Collection: Local History Vertical File

William Foster Stawell (1815-1889) was among the most influential figures in conservative politics in Victoria throughout the period between separation from New South Wales and Federation.

Article focuses on the life of Margaret Tucker, concert singer, champion of aboriginal rights, author and resident of North Melbourne.

Information regarding William Alner, butcher of West Melbourne.

Items relating to the life of William Anderson, who established an iron foundry in Jeffcott Street, West Melbourne.

Biographical information on shipowner, pasturalist and parliamentarian, William Bayles. Also includes information about Isabel Buist, who eventually married Bayles.

Items relating to William Boyne, a general contractor of Flemington.

Items relating to William Goldson (b.18--?-d.1911), a butcher of Flemington.

Information regarding William Hickman Bayliss, a farrier of Kensington.

Items relating to William James Brens, Lord Mayor of Melbourne from 1951 to 1952.

Items relating to William James Carless, b.18--? -d.1910, seaman of Parkville West.