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Crathre House
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Newspaper clippings and auction brochure about Crathre House, 118 Gipps Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 25 October 2003. Interior and exterior photos. Plans.
- 3879 reads
Brief History of Rivers Beechcroft Dickinson
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Brief biography of Rivers Beechcroft Dickinson, clergyman, who was curate at St. Peter's, Eastern Hill from 1855 and who performed the marriage of W.A.C. a'Beckett and Emma Mills, whose elopement caused a minor scandal.
- 2474 reads
Old footbridges
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Newspaper clipping about cost of repairs to Melbourne bridges, includes footbridge to east of MCG in Yarra Park. (the date given for original construction is wrong).
- 2266 reads
University at Melbourne Park
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Newspaper clipping about a controversial plan to build a university campus on land next to the Vodaphone arena.
- 2194 reads
East Melbourne to be a Heritage Precinct?
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A document prepared by Nerida Samson presenting a proposal to the Melbourne City Council to have East Melbourne and Jolimont declared a historic tourist precint.
- 2152 reads
The house that beer built
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Historical article about 140 Jolimont Road, Jolimont and it first owner, Thomas Joshua Jackson, founder of Young & Jackson's. Information supplied by present owner, Peter Fielding. Photos. [Herald Sun, 24 July 2004, Weekend, p.11]
- 3156 reads
Johnny Ladd
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Obituary of Johnny Ladd who died on 27 June, 2004. He lived in Gipps Street, corner of Hayes Lane.
- 3365 reads
Wellington Crescent sale
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Items relating to apartment block.
- 2313 reads
Surgery on Show
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Article on early history of St. Vincent's hospital. Mentions Dr. Julian Smith, photographer and surgeon, who designed a person-to-person direct blood transfusion pump. Julian Smith lived on north-east corner of Powlett and George Streets. Many photos. Herald Sun 12 July 2004.
- 2352 reads
Birth of Australian Ballet School
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Newspaper clippings about the formation of the Australian Ballet School 4o years earlier. It started in an East Melbourne boarding school (PLC). Photos. 2004.
- 2285 reads
Residents in bid for cottage
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Newspaper article about a proposal to turn the old Yarra Park warden's cottage over to community use. Photo. The Leader 23 Feb. 2004.
- 2465 reads
The soul man
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Newspaper article about Greg Burgess and some of his architectural works. Includes discussion of Thomas Carr Centre, Victoria Parade, on site of former Parade College. The Age, 24 March 2004, Domain.
- 2260 reads
14-18 Morrison Place
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Newspaper clipping about proposed auction of 14-18 Morrison Place, East Melbourne, scheduled for 5 March 2004. Photo.
- 2581 reads
An open and Trust case
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Historical article publicising National Trust's Open Heritage 'Behind Closed Doors'. Main subject is the building at 2 Treasury Place and the old Cabinet Room within it. Designed in 1873 by Michael Egan; refurbed in the 1930s; refurbed again in the 1990s by Peter Ellliott. Photo. The Age, 28 Feb. 2004.
- 2520 reads
Star of the East
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Real estate article about East Melbourne's high prices. Examples cited include Amberley, 188 George Street and Jolimont Square development.
- 2251 reads
John F. Kennedy Memorial
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Newspaper clipping reviewing success of the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Treasury Gardens. 2004.
- 2732 reads
Lady Potter re-arranges Johnston Collection
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Newspaper and magazine articles giving publicity to Johnston Collection's re-arrangement by Lady Potter. Many photos. July 2004.
- 2195 reads
Trust café
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Newspaper clipping about the opening of controversial new café in the basement level of Tasma Terrace, corner of St. Andrew's Place and Parliament Place. Local residents objected to it being open until 11 p.m. Also brochure with photos.
- 2268 reads
Drug deals in phone box
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Newspaper clipping about about drug deals being done in a phone box in Grey Street, East Melbourne, close to the Powlett Reserve child care centre.
- 2271 reads
John Ernest Plowman
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Newspaper clipping about John Ernest Plowman who died in March 2004. He owned the last remaining, unrenovated boarding house in Canterbury Terrace, Powlett Street.
- 2320 reads
Clarendon Apartments sale
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Auction brochure and newspaper clippings about forthcoming auction of 1/58 Clarendon Street scheduled for 11 Sept. 2004. Photos Plan. Owner's comments.
- 2336 reads
24 Vale Street
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Auction brochure and newspaper clippings about auction of house at 24 Vale Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 23 October 2004. The house was once owned by Sir Billy Snedden.
- 2233 reads
Untidy tiny town
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Newspaper clippings about Model Tudor Village in the Fitzroy Gardens. Report that restoration is about to start on the Village which is in a state of disrepair. Some suggest that it is irrelevant and should be removed. Readers invited to comment. Results. Further report about commencement of restoration. Photos.
