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Annual General Meeting 2024
The FHS held our Annual General Meeting for 2024 on 18 September at the Union Club Hotel.
History of the PMI Victorian History Library
Join the Collections Librarian Ellen Coates, on a journey through the fascinating history of Victoria’s second oldest library.
Carlton Chronicles 34
Welcome to the September 2024 edition of Carlton Chronicles (#34).
Looking Back by Chris Lermanis
Here is some further information about the new book from Chris Lermanis being launched on October 14.
101 Greeves Street
101 Greeves Street, Fitzroy has an interesting history relating to James Linacre.
20 Bell Street
20 Bell Street, Fitzroy has had an interesting history with many occupants over the years.
69-79 King William Street
69-79 King William Street, Fitzroy have an interesting history both of the people and the buildings.
Obituary Barry Pullen
Barry Pullen, a subject for our Fitzroy History Project, died recently at the age of 84.
Osborne House
Standing at 40 Nicholson Street, Osborne House boasts a rich history that intertwines with the narrative of Melbourne itself.
Joseph E McGinty
Constable Joseph E McGinty from Ireland ran a business together with his son at 107 Gertrude Street until 1908.
Obituary Laurie O'Brien
A founding member of the Fitzroy History Society, Laurie O'Brien, died recently. Here is a tribute from June Senyard.
1970s Fitzroy in The Age
It's usually nice when Fitzroy is in the newspaper. Justine Costigan lived in Fitzroy for 7 years during the mid-1970s.
Living rough in 1960s Fitzroy
Alan K Jordan created a fascinating social history through his photos. The collection is at the State Library of Victoria.
Tony Birch awarded
Local author, Tony Birch, has won book of the year from The Age newspaper.
Russian House (118 Greeves Street)
Russian House in Fitzroy has a fascinating two-part history, reflecting the evolution of the neighborhood itself.
25/6/24 Corners of Melbourne
Robyn Annear will give a talk at the Fitzroy Library on 25 June about the corners of Melbourne.
The Beswsick Building (236-252 Brunswick Street)
The Beswick Building, built in 1888, is a landmark at 235-252 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.
Fitzroy's gas lamps
Here's an interesting collection of Fitzroy's historic gas lamps published in 2021, photographed by Rachel Axton.