East Melbourne Historical Society
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1868. MCC BR: Gustave Durant to build house and same plan as existing adjoining one, (old) No.7 - facing Richmond Road. 1870. First Directory entry: (Old) No.6. Durant - owner. D.G. Freeman - occupier. (Name also mentioned: Mrs. Sehool?). (Old) No.7. Durant - owner. John R. Willi...
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1862. MCC BR: Thos. W. Lloyd for self, single-storey brick house. 3 rooms with kitchen. 1863. T.W. Lloyd - owner/occupier. Brick, 4 rooms. 1864. Mention of: Brick, 5 rooms.
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Single storey house with verandah on two sides.
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Various buildings are involved in Jolimont Square. The following entries refer to some of these. 1857. MCC Building Advice: To build the foundations of some houses for the Hon. J.F. Palmer (signed: James Bonham). 1863. Henry Langlands, pioneer, ironfounder and politician died her...
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1902. Appears in Directory. 1903. W.H. Lewis - Station Master. (Note: There is a reference in the index card regarding Sir W.J. Clarke. The private railway platform seems to be one at Sunbury, near his 'Rupertswood' property. See 'Walkabout' and A.D.B. Vol.3).
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The chapel was built for the Deaf and Dumb Society (now VicDeaf) when they occupied Jolimont Square. Now a residence.
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The chapel was built for the Deaf and Dumb Society (now VicDeaf) when they occupied Jolimont Square. Now a residence.
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The chapel was built for the Deaf and Dumb Society (now VicDeaf) when they occupied Jolimont Square. Now a residence.
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The chapel was built for the Deaf and Dumb Society (now VicDeaf) when they occupied Jolimont Square. Now a residence.
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Newspaper clipping - real estate article about forthcoming auction of The Crib, 18 Jolimont Terrace Interior and exterior photos.
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When David Jones was born on 19 April 1889 in Eaglehawk, Victoria, his father, Henry, was 34 and his mother, Jane, was 34. He was their fourth son and one of eight children. Henry Jones died in 1897, aged 43, when David was nine. By the time David enlisted, his mother, Jane Jones...
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Francis Joseph Roy Jones enlisted on 8 November, 1917. He was reasonably old for a new recruit, 40 years and 3 months. He was, by occupation, an Assistant Surveyor, 5' 8" tall and Roman Catholic by religion. Who his parents were is not known; he gave as his next of kin a friend,...
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George Jones, born on 18 October, 1896, was the youngest of five brothers, at least three of whom enlisted for the 1st World War. There was George Henry, born 1877; Henry Joseph and Samuel Albert, born 1878; David, born 1889. In 1887, a sister was born, Alice Catherine, followed...
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Norman Fletcher Jones enlisted at the age of 28 years and 10 months Occupation at the time was as a Printer He was Single Next of Kin: Mother - Mary Jones who at one stage resided at 134 Powlett Street East Melbourne before moving to Western Australia Enlisted 11 March 1916 being...
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Oliver Jones was born in Richmond in 1891. He was the son of John Jones and his wife, May Matilda. By 1909 the family had moved to East Melbourne, initially renting at 90 George Street, then moving to 1105 Hoddle Street, and then, in 1916, back to 88 George Street. The Jones late...
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Robert Thomas Jones was the son of Henry Jones and his wife Jane, nee Smith. He was the fourth of five sons and three daughters, born in May, 1885: George Henry, b. 1877, Henry Joseph and Samuel Albert,b. 1878; Emily Caroline, b.1887; Alice Catherine, b.1887; David, b.1889; Daisy...
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Newspaper clipping about the life and work of Joseph Reed, one of Melbourne's most well known and prolific architects of the 19th century. He designed many buildings in East Melbourne including: 182-186 George Street (1857) The Gothic House, 157 Hotham Street (1861) Koorine, corn...
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1 x A4 page of typed notes being names of jounalists extracted from Electoral Rolls of 1934, 1939 and 1945.
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Author, Kev Franzi, as an aspiring young photograher tells of a brief encounter with Dr. Julian Smith, a leading portrait photographer as well as an eminent surgeon. Kev Franzi lived at 166 Wellington Parade, and Julian Smith lived at 36 Powlett Street. Includes some examples of...
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Author, Kev Franzi, explains film Production techniques as used at Herschell's Films in Jolimont. He worked there as a youth. He lived at 166 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. Photos and diagrams. In Photographic Trader Number 110.
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The author tells of his time as a youth working at Herscehll's Films in Jolimont. He lived at 166 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, which his mother ran as a boarding house. Photos. In Photographic Trader, Number 109.
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Two items relating to an exhibition of Joyce Meier's paintings held at Bridget McDonnell Gallery 10-30 November 2013. 1. An flyer advertising the exhibition. A5 in size. 2. An invitation to the opening with many paintings illustrated and short biographical notes. Item is folded i...
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An exhibiton of paintings by Joyce Meier will be held at the Bridget McDonnell Gallery, 130 Faraday Street, Carlton, from 9 to 30 November.
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Portrait photo of Judge John McFarland. John McFarland's father built the house at 183 Hotham Street, East Melbourne (now demolished). John's early life was spent there.