- 2222 reads
Margaret Gurry Honoured
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Newspaper article reporting on Margaret Gurry's work in tutoring children from immigrant families for which she was awarded The Order of Australia (AM). Photo. Melbourne Yarra Leader 14 June 2004. Further article about the classes held at St. John The Evangelist School. Melbourne Yarra Leader 13 June 2005.
- 2595 reads
Green Treasure
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Newspaper clipping about the addition of the Treasury Gardens to the register of Heritage Victoria. Photo of Lord Mayor John So in the Gardens. Melbourne Leader 19 Jan. 2004.
- 2220 reads
109 Simpson Street
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Newspaper clipping reporting on recent sales. Includes 109 Simpson Street, East Melbourne. Photos. The Age 23 May 2004.
- 2041 reads
George Street Café
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Newspaper clipping about residents' opposition to application by the George Street Café for a liquor licence. The owner, Taras Maciburko has put the proposal on hold. Photo. Melbourne Leader 13 Sept. 2004.
- 2291 reads
Wellington Parade South sale
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Newspaper clipping and brochure about sale of apartments at 153-155 Wellington Parade South, Jolimont. They are leased to Quest and run as serviced apartments. Photo. The Age 16 October 2004.
- 2240 reads
East Melbourne Suffragette
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Newspaper interview with Liz Rushen, director of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, about an exhibition at relating to women's suffrage. East Melbourne resident, Margaret McLean is the chief subject of the article. Photos. Melbourne Yarra Leader 28.
- 1978 reads
Best Beds
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Newspaper article on Melbourne's best 10 hotel rooms. Magnolia Court and Park Hyatt both featured. Photo said to be of Magnolia Court is actually of Eastern House (apartments), 174 George Street, East Melbourne. Herald Sun, Weekend, 6 Sept. 2003.
- 2107 reads
Mercy for Heritage List
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Newspaper article reporting that the Mercy Private Hospital had been nominated for listing by Heritage Victoria. Melbourne Yarra Leader 20 Sept. 2004.
- 2109 reads
Height Limits
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Newspaper clippings about proposed new height limits to be introduced into East Melbourne by Melbourne City Council. Nov. 2003 to Sept. 2004.
- 2281 reads
Jolimont Station needs clean-up
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Newspaper clipping about neglected state of Jolimont Station. Melbourne Yarra Leader 14 June 2004.
- 2043 reads
Glorious Innings: Treasures from the Melbourne Cricket Club Collection
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Items in the collection of the Melbourne Cricket Club. Many photos. Index.
- 2195 reads
The Australian Family: Images and Essays
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A collection of essays contributed by a variety of museums, galleries, historical societies etc. each depicting family life in the past. Includes a chapter contributed by the Old Treasury Building about the Maynard family who lived at the Old Treasury as caretakers. Photos.
- 2137 reads
Old Treasury Building Melbourne
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A history of the Old Treasury Building designed by John James Clark. Photos.
- 2189 reads
Redmond Barry: A Colonial Life 1813-1880
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Biography of Sir Redmond Barry. Illustrations.
- 1928 reads
Victorian Historical Journal April 2004
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Essays on various aspects of Victoria's history. Includes a sketch of Commandant Lonsdale's House by P.P. King RN, March 1837. Victorian Historical Journal April 2004.
- 1956 reads
East Melbourne News 2004
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February, May, September, November 2004. Also Updates.2004. Items on matters of local concern. Community news.
- 2107 reads
The Workshop
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Brochure advertising auction of The Workshop at 28 Darling Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 7 August 2004. Photo. Plan.
- 1906 reads
18 Berry Street
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Brochure advertising auction of 18 Berry Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 23 October 2004. Photos. Plans.
- 2115 reads
12-14 Grey Street
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Brochure adverting auction of 12-14 Grey Street, Est Melbourne, scheduled for 26 June 2004. Photos. Plans.
- 2081 reads
Lawson Terrace
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Newspaper article about 131 Powlett Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for auction on 10 May 1980. (Photocopy).
- 2369 reads
5/110 Albert Street
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Brochure advertising sale of 5/110 Albert Street, East Melbourne. Photos. Plans.
- 2218 reads
16 Hotham Street
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Brochure advertising auction of 16 Hotham Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 2 August 2004.
- 2002 reads
Queen Bess Row
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Article on history of Queen Bess Row.
- 2455 reads
Submission opposing hotel proposed for 148-160 Wellington Parade (1 Powlett Street)
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Submission and its documents made to the independent Panel Hearing of 4th-10th December 1996.
- 2113 reads
76 Simpson Street
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Brochure advertising auction of 76 Simpson Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 13 November 1999. Photos. Plans.
- 2283 reads
4/246 Albert Street
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Brochure advertising auction of 4/246 Albert Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 4 December. Photos. Plans.
- 2320 reads