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Digging up the past

August 13th, 2025 - Felicity Jack

In 2007 there were plans to place a median strip along Abbotsford St.

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Cable trams made tracks along our streets

July 16th, 2025 - North West City News

This article is based on one written some years ago by Hotham History Project chair Lorna Hannan.

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.

West Melbourne, a Sense of Place is launched

May 14th, 2025 - Felicity Jack

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.

North and West Melbourne from above: July 1938

April 16th, 2025 - Felicity Jack

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.

West Melbourne: A Sense of Place

March 12th, 2025 - Felicity Jack

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.

Hotham History Project celebrates 30 years

February 12th, 2025 - Felicity Jack

Hotham History Project will reach its 30th anniversary in March of this year.

History of Flagstaff Gardens told

December 11th, 2024 - Felicity Jack

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.