East Melbourne Historical Society
People, places and stories, connected.
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Photos and documents relating to Bishopscourt Open Day. Bishopscourt took part in "Melbourne Open House" on 30 and 31 July 2011. Guides provided historical perspectives of the building and its occupants since Bishop Charles and Mrs Frances Perry first took up residence in 1853. A...
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Publicity material for appeal for funds to support the refurbishment of Bishopscourt.
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Publicity material for appeal for funds to support the writing of a social history of Bishopscourt, 2010-2011
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Report of garden parties etc.
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Documentation regarding permit application and appeals, and newspaper clippings about proposal to subdivide Bishopscourt garden from 1998.
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1 x A4 pages of typed notes being the names of residents living at Bishopscourt, 120 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne extracted from Electoral Rolls of 1903, 1906, 1913 and 1919.
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1 x A4 typed notes referring to listing of 9 trees in the garden of Bishopscourt being listed on the new City of Melbourne Exceptional Tree Register. Also newspaper clipping about the new Register from The Age, 5 July 2012.
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Brief biographical article in EMHS newsletter September 2000.
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Newspaper clipping about the Break a Leg exhibition held at the City Museum in June 2009. Artefacts from 19th century theatre were on show. Amongst the theatre people represented was Bland Holt (1851-1942) who lived at Mere House, 176 Wellington Parade c.1904-c.1919. He was a fla...
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Blockbuster is a biograhy of Fergus Hume but more it is the story of his famous book, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, published in 1886. It was one of the earliest dectective stories in the English language, and set in Melbourne, with many scenes taking place in East Melbourne. Whil...
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Brochure and newspaper clippings about the auction of 34 Berry Street scheduled for 26 August 2006. Photos. Plan.
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Newspaper clippings from 2005 about artist's controversial plans to paint the elm trees in Queen's Walk, Yarra Park blue in the name of art. The plan won State Government funding but was knocked back by the City Council.
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Newspaper clipping about the extensive use of bluestone in Melbourne. In East Melbourne it is commonly seen in lanes, foundations, kerbstones and gutters as well as some fine early buildings such as St. Patrick's Cathedral. In Melbourne's earliest days bluestone was quarried in w...
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Article in EMHS newsletter Feb. 2004 about Bourgoyne Cottage, 49 Agnes Street, Jolimont and it first owner, chef, Francois Monichon.
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Photo of John Fleming as a child. He is sitting on the median strip in Powlett Street and behind him is a partial view of the house at 36 Powlett Street, home of Dr. Julian Smith. Also visible are houses near the corner of George Street.
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Real estate brochures from 2009. Photos. Plans
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A file of several documents and newspaper articles relating to history of Bradoc House. 1. 4 x A4 pages of typed notes being the names of residents living at Bradoc House, 32 George Street, East Melbourne extracted from Electoral Rolls of 1934, 1936, 1939, 1945, 1965 and 1990. [s...
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A file containing a number of letters and documents pertaining to the proposed redevelopment of Braemar, 178 George Street, East Melbourne. The house had been threatened with demolition and was only saved when the owner and the Melbourne City Council agreed to the suggestion of a...
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Auction brochure and newspaper clippings about auction of Braemar, 178 George Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 26 February 2005. Photos. Plans.
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Copies of reports prepared in support of the building's nomination to Historic Buildings Register, now Heritage Victoria. Includes report from National Trust of Victoria by C. Kellaway, dated 31/12/75; East Melbourne Group; and Geoff Borrack, architect. Also includes copy of arti...
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Newspaper article on recent sale at record price of Braemar, George Street, 10 Mar. 1989. Mentions merger of real estate firms, Carmichael & Co with Eric Weber.
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Set of four architectural plans prepared by Peter Matthews for Mrs Brentani for the construction of "Brentani Terrace", at 159 and 161 Grey Street, East Melbourne. The framed originals are available for sale from Tarlo and Graham. Views include front, rear and side elevations as...
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Three newspaper clippings about proposed development on site of old Victoria Brewery. Photo of Margaret Wood and Michael Wilson as representatives of East Melbourne Group. March 1998 - January 2002.
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Newspaper clipping about delays to the upgrading of Swan Street Bridge. The work will provide an extra east bound lane and wider footpaths. The delay is said to be due to inaccurate original drawings.