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Catalogue

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117 George Street

Brochure advertising auction of 117 George Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 31 August. Photo. Plans. Accompanied by sheet giving brief history of the house and its occupiers.

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61 Simpson Street

Brochure advertising auction of 61 Simpson Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 13 July 1996. Illustration. Plan.

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  • 2909 reads

85 Powlett Street

Brochure advertising auction of 85 Powlett Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 16 March 1996. Photo.

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  • 2953 reads

East Melbourne, Simpson Street 20

Brochure advertising auction of 20 Simpson Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 7 April. Photo. Plan.

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  • 3003 reads

113 Simpson Street

Brochure advertising auction of 113 Simpson Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 9 December. Photos. Plans.

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  • 3308 reads

115 George Street

Brochure advertising auction of 115 George Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 24 August 1996. Photo. Plans.

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  • 3094 reads

4 George Street

Brochure advertising for sale the block of six apartments at 4 George Street, East Melbourne. Photo. Plans.

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  • 2951 reads

91 Powlett Street

Brochure advertising auction of 91 Powlett Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 30 May 1998. Photos Plans.

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  • 2940 reads

88 Powlett Street

Brochure advertising for sale of 88 Powlett Street, East Melbourne in August 1998. Photo. Plans.

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  • 3116 reads

105 Simpson Street

Brochure advertising for sale of 105 Simpson Street, East Melbourne. Illustration. Plans.

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  • 3010 reads

97 Gipps Street

Brochure advertising auction of 97 Gipps Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 22 November 1997. Photo. Plans.

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  • 2841 reads

52 Hotham Street

Brochure advertising auction of 52 Hotham Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 16 December.

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  • 2929 reads

162 Hotham Street

Brochure advertising auction of Cyprus Terrace, 162 Hotham Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 18 November. Illustration. Plans. Accompanied by sheet giving brief history of Cyprus Terrace, 158-164 Hotham Street. Newspaper clipping describes house, with photo.

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  • 3258 reads

Cairns Apartments

Collection of brochures advertising auctions of various apartments at 131 Hotham Street, East Melbourne. From 2004 and ongoing. Photos. Plans.

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  • 3038 reads

92 Hotham Street

Brochure advertising auction of 92 Hotham Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 5 December. Photos. Plans.

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  • 3004 reads

101 Hotham Street

Brochure advertising auction of 101 Hotham Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 15 November 1997. Illustration. Plans.

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  • 3088 reads

79 Hotham Street

Brochure advertising auction of 79 Hotham Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 27 November. Photos. Plans.

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  • 2981 reads

71 Hotham Street

Brochure advertising auction of 71 Hotham Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 7 December 1996. Photos. Plans. Newspaper clipping describes the house, with photo.

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  • 3186 reads

50 Hotham Street

Real estate article gives description of 50 Hotham Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for auction 13 August 1994. Photo. The Melbourne Weekly, 9-15 August 1994.

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  • 3212 reads

Brewery redevelopment

Three newspaper clippings about proposed development on site of old Victoria Brewery. Photo of Margaret Wood and Michael Wilson as representatives of East Melbourne Group. March 1998 - January 2002.

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  • 3155 reads

Bishopscourt subdivision

Documentation regarding permit application and appeals, and newspaper clippings about proposal to subdivide Bishopscourt garden from 1998.

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  • 3169 reads

MCG Hotel redevelopment proposal

Newspaper clipping reporting that developers will appeal decision by Melbourne City Council not to grant a permit. Melbourne Yarra Leader, 21 Jan. 2002.

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  • 2948 reads

Living in East Melbourne

Newspaper article describes aspects of living in East Melbourne and gives median prices. On same page is an advertisement for the sale of 70 Gipps Street. The Age, 22 March 2000, Domain.

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  • 2762 reads

Nina Stanton's East Melbourne

Newspaper article describes aspects of living in East Melbourne and things to do as a tourist.

 

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  • 2878 reads

Residents use people power

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Newspaper article features the work of the East Melbourne Group in its jubilee year, and history of its establishment. Comments from Margaret Wood and Michael Wilson. Photo of Wood and Wilson. Melbourne Yarra Leader 8 December 2003.

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  • 3243 reads

Holy Trinity

Pamphlet lists memorials and pieces of furniture within the church.

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  • 2793 reads

The Former Holy Trinity Church

Typescript article gives brief history of the first Holy Trinity Church in East Melbourne which was destroyed by fire, and its replacement by existing church. Accompanied by brief history of Holy Trinity Church Hall.

