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La Trobe, Eleanore

Copy of article in Ancestor June 2003. Letters from Eleanore La Trobe to Mrs. Roy-Applin (nee Woods). Mrs. Roy-Applin was related by marriage to the Bedggood family of shoe manufacturers. It was she who persuaded the Bedggods to save La Trobe's cottage. She corresponded with Elea...

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La Trobeana

Small, irregular collection of La Trobeana, Journal of the C.J. La Trobe Society Inc. Issues include: May 2009; March 2023; March 2025; July 2025: November 2025

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Larrikins and the Law

Includes origin of the word 'larrikin' attributed to Constable John Stanton, who, in 1849 was at the Eastern Hill watchhouse. Victorian Historical Journal. October 2003. Pp.243-249.

Legend of Fire mural

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Legend of Fire mural

Short critical review of the Legend of Fire mural on the façade of the Eastern Hill Fire Station in Albert Street, along with an explanation of the legend. The mural was designed by Harold Freedman. Photo.

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