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Shiel St quarries, 1855 - North Melbourne
Several old maps from the early days of North Melbourne, prior to the subdivision of what became known as Hotham Hill, show three quarries in different locations.
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The hell that was Camp Pell
Camp Pell was named after Major Floyd J. Pell, a US airman killed in 1942 defending Darwin against a Japanese air attack. It was situated in Royal Park during the Second World War, used as a base for American and other Allied forces.
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Digging up the past
In 2007 there were plans to place a median strip along Abbotsford St.
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Cable trams made tracks along our streets
This article is based on one written some years ago by Hotham History Project chair Lorna Hannan.
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The naming of lanes
There are several lanes in North and West Melbourne that have existed for more than 100 years without having been graced with a name. The City of Melbourne is responsible for naming and takes this responsibility seriously.
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West Melbourne, a Sense of Place is launched
It seemed like a cast of hundreds as we all lined up for our group photograph. There were the writers, (those who could not be there and were represented by a family member), the editor and the layout/designer and the members of the subcommittee of the Hotham History Project who had overseen the publication.
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North and West Melbourne from above: July 1938
This photograph of a part of North and West Melbourne taken from the air is fascinating for two reasons: the photograph itself, and the biography of the photographer.
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West Melbourne: A Sense of Place
This is the title of the forthcoming publication of the Hotham History Project – an anthology providing glimpses of the evolving history of West Melbourne from pre-colonial times.
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Hotham History Project celebrates 30 years
Hotham History Project will reach its 30th anniversary in March of this year.
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History of Flagstaff Gardens told
West Melbourne: A Sense of Place is due to be published by the Hotham History Project early next year. The Flagstaff Gardens has an interesting history, and they continue to provide a venue for sport and recreation for West Melbourne residents and workers.
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Changing direction: Koorie artist turns road signs into jewellery
NGV’s Kids on Tour comes to Kensington and Flemington
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