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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.

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Lawson Terrace

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Newspaper article about 131 Powlett Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for auction on 10 May 1980. (Photocopy).

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Lost Glories

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embk0053
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Book is described as 'a memorial to forgotten Australian buildings'. It has a chapter on St. Patrick's College, East Melbourne.

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Margaret Gurry Honoured

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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.

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More than a School: A history of St. Patrick's College, East Melbourne 1854-1968

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A history of the school. Photos. List of students. Plan of school as endpapers. No index.

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More than a School: A history of St. Patrick's College, East Melbourne 1854-1968

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A history of the school. Photos. List of students. Plan of school as endpapers. No index.

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Patricia Kennedy, actor - Obituary

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Obituary for Patricia Kennedy OBE, actor. After leaving school Kennedy enrolled at Maie Hoban's school of drama in East Melbourne.

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PLC clippings

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emvf0369
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Clippings from 1931 and 1932 Patchwork. Include House Notes and articles on The Late Dame Nellie Melba and Henry Handel Richardson.

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PLC Melbourne: The First Century 1875-1975

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History of Presbyterian Ladies College 1875-1975. Photos. Index.

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Powlett Reserve Child Care Centre

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Short paragraph about the opening of the Powlett Reserve Child Care Centre. From Melbourne Life, July 1992

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