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Eastcourt

East Melbourne, George Street 122

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The photo shows a large two storey, double fronted house with a cast iron verandah.  Although it is hard to see, the accompanying detail from the MMBW plan of 1898 shows the windows to the right hand side of the photo to be bay windows.

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East Melbourne, George Street 122 - Burchett

1853. MCC BR: Frederick Richardson to build for Balcombe. 1855. Name mentioned: Alexander Balcombe. 1855 onwards. 'Eastcourt' was the home of Alexander Beatson Balcombe, grandfather of Dame Mabel Brookes. He died there in 1877 and his widow occupied the property till her death in 1907. The name was later changed to 'Lanivet'. The East Melbourne Library now occupies this site.
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East Melbourne, Powlett Street 054 - Burchett

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1889. MCC BR: Blackwell and Dalton, architects of Collins Street, to build and superintend a 2-storey house for J.S. Wood, Esq. James Wood was a principal of Wood Dunn and Co. Dairy Produce Merchants and Exporters of 26 Market Street, Melbourne. 1890. J. Wood - owner/occupier. 12 rooms. 1898. MCC BR: Additions to 'Woodlands' for James Wood - probably its original name.
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Games guru Gosper quietly pockets a festive $7m

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Report on sale of Kevan Gosper's house at 54 Powlett Street, East Melbourne

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The Woods of Woodlawn, 54 Powlett Street: a collection

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A collection of 14 digital images relating to the Wood family of Woodlawn, 54 Powlett Street, East Melbourne. James Wood commissioned Blackwell and Dalton to build Woodlawn for him and his wife, Mary, in 1889. Their portraits are etched into the glass above the vestibule door. James was a principal in Wood Dunn & Co.
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Urban Conservation in the City of Melbourne

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Conservation and restoration guide published in 1985 by the City of Melbourne.
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