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Catalogue

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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 131

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Sale brochure for Apartment 1, 131 Hotham Street, East Melbourne. Expressions of Interest closing 15 June 2015. Photos. Plans

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  • 2402 reads

Let's play spot the barrister

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Pen and ink sketch with caption, Let's play spot the barrister, by Patricia Broadbent. Created to illustrate a flyer publicising a social function held by the East Melbourne Group.

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  • 2874 reads

Those East Melbourne people really know how to enjoy themselves

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Pen and ink sketch with caption, Those East Melbourne people really know how to enjoy themselves, by Patricia Broadbent. Created to illustrate a flyer publicising a social function held by the East Melbourne Group.

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  • 2695 reads

East Melbourne, Albert Street 041, Windsor Place

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Auction brochure for 41 Albert Street, scheduled for 24 October 2015. Photos. Plans. Sold $2,510,000.

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  • 2475 reads

East Melbourne, Gipps Street 159, Little Parndon

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Auction brochure for 159 Gipps Street, scheduled for 15 June 2013. Photos. Plans. Separate sheet with outline of property's history. Also two articles from The Age: 5-6 July 2013; 17 June 2013. Sold $1,750.000

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  • 2982 reads

East Melbourne, Albert Street 042

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Auction brochure for 42 Albert Street, scheduled for 14 September 2013. Photos. Plans. Sold after: $1,780.000.

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  • 2498 reads

A hall full of memories

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Newspaper article by Shane Green writing of his memories of Dallas Brooks Hall in Albert Street, East Melbourne. The building is about to be demolished to make way for apartments and new facilities for the Grand Lodge of the Freemasons.
Also a newspaper article about the development plans.

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  • 2887 reads

Lygon St shop has led to la dolce vita

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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.

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  • 2816 reads

Hilton Hotel in closure proposal

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Newspaper article by Chris Vedelago about the possible closure of the Hilton Hotel in Clarendon Street, East Melbourne. At the time of the article the owners, Brookfield, had the property and two adjoining properties up for sale. Mention is made of development plans for the adjoining properties and the strong community opposition to them, particularly from the East Melbourne Group.

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  • 2858 reads

Simply the best for Victoria's richest man

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Historical article by Jenny Brown about Sir William Clark and his vast town house, Cliveden, on the corner of Wellington Parade and Clarendon Street, East Melbourne. It was demolished to make way for the Hilton Hotel, now the Pullman Hotel.

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  • 3047 reads

Worship at temple of Shirley

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Newspaper article by Suzanne Carbone about Shirley Strauss on the occasion she opened her apartment in East Melbourne for a photo shoot with models wearing vintage clothes to promote a charity function. She was one of the models.

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  • 2713 reads

Dip in sporting history

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Historical article by Jenny Brown about the old Olympic Swimming Pool and other sporting arenas in the sporting precinct of East Melbourne. Includes some quotes from Professor Blainey on the origins of Australian Rules football.

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  • 2591 reads

Opinion shaper in media and business. Obituary: Peter Maund

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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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  • 2799 reads

Historical murder mystery unearthed

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Newspaper article by Carolyn Webb about the discovery by staff at the National Trust of Victoria that a murder had taken place at Tasma Terrace, where the National Trust has its headquarters. In 1890 Edith Jubb, manager of the house when it was a lodging house, was shot dead. It was originally deemed to be a case of suicide and not investigated further.

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  • 2906 reads

East Melbourne, George Street 182

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Sale brochure for 182 George Street, expressions of interest closing 14 September 2015. Photos. Plans on separate sheet. Also newspaper clipping about the house.

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  • 2692 reads

Sausages and memories

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Newspaper article by Paul Daffey about Holy Trinity Church and its connections with Australian Rules football, particularly with Arthur Mueller 'Joe' Pearce, a member of the congregation, star footballer and WW1 hero.

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  • 2975 reads

High water mark could spell end of restrictions

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Article by Reid Sexton about the City of Melbourne's new water recycling plant underneath Darling Street, East Melbourne. The plant will collect storm water from neighbouring streets.

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  • 2366 reads

An almighty nightmare

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Article about East Melbourne residents, led by Siusan MacKenzie, protesting against development by Catholic Church of a site on the corner of Albert Street and Hoddle Street because of inadequate parking. The new building will accommodate 400 people in its dining room but only provide 59 parking spaces.

