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Mercy Hospital

Artichoke

Features illustrated article about exhibition of photos by Charlie Sublet entitled 'Umbilicus'. Images were taken over a 15 month period upon closure of the Mercy Hospital and represent themes of memory, transience and loss. Issue No. 17.

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Bridges

In house newsletter put out by Mercy Health & Aged Care. Mentions 70th anniversary of laying the foundation stone of Mercy Private, and Time to Move ball held by Mercy Hospital for Women.

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East Melbourne Walk

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A guided walk published by the Art Deco Society covering inter-war architecture in East Melbourne. Gives notable features of buildings. BW photos. 2002.

Note:  The illustration on p.17 has been incorrectly identified as Kingscourt, 37 George Street.  It is, in fact, 53-55 George Street.

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First Mass and Blessing of the Hospital

Order of Service for first mass and blessing of Mercy Hospital.

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Melbourne Planning Scheme - Amendment C56

Documents prepared for Planning Panels hearing (30 Oct. 2002) in support of the inclusion of Mercy Hospital, Freemasons Hospital and 183 Hotham Street in Melbourne City Council's Heritage Places Inventory. Includes Statement of Evidence by Bryce Raworth for the Melbourne City Council, and Outline of Submissions on behalf of the East Melbourne Group.

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Mercy fire

A collection of newspaper clippings about the fire at the Mercy Hospital for Women which caused the evacuation of mothers and babies. Photos. December 2004-January 2005.

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Mercy Hospital Closure and Redevelopment

Series of newspaper clippings about the closure and redevelopment plans for the Mercy Hospital. Includes relocation of mothers and babies, and fond memories of a former patient. Apartments to be known as 150 Clarendon Street. Photos. Continuing stories.

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Mercy people

17 small proof photos which were used in the program of the official opening of the Mercy Hospital. 13 are of people; 4 are of interiors. All labelled in handwriting.

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Official Opening of the Mercy Maternity Hospital

Program of the opening of the Mercy Hospital by the Hon. Sir Henry Bolte. Photos.

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Panoramas of East Melbourne - Burchett

Series of panoramic photographs taken by Winston Burchett from the Mercy Hospital and the Hilton Hotel in 1973 and 1975.

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