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Blair
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East Melbourne, Simpson Street 029 - Burchett
1878. MCC Building Advice: David Blair - owner and builder - to build 2-storey house on corner George Street. Originally named by Blair 'Kilburn'. David Blair was sawmiller of Echuca and owned the paddle steamer 'Adelaide'. Sold in 1881 to Murray River Sawmills. Used in Red Gum T...
Place
East Melbourne, Simpson Street 029, Cliveden Hill
Grand two storey residence with collonades to ground and first floors. Fine balustraded parapet with central pediment and cartouche. Fine incised render detailing and string courses at springing of window arches. Etched glass to verandah return on both floors. High cast iron pali...
Place
East Melbourne, Wellington Parade South 039, 041
No 41 is a late example of terrace house construction executed in red brick with yellow brick bands and render dressings. The principal feature of the facade is the elaborate Dutch gable like parapet. No 39 was built as its pair but now has a Georgian inspired cement rendered fac...
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East Melbourne, Wellington Parade South 039, 041, 043, 045, 047 - Burchett
1890. MCC BR: F.R. Ratten (Ratters?) to build at Nos. 39-41, two 2-storey dwellings, corner Berry Street. W.H. Cleverdon - architect. 1891. MCC Building Notice: At No.45 a house for Richard Mathews. H. Pearson - builder. W.M. Campbell - architect. 1891. Occupants mentioned: No.39...
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Jolimont, Jolimont Terrace 002 - Burchett
1870. Names mentioned: J. Sharp - owner, 8 rooms and grounds. Mrs. Sharp - occupier. 1870c-1901. Name mentioned: John Sharp - Timber merchant. 1877. MCC BR: John Sharp to build on his allotment. Architect: Jas. Gall, Princes Chambers, Swanston Street. 1878. John Sharp - owner/occ...