks of palm trees have been banded as it is believed that the possums spread a virus which is killing the trees. Photos. The Herald Sun 10 Oct. 2004.
- 2352 reads
Fire destroys church
Newspaper clippings about the destruction by fire of the Cairns Memorial Church in Hotham Street (15/8/1988). Photos. Also Yarra Valley Newsletter from the Presbytery of Yarra Valley, the Uniting Church in Asutralia, which includes brief biography of Dr. Adam Cairns. Envelope of snapshots taken from a cherry picker of the burnt out remains of the church.
- 3006 reads
Braemar sale
Newspaper article on recent sale at record price of Braemar, George Street, 10 Mar. 1989. Mentions merger of real estate firms, Carmichael & Co with Eric Weber.
- 2369 reads
Rising prices - 1981
Newspaper articles about rising property market In East Melbourne. Sales mentioned include apartment block at 187 George Street, Crathie House, 118 Gipps Street, Koorine, Powlett Street Includes photo of iron work being installed at 52 Powlett Street.
- 2472 reads
Urban Conservation Areas: East Melbourne & Jolimont: Guidelines for owners
Pamphlet gives background to conservation controls and guidelines to owners of graded bullrings. Lists graded buildings and gives map showing streetscape levels.
- 2319 reads
Rising prices - 1991
Newspaper article listing East Melbourne as most expensive suburb.
- 2187 reads
Sale of Jolimont railway yards
Newspaper article about sale of Jolimont railway yards and proposed car park.
- 2341 reads
Cook's Cottage - 70 years.
Articles about Captain Cook's Cottage to mark its re-erection in Fitzroy Gardens 70 years ago. Gives description, history and evaluation of its historical importance. The Age, 19 Jan., 2004. Photos.
- 2672 reads
John Curtin and the Ovenden family
Part of a letter from J.C.J. Cooke talking of connection between John Curtin and Ovenden family of 94 George Street, East Melbourne.
- 2480 reads
Library updates
Updates from the Melbourne City Council on progress of library re-development. Drawings. 2003-2004.
- 2354 reads
Urban Conservation in the City of Melbourne
Conservation and restoration guide published in 1985 by the City of Melbourne.
- 6327 reads
89 Simpson Street
Newspaper clipping, Herald 29 Mar. 1980; auction brochure for 29 May 2004 about 89 Simpson Street, East Melbourne. Photos. Plans.
- 2447 reads
