Kew Cottages talk and exhibition
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...
The Squatters’ Grab launch
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...
History of Fitzroy
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...
Mission of the Holy Redeemer (170 Leicester Street)
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...
State Library article on researching houses and buildings
The SLV has published an article on how to go about researching your building or house. Read the...
Former Aboriginal Church of Christ
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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)....
Join us on 15 November 2024 at 6.30pm for a free event, the book launch of Fitzroy People 2....
The East Melbourne Historical Society will hold their 25th AGM on 16 October 2024. Guests are welcome....
Join us at 10.00am on 7 December for a fascinating 2.5 hour walking tour of Fitzroy, Melbourne's first suburb....
The FHS held our Annual General Meeting for 2024 on 18 September at the Union Club Hotel....