Residents
Pauline Cooney of 1121 Hoddle Street
First photo shows Pauline Cooney (1916-1989) in the back yard of her childhood home, Doontallie, 1121 Hoddle Street. Pauline was the daughter of John Joseph Cooney but was brought up by her aunt Mary at Doontallie. After her marriage to Richard Meehan she lived at 4 Grey Street from 1952-1976. Second photo shows Pauline with her elder sister, Marie. Marie became a Josephite nun.
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Port Phillip Colonial 1801-1851
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Power House or White Elephant
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Prof Peter Colman
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Recollections of East Melbourne by Richard King
A short, hand-written piece giving the personal recollections of Richard King, owner and occupier of 125 George Street during the 1960s and 1970s. He mentions Robin Cuming, 'Black Jack' McEwen, Mrs Clark, Ian Gardiner, Ben Marriner and Peter and Di Renou. Most of the people mentioned were Richard's immediate neighbours.
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Redmond Barry: A Colonial Life 1813-1880
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Redmond Barry: An Anglo-Irish Australian
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Reminiscences of East Melbourne
Typed transcript of a meeting held by the East Melbourne Historical Society on 16 April 2003. The event entailed Alan Basham chairing a panel of six long term residents of East Melbourne who, in turn, spoke of their memories of living in the area. Memories included stories of decrepit houses, neighbours, changing streetscapes and personal anecdotes.
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Residents push
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Richard Meehan and sisters
Photo shows Richard Meehan and his sisters on board Stroud the plumber's motorbike outside their family home, 4 Grey Street, East Melbourne. Their mother Pauline nee Cooney grew up in the care of her aunt, Mary Cooney, at 1121 Hoddle Street. Pauline married Richard Meehan at St Patrick's Cathedral in 1943 and from 1952-1976 the Meehan family lived at 4 Grey Street.
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