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Catalogue

This is the East Melbourne Historical Society catalogue showing a brief summary of each item.
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Crathre House

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0105
Content or description: 
Newspaper clippings and auction brochure about Crathre House, 118 Gipps Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 25 October 2003. Interior and exterior photos. Plans.
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  • 3680 reads

Brief History of Rivers Beechcroft Dickinson

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0202
Content or description: 
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.
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  • 2325 reads

Old footbridges

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0203
Content or description: 
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).
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  • 2140 reads

University at Melbourne Park

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0204
Content or description: 
Newspaper clipping about a controversial plan to build a university campus on land next to the Vodaphone arena.
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  • 2068 reads

East Melbourne to be a Heritage Precinct?

Catalogue number: 
emvf0205
Content or description: 
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.
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  • 2035 reads

The house that beer built

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0206
Content or description: 
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.
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  • 2925 reads

Johnny Ladd

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0207
Content or description: 
Obituary of Johnny Ladd who died on 27 June, 2004. He lived in Gipps Street, corner of Hayes Lane.
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  • 3192 reads

Noel Goss

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0208
Content or description: 
Obituary of Noel Goss who died on 25 May 2004. He lived at 157 Gipps Street. He was founding president of the East Melbourne Group Also a card from Richard Goss, Noel's son with photos of Noel Goss.
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  • 3006 reads

Wellington Crescent sale

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0209
Content or description: 
Items relating to apartment block.
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  • 2136 reads

Surgery on Show

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0210
Content or description: 
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.
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  • 2233 reads

Birth of Australian Ballet School

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0211
Content or description: 
Newspaper clippings about the formation of the Australian Ballet School 4o years earlier. It started in an East Melbourne boarding school (PLC). Photos. 2004.
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  • 2136 reads

Residents in bid for cottage

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0212
Content or description: 
Newspaper article about a proposal to turn the old Yarra Park warden's cottage over to community use. Photo. The Leader 23 Feb. 2004.
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  • 2333 reads

The soul man

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0213
Content or description: 
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.
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  • 2139 reads

14-18 Morrison Place

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0214
Content or description: 
Newspaper clipping about proposed auction of 14-18 Morrison Place, East Melbourne, scheduled for 5 March 2004. Photo.
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  • 2444 reads

An open and Trust case

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0215
Content or description: 
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.
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  • 2334 reads

Star of the East

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0216
Content or description: 
Real estate article about East Melbourne's high prices. Examples cited include Amberley, 188 George Street and Jolimont Square development.
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  • 2120 reads

John F. Kennedy Memorial

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0217
Content or description: 
Newspaper clipping reviewing success of the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Treasury Gardens. 2004.
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  • 2471 reads

Lady Potter re-arranges Johnston Collection

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0218
Content or description: 
Newspaper and magazine articles giving publicity to Johnston Collection's re-arrangement by Lady Potter. Many photos. July 2004.
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  • 2046 reads

Trust café

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0219
Content or description: 
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.
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  • 2141 reads

Drug deals in phone box

Catalogue number: 
emvf0220
Content or description: 
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.
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  • 2146 reads

John Ernest Plowman

Catalogue number: 
emvf0221
Content or description: 
Newspaper clipping about John Ernest Plowman who died in March 2004. He owned the last remaining, unrenovated boarding house in Canterbury Terrace, Powlett Street.
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  • 2191 reads

Clarendon Apartments sale

Catalogue number: 
emvf0222
Content or description: 
Auction brochure and newspaper clippings about forthcoming auction of 1/58 Clarendon Street scheduled for 11 Sept. 2004. Photos Plan. Owner's comments.
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  • 2209 reads

24 Vale Street

Catalogue number: 
emvf0223
Content or description: 
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.
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  • 2099 reads

Untidy tiny town

Catalogue number: 
emvf0224
Content or description: 
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.
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  • 2090 reads

Margaret Gurry Honoured

Catalogue number: 
emvf0225
Content or description: 
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.
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  • 2371 reads

Green Treasure

Catalogue number: 
emvf0226
Content or description: 
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.
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  • 2090 reads

109 Simpson Street

Catalogue number: 
emvf0227
Content or description: 
Newspaper clipping reporting on recent sales. Includes 109 Simpson Street, East Melbourne. Photos. The Age 23 May 2004.
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  • 1920 reads

George Street Café

Catalogue number: 
emvf0228
Content or description: 
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.
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  • 2169 reads

