A WALK AROUND MacROBERTSON'S GREAT WHITE CITY
On 20 September 2015 FHS member Seb Costello led a walk that revealed many of the buildings that had been part of the MacRoberson confectionery and chocolate company. The empire of MacPherson Robertson included at least 17 buildings in Fitzroy. Painted white, they were known as MacRoberson's Great White City.
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15/11/24 Fitzroy people 2 book launch
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East Melbourne Historical Society AGM
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7/12/24 Fitzroy history walking tour
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In 1859, the Bible Christian Church was constructed at the south east corner of Gore and Greeves Streets (278 Gore Street)....
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The East Melbourne Historical Society will hold their 25th AGM on 16 October 2024. Guests are welcome....
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The FHS held our Annual General Meeting for 2024 on 18 September at the Union Club Hotel....