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Blockbuster

Blockbuster is a biograhy of Fergus Hume but more it is the story of his famous book, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, published in 1886.  It was one of the earliest dectective stories in the English language, and set in Melbourne, with many scenes taking place in East Melbourne.  

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We of the Never-Never with a Memoir by Margaret Berry

This edition of the book contains a memoir about Mrs Gunn by her niece, Margaret Berry.  Mrs Aeneas Gunn lived for many years at 179 George Street, East Melbourne with her two sisters, Lizzie Taylor and Carrie Templeton. Photos

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