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Eastbourne House
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23 records and collections
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12-16 Simpson Street - Existing Floor Plan 1952
Plan of existing premises before renovations. Architect: Robert H. McIntyre & Associates.
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Agent to call in lawyers as squatters take over
Photocopied newspaper clipping about squatters occupying Eastbourne House on the corner of Wellington Parade and Simpson Street and the four houses next door in Simpson Street, all under the one ownership. It was the first occupation of private premises by the Squatters' Union si...
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Bambi Shmith, model
A three page magazine article on the life of Patricia, Lady Harewood by Lawrence Money and published in the (melbourne) magazine. Lady Harewood was born Patricia Tuckwell, sister of Barry Tuckwell, musician. She married photographer, Athol Shmith. She became a leading model, know...
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Dr. Samuel Peacock His Conviction and Acquittal of Murder in East Melbourne
Presentation by Malcolm Howell to the East Melbourne Historical Society about Dr. Samuel Peacock and the alleged murder of Mary Davies as a result of an illegal abortion.
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Dr. Samuel Peacock: some notes
6 x A4 pages being notes and photocopied extracts from books relating to the life of Dr. Samuel Peacock (1839-1936)of Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. 1. 1 x A4 page being typed notes transcribing the death notice of Samuel Peacock's mother which appeared i...
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East Melbourne cuttings
A collection of newspaper cuttings and documentation, mainly pertaining to 62 Wellington Parade. No dates but 1950s. Includes a report by Robin Boyd on exhibition of architectural photographs in London which included Athol Shmith photos of 8-10 Simpson Street (see framed photos -...
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East Melbourne, Simpson Street 8, 10 - photos 1956
Framed photos of 8 and 10 Simpson Street East Melbourne. In particular the photos show the unique pediment mouldings and the wrought-iron work on the verandas and balconies. Zooming in you can also see the stained glass in the first floor windows.
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East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 062 - Burchett
Corner Simpson Street. Also part of Nos.8-10 Simpson Street. Note: Index card and photo marked incorrectly as Nos.10-12. Nos.10-12 are the adjoining pair of terraces. See separate entry. 1901. MCC Building Advice: James Seccull, builder, for Dr. Peacock. 3 houses. Architects: Syd...
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East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 62
Photo of Eastbourne House taken from Wellington Parade, circa 1980.
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East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 62
Perspective drawing showing a modernised scheme for the building. Not signed but possibly by Robert H. McIntyre & Associates, architects.
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East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 62 - 1956
Photo of Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade taken by Athol Shmith in 1956.
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East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 62 - Floor Plan 1952
Floor Plan of 62 Wellington Parade - existing premises 1952. [This presumably means the existing floor plan prior to a renovation.] Drawn by Robert H. McIntyre & Associates, architects.
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Eastbourne House
Card advertising that Board room is available for hire.. 3 copies.
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Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. Company owners
9 x A4 pages comprising Company Name Searches in relation to owners of Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
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Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. Electoral Rolls 1903, 1906, 1913, 1919, 1945
1 x A4 pages of typed notes being the names of residents living at Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne extracted from Electoral Rolls of 1903, 1906, 1913, 1919 and 1945.
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Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. History outline
File contains two items: 1. 3 x A4 pages of typed notes being an outline of the history of buildings at 62 Wellington Parade and 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 Simpson Street. 2. 1 x A4 page showing sketch plan of the above buildings
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Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. National Trust records
5 x A4 pages of photocopied information on Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, extracted from the files of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) 1. Press release announcing classification of the building. 2. Citation prepared by Miss Turner Shaw 3. Newspa...
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Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. Notes on Alterations
1. 1 x A4 page of typed notes listing listing applications for building permits. 2. 4 x A3 pages which together make one photocopied plan of proposed alterations to ground floor. Dated Apr. '81
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Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. Squatters take over
Photocopy of newspaper clipping about members of the Squatters Union occupying Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. The Age, 20 December 1982.
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Eastbourne Private Hotel
Stationery from Eastbourne Private Hotel. 2 items: letterhead and business card.
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Notes on the life of Dr Samuel Peacock
Notes on the life of Dr Samuel Peacock comprise photocopied articles from Cyclopedia of Victoria and The Argus, plus some hand-written notes. Peacock was the subject of a notorious court case in which he was accused of causing a death by performing an illegal operation. After thr...
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Prosecution of Dr Samuel Peacock, Eastbourne House 1911
An article in the Melbourne Truth newspaper dated 24 April 1976 describing the events of 1911 when Dr Samuel Peacock was prosecuted for the murder of Mary Margaret Davies. Her remains were never found but it appears that she died following an abortion at Dr Peacock's premises in...
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Simpson Street from Vale Street
The photo looks north from Vale Street across Wellington Parade to Simpson Street, East Melbourne. On the left is the police station built in 1956 for the Melbourne Olympics and now demolished. On the corner of Simpson Street an old post box still stands next to its modern equiva...