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  • 2828 reads

East Melbourne, George Street 193, Sunnyside

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Auction brochure for 193 George Street, scheduled for 14 September 2013. Photos. Plans on separate sheet.
The house, earlier in the year, was advertised for sale by expressions of interest and failed to sell. It also failed to sell at the auction but was sold at auction the following February for $6,560,000.

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  • 2928 reads

Diamonds are forever for NGV

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Two newspaper clippings:
1. Report of fund raising function held at the National Gallery of Victoria to raise money for its international fashion collection. Among the guests were Harold and Krystyna Campbell-Pretty of East Melbourne. Photo

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  • 3407 reads

Bar-diner soaked in history

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Review of Tippler & Co, a bar and restaurant occupying the site of the former Cafe Balzac started by George and Mirka Mora in 1956.

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  • 2691 reads

The never-ending battle for heritage

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An article about heritage protection and the groups that are leading the battle: the East Melbourne Group, the National Trust, the Carlton Association and more recently Melbourne Heritage Action.

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  • 2663 reads

Huge fight to tackle Great Fire of 1897

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An historical article about the Eastern Hill Fire Station and the Great Fire of 1897. The fire station is now Eastern Hill Fire Museum.

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  • 2840 reads

Hello to El Cubano

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Review of Hard Pressed, a cafe specialising in Cuban sandwiches and boutique coffee.

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  • 2753 reads

Icon corners site

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Reports of the sale and redevelopment of the hotel at 30 Powlett Street, on the corner of George Street. The price was speculated at $15 million.
Capital Gain column by Marc Pallisco in The Age, 17 October 2015, Business Day, p.13; The Age, 7 May 2016, Business Day, p.12.

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  • 2727 reads

Sale of shop

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Report of sale of shop at 74 Wellington Parade for $3,025,000.

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  • 2407 reads

Sale of Art Deco flats

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Report of sale of Art Deco block of flats at 1081 Hoddle Street after being held by the one family for 70 years. Sold for $2,570,000.

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  • 2773 reads

Record $13m for site overlooking MCG

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Report of sale of commercial building on the corner of Wellington Parade and Powlett Street, after many years in the ownership of the Paton family.

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  • 2534 reads

Dorijo sold

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Report of sale of flats at 458 Victoria Parade for $4.95m.

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  • 3266 reads

Community minded people of East Melbourne

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A page of four pen and ink sketches with collective title of 'Community minded people of East Melbourne'. Each sketch shows a small group of people stopped for a casual chat, their common interests clearly defined: the Garden Club, books, children and (possibly) daily life.

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  • 2734 reads

East Melbourne Group - planning matters

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 Hall
50 Berry Street

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  • 3054 reads

Man on quest for grandfather he never knew

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Newspaper clipping telling the story of Malcolm Mathias' search for his lost grandfather who he believes was Lt. Clark Maxwell Gray who died at Fromelles in WW1. Lt Gray's father was principal of Pesbyterian Ladies College, and he, himself, went to Scotch College, both in East Melbourne. Lt Gray was one of several hundred men and women from East Melbourne who served in the Great War.

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  • 3613 reads

Victoria and its Metropolis, Vol II

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Victoria and its metropolis : past and present, Vol 2
"With contributed papers by R.L.J. Ellery...[et al]."-T.p. vol. 2.
Subtitle: The colony and its people in 1888.
includes biographical details of persons and companies.
Includes indexes.
Poor condition: covers missing; title page loose and foxed

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  • 4406 reads

East Melbourne Group - Minutes 1997-1998

Minutes July 1997 to November 1998, some missing. These contain updates on several planning matters running at the time.
Part of a collection of miscellaneous correspondence and documents circulated among committee members of the East Melbourne Group in the years 1997-98.

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  • 2508 reads

East Melbourne Group - Cliveden Hill Hospital 1998

Correspondence and documentation pertaining to the Application for a Planning Permit for work at 29 Simpson Street, East Melbourne, Cliveden Hill Hospital, from April 1998 to November 1998.
Part of a collection of miscellaneous correspondence and documents circulated among committee members of the East Melbourne Group in the years 1997-98.

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  • 2560 reads

East Melbourne Group - 1 Powlett Street 1998

Correspondence and documentation pertaining to the Application for a Planning Permit for work at 148-160 Wellington Parade (1 Powlett Street), East Melbourne
Part of a collection of miscellaneous correspondence and documents circulated among committee members of the East Melbourne Group in the years 1997-98.

