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The St Kilda Historical Society Inc. is a not-for-profit volunteer run organisation established in 1970 to foster interest and research into the history of St Kilda, Elwood and surrounding areas.

Location: The Society is located at the St Kilda Library Building 150 Carlisle Street St Kilda
Post Office Box: 177 Balaclava 3183

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Please consider supporting the work of the St Kilda Historical Society by renewing your membership or becoming a member.

 

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AGM 2023

AGM 2023

Members of the St Kilda Historical Society are invited to attend this year’s Annual General Meeting
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Unplugged in St Kilda

Unplugged in St Kilda

Listen to our podcast celebrating St Kilda's incredible music history from the 1970s to the 1990s!
Espy Hotel Campaign

Espy Hotel Campaign

Re-visit the successful campaign to save the Espy Hotel 1997-2003
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Maps of St Kilda including Vardy Plans are now on line

View the St Kilda MaPS and VARDY PLANS ONLINE
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St Kilda 1841–1900: Movers and Shakers and Money-makers

St Kilda 1841–1900: Movers and Shakers and Money-makers

An exciting upcoming book that explores the dynamics of nineteenth century St Kilda.

 

The St Kilda Historical Society respectfully acknowledges:

Yalukut Weelam clan

The traditional lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan and the continuing relationship of the Boon Worrung people to our local area

City of Port Phillip

The continuing support of the City of Port Phillip

Volunteers

The contribution made by past and present volunteers

Evora (demolished) 18 Milton Street Elwood

Evora
CoPP Collections

16-20 Milton Street
Elwood,Victoria
Australia 3184
  • Date Built: 1865
  • Demolished: around 1980
  • First European Land Owner:

    Evora was built as the for Francis Grey Smith (1827-1900) in 1865.  

    Smith was at various times manager of the Bank of Australasia, chief manager og the National Bank of australasia, lay canon ahd treasurer at St Paul's Cathedral and president of the Melbourne Club and the Melbourne Cricket Club (1886-1900). A grandstand at the MCG has been named after him. 
  • Architects:

    Crouch & Wilson
  • Description:

    Large two storey mansion in the Italianate style.
  • Builder:

    Unhnown
  • Sources:

    This information has been complied by Peter Johnson for a catalogue on the Donald McDonald Collection St Kilda's Historicl Mansions exhibited by the City of Port Phillip  2018

    Tender Notice The Argus Newspaper. 30 Jun 1885 p3

    Paul den Serville Pounds and Pedigrees, The upper class in Victoria 1850-1880 Oxford 1991 pg 338

    Keith Dunstan The Paddock that Grew Hutchinson 1998 pg 59 -60

    Auction Notice the Argus Newspaper 8 Reb 1908 p3
  • Compiled by: Helen Halliday
  • Last updated: 2021-07-15