Collection or topic
Wills
In this collection
4 records and collections
Place
Jolimont, Charles Street 019, Home
This early (1870) render dwelling with parapet and vertical 4 pane windows intact was altered by the addition of a concrete verandah. However, the addition has contributed to the appearance of this building and should remain. The cyclone gate and scenic leadlight of this building...
Collection item
MCG Hotel: Renomination to Heritage Victoria, July 2011
Further submission to Heritage Victoria to have MCG Hotel listed. It provides extra source material, and many illustrations in support. 2 items: 1. Report 2. Letter in support
Story
The Fitzroy and East Melbourne Bowling Club
In Fitzroy in 1865 the idea of a local bowling club finally came to fruition. A committee was elected. The name was confirmed as the Fitzroy Bowling Club and rules were put in place. The next task was to find a green. Within a month the Fitzroy council had granted the club permis...
Collection item
Tom Wills: His Spectacular Rise and Tragic Fall
Book by Greg de Moore entitled "Tom Wills: His Spectacular Rise and Tragic Fall" This is the story of Tom Wills - flawed genius, sporting libertine, fearless leader and agitator, and the man most often credited with creating the game we now know as Australian Rules Football.