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David Penman: Bridge-builder, Peacemaker, Fighter for Social Justice
Biography of David Penman, Archbishop of Melbourne.
East Melbourne Historical Society
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Delivering a better library service
Short article and photo about improving library services by the creation of a joint library service by City of Melbourne and City of Yarra. Photo of Librarians, Lina Favrin and Heather McKay at the East Melbourne Library. From Capital News July 1995.
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Demolition of Public Toilet
Newspaper clippings about controversial demolition of a toilet block in the Fitzroy Gardens. Photos. 2006.
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Diamonds are forever for NGV
Two newspaper clippings: 1. Report of fund raising function held at the National Gallery of Victoria to raise money for its international fashion collection. Among the guests were Harold and Krystyna Campbell-Pretty of East Melbourne. Photo 2. Krystyna Campbell-Pretty's gift of t...
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Diane Masters
Feature article on 1950's model, Diane Masters, as promo for fashion exhibition. Photos. The Age, A3, 8 Aug. 2003.
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Dick Thompson's Cottage
Seven photos of the interior of the cottage in Burchett Lane once owned by Dick Thompson before his renovating it. The cottage was previously the headquarters of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, more commonly known as the Jehovah's Witnesses who sold it to Mr. Thompson in...
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Dip in sporting history
Historical article by Jenny Brown about the old Olympic Swimming Pool and other sporting arenas in the sporting precinct of East Melbourne. Includes some quotes from Professor Blainey on the origins of Australian Rules football.
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Dispatches from Gallipoli - Phillip Schuler, war correspondent
Newspaper clipping about the life and work of Phillip Schuler, war correspondent for The Age during the Gallipoli campaign, and soldier on the Western Front, where he lost his life. Phillip Schuler was born at Brentani Terrace, 159-161 Grey Street, East Melbourne and lived as a s...
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Do it Now: The Life of Charles Richard Herschell
Biography of Charles Richard Herschell by his grand-daughter. Herschell founded a film Production studio of the same name. Its headquarters were at 31 Agnes Street, Jolimont from 1925. List of films made by Herschells. Photos.
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Doctors in the house
Newspaper report of the purchase of 100 Wellington Parade by The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners for about $25 million. Previous owners were the Heine Brothers and more recently Melbourne Water. Also newspaper clipping about Melbourne Water's move out of 100 Wel...
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Dorijo sold
Report of sale of flats at 458 Victoria Parade for $4.95m.
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Down the Garden Path
Newspaper article about the conservatory in the Fitzroy Gardens especially as a tourist destination with Wilma Saunders as guide.
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Dr Adam Cairns
A paper on the life and work of Dr Adam Cairns (1802-1881), clergyman and theologian, and founding father of the Presbyterian Church in Melbourne. He established Chalmers Church, its first place of worship, on Eastern Hill. After his death Cairns Memorial Church in Powlett Street...
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Dr Gweneth Wisewould
The poetry of Dr Gweneth Wisewould plus some information about her life. Gweneth Wisewould was the grand-daughter of James and Sophia Wisewould. [See link below]
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Dr John Singleton and his work
Newspaper clipping about the old Free Medical Dispensary in Wellington Street, Collingwood established by Dr John Singleton. Dr Singleton, doctor, social worker and reformer, lived in East Melbourne, and his daughters ran a school in his home for many years. The school was Ormist...
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Dr. John Singleton - 1864
Photo of Dr. John Singleton taken by Thomas J.J. Wyatt in June 1864. The photo is from an album which belonged to Thomas Lewis Singleton, 1847-1922.
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Dr. Samuel Peacock His Conviction and Acquittal of Murder in East Melbourne
Presentation by Malcolm Howell to the East Melbourne Historical Society about Dr. Samuel Peacock and the alleged murder of Mary Davies as a result of an illegal abortion.
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Dr. Samuel Peacock: some notes
6 x A4 pages being notes and photocopied extracts from books relating to the life of Dr. Samuel Peacock (1839-1936)of Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. 1. 1 x A4 page being typed notes transcribing the death notice of Samuel Peacock's mother which appeared i...
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Drill Hall
Documentation about redevelopment.
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Drought takes its toll on City's trees
A series of newspaper clippings about the loss of many trees in the city area, particularly the Fitzroy and Treasury gardens, due to drought. Plans to replace them and plans to minimise damage in the future. Comments by Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and Council's chief arborist, Ian Sh...
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Drug deals in phone box
Newspaper clipping about about drug deals being done in a phone box in Grey Street, East Melbourne, close to the Powlett Reserve child care centre.
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Early Melbourne Architecture
A collection of photographs of early Melbourne buildings, many of them now demolished. Several East Melbourne buildings represented. Short introduction and informative captions with each photograph.
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Early Melbourne Paintings
Catalogue of an exhibition of early Melbourne paintings on loan from various institutions but mainly from the Roy Morgan Research Centre Collection.The exhibiton was held first at Morgans 401, 401 Collins Street, Melbourne and later at Government House. All works are illustrated...
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Easat Melbourne, Simpson Street 139
Sale brochure for 139 Simpson Street, East Melbourne, October 2018. Colour photos. Plans.