Newsletter gives details of the Society's activities, and has short articles relevant to the history of East Melbourne and Jolimont.
March articles:
'La Trobe's Cottage Visit', a report on Society's visit to La Trobe's cottage, with Helen Botham as guide.
'Congratulations', Ann Galbally, art historian and biographer, was made a Member of the Order of Australia
'100th Birthday', a short biography of actress. Nora Riches. Professionally she used her maiden name, Nora Peachey;
'A Scullery Maid in East Melbourne', the story of Mary Louise Friedrichs, the mother of William Robert Johnston, the antique dealer and collector who bequeathed his house and collection to the people of Victoria to form what is now known as The Johnston Collection. She worked for the collector, spiritualist and importer, Thomas Welton Stanford, at his house in Clarendon Street, East Melbourne.
June Articles:
'Yarra Park, From Go to Woe', a short history of Yarra Park from the time it was first planned by Governor La Trobe as a place of recreation for the public to its present de facto use as a car park.
'Public Nuisance in Gipps Street', Charles Barthing kept a common dancing room behind the present day Gipps Street Cellars, much to the neighbours' annoyance, who took him to court. A report based on articles in the Argus 7 and 21 December, 1876.
September Articles:
'Art Deco in East Melbourne', a descriptive article pointing out many of East Melbourne's fine Art Deco buildings. Photos.
'Bichloride of Gold Institute', this was an institution for the cure of drug addicts and was for a short time located in Jolimont before moving to Hawthorn. It was founded in Australia by the Rev. J.W. Wolfenden. A short history and explanation of the treatment offered.
'Tom Wills (1835-1880) Footy's Founder', a biographical article.