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Mary Gilbert: Melbourne’s first mother
There has been much publicity lately about the large imbalance in the numbers of statues of men as opposed to women in Melbourne.
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Smelling history
Smells trigger memory just as effectively as old photos or objects.
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“Better to have a loaf on the table than a loaf in the Pub”
The Band of Hope was formed in England in 1847, with a more formal organisation set up in 1855.
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Grand Hotel Cabman’s Shelter
Cabmen’s shelters had been a feature of London streets since 1875. These little buildings provided much needed shelter for cabmen while they waited for customers.
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The early days of women’s cricket
With the MCG within its boundaries, East Melbourne has more than its fair share of sporting stories. One that is probably not so widely known is the foundation of women’s cricket as an organised sport.
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Remembering Joyeux
The property at 366 Albert St, East Melbourne, lies on the north side of the street between Lansdowne and Clarendon streets.
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Ormiston educational establishment for young ladies
East Melbourne from its earliest days was full of schools.
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Gone, but not forgotten
The Argus, on February 28, 1908, reported: “Some months ago the parks and gardens committee decided to make the Fitzroy Gardens more attractive by erecting a rustic kiosk, where tea, coffee and light refreshments might be dispensed …
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A tale of two sisters
Ball and Welch was once one of Melbourne’s landmark department stores, along with others such as Buckley and Nunn. History tells us that the store was founded by Charles Ball and his nephew, William Henry Welch. But perhaps there is more to the story …
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JWHT Douglas: gentleman cricketer
With the coming of summer, a major event in the East Melbourne area is the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. This year’s match will be between Australia and South Africa.
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JWHT Douglas: gentleman cricketer
The early days of women’s cricket
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