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Old Mens Shelter

East Melbourne, Old Men's Shelter

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Tells of the background leading up to its establishment and the history of the Old Men's Shelter in Powlett Reserve. EMHS Newsletter September 2002.

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East Melbourne, Old Men's Shelter, Powlett Reserve

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Source material for article in EMHS newsletter September 2002. Includes photos, Heritage Victoria report to Heritage Council, MCC minutes, Heritage Victoria statement of significance. 

EMHS was at this point interested in occupying the Old Men's Shelter while the East Melbourne Library, which is its current base, was undergoing redevelopment. 

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