Clarke
East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 192-198, Cliveden
Description:
Large three storeyed house of 100 rooms.
History:
Cliveden was built for Sir William J. Clarke, landholder and MLC. The Illustrated Australian News 5 March 1887, proclaimed the house to be "One of the largest private residences erected in the Colony". It included 28 bedrooms, five bathrooms and 17 servants' bedrooms, and a ballroom 100 ft by 50 ft.
It's goodbye to Cliveden
Newspaper clipping about the sale and imminent demolition of Cliveden Mansions to make way for what is described as a multi-storey motel. This became the Hilton on the Park Hotel, and is now the Pullman Hotel.
- 743 reads
Jolimont, Wellington Parade South jolstation - Burchett
1902. Appears in Directory.
1903. W.H. Lewis - Station Master.
(Note: There is a reference in the index card regarding Sir W.J. Clarke. The private railway platform seems to be one at Sunbury, near his 'Rupertswood' property. See 'Walkabout' and A.D.B. Vol.3).
- 1795 reads
Marvellous Melbourne and Me
Memoir of living in Melbourne in the 20th century. The author, Bruce McBrien, grew up in a house in Spring Street, Melbourne, and spent much of his social life in East Melbourne, and went to school at Yarra Park State School. Has extensive and detailed memories of a child's life in East Melbourne. Includes photos. No index.
- 4229 reads
Shire link to cricket's Ashes
Newspaper clipping about the life of Janet, Lady Clarke and particularly about the story of The Ashes which took place at Rupertswood, her home near Sunbury. A cricket match was played between the Clarke household and the visiting English team. The English team lost and Lady Clarke, as a joke, is said to have presented the captain, Ivo Bligh, with the little urn containing some
- 325 reads
Simply the best for Victoria's richest man
Historical article by Jenny Brown about Sir William Clark and his vast town house, Cliveden, on the corner of Wellington Parade and Clarendon Street, East Melbourne. It was demolished to make way for the Hilton Hotel, now the Pullman Hotel.
- 1701 reads
Urban Conservation in the City of Melbourne
Conservation and restoration guide published in 1985 by the City of Melbourne.
- 6878 reads
Victorian Historical Journal June 2012
Articles and reviews on a variety of aspects of Victoria's history. Includes article entitled, "The Role of the President, Janet Lady Clarke, in the Closure of the Women's Hospital, Melbourne, 1902" by Annette Lewis. The article is a study of Janet Lady Clarke's professional skills and performance in the public domain. It contains biographical information and photos. Pages 31-55.
- 1765 reads
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