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Churches

Holy Trinity Church: aftermath of 1905 fire

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The original Holy Trinity Church was built in 1864 and was in George Street, East Melbourne, near the corner of Clarendon Street. On New Year's Day 1905 the church was completely gutted by fire.

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Holy Trinity history

A collection of copies of photos and documents pertaining to the history of Holy Trinity Church. Includes typescript copy of 'The Story of the Century 1864-1964'; information about the building and its contents including memorials; past incumbents; some births, deaths and marriages; significant parishioners; events.

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Holy Trinity talk

Transcript of tape recorded talk given by Prof. David Aspin at East Melbourne Historical Society meeting 17 August 2005. The subject was the history of the church and its people.

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Iconic authors

A newspaper article about the St. Peter's Eastern Hill Icon School and its members. Photo. 1 January 2006.

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John Stewart's talk on Holy Trinity

Transcript of talk given by Canon John Stewart on the occasion of a reception to celebrate the church's 100th year since consecration.

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Lift Up Your Hearts: The Story of St. Patrick's Cathedral

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The history of the building of St. Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne. Black and white photos.

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Local History Forum exhibitions

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 Church Hall written to accompany photos displayed in 'Every Picture Tells a Story' exhibition of 2003.

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Presbyterian Leaders

Photocopy of Chapter Four from book entitled Presbyterian Leaders in Nineteenth Century Australia by Rowland S. Ward, Melbourne, 1993. The chapter is called 'Adam Cairns (1802-81): Evangelical Leader'. A biography covering his early years in Scotland, mig.

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Rev C L Crossley

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Newspaper articles from a page in a scrap book.  In the main article Rev C L Crossley, incumbent at Holy Trinity, East Melbourne, gives his views on Christ's second coming.

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Rev. Gilder declines

A letter from Rev. Gilder declining the invitation to attend the wedding reception of Joan and Ron Dixon. It is enclosed in a card from Joan Dixon. The story behind the letter is explained by Elizabeth Cam and accompanies it.

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