Barry
BARRY, George
The tragedy in this story is not just the death of a fit 29 year old man, only one week after he had reached the front, but also of the family he left behind. George Barry was a false name, one adopted by Morgan Augustine John Fay, who enlisted on 15 November, 1917.
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East Melbourne, Clarendon Street 206, Valetta House
A stucco-faced dwelling in a restrained version of the Regency style, remarkable for Palladian massing with two axes of symmetry and corner pavilions.
The house was erected by R. Jones for John Gray in 1856.The first we know about John Gray is his marriage to Eliza (nee Abrahams) the widow of William Pyke in 1853. Their first child was born at Myross, Saltwater River, now Maribyrnong River. (There is now a Myross Avenue in Ascot Vale).
East Melbourne, Grey Street 041-043
A pair of single storey houses in the domestic gothic style. Each has a gabled roof and attic. The gables are distinguished by scalloped barge boards with fretwork cutouts. The houses underwent alterations in the mid 1930s and masonery porches were added at this time.
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East Melbourne, Powlett Street 120 - Burchett
1858-65. Directories show block reserved for East Collingwood National School.
1866-67. Directories show block reserved for East Melbourne Common School.
1867. MCC BR: Dry and Co., contractors of 84 Napier Street, Fitzroy, to erect a house for P.H. Nunn. Architect: John M. Barry.
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East Melbourne, Powlett Street 120, Claverings
The house appears as a symmetrical single storey, double fronted house from the street, but has a basement level at the rear. Built of Hawthorn brick, with a timber verandah.
Philip Nunn was the younger brother of Crumpton John Nunn who, with Mars Buckley, founded the department store, Buckley & Nunn in 1851. Philip joined the firm around 1857 and remained a partner almost until his death in 1907. He was on the first committee of Holy Trinity Church and remained a loyal church member throughout his life.
East Melbourne, Powlett Street 144, 146
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."
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. He continued to own the houses until his death in 1891. No. 144 was tenanted. In 1872 Mrs. Henry McGuigan gave birth to a son at her residence, Glenullin House, Powlett Street, East Melboune.
East Melbourne, Powlett Street 146 - Burchett
Originally No.50. On corner Grey Street.
1853. Originally site of Collingwood Normal School.
1853. MCC BR: Francis Emery? a school for Trustees Collingwood National Schools.
1867. John M. Barry, architect, 2 houses for McGuigan.
1868-90. Name mentioned: Henry McGuigan. Home and stable.
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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 facade with a portico replacing the original verandah and balcony.
These two houses were built for William Brooks Hoffman by F R Ratten and designed by William H Cleverdon. William Henry Cleverdon (1855-1930) was born in Richmond. After his marriage to Emma Toon in 1877 he lived in Hawthorn and then Kew while having offices in Collins Street. In 1893 he moved to Geelong where the best known examples of his work can be found.
My Chronicle: From War to Peace
The author, Arda Barry, tells the story of her early life: growing up in Latvia, fleeing the Russian invaders, experiences in the refugee camps of occupied Germany, arrival in Australia five years later and the Bonegilla Migrant Camp, school in the Riverina and work as a milk bar attendant during the day and nursing aid at night in Melbourne. Her family history is covered in an addendum.
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Redmond Barry: A Colonial Life 1813-1880
A booklet outlining the life of Redmond Barry by Peter Ryan. Barry died at his East Melbourne home, Valetta, 206 Clarendon Street.
Tucked into the booklet were two newspaper clippings about Barry:
1. 'Kelly's final Victim' by Peter Ryan. The Age, 18 30 September 1980
2. 'No finer gentleman than Mr Barry' by Keith Dunstan. The Age, 18 April 1988
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