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Dr Samuel Peacock of Eastbourne House
Eastbourne House stands on the corner of Wellington Parade and Simpson Street in East Melbourne. It is a two-storey building of 16 rooms, with a large balcony overhanging Simpson Street, and is classified by the National Trust. It was built for Dr Samuel Peacock in 1902. He used...
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Dr. Samuel Peacock His Conviction and Acquittal of Murder in East Melbourne
Presentation by Malcolm Howell to the East Melbourne Historical Society about Dr. Samuel Peacock and the alleged murder of Mary Davies as a result of an illegal abortion.
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East Melbourne, Albert Street 254 - Burchett
Built 1872 by John Wright for Alfred Kirkby - owner. Architect W T Gore. 18 room mansion overlooking Fitzroy Gardens. 1981 bought by the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as their headquarters.
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East Melbourne, Hoddle Street 1157
This is an early two storey brick and render shop with a dwelling to the upper floor. The upper floor windows have tuckpointed segmental arches and double hung sashes. The original structure probably had a single storey verandah. [City of Melbourne i-Heritage database]
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East Melbourne, Hoddle Street 1161 - Burchett
1873c Name mentioned: Thos Davies. 3rd stone house south of Gipps Street. 1875 not listed in Rate Book.
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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 054 - Burchett
Probably previously numbered as 94 Simpson Street? 1909. C. Langford, builder for Eliz. Davies a brick dwelling corner Simpson Street. 1909-12. Mrs. Elizabeth Davies. (Note: 'Sheerit' may not refer to the name of the building.)
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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 054, Sheerith
This is a Queen Anne style tuck pointed red brick residence with render bands and dressings on the corner of Hotham and Simpson Streets. The timber verandah wraps around the corner roof projection to the strutted and bracketed Simpson Street gable. The verandah has an extensive t...
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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 161, 163 - Burchett
1860. MCC BR: S. Ward to build for Marshall two houses. Ward also builder of 179 Gipps St. 1861. James Marshall - owner both houses. Occupiers: Marshall and Frederick Wilkinson. 1867. J. & R. Bailey. 1869. Edward Barnes. 1878. M.H. Davies - solicitor. 1881. Names mentioned: John...
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Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. History outline
File contains two items: 1. 3 x A4 pages of typed notes being an outline of the history of buildings at 62 Wellington Parade and 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 Simpson Street. 2. 1 x A4 page showing sketch plan of the above buildings
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Jolimont, Agnes Street 045, 047
A pair of two storey ruled render terraces with classical details to window openings, party walls and parapet. A single storey verandah shades tripartite windows on the ground floor.
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Jolimont, Agnes Street 045, 047 - Burchett
Two houses built in 1871 for Thomas Watt. Builder unknown. Occupied by J B Davies and Robert Carr.
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Jolimont, Jolimont Road 112, Grassmere
A double fronted single storey house with a verandah at the front and built of dark brown brick with cream brick trim.
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Jolimont, Jolimont Road 124, 126 - Burchett
1869. MCC BR: Robert B. Davies to build for self. 1870. Davies - owner/occupier. Brick, 5 rooms. 1880. R.B. Davies. Brick. 7 rooms. 1890. D. Stephens to build additions for R.B. Davies. Note: No.124-6 is the right hand house shown in the photo.
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Ola Cohn and The Fairies' Tree
Postcard showing photograph of Ola Cohn at work carving The Fairies' Tree in the Fitzroy Gardens. The photo appeared in the Argus newspaper on 3 November 1932. The postcard is signed by Ola Cohn and dated with the year. On the reverse is written "To Mr & Mrs Holloway Wishing you...
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Prosecution of Dr Samuel Peacock, Eastbourne House 1911
An article in the Melbourne Truth newspaper dated 24 April 1976 describing the events of 1911 when Dr Samuel Peacock was prosecuted for the murder of Mary Margaret Davies. Her remains were never found but it appears that she died following an abortion at Dr Peacock's premises in...
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St. John the Evangelist Church East Melbourne. Memories of Yesteryear: May 1 Reunion 1994
A booklet compiled for the 1994 reunion of past and present members of the St John's Parish, East Melbourne. It contains some extracts from the 1979 reunion booklet; reprints of previously published material; and some original stories and memoirs. The pieces cover personalities,...