Residents

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...

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.

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.

Newspaper clipping about Ron and Jenni Stone and the refurbishment of their house at 52 Berry Street, East Melbourne. Photos. The Age, 1 September 2004.

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Lowe Kong Meng. The man who made his mark

Newspaper clipping publicising the 'Chinese Fortunes' exhibition held at Ballarat's Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka. The article focuses on Lowe Kong Meng a wealthy Chinese merchant and leader of the Chinese community. He lived at Valetta, 206 Clarendon Street, East Melb...

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Lygon St shop has led to la dolce vita

Newspaper article by Claire Heaney about Joanna and Ottorino Pace, their meeting, marrying and founding of Casa del Gelato in Lygon Street, Carlton. Joanna and Ottorino Pace have lived in East Melbourne for many years. Joanna died in 2015.

Newspaper article reporting on Margaret Gurry's work in tutoring children from immigrant families for which she was awarded The Order of Australia (AM). Photo. Melbourne Yarra Leader 14 June 2004. Further article about the classes held at St. John The Evangelist School. Melbourne...

Tells the story of the women's suffrage movement, the background to the Monster Petition and the life of Margaret McLean, a leader in the movement, and first signatory to the petition. Includes photos. Article in Circa, The Journal of Professional Historians, 2010

Obituary for Marian de Lacy Lowe, model, writer and long time resident of East Melbourne who bought back the house at 42 Albert Street which her grandparents had built and in which she was born. Written by her son Dominic Lowe and published in The Age 10 November 2010.

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Miss Footy '69

Newspaper clipping of an article in which Tony Wilson writes of the time his mother, Margaret, won a football quiz giving her the title of Miss Football 1969. Margaret is a resident of East Melbourne. The Age, 26 May 2012, Good Weekend, p.9

Newspaper articles about Gary Morgan's mayoral campaign as part of Melbourne city Council elections in 2004. Includes some biographical information. Photos.

The eventful, rags to riches life story of Muriel Ismay Smith who lived at Victoria House, 220 Clarendon Street between 1954 and 1988 when she died. The author is her grandson, Paul Lawrie. Includes photos.

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Nerida Sampson stays put in East Melbourne

Newspaper clipping about suburbs where residents stay longest before selling their houses. Nerida Samson says why she will stay in her East Melbourne home. Nerida Samson was president of the East Melbourne Group and a keen advocate for her suburb.

Obituary and other items. Nina lived at 18/86 Hotham Street.

Obituary and other items. Nina lived at 18/86 Hotham Street.

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Open House at Bishopscourt

Newspaper clippings about Melbourne's Open House scheme for 2011. Bishopscourt was part of the program.

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Opinion shaper in media and business. Obituary: Peter Maund

Obituary for Peter Maund by his sister-in-law, Suzie St George. Peter Maund lived for many years at 112 Powlett Street, East Melbourne.

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Passions of a Warrior - John Monash

Newspaper clipping about an ABC documentary on the life of Sir John Monash with emphasis on its social and private aspects. John Monash lived in East Melbourne with his wife and daughter c.1899-c.1912, first at 118 Gipps Street and then at 74 Gipps Street.

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Pauline Cooney of 1121 Hoddle Street

First photo shows Pauline Cooney (1916-1989) in the back yard of her childhood home, Doontallie, 1121 Hoddle Street. Pauline was the daughter of John Joseph Cooney but was brought up by her aunt Mary at Doontallie. After her marriage to Richard Meehan she lived at 4 Grey Street f...

Book published on occasion of like named exhibition at State Library of Victoria. Covers early Government Buildings and surveys. Includes Lonsdale and his cottage, La Trobe and his cottage. Illustrations.

A review of the book, Bishopscourt Melbourne - Official Residence and Family Home by Elizabeth Rushen (Mosaic Press 2013). The author of the review is David Woods, the son of Sir Frank Woods KBE, Archbishop of Melbourne 1957-77. Published in The Melbourne Anglican, February 2014,...

Newspaper clippings about Prof. Peter Colman and his research which seeks to find a way to stop cancer cells spreading. He previously discovered the anti-flu drug now sold under the name Relenza.