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  • 2512 reads

East Melbourne Group - Bishopscourt subdivision 1998

Memo regarding proposed subdivision at Bishopscourt
Part of a collection of miscellaneous correspondence and documents circulated among committee members of the East Melbourne Group in the years 1997-98.

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  • 2557 reads

East Melbourne Group - Constitution 1972

Copy of the constitution of the East Melbourne Group 1972
Part of a collection of miscellaneous correspondence and documents circulated among committee members of the East Melbourne Group in the years 1997-98.

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  • 2293 reads

East Melbourne Group - Annual General Meeting 1998

Annual General Meeting of the East Melbourne Group 1998:Agenda, Notes, Financial Statement and Minutes.
Also list of committee members
Also list of general members
Part of a collection of miscellaneous correspondence and documents circulated among committee members of the East Melbourne Group in the years 1997-98.

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  • 2418 reads

East Melbourne Group - Social 1998

Collection of material relating to social functions: flyers, quotes, attendees, photo of Suzy Norton at Hilton in 2011.
Part of a collection of miscellaneous correspondence and documents circulated among committee members of the East Melbourne Group in the years 1997-98.

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  • 2265 reads

East Melbourne Group - Newsletters 1996,1998

The East Melbourne Group Newsletter March 1996
and notes for EMG newsletter Mar/Apr 1998
Part of a collection of miscellaneous correspondence and documents circulated among committee members of the East Melbourne Group in the years 1997-98.

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  • 2254 reads

East Melbourne Group - Proposed video 1998

Correspondence to Winston Burchett and notes regarding a proposal to make a new video along the lines of the one made by Winston Burchett in the 1970s. Also photocopy of newspaper clipping about Bentley Dean, a winner of the ABC's 'Race Around the World' who, with another, was considering the assignment.

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  • 2411 reads

The Planning of East Melbourne, article by Winston Burchett

Photocopy of 'The Planning of East Melbourne' by Winston Burchett, published in The Victorian History Journal (Journal of the Royal Historical Society of Victora).
Stuck to it is a membership card for the East Melbourne Group, not filled in.

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  • 2345 reads

Capital City News April/May 1999

Copy of Capital City News with a photograph and article about new lord mayor, Peter Costigan, a resident of East Melbourne.
Part of a collection of miscellaneous correspondence and documents circulated among committee members of the East Melbourne Group in the years 1997-98.

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  • 2407 reads

Public Consultation Report: Fitzroy and Treasury Gardens Nov 1994

Fitzroy and Treasury Gardens Public Consultation Report, correspondence and map of Parks Gardens and Reserves showing areas allocated as 'off leash' areas for dogs.
Part of a collection of miscellaneous correspondence and documents circulated among committee members of the East Melbourne Group in the years 1997-98.

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  • 2446 reads

Resident Parking

Correspondence from City of Melbourne about proposal to charge a $20 fee for residential parking permits
Part of a collection of miscellaneous correspondence and documents circulated among committee members of the East Melbourne Group in the years 1997-98.

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  • 2288 reads

Presbyterian Ladies' College, East Melbourne

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Copies of three photos taken from early prospectus for Presbyterian Ladies College, and a humorous poem about PLC in the 1950s.
Part of a collection of miscellaneous correspondence and documents circulated among committee members of the East Melbourne Group in the years 1997-98.

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  • 2793 reads

Walking Tour of East Melbourne

Photocopy of 'Walking Tour of East Melbourne' published by the National trust (Victoria) in association with the East Melbourne Group. First published 1982, copyright Winston Burchett.
Part of a collection of miscellaneous correspondence and documents circulated among committee members of the East Melbourne Group in the years 1997-98.

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  • 2653 reads

Feud over rooms with an MCG view

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Newspaper clippings about a proposal to build over the railway line between Vale Street and Jolimont Station. A letter to the editor in response from Lotte Mulligan. No date but c.1998.
Part of a collection of miscellaneous correspondence and documents circulated among committee members of the East Melbourne Group in the years 1997-98.

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  • 2390 reads

Redmond Barry: A Colonial Life 1813-1880

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A booklet outlining the life of Redmond Barry by Peter Ryan. Barry died at his East Melbourne home, Valetta, 206 Clarendon Street.
Tucked into the booklet were two newspaper clippings about Barry:
1. 'Kelly's final Victim' by Peter Ryan. The Age, 18 30 September 1980
2. 'No finer gentleman than Mr Barry' by Keith Dunstan. The Age, 18 April 1988

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