Yarra Park

Newspaper clippings about new plans for sporting precinct. Gosch's Paddock to be used by Collingwood and Melbourne Football Clubs for training; new rugby league and soccer stadium (temporarily known as the rectangular stadium) to be built near Olympic Park. Includes an associated...

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ABC-TV at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Colour photo shows three blue and white transport vehicles clearly labelled as belonging to ABC Channel 2. They are parked outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Aerial Photograph of Yarra Park and MCG 1928

Aerial Photo of Yarra Park and MCG looking west from a point above Punt Road Oval. Taken in 1928 by Charles Daniel Pratt.

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Back to the Bronze Age

Newspaper article about the work of Louis Laumen, the sculptor responsible for the Parade of Champions in Yarra Park, Victor Trumper at the MCG, and St. Francis and St. Catherine at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Photos. The Age, 14 June 2003, Review, p. 7.

Newspaper clippings from 2005 about artist's controversial plans to paint the elm trees in Queen's Walk, Yarra Park blue in the name of art. The plan won State Government funding but was knocked back by the City Council.

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Car parking row looms

Newspaper clippings about proposed reduction of car parking in Yarra Park. From 8 May 2003.

Newspaper article commenting on decision not to reduce car parking in Yarra Park. Reverse has article about the importance of bluestone to Melbourne's heritage and the Council's moves to protect it. Leader May 17, 2004.

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City of Melbourne loses parking revenue after transfer of Yarra Park to Melbourne Cricket Club

Newspaper clipping reports that the City of Melbourne will extend hours of paid parking in the city to make up for revenue lost when management of Yarra Park was transferred to the Melbourne Cricket Club. The drop in revenue was claimed to be $2.1 million.

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Damage to Yarra Park from cars - summer 2012

Photos of indiscriminate parking at Yarra Park during the summer of 2012. A call to the MCC improved the situation around the plane trees to some extent but after a couple of weeks the situation reverted. Still, long lines of cars and trucks drive and park over tree roots well un...

A file of photocopied correspondence relating to various planning matters in which the East Melbourne Group was involved between 1998 and 2000, including: Bishopscourt, 120 Clarendon Street Melbourne Planning Scheme - Heritage Review Yarra Park car parking East Collingwood Drill...

February, August 2000.

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East Melbourne Group Yarra Park Election Flyer

This flyer (pdf attached) was prepared and distributed by the East Melbourne Group prior to the Victorian State Election in November 2018 "A proposal by the Melbourne Football Club to build new administration and training facilities in and around heritage-listed parklands would s...

March, June, September, November 2002.

March, May (update), June, September, November 2003.

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East Melbourne, Dogs, Rod Goodwin

Newspaper article about living with pets in the city.

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East Melbourne, Yarra Park, Scuptures

Newspaper clippings about Melbourne City Council's crackdown on sculpture in parkland and how it will affect Melbourne Cricket Club's proposed avenue of statues. Photo. March-May 2003.

A submission in support of an application by the East Melbourne Group to have Yarra Park included on the Heritage Register. The historical report includes the park's beginnings, the many events that have taken place there, and physical description. Many illustrations. References.

Minutes of meetings of Yarra-Melbourne Local History Forum. Booklet produced from 'Rural Remnants' exhibition held 2002, includes extensive, historical article on 'Yarra Park and Fitzroy Gardens' by John Patrick, with photos. Also short history of Holy Trinity Church and Trinity...

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MCG rebirth

Newspaper clipping about proposal to create restaurant and recreation precinct at MCG looking out onto Yarra Park. Herald Sun Sunday, 16 March 2003.

Article on redevelopment of MCG and its impact on Yarra Park In Elm Watch. September 2003, July 2004.

Newspaper cuttings about the government's decision to take responsibility for Yarra Park from the City of Melbourne and give it to the Melbourne Cricket Club, which will clear the way for continued parking in the park. Starts March 2009

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Melbourne Football Club looks for new home

Newspaper clipping reporting on the proposal by the Melbourne Football Club to use part of Gosch's Paddock for its new headquarters. The Club had previously tried to obtain the use of part of Yarra Park.

Gives history of the City's gardens and their individual features, including structures, sculptures, fountains etc. Photos. Produced by City of Melbourne, Parks and Gardens Division.

Newspaper articles about the threat to public parks through redevleopment and inappropriate usage. Discusses parkland all over Melbourne, but includes as examples the suggestion to fence off part of Yarra Park for entertainment during the Boxing Day Test, and redevlopment of Flin...