The Life of Charlie & Dolores Camilleri.
Charlie Camilleri was born on 17 July 1899 in Zebbug, Malta. He arrived in Australia on the passenger ship “Orvieto” on 29 June 1922. His first job was working on the Great Ocean Road. There were many jobs after that mainly as a cook. Dolores (Gauci) was born on 15 March 1908 in Hamrun, Malta. She arrived in Australia on …
Threads of Fate: Unraveling Lena’s Legacy
Once upon a time, Lena Johnson, née Condon, resided in the vibrant area of Hotham, now known as North Melbourne, surrounded by her loving family and her own children. Provost Street, a name steeped in history, was a testament to the Scottish immigrants who settled in the early days of Melbourne, their legacy echoing through the bustling city streets. In …
Beyond the Inscription: A Journey Through Maude’s World
Amidst the hushed whispers of history, a tale of sisterhood, secrets, and a cherished heirloom unfolds. In the heart of Hotham, a leather-bound Bible serves as a silent witness to the enigmatic life of its owner—Maude Paterson. Curiosity piqued by the faded inscription, a journey of discovery begins for a determined researcher, seeking to unearth the forgotten story of Maude …
Beyond the Shopfront: The Secrets of 71 Miller Street Revealed
Nestled along the once bustling thoroughfare of Miller Street in West Melbourne lies a hidden gem of historical intrigue—71 Miller Street. This unassuming address holds within its walls a rich tapestry of tales that have woven through time, from its humble beginnings to the present day. Join us as we delve into the captivating chronicle of this remarkable place. In …
Historic Maps of North and West Melbourne
Following on from Sarah Ryan’s highly informative talk about the historic maps of North and West Melbourne for Hotham History Project on Tuesday May 23rd, she has provided us with a list of links to the images and maps she used in her talk as well as a dropbox link to her full presentation below. Map of Port Phillip …
Protected: Location map of the Melbourne Benevolent Asylum
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Why The Secrecy?
The Melbourne City Council is buying up a North Melbourne block. The buying program started about six years ago and the council now owns at least half the Capel Street block – an area bounded by Peel, Dudley, William, Capel and Victoria Streets. The Acting Town Clerk, Mr. T. M. McCaw, said today: “Public knowledge of council land deals may …
Optomise mega-size images
This video shows a method of making huge images smaller while still maintaining image clarity. Video here.
Optical Character Recognition
Optical character recognition is the electronic or mechanical conversion of images of typed, handwritten or printed text into machine-encoded text, whether from a scanned document, a photo of a document, a scene-photo or from subtitle text superimposed on an image. Ideal for converting an existing valued document into a digital version. Try this easy method.
Memories of life in North Melbourne since 1929
Long-time North Melbourne identity Nancy McIntosh passed away recently at the grand age of 98. The last issue of the News published a moving obituary written by her daughter June. Nancy was about eight when she arrived in North Melbourne with her family around 1929. They moved into Provost Street, the small street parallel to Queensberry and between Curzon and …
A long road to recovery for young polio patient
In the 1930s, there were strict rules about who could visit hospitals and who could not. The rules were very strict for children, the reason being that visitors only upset them and made them difficult patients. When Rae’s young relative George got polio in the 1930s, he was taken to Fairfield Hospital and for some weeks was allowed no visitors …
Abbotsford Street has a link to the Scottish Borders
Abbotsford Street runs like a spine through North and West Melbourne. Its unusual name springs from a connection with famous Scottish novelist Sir Walter Scott and his home in the Scottish Borders. In about 1811 Scott bought his 100-acre Cartley Hole Farm on the river Tweed. The site had a personal significance for him as it was close to the …
Where Irish settled in Australia
Since 1791, Irish people have emigrated to Australia. Emigration initiatives such as the Earl Grey scheme for orphan girls in the 1840s, and events such as the Irish Famine in 1847, saw different waves of people arrive on Australian shores in the 1800s. Whether by choice or by situation, these pioneers went on to create a new life for themselves …