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Jolimont, Wellington Parade South jolsq - Burchett
Various buildings are involved in Jolimont Square. The following entries refer to some of these. 1857. MCC Building Advice: To build the foundations of some houses for the Hon. J.F. Palmer (signed: James Bonham). 1863. Henry Langlands, pioneer, ironfounder and politician died her...
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Jolimont, Wellington Parade South jolstation - Burchett
1902. Appears in Directory. 1903. W.H. Lewis - Station Master. (Note: There is a reference in the index card regarding Sir W.J. Clarke. The private railway platform seems to be one at Sunbury, near his 'Rupertswood' property. See 'Walkabout' and A.D.B. Vol.3).
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Jolimont,18 Jolimont Terrace
Newspaper clipping - real estate article about forthcoming auction of The Crib, 18 Jolimont Terrace Interior and exterior photos.
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Joseph Reed, architect
Newspaper clipping about the life and work of Joseph Reed, one of Melbourne's most well known and prolific architects of the 19th century. He designed many buildings in East Melbourne including: 182-186 George Street (1857) The Gothic House, 157 Hotham Street (1861) Koorine, corn...
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Journalists living in East Melbourne extracted from Electoral Rolls - 1934, 1939 and 1945
1 x A4 page of typed notes being names of jounalists extracted from Electoral Rolls of 1934, 1939 and 1945.
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Journeys in time: 'A Brief Encounter'
Author, Kev Franzi, as an aspiring young photograher tells of a brief encounter with Dr. Julian Smith, a leading portrait photographer as well as an eminent surgeon. Kev Franzi lived at 166 Wellington Parade, and Julian Smith lived at 36 Powlett Street. Includes some examples of...
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Journeys in time: Rack and Tank
Author, Kev Franzi, explains film Production techniques as used at Herschell's Films in Jolimont. He worked there as a youth. He lived at 166 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. Photos and diagrams. In Photographic Trader Number 110.
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Journeys in time: The VPK - My Key to Adventure
The author tells of his time as a youth working at Herscehll's Films in Jolimont. He lived at 166 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, which his mother ran as a boarding house. Photos. In Photographic Trader, Number 109.
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Joyce Meier: Exhibition of Paintings
Two items relating to an exhibition of Joyce Meier's paintings held at Bridget McDonnell Gallery 10-30 November 2013. 1. An flyer advertising the exhibition. A5 in size. 2. An invitation to the opening with many paintings illustrated and short biographical notes. Item is folded i...
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Judge John McFarland
Portrait photo of Judge John McFarland. John McFarland's father built the house at 183 Hotham Street, East Melbourne (now demolished). John's early life was spent there.
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Karl Fender's secret Melbourne
Newspaper clipping where Karl Fender, architect, tells of some of his memories of Melbourne. These include the Stanford Fountain in Gordon Reserve, Spring Street, and the old terrace house that was the office of Romberg and Boyd at 340 Albert Street, East Melbourne
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Kay & Burton, Comparable Sales Report
Comparable Sales Report produced by Kay & Burton, real estate agents, in preparation for sale of 121 Hotham Street, East Melbourne. The report gives data on ten comparable properties, including description, thumbnail photos, plans, number of rooms and sold price. The properties i...
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Kelly Gang rides into history
Newspaper clipping about the addition of surviving fragments of the film, The Story of the Kelly Gang being added to UNESCO's Memory of the World Register. This film is recognised as the world's first full length feature film. It was made in 1906 and directed by Charles Tait who...
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Kelvin Club
Newspaper clipping the about Kelvin Club. The article states that the club's genesis was the Fitzroy and East Melbourne Bowling Club established in 1868 on the median strip in Victoria Parade. The site is marked on the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works map detail plan 1028, 1...
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Kent Villa, Victoria Parade, East Melbourne - 1926c.
The photo shows a symmetrical single storey house with bays on each side which continue up to the balustraded parapet. The verandah frieze is timber with iron inserts and is supported on double columns with ionic capitals. The central section of the verandah projects forward crea...
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Kick for Demons
Newspaper clipping reporting on plan by the Melbourne Football Club to build a training ground in Yarra Park with associated office building over the adjacent railway line. Residents, led by the East Melbourne Group, strongly opposed the plan.
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Kiosk Refreshment Rooms c.1910
Postcard. Colour print. Printed in Melbourne by F.W.N. & Co. (Francis Wilson Niven) The image shows the old kiosk in the Fitzroy Gardens as it appeared when first built. A history of the building can be found using the link below. It was demolished in 1963 to make way for the cur...
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Knife ex Cliveden
Entree knife with silver plated handle and stainless steel blade. The blade is engraved with the words 'Grosvenor Delphic' written in copperplate style and on an angle to the blade. Across the base of the blade in block letters and over two lines are the words, 'Firth-Brearley St...
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Knightsbridge Apartments
Brochure advertising sale of apartment at 101 Gipps Street. Photos. Plan.
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Knowing Women:Origins of Women's Education in Nineteenth-century Australia
This book discusses the origins of women's education in nineteenth-century Australia. It focuses on private schools as opposed to State or Church run schools. It includes a short chapter on Vieusseux Ladies' College, East Melbourne and a photo of the proprietors, Julie and Lewis...
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Krystyna Campbell-Pretty interview
Newspaper clipping of interview with Krystyna Campbell-Pretty. She talks about her life, her philanthropy and her love of art. Campbell-Pretty is a resident of East Melbourne
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La Trobe Journal
The La Trobe Journal, a scholarly publication produced by the State Library of Victoria Foundation. First published in April 1968, the journal features articles written by researchers who have drawn on the Library's rich and varied collections as source material.
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La Trobe's Jolimont: A walk round my garden
La Trobe's garden recreated through the use of contemporary illustrations and plans.
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La Trobe's Jolimont: A walk round my garden
La Trobe's garden recreated through the use of contemporary illustrations and plans.