Wellington Parade South sale

Catalogue number: 
emvf0229
Content or description: 
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.
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  • 2082 reads

East Melbourne Suffragette

Catalogue number: 
emvf0230
Content or description: 
Newspaper interview with Liz Rushen, director of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, about an exhibition at relating to women's suffrage.
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  • 1850 reads

Best Beds

Catalogue number: 
emvf0231
Content or description: 
Newspaper article on Melbourne's best 10 hotel rooms. Magnolia Court and Park Hyatt both featured.
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  • 1996 reads

Mercy for Heritage List

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Catalogue number: 
emvf0232
Content or description: 
Newspaper article reporting that the Mercy Private Hospital had been nominated for listing by Heritage Victoria. Melbourne Yarra Leader 20 Sept. 2004.
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  • 1978 reads

Height Limits

Catalogue number: 
emvf0233
Content or description: 
Newspaper clippings about proposed new height limits to be introduced into East Melbourne by Melbourne City Council. Nov. 2003 to Sept. 2004.
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  • 2121 reads

Jolimont Station needs clean-up

Catalogue number: 
emvf0234
Content or description: 
Newspaper clipping about neglected state of Jolimont Station. Melbourne Yarra Leader 14 June 2004.
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  • 1915 reads

Glorious Innings: Treasures from the Melbourne Cricket Club Collection

Catalogue number: 
embk0009
Content or description: 
Items in the collection of the Melbourne Cricket Club. Many photos. Index.
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  • 2066 reads

The Australian Family: Images and Essays

Catalogue number: 
embk0010
Content or description: 
A collection of essays contributed by a variety of museums, galleries, historical societies etc. each depicting family life in the past.
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  • 2009 reads

Old Treasury Building Melbourne

Catalogue number: 
emvf0235
Content or description: 
A history of the Old Treasury Building designed by John James Clark. Photos.
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  • 2058 reads

Redmond Barry: A Colonial Life 1813-1880

Catalogue number: 
emvf0236
Content or description: 
Biography of Sir Redmond Barry. Illustrations.
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  • 1812 reads

Victorian Historical Journal April 2004

Catalogue number: 
emrp0001-200404
Content or description: 
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.
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  • 1856 reads

East Melbourne News 2004

Catalogue number: 
emvf0237
Content or description: 
February, May, September, November 2004. Also Updates.2004. Items on matters of local concern. Community news.
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  • 1981 reads

The Workshop

Catalogue number: 
emvf0238
Content or description: 
Brochure advertising auction of The Workshop at 28 Darling Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 7 August 2004. Photo. Plan.
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  • 1796 reads

18 Berry Street

Catalogue number: 
emvf0239
Content or description: 
Brochure advertising auction of 18 Berry Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 23 October 2004. Photos. Plans.
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  • 1951 reads

12-14 Grey Street

Catalogue number: 
emvf0240
Content or description: 
Brochure adverting auction of 12-14 Grey Street, Est Melbourne, scheduled for 26 June 2004. Photos. Plans.
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  • 1963 reads

Lawson Terrace

Catalogue number: 
emvf0241
Content or description: 
Newspaper article about 131 Powlett Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for auction on 10 May 1980. (Photocopy).
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  • 2247 reads

5/110 Albert Street

Catalogue number: 
emvf0242
Content or description: 
Brochure advertising sale of 5/110 Albert Street, East Melbourne. Photos. Plans.
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  • 2102 reads

16 Hotham Street

Catalogue number: 
emvf0243
Content or description: 
Brochure advertising auction of 16 Hotham Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 2 August 2004.
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  • 1874 reads

Queen Bess Row

Catalogue number: 
emvf0244
Content or description: 
Article on history of Queen Bess Row.
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  • 2314 reads

Submission opposing hotel proposed for 148-160 Wellington Parade (1 Powlett Street)

Catalogue number: 
emvf0245
Content or description: 
Submission and its documents made to the independent Panel Hearing of 4th-10th December 1996.
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  • 1991 reads

76 Simpson Street

Catalogue number: 
emvf0246
Content or description: 
Brochure advertising auction of 76 Simpson Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 13 November 1999. Photos. Plans.
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  • 2126 reads

4/246 Albert Street

Catalogue number: 
emvf0247
Content or description: 
Brochure advertising auction of 4/246 Albert Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 4 December. Photos. Plans.
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  • 2193 reads
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