by Mark Hassed | 12 Mar 2024 | Article
Here is issue #32 of The Carlton Chronicles which is published by the Carlton Community History Group. It contains the fascinating history of the death of Squizzy Taylor. Click here to download and read issue #32
by Mark Hassed | 7 Mar 2024 | Article
Failed Ambitions: A History of Kew Cottages Dr Lee-Ann Monk & Dr David Henderson Opened in 1887, Kew Cottages was Australia’s first purpose built institution for people with intellectual disabilities. Contemporaries considered it a ‘distinct advance on anything yet...
by Mark Hassed | 6 Mar 2024 | Article
FHS members are invited to the launch of of Wal Walker’s book, The Squatters’ Grab, introduced by Greg McNamara.Venue: Readings State Library of Victoria, Russell St MelbourneDate and time: Wednesday 20th February 2024, 6.30pm The Squatters’ Grab Wal Walker The...
by Mark Hassed | 28 Feb 2024 | Article, Featured
The former City of Fitzroy was bounded by Nicholson Street on the west, Smith Street, Queens Parade and the Merri Creek on the east, Victoria Parade on the south, and May Street (and a line continuous with it) on the north. The area belonging to the Woiworung tribe...
by Mark Hassed | 25 Feb 2024 | Article
170 Leicester Street, Fitzroy A red-brick church-like building in Leicester Street, Fitzroy gives no clues as to its fascinating, though short-lived, moment of glory. This edited extract from Laurie O'Brien's article in Fitzroy: Melbourne's First Suburb brings to life...
by Mark Hassed | 18 Feb 2024 | Removed
The SLV has published an article on how to go about researching your building or house. Read the...
