Sport
Kick for Demons
Newspaper clipping reporting on plan by the Melbourne Football Club to build a training ground in Yarra Park with associated office building over the adjacent railway line. Residents, led by the East Melbourne Group, strongly opposed the plan.
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Melbourne Football Club eyes off Yarra Park for training ground
Newspaper clipping reporting on action by the East Melbourne Group and local residents to thwart the Melbourne Football Club's ambition to have part of Yarra Park for its training ground. With a State election imminent candidates will want to keep the electorate onside.
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Melbourne Football Club looks for new home
Newspaper clipping reporting on the proposal by the Melbourne Football Club to use part of Gosch's Paddock for its new headquarters. The Club had previously tried to obtain the use of part of Yarra Park.
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Monument to Harold Parsons
Information and photographs about Harold Parsons, champion motor cyclist who was killed in an accident. A monument in his memory stands in Weedon Reserve, corner of Wellington Parade and Hoddle Street, East Melbourne.
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Parking in Yarra Park could be abolished
Newspaper clipping reporting that it is likely that football parking in Yarra Park will soon be a thing of the past, except for disabled parking and parking for emergency services. The decision will be based on increasing security concerns.
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Plans for MCG redevelopment
Article about plans to redevelop the MCG's Great Southern Stand. A refresh, along with additonal facilities, is deemed necessary if the stadium is to retain its place as a world leader.
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Powlett Street and Hotham Street corner 1950s
Three photos from the City of Melbourne's City Collection.
All the photos have been taken to illustrate illegal parking.
The information provided gives dates of c1956 indicating that the parking was a result of the Olympic Games. However the cars, and number plates, indicate an earlier date. It is possibly Grand Final Day.
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Reflections
Selected images reproduced from the book, Reflections, 150 Years of The Age, published by Transworld Publishers, 2004. Includes photos of city by James Noone in 1871 from a high point, possibly Parliament House roof. Sporting identities at East Melbourne sporting grounds. Pope Paul VI's visit at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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Richmond Football Club vows to exit Punt Road Oval if Jack Dyer Stand can't be demolished
Article about Richmond Football Club's proposal to redevelop its ground to create a larger playing area, comparable to that of the MCG. This will necessitate the demolition of the Jack Dyer Stand, which will be replaced with a stand of twice the capacity. The club claims that there is no other way to achieve its aims and if demolition is refused it will be forced to leave
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Sausages and memories
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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