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Crathre House
Newspaper clippings and auction brochure about Crathre House, 118 Gipps Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 25 October 2003. Interior and exterior photos. Plans.
- 4607 reads
Brief History of Rivers Beechcroft Dickinson
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.
- 3049 reads
Old footbridges
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).
- 2775 reads
University at Melbourne Park
Newspaper clipping about a controversial plan to build a university campus on land next to the Vodaphone arena.
- 2683 reads
East Melbourne to be a Heritage Precinct?
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.
- 2672 reads
The house that beer built
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]
- 3944 reads
Johnny Ladd
Obituary of Johnny Ladd who died on 27 June, 2004. He lived in Gipps Street, corner of Hayes Lane.
- 4077 reads
Surgery on Show
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.
- 2912 reads
Birth of Australian Ballet School
Newspaper clippings about the formation of the Australian Ballet School 4o years earlier. It started in an East Melbourne boarding school (PLC). Photos. 2004.
- 2877 reads
Residents in bid for cottage
Newspaper article about a proposal to turn the old Yarra Park warden's cottage over to community use. Photo. The Leader 23 Feb. 2004.
- 2979 reads
The soul man
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.
- 2849 reads
14-18 Morrison Place
Newspaper clipping about proposed auction of 14-18 Morrison Place, East Melbourne, scheduled for 5 March 2004. Photo.
- 3158 reads
An open and Trust case
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.
- 3099 reads
Star of the East
Real estate article about East Melbourne's high prices. Examples cited include Amberley, 188 George Street and Jolimont Square development.
- 2778 reads
John F. Kennedy Memorial
Newspaper clipping reviewing success of the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Treasury Gardens. 2004.
- 3467 reads
Lady Potter re-arranges Johnston Collection
Newspaper and magazine articles giving publicity to Johnston Collection's re-arrangement by Lady Potter. Many photos. July 2004.
- 2795 reads
Trust café
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.
- 2842 reads
Drug deals in phone box
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.
- 2803 reads
John Ernest Plowman
Newspaper clipping about John Ernest Plowman who died in March 2004. He owned the last remaining, unrenovated boarding house in Canterbury Terrace, Powlett Street.
- 2881 reads
Clarendon Apartments sale
Auction brochure and newspaper clippings about forthcoming auction of 1/58 Clarendon Street scheduled for 11 Sept. 2004. Photos Plan. Owner's comments.
- 2879 reads
24 Vale Street
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.
- 2823 reads
Untidy tiny town
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.
- 2784 reads
Margaret Gurry Honoured
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.
- 3180 reads
Green Treasure
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.
- 2790 reads
109 Simpson Street
Newspaper clipping reporting on recent sales. Includes 109 Simpson Street, East Melbourne. Photos. The Age 23 May 2004.
- 2577 reads
George Street Café
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.
- 2824 reads
Wellington Parade South sale
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.
- 2829 reads
East Melbourne Suffragette
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.
- 2508 reads
Mercy for Heritage List
Newspaper article reporting that the Mercy Private Hospital had been nominated for listing by Heritage Victoria. Melbourne Yarra Leader 20 Sept. 2004.
- 2659 reads
Height Limits
Newspaper clippings about proposed new height limits to be introduced into East Melbourne by Melbourne City Council. Nov. 2003 to Sept. 2004.
- 2856 reads
Jolimont Station needs clean-up
Newspaper clipping about neglected state of Jolimont Station. Melbourne Yarra Leader 14 June 2004.
- 2537 reads
Glorious Innings: Treasures from the Melbourne Cricket Club Collection
Items in the collection of the Melbourne Cricket Club. Many photos. Index.
- 2705 reads
The Australian Family: Images and Essays
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.
- 2679 reads
Old Treasury Building Melbourne
A history of the Old Treasury Building designed by John James Clark. Photos.
- 2718 reads
Redmond Barry: A Colonial Life 1813-1880
Biography of Sir Redmond Barry. Illustrations.
- 2408 reads
Victorian Historical Journal April 2004
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.
- 2459 reads
East Melbourne News 2004
February, May, September, November 2004. Also Updates.2004. Items on matters of local concern. Community news.
- 2624 reads
The Workshop
Brochure advertising auction of The Workshop at 28 Darling Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 7 August 2004. Photo. Plan.
- 2369 reads
18 Berry Street
Brochure advertising auction of 18 Berry Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 23 October 2004. Photos. Plans.
- 2637 reads
12-14 Grey Street
Brochure adverting auction of 12-14 Grey Street, Est Melbourne, scheduled for 26 June 2004. Photos. Plans.
- 2618 reads
Lawson Terrace
Newspaper article about 131 Powlett Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for auction on 10 May 1980. (Photocopy).
- 2912 reads
5/110 Albert Street
Brochure advertising sale of 5/110 Albert Street, East Melbourne. Photos. Plans.
- 2733 reads
16 Hotham Street
Brochure advertising auction of 16 Hotham Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 2 August 2004.
- 2485 reads
Submission opposing hotel proposed for 148-160 Wellington Parade (1 Powlett Street)
Submission and its documents made to the independent Panel Hearing of 4th-10th December 1996.
- 2619 reads
76 Simpson Street
Brochure advertising auction of 76 Simpson Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 13 November 1999. Photos. Plans.
- 3003 reads
4/246 Albert Street
Brochure advertising auction of 4/246 Albert Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 4 December. Photos. Plans.
- 2875 reads