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The Albion Hotel
The Albion Hotel was rebuilt in 1926, the year that our present Queen Elizabeth was born.
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Maintaining our heritage with Victorian paint colours
Houses in areas where there is a heritage overlay are required to maintain their homes in their original style, thus preserving the architectural integrity of the area. Heritage colours are essentially those deemed appropriate to the historic period when the building was erected.
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The West Melbourne Apollo building
I have been interested to know more about the Mighty Apollo building at 109-111 Hawke St for many years, and the recently published book by Jon Faine, Apollo and Thelma, a true tall story, prompted me to find out more.
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Gasometers
Once a prominent feature of most towns but when I have asked people if they know what gasometers were, most people under the age of around 50 have looked at me blankly.
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At home on Hotham Hill
The Hotham History Project holds regular talks and walks on topics of local interest. Our next presentation will be given by Guy Murphy who has 20 years’ experience as a heritage consultant.
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The West Melbourne Apollo building
The Lort Smith Animal Hospital
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