East Melbourne Historical Society
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Irene Gertrude Hiller Bonnin (1874–1971) Irene Bonnin is commemorated on an honour board at St Peter’s Eastern Hill, East Melbourne commemorating parishioners who served overseas in the Great War. Her connection with East Melbourne during the war itself was very fleeting - she at...
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Ian Hind for a number of years has been working on the history of Yarra Park State School. Ian lives in the school’s old shelter shed (converted, of course), and a significant part of his working life was spent in the Victorian Education Department, so he is well placed to write...
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Heritage Matters written by EMHS former president and EMG life member Jill Fenwick OAM reveals how the EMG became active in the protection of heritage places, parks and streetscapes during its seventy-year history. It will be launched by Professor Graeme Davison, AO, FASSA, FAHA
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Henry Barton Borwick was the younger brother of Thomas Faulkner Borwick. Both were students at Melbourne University when they enlisted and both lived at home with their mother, Hannah Borwick, at 24 Lansdown (sic) St. East Melbourne. Thomas is recorded as having been educated at...
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Thomas Faulkner Borwick was the elder brother of Henry Barton Borwick. Both were students studying at Melbourne University and living with their parents, Henry and Hannah Borwick, at 24 Lansdown (sic) St., East Melbourne. Thomas had been educated at Scotch College, East Melbourne...
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Article in EMHS newsletter Feb. 2004 about Bourgoyne Cottage, 49 Agnes Street, Jolimont and it first owner, chef, Francois Monichon.
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Idris Bowen, like his older brother, Enos, was a hairdresser, living in East Melbourne with his mother, Mary Elizabeth Bowen and his sister, Agnes. He enlisted at Broadmeadows on 26 February, 1916 and was assigned to the Fifth Battalion, 17 Reinforcements, with the rank of privat...
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John James Enis Bowen was born at Eaglehawk, Victoria, but enlisted at Port Hedland, Western Australia, where he was working as a hairdresser. He was then 37 years old, 5' 4", with dark hair 'fading to white' and was an early volunteer, joining the AIF on 13 September, 1915. He w...
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Photo of John Fleming as a child. He is sitting on the median strip in Powlett Street and behind him is a partial view of the house at 36 Powlett Street, home of Dr. Julian Smith. Also visible are houses near the corner of George Street.
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Duncan was born at Wangaratta on the 15 November 1888. His full name is Raphael Duncan Bradley. When he enlisted on the 10 March 1915 he was 26 years old, single and worked as a labourer. He was listed from 5'8 tall to 6'0'' and weighted in at 12 stone 6 pounds. His Next of Kin w...
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Real estate brochures from 2009. Photos. Plans
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A file of several documents and newspaper articles relating to history of Bradoc House. 1. 4 x A4 pages of typed notes being the names of residents living at Bradoc House, 32 George Street, East Melbourne extracted from Electoral Rolls of 1934, 1936, 1939, 1945, 1965 and 1990. [s...
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A file containing a number of letters and documents pertaining to the proposed redevelopment of Braemar, 178 George Street, East Melbourne. The house had been threatened with demolition and was only saved when the owner and the Melbourne City Council agreed to the suggestion of a...
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Auction brochure and newspaper clippings about auction of Braemar, 178 George Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 26 February 2005. Photos. Plans.
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Copies of reports prepared in support of the building's nomination to Historic Buildings Register, now Heritage Victoria. Includes report from National Trust of Victoria by C. Kellaway, dated 31/12/75; East Melbourne Group; and Geoff Borrack, architect. Also includes copy of arti...
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Newspaper article on recent sale at record price of Braemar, George Street, 10 Mar. 1989. Mentions merger of real estate firms, Carmichael & Co with Eric Weber.
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From Susan Lawrence: Arthur Robert BRAGG was the publican of the Central Hotel, Beaconsfield,Victoria. He was married to my great-grandmother's sister, Emily (maiden name Culverwell). I believe Emily moved to East Melbourne after Arthur enlisted in 1915, as she was possibly not a...
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Mary (May) Hannah Brahe (née Dickson) was born at 23 George Street, East Melbourne (now part of Georgian Court B & B) on 6 November 1884. Her father was Richard Dickson, a Melbourne-born cordial manufacturer. Her mother died when May was 12 years old. She had, however already tau...
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Thomas William Brain originally trained as a bootmaker, but in 1914, with his wife Effie and mother, Maria Constance Brain, nee Murnane, was working as a hotel keeper in the Western District. On his enlistment he gave his address as 95 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, btu he may...
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Albert enlisted in the AIF on the 17 June 1916. He was married to Ivy Violet. A small man 5'3'' tall and occupation listed as Plasterer. He embarked on the 28 July 1916 ex Melbourne on A 32 HMT Themistocles arriving at Plymouth in October 1916. His service record is a series of H...
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Parents at 437 Wellington St., Clifton Hill; b. at Carlton, Jan. 23, 1890; educ. Christian Brothers; wool worker; enlisted Eastern Hill, East Melbourne, Aug. 12, 1914. War service: Egypt; Gallipoli (wounded in Krithia advance, May 8, 1915. invalided to England; discharged medical...
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Set of four architectural plans prepared by Peter Matthews for Mrs Brentani for the construction of "Brentani Terrace", at 159 and 161 Grey Street, East Melbourne. The framed originals are available for sale from Tarlo and Graham. Views include front, rear and side elevations as...
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Three newspaper clippings about proposed development on site of old Victoria Brewery. Photo of Margaret Wood and Michael Wilson as representatives of East Melbourne Group. March 1998 - January 2002.
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In 1915, when he enlisted on 27 July, 1915, William Bride, as he signed himself, was forty years old, born in 1874. Both his parents appear to have been dead and he lived with his sisters, Edith, Frances, Eleanor and Mary at 175 George St., East melbourne. He was working as a cle...