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  • 2969 reads

Presbyterian Leaders

Photocopy of Chapter Four from book entitled Presbyterian Leaders in Nineteenth Century Australia by Rowland S. Ward, Melbourne, 1993. The chapter is called 'Adam Cairns (1802-81): Evangelical Leader'. A biography covering his early years in Scotland, mig.

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  • 3152 reads

Community Bank for East Melbourne

Brochures circulated locally to gain support for a community bank in East Melbourne under the auspices of the Bendigo Bank.

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  • 2690 reads

City Council

Pamphlet lists local councillors and their positions. 1996-1999.

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  • 2766 reads

East Melbourne Group circulars

Annual General Meeting: Agenda, President's Report, Treasurers Report. 2001.

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  • 2989 reads

EMG circulars

Circulars seeking support In fighting proposed development. (1) MGG Hotel and Mosspennoch. (2) 13-19 Powlett Street.

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  • 2999 reads

2-18 Hotham Street

Planning documentation relating to planning battle over New Boundary Hotel redevelopment and neighbouring terrace houses.

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  • 3434 reads

East Melbourne Library

Various documents and correspondence about proposal for new library in East Melbourne. Includes proposal to develop 17 Powlett Street to include library premises.

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  • 2897 reads

Holy Trinity

Annual Reports 2000+; East Melbourne Group Newsletter with article introducing new vicar, Canon John Stewart in 2001.

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  • 2826 reads

St. Patrick's Cathedral: a life

Contains booklet 'The Centenary of St. Patrick's Cathedral', and order of services for the Mass for the Dedication of the Altar of st. Patrick's Cathedral Melbourne, Monday, 27thOctober, 1997 at 7.30 pm. Also historical information handed out on occasion of East Melbourne Historical Society's visit, 19 Feb 2003.

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  • 2937 reads

The Synagogue

Newspaper clipping about renovations at the East Melbourne Synagogue.

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  • 2908 reads

MCG redevelopment

Newspaper clippings about redevelopment of MCG. Photos. Also leaflet with plan of sporting precinct.

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  • 2942 reads

Victorian Artists Society

Note card with reProduction of original architectural drawing of the Victorian Artists Society building by Richard Speight. Drawing also shows part of neighbouring buildings.

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  • 2926 reads

The Beautiful Hill: an Anthology of Writing from East Melbourne

A collection of short essays and poems written by local identities. Their memories and stories cover a wide variety of subjects relating to East Melbourne.

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  • 5543 reads

People of Mercy: A History of Mercy Hospital for Women 1971-2004

A history of the Mercy Hospital for Women. Photos. Index.

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  • 2979 reads

The Gallery on Eastern Hill: The Victorian Artists' Society Centenary

A history of the Victorian Artists' Society and a selection of essays on artists representative of their eras and who were members of the society. Illustrations.

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  • 2990 reads

Dame Nellie Melba

Note card with reProduction of portrait of Dame Nellie Melba by Rupert Bunny in the National Gallery of Victoria, c. 1902. Melba attended Presbyterian Ladies College in East Melbourne.

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  • 2907 reads

Fitzroy Gardens

Various documents produced by Melbourne City Council concerning masterplan for Fitzroy Gardens. 1994.

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  • 3194 reads

Elegant East Melbourne

A collection of newspaper articles about living in East Melbourne and Jolimont. Includes information on real estate market and lifestyle. Interviews with residents including Elizabeth Hill, Jacinta Ryan. Photos. From 1992.

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  • 5704 reads

Powlett Reserve and Darling Square

Notification to residents of plans to upgrade Powlett Reserve and Darling Square. Includes schedule and plans. 1996.

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  • 2979 reads

The Turners

Transcript of speech given by Cr. Kate Redwood on the occasion of the presentation of Community Service Awards to Arthur and Cynthia Turner. Articles from local newspaper and newsletter about same. Photos.

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  • 2834 reads

Hansom Cabs

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Business card - S. Taylor, Hansoms & Waggonettes. Operated at 43 Gipps Street, now the Ola Cohn Centre. The single letter 'J' was added to East Melbourne telephone numbers in 1923; Ola Cohn bought the stables for her residence and studio in 1938; giving a date for the card c.1923-1938.

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  • 3289 reads

Cook's Cottage

Booklet produced to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the relocation of Cook's Cottage to Fitzroy Gardens. Gives historical background, description and photos.

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  • 2981 reads

Cook of the Endeavour

Program of a Son et Lumiere Presentation entitled 'Cook of the Endeavour' staged to celebrate the Bi-Centenary of Lieut. James Cook's Voyage to New South Wales. First Son et Lumiere Production in Melbourne. Accompanied by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. April 1970.

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