Bruce Pitts
Download the Transcript: FHS-Bruce-Pitts-2016 Bruce Pitts opened the first specialized exhaust workshop in Melbourne in the mid-seventies at 67 Johnson Street, Fitzroy where he still operates, making good use of the laneway system behind the building....
Brian and Renata Howe
Download the Transcript: FHS-BrianRenata-Howe-2017 Brian and Renata Howe arrived in Fitzroy following their University years and study for the Ministry in Chicago. Interested in Saul David Alinsky and community organisation, Brian began to apply these teachings...
Barry and Margaret Pullen
Download the Transcript: FHS-BarryMargaret-Pullen-2016 Barry and Margaret Pullen talk about their house purchase in North Fitzroy in 1971 when a young married couple. Significantly they discuss their involvement in the community response to residents’ fear of...
Paul and Anne Coghlan
Download the Transcript: FHS-AnnePaul-Coghlan-2015 Paul and Anne Coghlan lived in North Fitzroy and Fitzroy in their early family life. They became very involved in community matters and in 1974-75 Paul was Mayor of Fitzroy. Anne was instrumental in the...
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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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15/11/24 Fitzroy people 2 book launch
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East Melbourne Historical Society AGM
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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)....
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....