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A file of newspaper cuttings from the late 1990s relating to Melbourne’s early history. Some relate to East Melbourne. 117 George Street – a report of the sale of Coniston, 117 George Street, East Melbourne. Mentions previous owner Mabel Goodyear. (1996) Bishopscourt – 4 cuttings...

Articles on history of football. Including Melbourne Football Club.

The History of the East Melbourne Community Garden by Matt Faubel follows the work of a dedicated team who worked for over six years with the City of Melbourne and other interested parties to find a spot on which they could set up a community garden. The site behind Sinclair's Co...

Newspaper clipping about auctions of 101 and 105 Wellington Parade South scheduled for 28 May 2005.

Newspapper cuttings following plans to reduce traffic congestion in Hoddle Street. From December 2008.

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Hoddle Street traffic congestion

Newspaper article (2004) about the traffic nightmare of Hoddle Street. Hoddle Street is one of the most congested roads in Melbourne, particularly at its intersections with Albert Street, East Melbourne and Swan Street, Richmond. A second article (2009) reports on a plan to build...

Two newspaper articles about forthcoming sale of 25 watercolours and pencil drawings by Robert Hoddle. Hoddle drew the first plan for East Melbourne in 1837.

Pamphlet lists memorials and pieces of furniture within the church.

Annual Reports 2000+; East Melbourne Group Newsletter with article introducing new vicar, Canon John Stewart in 2001.

Holy Trinity Annual Reports of 1997, 1999 and 2002.

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Holy Trinity Church

Photo of Holy Trinity Church, East Melbourne. The spire shown here was removed in 1956 when seen to be unstable. The original photo is in the collection of State Library of Victoria and its rcord appears below: Title [Holy Trinity Church, Clarendon Street, East Melbourne] [pictur...

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Holy Trinity Church - after the 1905 fire

The original bluestone church, completed in 1864, was situated near the corner of George and Clarendon Streets. On New Year’s Day 1905 the church was completely gutted by fire. These are photographs of the original church and buildings taken some time after the fire by profession...

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Holy Trinity Church: aftermath of 1905 fire

The original Holy Trinity Church was built in 1864 and was in George Street, East Melbourne, near the corner of Clarendon Street. On New Year's Day 1905 the church was completely gutted by fire. This photo was taken by Norman K Harvey, a professional photographer and also a local...

The contents include: History of Parish; Parish Boundaries; Relationship with Diocese; Demographics of the Area; Local and Community Organisations; Holy Trinity today - Worship, Property, Outreach, Activities, Governance. Accompanied by 'East Melbourne Small Area Economic and Dem...

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Holy Trinity East Melbourne - history of its organ

A brochure produced during a restoration appeal for the Holy Trinity organ. Page 2 gives a short history of the organ and its builder and previous owner, Henry M Boom, along with National Trust citation.

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Holy Trinity choir c.1945

Group photo of the Holy Trinity choir in 1945/46. Names, where known, left to right Back row: Frank Brett, Len Masters, *, Mr Tonkin (choir master), *, Clive Hill, - Callinan Second back row: *, *, *, *, Betty Sprague, *, *, *, Leonie Masters Second front row: *, *, Esme -, Marj...

A collection of copies of photos and documents pertaining to the history of Holy Trinity Church. Includes typescript copy of 'The Story of the Century 1864-1964'; information about the building and its contents including memorials; past incumbents; some births, deaths and marriag...

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Holy Trinity interior

Photo of interior of Holy Trinity Church, East Melbourne The church was completed in 1906. According to Laurence Moore, church warden and organist at Holy Trinity, the organ currently in the church was installed in 1913 replacing the one shown in the photo which was on loan. Thes...

Transcript of tape recorded talk given by Prof. David Aspin at East Melbourne Historical Society meeting 17 August 2005. The subject was the history of the church and its people.

Newspaper article giving the stories of the Stanford Fountain and the statue of poet and expert horseman, Adam Lindsay Gordon, both to be found in the Gordon Reserve. William Stanford was arrested for stealing horses and sent to Pentridge. There, realizing his talent, the prison...

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Hotels in high demand including Pullman on the Park

Newsclippping reporting on the large number of hotels in Australia that have changed hands recently. Includes the sale of the Pullman on the Park to iProsperity for $156 million.

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Howarth family in residence at Parliament House

A collection of photos and newspaper clippings recording the life of Howarth family when they lived at Parliament House. Colin Howarth was the Housekeeper of the Legislative Assembly. He lived in an apartment at Parliament House with his wife, June and son, Darren. The apartment...

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Huge fight to tackle Great Fire of 1897

An historical article about the Eastern Hill Fire Station and the Great Fire of 1897. The fire station is now Eastern Hill Fire Museum.

Biography of the opera singer.