Residents

Biographical notes; the story of Tulloch's murder; photocopy of article by Gordon Sargood from Melbourne Grammar School Archives.

Two copy portrait photographs of Eric Tulloch. Both in army uniform.

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Fergus Hume and The Mystery of a Hansom Cab

Review of the book, "Blockbuster: Fergus Hume & The Mystery of the Hansom Cab" by Lucy Sussex. Also article about up-coming television series of The Mystery of the Hansom Cab Fergus Hume's book is partly set in East Melbourne and he lived in East Melbourne while writing it. He li...

File contains images used for East Melbourne Festa display in 2008. The display was intended as a case study of how to research the history of your house. Henry Cooke's house in Clarendon Street was used as the example. Images include: Mr. Cooke's House 1853, drawing by Jane Cann...

A brief history outlining the beginnings of the first Sunday lunch group, a popular institution in East Melbourne since 1976.

Paper on Frances Burke, textile designer, given by Nanette Carter at East Melbourne Historical Society meeting on 16 August 2006.

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Frederick Baker's gravestone

Newspaper clipping about tours of the Melbourne General Cemetery run by the National Trust of Victoria's senior historian, Celestina Sagazio. One of the graves mentioned and shown in a photograph is that of Frederick Baker, the opera singer known as Federici, and best known as th...

Story about Gary Newman, author of The Beginner's Guide to University.

File of items about Geoffrey Blainey, historian and East Melbourne resident, from 1995.

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Glenda Banks

Obituary for Glenda Banks, journalist, who lived in East Melbourne for many years. Her book, A Respectable Married Woman, which she published in 2012, was set partly in Jolimont.

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Hallmarks of a reverential renovation - 159 Gipps Street

Newspaper clipping tells of the renovation of Little Parndon, 159 Gipps Street, East Melbourne by owner architect, Emma Thompson. The house was originally built for artist, Eugene von Guerard, and in later years was the home of Lord and Lady Casey. As a consequence there were str...

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Harold Campbell-Pretty

Obituary for Harold Campbell-Pretty who died on 25 May 2014 at his East Melbourne home. Written by Tony Ellwood, director of the National Gallery of Victoria, and published in its magazine, Gallery Magazine.

Newspaper cuttings announcing the listing of 104 Gipps Street, the home of J.J. Clark on the Victorian Heritage Register. Also biographical article about John James Clark

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...

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.

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Interview with Archbishop Freier

Interview with Archbishop Freier. Barney Zwartz chats with the Archbishop over lunch at Charcoal Lane.

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It's not that squeezy being green. Jane Finch discusses small gardens

Newspaper article where garden designer, Jane Finch, discusses gardening in small spaces, and in particular on her own balcony in Hotham Street, East Melbourne.

Order of service for Joan Dunning's funeral, includes several photos.

Three portrait photographs of Joan Mercer in colour, taken shortly before her death.

Copies of Order of Service for funeral of Joan Mercer, includes photo. Eulogy given by Canon John Stewart on occasion of Joan Mercer's funeral. Death notices from The Age. Also includes transcript of oral history interview with Joan Mercer.

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John Curtin and the Ovenden family

Part of a letter from J.C.J. Cooke talking of connection between John Curtin and Ovenden family of 94 George Street, East Melbourne.

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John Francis Petty (1923-1997)

Short biography of John Francis Petty, a long time resident of East Melbourne.

Items pertaining to life of John Petty.