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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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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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Brochure advertising auction of 142 George Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 10 October 1998
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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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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....
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West side of Right of Way. Now demolished and replaced by flats Nos. 179-185. 1880. MCC BR: Thos. Newton of Chernwood Cresc., St Kilda, to build 2-storey house for Bernard Marks? Crouch and Wilson - architects. 1881. J.L. Purves lived here. 1902-08. Col. J.M. Templeton. Actuary....
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Sale brochure for 182 George Street, expressions of interest closing 14 September 2015. Photos. Plans on separate sheet. Also newspaper clipping about the house.
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1856.No.182 George Street was originally No.5, No.184 was No.3 and No.186 was originally No.1. 1856. MCC BR: Mathew Taylor for Dr. Murphy 3 houses. Joseph Reed - architect. Murphy was pastoralist-politician and for 16 years, from 1856, Speaker of Victorian Parliament. 1861. Names...
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Photo shows large single house at 188 George Street, East Melbourne. It is one of East Melbourne's grandest remaining mansions and is richly decorated with an elaborate cast iron balcony and lead-light glazing,
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1852. Major Joseph Pratt, J.P. From England to Melbourne. Storekeeper and Auctioneer. 1886. MCC BR: Nathan Hood to build house for J.M. Pratt. Architect: T.J. Crouch. 1887. Name mentioned: Joseph M. Pratt, later Hon. M.L.C. 1918-22. Name mentioned: Mrs. K.A. Pratt. 1922 onwards -...
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Brochure advertising sale by expressions of interest of Amberley, 188 George Street, East Melbourne, 2013. Exterior photo plus many interior photos, includes loose sheet with floor plan.
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Auction brochure for Amberley, 188 George Street, scheduled for 23 March 2002. Many coloured photos. Plans on separate sheet.
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Sale brochure for auction of 190 George Street, East Melbourne, September 2017. Description. Colour photos. Plans. House was not sold Also newspaper clippings relating to the same sale. Interior photo appeared on the cover of Domain along with exterior photo and short article ins...
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1909. MCC BR: R.L. Phillips for Elizabeth C. Clarke. 2-storey brick house. C.A. Cooper - architect. 1910. Directory shows first occupier: Murlagh Murphy.
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1908. MCC BR: W.J. Fowles for B. Slocombe. 1910. Directory lists Mrs. B. Slocombe.
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1864. MCC BR: Wm. Ireland for Elias Benjamin building (back of Parade Hotel). Architect: Charles Webb. 1883. D. Benjamin - owner. W.H.F. Mitchell - occupier. 1882-84. Occupied by Sir William Harcourt? Mitchell. Pres. of the Legislative Council 1870, till his death in 1884. 1884-8...
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Auction brochure for 193 George Street, scheduled for 14 September 2013. Photos. Plans on separate sheet. The house, earlier in the year, was advertised for sale by expressions of interest and failed to sell. It also failed to sell at the auction but was sold at auction the follo...
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1908. MCC Building Notice: W.F. Cooper builder, for Frederick Murray. F.G. Richardson - architect. 2-storey brick residence. 1908-1936c. Name mentioned: Frederick R. Murray.
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Article showcasing renovation of house at 194 George Street under the direction of Byrne architects.