69-79 King William Street
By Peter Woods The first sales of land in the Port Philip District were held in Sydney when, on 13th February 1839 Thomas Walker purchased Portion 70 of 28 acres in the parish of Jika Jika for approximately £200. Shortly thereafter he sold the land to Robert Saunders...
Obituary Barry Pullen
Obituary Barry Pullen Barry was founding member of the Fitzroy Residents Association and Fitzroy city councillor 1972–1976. He was very active in campaigning against the high rise Housing Commission of Victoria flats being built in the 1950s and 1960s. Barry and his...
Osborne House
40 Nicholson Street Standing proudly at 40 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, Osborne House boasts a rich history that intertwines with the narrative of Melbourne itself. Often regarded as the oldest documented house in Fitzroy, this grand structure holds within its walls...
Joseph E McGinty
by Mike Moore “Mr J. E. McGinty, so well known and highly esteemed as an auctioneer, house, land and estate agent, of 107 Gertrude-street, has just completed his fiftieth year of residence in Victoria. The whole period, almost without a break, has been spent in...
Obituary Laurie O’Brien
Obituary Laurie O'Brien When the Fitzroy History Society was formed, fittingly, the first meeting of the newly formed committee was held at 35 Hanover Street, Fitzroy, the home of Laurie O’Brien. Laurie was to be an indefatigable champion of the Society and its...
Fitzroy People 2 now available to read online
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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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Our latest publication, Fitzroy People 2, is now available to read online and download....
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....