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East Melbourne, Victoria Parade 060,062,064 - Burchett

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Acquisition number
793
Catalogue number
wbvicpd060-064
File name
Burchett index cards
File location
East Melbourne Library

There may have been two No.12's originally. No.12a first appears in 1869 - may have been built on Anderson's stable site. (Refer 1894 MMBW plan). No.12a became No.60, No.14 to No.62 and No.16 to No.66? (should probably be No.64).
1852. Lot 15, Section 1 purchased by Solomon Benjamin.
1853. MCC BR: Wm. Anderson - builder, for self two houses and stables. (1854c-1893c).
1854. MCC BR: Wm. Anderson for self a house.
1854-1893. William Anderson - occupier No.14 (became No.62).
1855. Kent Hall - occupier No.16 (became No.66 - probably No.64).
1857. Names mentioned: Mrs. Anderson and Nicholas Chevalier.
1875. Name mentioned: Rev. A. Morrison at No.16.
1876. Garnet Walsh (a prominent publicist) at No.12a.
1887-1946. Purvis? (or Purves) family - occupiers, at No.12a (became No.60).
1979. Building demolished.
Note: At some stage verandahs filled in, roof and chimneys appear original.

Item type
Index card
Item size
8.5x5.6cm
Item condition
Fair
Author
Winston Burchett
Photographer
Winston Burchett

History of item

Part of Winston Burchett's index card set, created and used by Winston Burchett to support his research and writings. The set of cards is held by the East Melbourne Library and is fully digitised and published by the East Melbourne Historical Society with the permission of the Library.
The reliability of the information in this set of cards varies considerably. It should not be used as a primary source but as a lead to other sources.

Owner of original
East Melbourne Library
Reproduction rights
East Melbourne Library
Date digitised
2009-11-20

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