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Braemar
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7 records and collections
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Braemar - planning controversy 1977-1981
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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Braemar reports
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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East Melbourne, George Street 178 - Burchett
1865. Corben and Wilson commenced foundations. Erection for William Bowen, chemist of 43 Collins Street - owner/occupier. Occupied to 1872c. This site was old No.7 in George Street. 1873-91. Jenkin Collier - owner/occupier. Was deeply involved in Land Boom Speculations. 1877. W....
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East Melbourne, George Street 178, Braemar
Large two storey house especially noteworthy for its conservative classicism and its unusual verandah with paired cast iron columns
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Interview with Bruce McBrien (1926-2013)
In 2006 the East Melbourne Historical Society collaborated with the Australian Catholic University to conduct oral histories with 15 East Melbourne residents. Dr John Brick was in charge of the History Methods course and the interviews were to be part of the students' assignments...
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Interview with Geoffrey Borrack (1936-2025)
In 2007 the East Melbourne Historical Society collaborated with the Australian Catholic University to conduct oral histories with East Melbourne residents. This was the second year the program took place. Dr John Brick was in charge of the History Methods course and the interview...
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Urban Conservation in the City of Melbourne
Conservation and restoration guide published in 1985 by the City of Melbourne. Many photos of East Melbourne buildings and streets. Page 9: Clarendon Terrace, 210 Clarendon Street - A terrace of three units, central one has full height corinthian columns, other two are unadorned....