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1902 William, Margaret McLean and family

1902 William, Margaret McLean and family

Standing from left to right: Russel, Ethel, Mary, Alice

Seated from left to right: Winnie, William, Jessie, Margaret, Eva, Douglas, Hilda

This picture was provided by Mr Norman Wright, grandson of Margaret and William McLean.

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1917c Torloisk, Vale Street, East Melbourne

1917c Torloisk, Vale Street, East Melbourne

The date of the picture is uncertain but in 1917 Torloisk was purchased by the Anglican religious order, the Community of the Holy Name. The property became the St Ives Private Hospital. (Ref. http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A110621b.htm)

This picture was provided by Mr Norman Wright, grandson of Margaret and William McLean.

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1990 St Ives artist impression

1990 St Ives artist impression

A major extension to St Ives was built in the 1930s connecting to the original building via a series of elevated walk-ways.

This illustration was taken from a brochure advertising the sale of St Ives in 1990. Copy held by the East Melbourne Library.

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1990 St Ives Auction brochure

1990 St Ives Auction brochure

Brochure advertising the auction of St Ives. Copy held by the East Melbourne Library.

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1990-11-25 Sunday Review - St Ives

1990-11-25 Sunday Review - St Ives

Published 25 November 1990, describing the auction of St Ives schedule for 29 November. Copy held by the East Melbourne Library.

Acknowledgments: 

1990-11-25 The Age: Sunday Review

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1997 Torloisk

1997 Torloisk

St Ives was purchased in 1990 by the Myer family who undertook major renovations including demolition of the hospital extension and restoration of the some of the original architectural forms such as the corner window arches.

This picture was provided by Mr Norman Wright, grandson of Margaret and William McLean.

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2008 Torloisk Today

2008 Torloisk Today

Picture taken by Graham Shepherd.

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