Contents include: Introduction 1/1. Summary: history 2/1. Survey method and designation of places 2/3. Recommendations 2/6. Recommendations: 3.1 Structures 3/1. Landscapes 3/8. Planning: Existing controls 3/10. Review of recommended controls 3/10. Recommended urban conservation areas: Emerald Hill 3/13. The Orphanage Estate 3/14. St. Vincent Place 3/15. South Melbourne residential 3/16. Kerferd Road and Albert Road 3/17. Middle Park 3/18. Yarra industrial 3/19. Military Reserve 3/20. Beaconsfield Parade and the Foreshore 3/21. Albert Park 3/22. St. Kilda Road 3/23. Heather Street Reserve (formerly La Trobe Reserve) 3/24. Recommended listing of structures 3/25. Building conservation 3/26. Building infill 3/26. A history of South Melbourne 4/1. Chronologies of events and developments: Land 4/27. Roads 4/28. River and swamp 4/29. Industry 4/31. Housing, buildings, and public buildings 4/32. Military 4/33. Parks and gardens, and sports 4/34. Railways and tramways 4/36. Churches, schools and orphanages 4/37. Council and government 4/39. Services 4/40. Office holders and representatives 4/41.