by David Thompson
In April 1924, the South and Port Thistle Cricket Club won the premiership in the Victorian Scottish Association for the third year in succession, the first time such a feat had been achieved in that association.[1]
The cricket club was part of the well-established South and Port Melbourne Thistle Society, a social organisation formed on 31 August…
by David F Radcliffe
Lyons Street runs parallel to Bay Street, from Liardet Street over Bridge Street and Spring Street East before curving, parallel to Crockford Street, to intersect with Raglan Street. However, this was not always the case. The existence and evolution of Lyons Street reflect the physical geography and the development of Sandridge/Port Melbourne.
Lyons Street, Port Melbourne…
Dale Allchin will be guest speaker at our April 23 meeting. His topic will be "A History of the Anzac Service in Port Melbourne".
Dale Allchin, as MC, listens to Lt Col Sandeep Sunny Jadhav at the Port Melbourne Anzac Service in 2021.
PMHPS will meet at 7.30pm on 23 April, in person upstairs at Port Melbourne Town Hall.
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In 1887 a young seamstress in Limerick watched as other young people emigrated from Ireland. Ellen Mary Fitzgerald decided that she did not want to marry and have children in Ireland only to see them leave her for ever. Instead she decided to emigrate herself. Her first choice was North America but her mother refused to allow her to go.…
The Record, 21 May 1932, p5
The title for this article comes from a report in The Record on 21 May 1932 marking Mrs Grace Ada Gaylor’s 65th birthday two days earlier. The story concludes by saying Mrs Grace Gaylor “is beloved by all, and is everybody’s friend irrespective of class or creed”.[1]
We could just as easily used “a friend of the poor”…
David F Radcliffe will launch his latest book, Making it Here at our March meeting.
Making It Here is about the lives of four immigrant engineers, Otto Schumacher, Alfred Harman, Albert Longoni and Fred David, who played major roles in the development of manufacturing in Port Melbourne, including Fishermans Bend, during the first half of the 20th century. Two founded…
by David Thompson
Port Melbourne entered 1924 with six fewer pubs than the previous year! [1]
A delicensing authority was established in 1906 leading to the closure of the Belfast Hotel, the Commercial Hotel, the Custom House Hotel, the Fire Brigade Hotel, the Lord Raglan Hotel, the New Great Britain Hotel, the Star Hotel and the Yacht Club Hotel in 1909;…
by David F Radcliffe
Frederick Peterson and Priscilla Hume were married at St James Cathedral in Melbourne in June 1869.[1] For 53 years, the couple were active members of the Port Melbourne community raising eight children here, five girls and three boys. Both Frederick and Priscilla came from families with strong connections to ships and the sea and this nautical tradition…
by David Thompson
Leith Crescent looking towards Howe Parade (2024). Photograph by David Thompson
Leith Crescent is a short curving street running between Howe Parade and Williamstown Road. It is closed at Williamstown Road creating a cul-de-sac for the small number of ‘bank houses’ that face onto the street. And ‘bank houses’ are the key behind the naming of Leith Crescent.…
Our February meeting will be a SURPRISE! following the late withdrawal of our scheduled speaker, Nayda Kelly, due to unforeseen circumstances.
We're cooking up a great programme drawing on the wealth of resources in the Society. Expect some trivia and a few movies!
PMHPS will meet at 7.30pm on 27 February, in person upstairs at Port Melbourne Town Hall.
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