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East Melbourne, George Street 178, Braemar
Large two storey house especially noteworthy for its conservative classicism and its unusual verandah with paired cast iron columns
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East Melbourne, George Street 179 - Burchett
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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East Melbourne, George Street 179, Kilmaurs
A photo in 'We of the Never Never with a memoir of Mrs. Gunn by Margaret Berry' shows the house as a large two storey house with a verandah and balcony with cast iron decoration on the west side; and on the east a simple rendered facade with a pair of arched windows above and bel...
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East Melbourne, George Street 182
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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East Melbourne, George Street 182, 184, 186
Three three storey terrace houses of rendered brick. No. 182 retains a timber verandah and balcony at ground and first floor level. Its design and construction are unique. The verandahs and balconies have been removed from Nos. 184 and 186, however No. 184 is currently undergoing...
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East Melbourne, George Street 182, 184, 186 - Burchett
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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East Melbourne, George Street 187
Rate books describe it as a brick house of twelve rooms
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East Melbourne, George Street 188
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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East Melbourne, George Street 188 - Burchett
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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East Melbourne, George Street 188, Amberley
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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East Melbourne, George Street 188, Amberley
Auction brochure for Amberley, 188 George Street, scheduled for 23 March 2002. Many coloured photos. Plans on separate sheet.
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East Melbourne, George Street 190
Single fronted two story house in the Federation style. The ground floor is red brick, the upper floor is rouch cast plaster. The front door is protected by an arched porch and above this is a small balcony with a timber shingle balustrade. The downstairs window is a wide curved...
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East Melbourne, George Street 190
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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East Melbourne, George Street 190 - Burchett
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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East Melbourne, George Street 192
Large double fronted, single storey house
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East Melbourne, George Street 192 - Burchett
1908. MCC BR: W.J. Fowles for B. Slocombe. 1910. Directory lists Mrs. B. Slocombe.
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East Melbourne, George Street 193 - Burchett
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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East Melbourne, George Street 193, Sunnyside
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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East Melbourne, George Street 194 - Burchett
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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East Melbourne, George Street 194. Renovation
Article showcasing renovation of house at 194 George Street under the direction of Byrne architects.
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East Melbourne, George Street 199, 201, 203, 205, 207, 209 - Burchett
1854. Hepburn bought Lot 16 in George Street. Richard Fitzgerald to build house for Robert Hepburn. 1855. Robert McWilliam to build 2 houses for Robert Hepburn. Probably Nos. 199-203. 1856. First tenants: Geo. Turnbull, D. Sawley, Dr. A? Cairns - was Presbyterian Minister after w...
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East Melbourne, George Street 203
Auction brochure for auction of 203 George Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 11 May 2013. Colour photos. Plans
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East Melbourne, George Street 205, Hepburn Terrace
Brochure advertising for private sale 205 George Street, East Melbourne. Dated in hand writing 22.3.2000.
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East Melbourne, George Street 205, Hepburn Terrace
Sales brochure for 205 George Street, East Melbourne. The house was to be sold mid-renovation. Permits had been obtained and permitted demolition taken place, but no building work yet started. The brochure contains proposed plans only.