Schools
East Melbourne, Powlett Street 101, Magnolia Court
A two storey, freestanding house with a modern extension to the southern side. Now a boutique hotel. A For Sale notice in the Argus, 4 June 1881 states the following:
Charles Smith, the first owner of the house, owned a timber yard and saw mill in Albert Street, East Melbourne, in the 1850s-70s. He never lived in the house.
East Melbourne, Powlett Street 129,131,133,135, Lawson Terrace
A terrace of four two storey houses. The balconies have cast iron balustrades and friezes but posts are of turned timber and timber arches sit below the friezes.
This terrace of four houses was built for R Scott, Esq. The architect was Geo R Cox who advertised for tenders on 13 May 1867. The builder selected was W Murdoch.
Lawson Terrace
Newspaper article about 131 Powlett Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for auction on 10 May 1980. (Photocopy).
- 1994 reads
Lost Glories
Book is described as 'a memorial to forgotten Australian buildings'. It has a chapter on St. Patrick's College, East Melbourne.
- 1449 reads
Margaret Gurry Honoured
Newspaper article reporting on Margaret Gurry's work in tutoring children from immigrant families for which she was awarded The Order of Australia (AM). Photo. Melbourne Yarra Leader 14 June 2004.
- 2107 reads
More than a School: A history of St. Patrick's College, East Melbourne 1854-1968
A history of the school. Photos. List of students. Plan of school as endpapers. No index.
- 1840 reads
More than a School: A history of St. Patrick's College, East Melbourne 1854-1968
A history of the school. Photos. List of students. Plan of school as endpapers. No index.
- 2703 reads
Ormiston Ladies' College advertisements
Photos of two advertisments for Ormiston Ladies' College. The school was first established c.1861 by Mrs Ainslie in George Street, East Melbourne.
- 119 reads
Patricia Kennedy, actor - Obituary
Obituary for Patricia Kennedy OBE, actor. After leaving school Kennedy enrolled at Maie Hoban's school of drama in East Melbourne.
- 1468 reads
PLC clippings
Clippings from 1931 and 1932 Patchwork. Include House Notes and articles on The Late Dame Nellie Melba and Henry Handel Richardson.
- 1805 reads