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Helmut Newton. From Melbourne to 'King of Kink'
A newspaper article advertising an exhibition of the photographic works of Helmut Newton. Newton was an internationally acclaimed photographer specialising in risque and often polarising images. However his career began in Melbourne as a fashion photographer. He lived at 17 Georg...
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Herald Outdoor Art Show, c.1954
Digital copies of coloured slides. Two photos taken during the Herald Outdoor Art Show which was held annually in the Treasury Gardens for a week each December from 1953. One photo shows patrons enjoying refreshments on the lawns; while the other shows the crowd filing past past...
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Heritage Matters: Seventy Years of the East Melbourne Group 1953-2023
The history of the East Melbourne Group starts with a group of concerned residents who in 1953 fought to save the elm trees lining George Street, East Melboourne, from being axed by the City Council. One block of trees were saved. Seventy years later the EMG is considered a force...
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Heritage Matters: Seventy Years of the East Melbourne Group 1953-2023
The history of the East Melbourne Group starts with a group of concerned residents who in 1953 fought to save the elm trees lining George Street, East Melboourne, from being axed by the City Council. One block of trees were saved. Seventy years later the EMG is considered a force...
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Herschell miscellany
Copy of a letter to Kev Franzi from Lindsay Parker in response to request for informaton about Herschell's. It includes a photo of some of Herschell's staff. Kev has added additional notes about staff members. Copy of Herschell's letterhead. Proof photos (2) printed on non-photog...
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High water mark could spell end of restrictions
Article by Reid Sexton about the City of Melbourne's new water recycling plant underneath Darling Street, East Melbourne. The plant will collect storm water from neighbouring streets.
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High-rise to top old house
Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun (14-08-2017) about proposal to redevelop Ascot Lodge, 1081 Hoddle Street by adding to it another seven storeys. Objections have been raised over excessive height, lack of parking and over-development. The article mentions 'Scarfy', a well kn...
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Hilton Hotel in closure proposal
Newspaper article by Chris Vedelago about the possible closure of the Hilton Hotel in Clarendon Street, East Melbourne. At the time of the article the owners, Brookfield, had the property and two adjoining properties up for sale. Mention is made of development plans for the adjoi...
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Historic East Melbourne: A self-guided walk
Brochure setting out a self-guided walk around the streets of East Melbourne. It was created by Nerida Samson, a long time resident of East Melbourne, and published by the City of Melbourne for distribution through its tourist information channels. It is a two-sided A3 sheet fold...
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Historical murder mystery unearthed
Newspaper article by Carolyn Webb about the discovery by staff at the National Trust of Victoria that a murder had taken place at Tasma Terrace, where the National Trust has its headquarters. In 1890 Edith Jubb, manager of the house when it was a lodging house, was shot dead. It...
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History Week 2014
City of Melbourne flyer advertising History Week events taking place in Melbourne. Among the events advertised is the East Melbourne Historical Society's exhibition "For King and Country: East Melbourne Volunteers and the Great War" which was shown at the East Melbourne Library i...
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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...
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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...
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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 Honour Roll - WW1
1 of 4 next › last Open full image ↗ WW1 Honour Roll in Holy Trinity Church, East Melbourne. (A better image to come!) Gallery WW1 Type Memorial
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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...
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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...
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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.
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ICI Building, 1958
Digital copy of a colour slide. Photo shows the ICI Building taken from the roof of the General Post Office building on the corner of Exhibition and Lt Lonsdale Streets. The photographer, Gordon J Walker, worked in the building at the time. ICI House was completed in 1958 and was...
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ICI House
A six page pamphlet giving facts and figures about ICI House, the building itself and its creation. Also brief overview of ICIANZ, Imperial Chemical Industrties Limited. Black and white photos.