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Video of presentation by Dr Fay Woodhouse on Robert Russell, artist of early Melbourne
On 20 October 2021 Dr Fay Woodhouse gave a Zoom presentation to the Society about Robert Russell, artist of early Melbourne. Robert Russell was the first surveyor general of Melbourne and spent a lifetime recording the growth of the settlement in drawings and paintings. He lived at what is now 49 George Street, East Melbourne and the adjoining lane is now named after him.
- 769 reads
Poems of East Melbourne
Author Le-Hoa Wysham used the COVID-19 lockdown as an opportunity to explore some of the stories of East Melbourne's history and to encapsulate them in poetry. Each poem is illustrated with a photo.
- 533 reads
East Melbourne, Fitzroy Gardens old kiosk
Photo shows the old kiosk in the Fitzroy Gardens in the 1950s. Originally built in 1908 with an octagonal bandstand at the corner which has been built in. At the entrance is a weighing machine which a customer could use by inserting a penny in the slot provided.
- 581 reads
Changing Places: 100 Years of Domestic Architecture In Jolimont and East Melbourne
The book, produced by the East Melbourne Historical Society, is an illustrated history of domestic architecture in Jolimont and East Melbourne. The Preface to the book explains its intent:
- 445 reads
Gone to War as Sister: East Melbourne Nurses in the Great War
In 1915 the East Melbourne Historical Society, led by Janet Scarfe, researched the lives and work of nurses who served in WW1 and who had a connection with East Melbourne and Jolimont. Their stories and accompanying images were published on our website and are searchable under their individual names.
- 604 reads
Jagged line to Jolimont
Newspaper cutting with a short article about former footballer, Chris Judd, leasing 66-68 Jolimont Street, Jolimont, as headquarters for the online sportwear company, Jagged, of which he is part owner.
The cutting has been cut and re-formatted from the orginal, larger, article for ease of reading.
- 579 reads
Kick for Demons
Newspaper clipping reporting on plan by the Melbourne Football Club to build a training ground in Yarra Park with associated office building over the adjacent railway line. Residents, led by the East Melbourne Group, strongly opposed the plan.
- 537 reads
East Melbourne, Hotham Street 131, Cairns Apartments - auction 2017
Newspaper clipping reporting on the upcoming auction of Apartment 1, Cairns Apartments, 131 Hotham Street, East Melbourne. Detailed description. Auction scheduled for 11 September 2017.
- 643 reads
A Cook, a book and a new look
Newspaper clipping about the launch of a new book, Blak Cook Book, by Dr Clare Land, Dr Paola Balla and Kate Golding on behalf of the City of Melbourne. The book features a range of stories and artworks which seek to balance the story of Captain Cook's 'discovery' of Australia with an Aboriginal perspective.
- 700 reads
Yarra Park School. Plan for installation of heaters, 1938-39
Plan for installation of heaters and sliding doors at Yarra Park State School, Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. Dated 1938-39 and numbered 142.
- 440 reads
East Melbourne Housing Classifications - review 2000
In 2000 the City of Melbourne initiated a review of property classifications in East Melbourne. The proposal was to remove all the properties from the Heritage Inventory which had a grading of E or F. In the future the Inventory would only include four levels of classification, from A to D.
- 600 reads
East Melbourne & Jolimont Community Magazines 2021
Local magazine published by the East Melbourne Group covering matters of local concern. Community news. Three issues for the year published in May, August and November
- 412 reads
Abandoned Melbourne
A collection of photographs taken during Melbourne's first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020. Gavin John, an established landscape photographer, turned his talents to scenes closer to home. Well-known sites around Melbourne, normally buzzing with people, are shown deserted. The forms and shapes of the city are revealed without the usual distractions.
- 478 reads
Trust to Tackle Tigers
An article about the National Trust of Victoria and its fight against the demolition of the Jack Dyer Stand at the Richmond Football Ground aka Punt Road Oval.
- 291 reads
A Christmas Story
Journalist, Stewart Cockburn, writes of doing up his house in East Melbourne in 1950. The address of the house is not given but has been identified as 121 Gipps Street. Cockburn shortly afterwards became Robert Menzies' press-secretary. A photo of the front of the house shows that the ground floor verandah then had a wooden frieze, which has since been replaced.
- 287 reads
Three brothers: William, Joseph and James Baxter c.1890
A portrait photo of three men. They are brothers, William, Joseph and James Baxter. Joseph Baxter (1839-1918) was the builder and first owner of the house at 121 Gipps Street, East Melbourne.
The photo was taken c.1890 at the studio of Barroni & Co., 109 Elizaebth Street, Melbourne, nr. Bourke Street.
The photo was sourced from Ancestry.
- 362 reads
East Melbourne, George Street 21, 23, 25, Georgian Court
An article explaining the benefits of repurposing old, out of date terraces. In this instance the terraces have been converted to six flats, each with four rooms. The architect was PJW Murfett. Before and after illustrations.
The building now operates as a bed and breakfast accommodation.
- 407 reads
"John Glover and Me" by Dr Sue Barker
"John Glover and Me"
Video of a presentation to the East Melbourne Historical Society by Dr Sue Barker on 17 August 2022.
