The history of “the Tan”
11 Aug 2026 - Robin GrowOne of the treasures of Southbank is the Tan, a track that winds along the edge of the suburb for about four kilometres.
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Craning its neck for all to see
28 Jul 2026 - Ashley SmithFor nearly half a century, a steam crane stood over the Yarra, a hulking reminder of the river’s working life.
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Roy Park – a community legend
7 Jul 2026 - Robin GrowFew locals had the impact on the community in South Melbourne displayed by Dr Roy Park who practised medicine in Cecil St. He was an outstanding doctor, a war veteran, champion league footballer, and a State and (briefly) a Test cricketer.
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The unsolved mystery attached to one of Melbourne’s most historic homes
30 Jun 2026 - Holly EagleshamWalking down Clarendon St in East Melbourne, the National Trust-owned Clarendon Terrace stands out for its Corinthian four-column portico and gold inscription.
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A pioneering experiment at the Menzies Hotel
24 Jun 2026 - Ashley SmithTaken around the 1870s, this image shows the Menzies Hotel at the corner of William and Bourke streets.
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History comes alive on Errol St
14 Jul 2026 - Claire MorgnerOn June 20, Errol St became the setting for the second Winter Solstice Street Party, a local celebration of the longest night of the year supported by the Hotham History Project.
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The history of St James Old Cathedral
17 Jun 2026 - Felicity JackSt James Old Cathedral, on the corner of King and Batman streets, directly opposite the Flagstaff Gardens, is an important building in the early history of Melbourne.
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1851: North and West Melbourne
20 May 2026 - Felicity JackJuly 1, 1851, was an important date in the history of Victoria, and particularly for North and West Melbourne.
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Trekking through North and West Melbourne to Geelong, and fording the Moonee Ponds Creek
15 Apr 2026 - Geoff LeachOne of the earliest maps of Melbourne, the Robert Russell 1837 map, when Melbourne’s population was only a few hundred shows a “Track to the Saltwater River and Geelong”.
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John Jones 1836-1909: West Melbourne builder
17 Mar 2026 - Felicity JackDavid Evans is a long-time member of the Hotham History Project.
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