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History of Fitzroy

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...


	
	
					
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		Advice to members of past event, the launch of our new book, Fitzroy People 2....			
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				Launch of Fitzroy People 2
			
		
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					Advice to members of past event, the launch of our new book, Fitzroy People 2.
		
	


	
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		Join us at 10.00am on 15 March 2025 for a fascinating 2.5 hour walking tour of MacRobertson, the chocolate king of Fitzroy....			
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				15/3/25 MacRobertson the chocolate king walking tour
			
		
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					Join us at 10.00am on 15 March 2025 for a fascinating 2.5 hour walking tour of MacRobertson, the chocolate king of Fitzroy.
		
	


	
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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)....			
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				Former Aboriginal Church of Christ
			
		
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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).
		
	


	
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		Join us on 15 November 2024 at 6.30pm for a free event, the book launch of Fitzroy People 2....			
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				15/11/24 Fitzroy people 2 book launch
			
		
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					Join us on 15 November 2024 at 6.30pm for a free event, the book launch of Fitzroy People 2.
		
	


	
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		The East Melbourne Historical Society will hold their 25th AGM on 16 October 2024. Guests are welcome....			
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				East Melbourne Historical Society AGM
			
		
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					The East Melbourne Historical Society will hold their 25th AGM on 16 October 2024. Guests are welcome.
		
	


	
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