- 476 reads
Spotted Pardalote in Agnes Street, Jolimont
Spotted Pardalote observed in Agnes Street, Jolimont on 26 July 2022. An extremely noisy demolition was taking place a couple of houses down and the bird seemed very agitated. Its call could not be recorded above the noise. A few days later it was found in same cottage garden but flew next door into a bushy garden.
- 429 reads
"The Victorian Artists' Society" by Dr Graeme Williams
Video of a presentation to the East Melbourne Historical Society by Dr Graeme Williams on 15 June 2022.
- 406 reads
Victorian Historical Journal June 2022
Articles on aspects of Victoria's history
- 178 reads
Collection a Cut Above
A report on local resident, Krystyna Campbell-Pretty, donating a large collection of Dior dresses to the National Gallery of Victoria.
- 271 reads
It's a Steal: cut price bag flushes out thieves
Report on theft of valuable Louis Vuitton handbag from the home of local resident, John Khoury.
- 486 reads
East Melbourne, Wellington Parade South 201
Advertisement for the auction of apartment 31, 201 Wellington Parade South, East Melbourne, scheduled for 23 Sep 2018.
- 435 reads
Games guru Gosper quietly pockets a festive $7m
Report on sale of Kevan Gosper's house at 54 Powlett Street, East Melbourne
- 324 reads
Beck passes on 50 years of wisdom to next generation
Article reporting on the career of Max Beck who with Michael Buxton founded the property development firm of Becton. Becton was the developer behind Wellington Gardens, East Melbourne.
- 504 reads
Browsing the aisles of serendipity
Review of an exhibition held at the State Library of Victoria entitled Velvet, Iron, Ashes. Many of the apparently disparate items have a greater or lesser connection with Janet, Lady Clarke, wife of Sir William Clarke of Cliveden, Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. The article stresses her prominence in the life of Melbourne, not because of her social standing as the wife
- 342 reads
Victorian Historical Journal December 2022
Articles on aspects of Victoria's history
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East Melbourne, Clarendon Street 64, 66, 68, 70
A photographic postcard published by Valentine's. V58
- 352 reads
East Melbourne, Victoria Parade, c.1905
Postcard, BP Series, colour print. The reverse is divided into a space for a message and a space for the address. This format first appeared in Australia in 1905.
- 210 reads
Mercy Private Hospital, 1948
Postcard. The Rose Series P.49. Real photograph
- 202 reads
Mercy Private Hospital under construction, 1935
Shows Mercy Private Hospital, Grey Street, East Melbourne, under construction in 1935.
- 168 reads
Aerial Photograph of Yarra Park and MCG 1928
Aerial Photo of Yarra Park and MCG looking west from a point above Punt Road Oval. Taken in 1928 by Charles Daniel Pratt.
- 198 reads
Spring Street, Melbourne, c.1900
Postcard. Colour print. The reverse is undivided. Division creating space for a message and another for the address first appeared in 1905.
- 220 reads
Kiosk Refreshment Rooms c.1910
Postcard. Colour print. Printed in Melbourne by F.W.N. & Co. (Francis Wilson Niven)
The image shows the old kiosk in the Fitzroy Gardens as it appeared when first built. A history of the building can be found using the link below. It was demolished in 1963 to make way for the current building known as The Pavillion.
- 165 reads
East Melbourne, Grey Street 129, Ormiston
Black and white photo of a large Victorian era house with elaborate timber verandah and balcony.
At the time the photo was taken the house was the home of Ormiston Ladies College. Students and teachers are gathered on the verandah and balcony.
- 258 reads
East Melbourne, Simpson Street 127, 129, 131, 133, 135
A short item about a new building being erected at 127-135 Simpson Street, East Melbourne to the design of architects, Romberg and Boyd. The piece appeared in Architect, January 1974. Architect is a publication of the Victorian Chapter of the Institute of Architects.
- 136 reads
Heritage Matters: Seventy Years of the East Melbourne Group 1953-2023
The history of the East Melbourne Group starts with a group of concerned residents who in 1953 fought to save the elm trees lining George Street, East Melboourne, from being axed by the City Council. One block of trees were saved.
- 115 reads
Fitzroy Gardens c.1905
This is a colour postcard of the Fitzroy Gardens c.1905. It was printed in Prussia as part of the Victoria Stamp Market (VSM) Series.
Australia introduced the divided back on postcards in 1905. This allowed a message and the address to be written side by side.
- 117 reads
Gordon Monument c.1915
A black and white postcard. No. 29 of the Kookaburra Series.
The central focus of the image is the Gordon Statue which was erected by the people of Melbourne in 1887 to honour the memory of Charles George Gordon, Major-General Royal Engineers who fell at Khartoum, January 26 1885.
- 101 reads
Treasury Gardens c.1905
A colour postcard of the Treasury Gardens, c.1905. It was printed in Germany.
When the Treasury Gardens were first layed out they included an ornamental pond. In 1901 William Guilfoyle, director of the Royal Botanical Gardens, was asked to redesign the pond into a Japanese Garden. It was completed in 1903.
- 82 reads
East Melbourne, Vale Street 14, 16, 18, 20
Two colour photos of a terrace of four houses at 14-20 Vale Street, East Melbourne.
- 73 reads
East Melbourne, Albert Street 314
A black and white photograph of the house at 314 Albert Street, East Melbourne in the 1950s. The house at that time was the headquarters of Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).
Copied from the CSIRO website. No details given.
- 11 reads