Turner
East Melbourne, Albert Street 332, 334
Description:
A pair of two-storey, single fronted houses built as mirror twins, with front doors side by side under arched porticos. Verandahs on the ground floor, no balconies. Regency influence.
History:
The first owner of this pair of houses, John Alfred Porter, Prothonotary of the Supreme Court, built his own house at 332 Albert Street first and then a matching one two years later as an investment.
East Melbourne, Albert Street 332, 334 - Burchett
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wbalbst332-334 Content or description:
Pair of brick houses each of 7 rooms and stable built in 1856 by Robert White for John A Porter - owner. John A Porter was a manufacturer of billiard and bagatelle tables.
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East Melbourne, Hoddle Street 1101, 1103
Catalogue number:
wbhodst1101-1103 Content or description:
2-storey residence built across both allotments. 9 rooms.
1867 Name mentioned: James McBean, watchmaker & jeweller at 73 Elizabeth Street, City.
1871 Names mentioned: Charles Turner, Hawthorn.
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East Melbourne, Hoddle Street 1105, 1107 - Burchett
Catalogue number:
wbhodst1105-1107 Content or description:
1871 Name mentioned: Charles Turner.
1871-1876 Name mentioned: Samuel B Byrchell(?)
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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 106
Description:
Large two storey house. It has a mid twentieth century extension to the front.
History:
The house first appears in the 1873 rate books and is described as having nine rooms, although the following year the description changes to eight and remains at eight until 1888 when the number jumps
East Melbourne, Hotham Street 112 - Burchett
Catalogue number:
wbhotst112 Content or description:
1880. MCC BR: James Silk of Grattan Street, Carlton to build 2-storey house for Mr. S. Mirls. Mr. Rogers - architect. (Probably Robert Ravenshaw Rogers, 1850-1889).
1880-95.
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East Melbourne, Powlett Street 144, 146
Description:
The Statement of Assets in the Probate Papers of Henry McGuigan describes the houses as, "Two two storey stone houses and brick stable containing one stall and carriage shed."
History:
The two houses were built for Henry McGuigan who lived in one, No. 146, until 1882 when he moved to Hawthorn, although, curiously, he continues to be listed as the occupier.
East Melbourne, Simpson Street 051, 053, 055, 057 - Burchett
Catalogue number:
wbsimst051-057 Content or description:
1886. MCC BR: John Thorpe (66 Neill Street, Carlton) to erect 4 brick houses for Mr. B. Lee. Mr. Ravenscroft - architect (see 'Elizabeth Terrace' 59-65 Simpson Street).
1887.
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Mercy Maternity Hospital 1971
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emvf0380 Content or description:
Proof photo of Mercy Maternity Hospital used in program of the official opening of the Mercy Hospital.
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Turner, Arthur and Cynthia
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emvf0049 Content or description:
Newspaper clipping - presentation by the Melbourne City Council of an award to the Turners for their contribution to the East Melbourne community. Melbourne Yarra Leader, 9 September 2002.
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