Barry

BARRY, George

Date of birth:

1888

Biographical notes:

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.

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East Melbourne, Clarendon Street 206, Valetta House

Description:

A stucco-faced dwelling in a restrained version of the Regency style, remarkable for Palladian massing with two axes of symmetry and corner pavilions.

History:

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.

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East Melbourne, Grey Street 041-043

Description:

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.

History:

Not known

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East Melbourne, Powlett Street 120 - Burchett

Catalogue number:

wbpowst120

Content or description:

1858-65. Directories show block reserved for East Collingwood National School. 1866-67. Directories show block reserved for East Melbourne Common School. 1867.

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East Melbourne, Powlett Street 120, Claverings

Description:

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.

History:

Philip Nunn was the younger brother of Crumpton John Nunn who, with Mars Buckley, founded the department store, Buckley & Nunn in 1851.

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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.

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East Melbourne, Powlett Street 146 - Burchett

Catalogue number:

wbpowst146

Content or description:

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.

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East Melbourne, Wellington Parade South 039, 041

Description:

No 41 is a late example of terrace house construction executed in red brick with yellow brick bands and render dressings.

History:

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.

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My Chronicle: From War to Peace

Catalogue number:

embk0075

Content or description:

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 lat