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About eMelbourne

The print volume of the Encyclopedia of Melbourne was published in 2005 by Cambridge University Press. The Encyclopedia is an A to Z reference work covering the city's history from pre-European settlement up to the present day. Alphabetical entries range from short factual summaries about places, institutions and events, through to extended survey articles on key topics such as Architecture, Aboriginal Melbourne, Economy, Foundation and Early Settlement, Law and Order, Literature, Science, Sport, Suburbia, Theatre and Transport. Although Australia has long ranked amongst the world's most urbanised countries, no comparable reference work exists on any Australian metropolis. The online Encyclopedia of Melbourne - eMelbourne - now contains the full text of the print volume, with additional text and digital resources.

Partners

Early development of the online Encyclopedia of Melbourne was supported through a grant from the Australian Research Council Strategic Partnerships with Industry - Research and Training (SPIRT) Scheme, 2001-2. The project was led by Dr Andrew May at the University of Melbourne, in collaboration with Professor Graeme Davison (Monash University), Professor Shurlee Swain (Australian Catholic University), and six industry partners.

The City of Melbourne has also provided assistance through an Art + Heritage Grant (2007).

Industry Partners
City of Melbourne Museum Victoria Public Records Office Victoria Royal Historical Society of Victoria State Library of Victoria Tourism Victoria Australian Catholic University Monash University University of Melbourne

Credits

Production

The website has been produced by the School of Historical Studies at the University of Melbourne, in association with The University of Melbourne's eScholarship Research Centre.

Content & Research

Project Director:
Dr Andrew May
Senior Researcher:
Dr Cate Elkner
Researchers:
Judith Buckrich
Edwina Byrne
Leah Damman
Leah Deery
Kate Fielding
Peg Fraser
Alexandra Gerner
Tim Jones
Catherine Laurie
Kate Luciano
Caitlin Mahar
Nick Melchior
Patricia McMullan
Jane Rhodes
Sally Ruljancich
Biheng Zhang

Website Development

Programming:
Helen Morgan
Ailie Smith
James Williams
Data Management:
Helen Morgan
Ailie Smith
Advisor:
Gavan McCarthy

Design & Production

Interface Design:
John Lycette, Lycette Bros.