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  • Alphington Swimming Pool

    Alphington swimming pool – situated at the south end of Alphington Park by the Yarra River - was a popular...
  • Balgonie Place, Northcote

    At the back of the shops on High Street Northcote near Separation Street was a laneway. It was referred to as...
  • Beaumont Estate Northcote

    The Beaumont housing estate in Northcote covered an area facing onto Bastings Street, Ilma Grove and Mitchell...
  • Broadhurst Estate, Preston

    The Broadhurst estate was named after Thomas Broadhurst, founder of Broadhurst’s Tannery. Tanneries were...
  • Broomfield Estate, Fairfield

    The Broomfield Estate comprised of allotments for sale in Broomfield Avenue which were first put on the...
  • Central Preston Reserve Estate

    The late 1880s saw a land boom in Preston and generally throughout Melbourne with numerous land companies...
  • Charles Showers

    1862 – 1936 Charles Showers grew up in Fitzroy into a family of early settlers. His father, Robert was an...
  • Church of Christ, Preston

    A church built in a day! The Church of Christ held their first service in Preston in 1902. The following...
  • Darebin-on-Creek Estate

    In July 1856 the City of Melbourne Suburban and Agricultural Freehold Home Society sold the first plot of...
  • Fern Confectionary Palace

    Fern Confectionary Palace was opened in 1914 at 222 High Street Northcote. It was run by Mrs West and was...
  • From Cornflakes to Beaufort gun turrets

    The Beaufort was a twin-engine aircraft designed for torpedo or bomb carrying and produced by the Bristol...
  • Gibbs Brothers - 795-815 High Street Reservoir

    The first ironmonger/produce store at 795 High Street was established by A. Freeman in 1911. Four years...
  • Gibson's Paddock Land Sale

    Gibson’s Paddock was the name given to an area of real estate in Northcote which was advertised for sale...
  • Harry Albert Norris

    1888 – 1966 Harry Albert Norris was an architect well known for art deco buildings he designed during the...
  • Hat Mills on Heidelberg Road

    The McCrohan Hat Factory first opened in 1906 on the current site of 159-79 Heidelberg Rd Northcote. They...
  • Huttonham Estate Preston

    In 1937 the Huttonham Estate in Preston was created and subdivided into 100 building allotments. The land was...
  • James Seaver McFadzean

    1864 – 1935 James McFadzean, was a member of Preston City Council between 1919 and 1924, but he also...
  • La Mascotte Estate Preston

    La Mascotte Estate was the name of a housing estate with land blocks facing onto Regent Street and Myrtle...
  • Maristowe

    31 Station Street Fairfield Maristowe is a substantial red brick Federation style house located at 31...
  • Mendip Hills Estate, North Preston (Reservoir)

    During the late 1880s Melbourne experienced a land boom with numerous developers and speculators offering...
  • Mount Grand View Estate Preston

    In the 1880s Melbourne was experiencing a boom time with a great many land sales and housing estates...
  • Mount View Estate Northcote

    Mount View Estate consisted of land blocks fronting onto Victoria Road, Wakanui, Hakatere and Oamaru Streets...
  • Mt Bischoff Estate, Preston

    The late 1880s saw a land boom generally in Melbourne and also in Preston with numerous land companies being...
  • Normie Rowe

    Norman John Rowe was born on the 1st of February 1947 to Albert (Albie) and Constance (Connie) Rowe. He grew...
  • Northcote Swimming Baths

    Swimming has always been a popular activity in Northcote and in the early days much of this took place in...
  • Northcote Tip

    All Nations Park in Separation Street, Northcote is situated on a 13 hectare site with grassy play and picnic...
  • Oakbell Estate, Preston

    A selling point of the Oakbell Estate was the proximity to Bell Street railway station which was planned to...
  • Pender's Grove Estate, Northcote

    Michael Pender was an original purchaser of Crown Land in the Northcote part of Jika Jika parish in 1839 and...
  • Post Office Paddock Estate, Preston

    The Post Office Paddock Estate offered allotments of land between Murray Road and Wood Street from the late...
  • Preston Cycling Club

    Preston Professional Cycling Club It is unclear when the Preston Cycling Club began but it is likely to...
  • Preston Heights Estate

    In the late 1880s with the promise of a railway line in the Preston area, speculators and developers were...
  • Preston Poultry Farm

    Arthur and his brother, Charles Sandland moved into Preston around 1911 and very soon established themselves...
  • Preston Proclamation Arch 1926

    On 14 July 1926 Preston was proclaimed as a City and a special archway was erected at the southern entrance...
  • Preston Skating Rink

    A roller skating rink opened on the corner of Plenty Road and Seymour Street, South Preston in 1888 much to...
  • Prospect Hill Estate, Preston

    The Prospect Hill Estate land sale took place on 22 October 1881. The land sale poster shows its...
  • Regent & Clara Street, Preston Land Sale

    Stott & Bastings Real Estate Agents advertised an auction for blocks of land for sale in Clara Street and...
  • Regents Park Estate

    During the late 1880s Melbourne experienced a land boom with numerous developers and speculators offering...
  • Rona Estate

    Rona Street and the Rona Estate was named after a Dairy Farm situated on Spring Street, Preston. In April...
  • Rose, Shamrock and Thistle Hotel [1854 - ]

    At the April 1854 session of the Annual Licensing Meeting for the District of Bourke, ex convict Charles...
  • Roslyn Estate Preston

    During the late 1880s Melbourne experienced a land boom with numerous developers and speculators offering...
  • Sargent's Cakes

    Sargent’s Cakes at 40 Edwardes Street Reservoir was established in 1952 by James Percy G. Sargent and his son...
  • St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Thornbury

    In February 1916 St Mary's Catholic Church was opened by the Archbishop of Melbourne, accompanied by Very...
  • The key of South Preston

    At the time of this land sale in 1888 a land boom was taking place with numerous companies being formed along...
  • The Northcote Dramatic Society

    The Northcote Dramatic Society was formed in 1945, just after World War Two, by librarian and artistic patron...
  • The Olympic Twin Drive-in

    In 1964 the Olympic Twin Drive-in was opened on Murray Road Preston. It was larger than the Skyline Drive-in...
  • The Sansonetti Family

    The Sansonetti family came to Australia from Raiano, Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo in Italy in 1959. The...
  • The Skyline Drive-in

    The Skyline Drive-in was opened on 21st December 1954. Although it was listed as in Preston, it was actually...
  • Thornbury Hygienic Library

    The discovery of the spreading of disease via bacteria in the late nineteent century led to concerns about...
  • Thornbury Park Estate

    Lemon, Andrew. (1983).The Northcote Side of the River. North Melbourne: Hargreen. Age (Melbourne, Vic: 1854...
  • Town Hall Estate, Preston

    The late 1880s saw a land boom throughout Melbourne with numerous developers and speculators offering land...
  • Twomey’s Garage break in

    On the morning of 5th January 1940 there was a break it at Twomey’s Garage at the back of 411 High Street...
  • Wesley Anne, former Wesleyan chapel and school

    Behind the shopfronts and zinc roofing of the Wesley Anne are two buildings made of bluestone and brick, with...
  • Whitehead’s Paddock Estate (The Pivot)

    Whitehead’s Paddock estate was named after Joseph Whitehead who is listed as a resident in South Preston up...
  • Yann's Reserve

    The land that comprised Yann’s Reserve was owned by a local blacksmith and wheelwright, Frederick Yann, who...
  • Yarraford Estate, Alphington

    In 1908, two houses and a substantial area of land were offered for sale in Alphington by Stott and Bastings...
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