Following the notification that the former Melford Motors (Harry Norris, 1936) building on the corner of Elizabeth and Queensberry Streets, Melbourne was recommended for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register, the current owners (Toyota Australia) have opposed the listing and will now present its case at a hearing in November.
Astor Theatre, Chapel St, St Kilda (Autumn 2012)
A major preservation battle has broken out over the future of the iconic Astor Theatre in St Kilda. Constructed in 1936, the theatre (with its neon spangled facade) is famous for its double-bill cult and arthouse classics and is Melbourne’s last operational single screen cinema. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and is not threatened with demolition. The …
former Melford Motors, car Elizabeth & Queensberry Sts, Melbourne (Autumn 2012)
In the last edition of Spirit of Progress, we informed members that ADMS made a submission for this classic motor showroom, designed for the Ford Company in 1936 by Harry Norris to be included on the Victoria Heritage Register. ADMS has just been informed that the building has been recommended for inclusion in the Register. The owners have 60 days …
former Melford Motors, cnr Elizabeth & Queensberry Sts, Melbourne (Summer 2012)
ADMS has engaged Simon Reeve, of Built Heritage Pty Ltd, to prepare a submission to the Victorian Heritage Register for the former Melford Motors building on the corner of Elizabeth and Queensberry Streets, Melbourne. Designed for the Ford Company in 1936 by Harry Norris, the showroom is located on a prominent corner site, and features large curved glass windows wrapping …
Millaa Millaa Cheese Factory (Summer 2012)
The Art Deco former Millaa Millaa Cheese Factory in Queensland has been demolished.
Long Beach Pavillion, Hobart (Summer 2012)
The bathing pavilion at Long Beach in Hobart has been added to tthe Tasmanian Heritage Register. It was designed in 1962 in the Hobart suburb of Sandy Bay by prominent Tasmanian architect, Dirk Bolt, who designed many mid-20th century buildings in Hobart, including the 10 Murray Street Governement Office tower block that is approved for demolition.
Town Hall, Horsham (Summer 2011)
The Horsham Rural City Council recently decided to redevelop the auditorium as a performing arts venue, which would result in the retention of the Town Hall (which operates as an Art Gallery) and the demolition of the auditorium, ADMS joined a group of Horsham residents in appealing against the demolition proposal at the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal and we …
former Commonwealth Bank, Bourke St, Melbourne (Summer 2011)
The former Commonwealth Bank, at 219-225 Bourke Street, Melbourne, has been recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register. The owners of the building (City of Melbourne) have objected to the listing. Heritage Victoria will now negotiate with the Council. If the matter can’t be resolved, a hearing will be held with the Historic Buildings Council.
Southern Right Motel, Raglan Pde, Warrnambool (Winter 2011)
Following a request from one of our members to assist in the preservation of the Googie-style Southern Right Motel in Warrnambool (southwest Victoria), ADMS nominated the building for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register. Unfortunately, Heritage Victoria has assessed the motel as not of State significance, and did NOT recommend if for inclusion on the Register. The future of the …
Snelleman (“Coil”) House, East Ivanhoe (Winter 2011)
Following the recommendation of the Snelleman House designed by architect Peter McIntyre for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register, the house also known as the “Coil House”, has been formally added to the Register.