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The Cymyn, 166 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne - 1946

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Photo of house at 166 Wellington Parade taken in 1946. Shows large two storey house with timber arcaded verandah and timber balcony above and an octagonal turret with elaborate cement decoration beneath the eaves. Built c.1908 for William Gardiner Sprigg who called it The Cymyn. The photographer, Kev Franzi lived in the house in 1940s when it was a boarding house run by his mother.
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Two cottages, one home

Photocopy of article about the work done by architect Geoffrey Borrack to the two cottages at 93 and 95a Simpson Street to convert them to one house. Some historical notes. The house was scheduled for auction on 3 October 1981.
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Urban Conservation in the City of Melbourne

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Conservation and restoration guide published in 1985 by the City of Melbourne.
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Vale Street, Jolimont

Line drawing of house in Vale Street.
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Victorian Heritage Register

Victorian Heritage Register lists all registered buildings and gives short statements of significance and photos for many.
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We of the Never-Never With a Memoir by Margaret Berry

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This edition of the book contains a memoir about Mrs. Gunn by her niece, Margaret Berry. Mrs. Aeneas Gunn lived for many years at 179 George Street, East Melbourne with her two sisters, Lizzie Taylor and Carrie Templeton. Photos.
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Whitelaws of 74 Simpson Street

Copy of a letter to the occupant of 74 Simpson Street relating to his ancestors who had lived in the house. Accompanying the letter are very poor quality photocopied family photos.
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Women's Melbourne

Four walks; two in the city, and two in East Melbourne. The walks cover sites associated with women or women's groups, resulting in a diverse collection of buildings and stories. Each site is given a short but comprehensive history, accompanied by a small photo.
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