East Melbourne Historical Society
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1867. MCC BR: Brooks and Higgins to build 2 dwelling houses for Enock Taylor. 1870. No.115 E. Taylor, owner/occupier. No.117 E. Taylor, owner? J. Ellershank, occupier. 1873. No.115 E. Taylor, owner/occupier. No.117 E. Taylor, owner? Mathew Lang, occupier. 1885-1909. William Leyde...
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A photo showing kangaroo paw flourishing in the front garden of 115 George Street, East Melbourne
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Two photos of 116 Albert Street East Melbourne.
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A terrace of three two storey houses with cast iron balconies.
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1858. Nos. 121 to 125 were probably numbered earlier as Nos. 82, 80, 78 in that order. 1858. MCC BR: George Clayton, of No. 76 (probably old number) George Street, for self 3 houses. The builder Clayton lived behind terraces, at old No. 76. 1860. MCC BR: George Clayton for self,...
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The photo shows a large two storey, double fronted house with a cast iron verandah. Although it is hard to see, the accompanying detail from the MMBW plan of 1898 shows the windows to the right hand side of the photo to be bay windows. A path led down the side of the house to the...
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1853. MCC BR: Frederick Richardson to build for Balcombe. 1855. Name mentioned: Alexander Balcombe. 1855 onwards. 'Eastcourt' was the home of Alexander Beatson Balcombe, grandfather of Dame Mabel Brookes. He died there in 1877 and his widow occupied the property till her death in...
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1857. MCC BR: George Clayton, for self, wood building, kitchen and stabling at old No.76 (now 125a). This is at rear of Nos. 123-5 (old Nos. 80-78) in George Street. 1858 and 1861. Name mentioned: G. Clayton. 1875. MCC BR: Re-building works. 1880. MCC BR: R. Clayton for self - ad...
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BW photo. Circa 1975. View of East Melbourne looking north east from roof of 100 Wellington Parade. Shows 125a and 125b George Street. (See also VF 15.)
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Single storey timber and brick villa, and two storey brick cottage
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Two photos on one A4 page; one showing 125a and 125b taken from above and behind in c.1975, the other is taken from the same position but is zoomed out to show a wider view of George Street. Both photos were taken from the roof of 100 Wellington Parade.
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1852. Crown Lot 17, Section 16, George Street purchased by Mathews.(This may not be correct - subsequent entry for 1888c). 1856c. Mention of: Small 2-storey brick house in backyard of No.125 George Street. 1888c. Clayton apparently sold 125a and 125b to Joseph Mathew, who owned N...
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1852. Crown Allotment 17, Section 16 on which 129 (old No. 74) and 135 stand, purchased by Joseph Mathews. 1853c. Mathews had 2 cottages at back of 129 and 135, numbered 131 and 133. No.131 still exists, No.133 has been demolished. No.131 was possibly commenced in 1853. 1854c. MC...
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1852. Possible reference to purchase of the whole block (fronted by Nos. 133 and 135). 1853. (Possibly old No.68). Joseph Mathews to build for self, dwelling house and additions. 1854. J.M. to build for self, house of stone and wood. 1855. J.M. listed as owner - unoccupied. To bu...
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1860. MCC BR: Joseph Mathews for self 2-storied house and offices. Old house No.72. 1862. Names mentioned: Joseph Mathews - owner. Oliver Parnham - occupier. 1870. Names mentioned: Joseph Mathews - owner. G. Porter - occupier. 1939. Directory: Wm. A. Whittingham.
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Newspaper clipping advertising the auction of 138 George Street, East Melbourne
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Brochure advertising auction of 142 George Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 10 October 1998
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Sale brochure for auction of 142 George Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 28 October 2017. Colour photos. Plans. House sold for $2.85m.
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Auction brochure for 156 George Street scheduled for 13 October 2012. Interior and exterior coloured photos. Plans on separate insert. Apartment within a 19th century mansion.
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1854. MCC BR: C. MacMahon, to build house for self. (Note: old No.2 George Street). 1855. Name mentioned: Capt. McMahon. 1857c. Capt. (later, Sir) Charles McMahon lived here, until his death in 1891. A police officer, politician, he was also at various times Chief Commissioner of...
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A terrace of three two storey houses
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1878. Owner/Occupier: Robert R. Rodgers, sharebroker and land agent of 53 Elizabeth Street. 1878-89. Directory for No.175 (old No.18) Robert R. Rogers. 1879. Directory for No.173 (old No.20) Mrs. E. Handson?, Hudson? 1882. Directory for No.171 (old No.22) C.S. Ross. 1977. 'Age' s...
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Newspaper clipping advertising the auction of apaartment 5, 174 George Street, East Melbourne
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1865. Corben and Wilson commenced foundations. Erection for William Bowen, chemist of 43 Collins Street - owner/occupier. Occupied to 1872c. This site was old No.7 in George Street. 1873-91. Jenkin Collier - owner/occupier. Was deeply involved in Land Boom Speculations. 1877. W....