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...
Sands & McDougall directories
The State Library of Victoria has online copies of the Sands & McDougall directories. See the...
Silent shops talks 17/2/24
There will be a display of photos and presentations by Chris Bennett this Saturday. Location: Gertie's Gallery, 247 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy When: Saturday 17 February 2024, Chris Bennett 1.30-2.00pm and...
10/5/25 MacRobertson the chocolate king walking tour
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12/4/25 Fitzroy history walking tour
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15/3/25 MacRobertson the chocolate king walking tour
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Former Aboriginal Church of Christ
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Join us at 10.00am on 10 May 2025 for a fascinating 2.5 hour walking tour of MacRobertson, the chocolate king of Fitzroy....
Join us at 10.00am on 12 April for a fascinating 2.5 hour walking tour of Fitzroy, Melbourne's first suburb....
Advice to members of past event, the launch of our new book, Fitzroy People 2....
Join us at 10.00am on 15 March 2025 for a fascinating 2.5 hour walking tour of MacRobertson, the chocolate king of Fitzroy....
In 1859, the Bible Christian Church was constructed at the south east corner of Gore and Greeves Streets (278 Gore Street)....