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Town Hall, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Town Hall, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne

Looking back on 2014

Port Melbourne HistoryDecember 22, 2014
The Society started the year with this new website. This year we also ventured into facebook reaching 100 ‘likes’ in November. These social media have opened up new ways for people with a Port connection to  get in touch and share stories. We have learned about the micro-world that was the Fisherman’s Bend Migrant Hostel. This small photograph of a shop in Station St has brought out…

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Holy Trinity Guild Cookery Book

CollectionDecember 2, 2014
From the Collection Holy Trinity Guild Cookery Book In January 1909 a fierce storm blew down the 59 year old Holy Trinity iron church. The church Ladies Working Guild went into action to help with the fund raising for a new church.  They published a cookery book with well-tested recipes collected by Mrs H. H. Hayman, which they sold…

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Biggsley, Herbert Alexander (Lieutenant)

Enlistments, WWI Centenary, ~BAugust 29, 2014
Place of Birth: Sale, VIC Age: 29 years Enlistment Details: Tuesday, 1 December 1914 - Unknown Service Number: Lieutenant            view online service record Address: 50 Foote Street Albert Park, VIC Next of Kin: Mrs B Biggsley (mother) 50 Foote Street Albert Park, VIC Embarkation Details: Date: Tuesday, 22 December 1914 Ship: HMAT Themistocles A32 Port: Melbourne, VIC Unit: 6th Infantry Battalion - 1st Reinforcements Fate: KIA: Monday, 19 July 1915 Place: Gallipoli A memorial…

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PMHPS acknowledges the generous support of the City of Port Phillip.

 

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet and work, the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation and pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.