Clayton
East Melbourne, George Street 121, 123, 125 - Burchett
1858. Nos. 121 to 125 were probably numbered earlier as Nos. 82, 80, 78 in that order.
1858. MCC BR: George Clayton, of No. 76 (probably old number) George Street, for self 3 houses. The builder Clayton lived behind terraces, at old No. 76.
1860. MCC BR: George Clayton for self, 3 kitchens.
1860. Earliest resident at No.121 appears to have been Rev. James Mirams.
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East Melbourne, George Street 125A - Burchett
1857. MCC BR: George Clayton, for self, wood building, kitchen and stabling at old No.76 (now 125a). This is at rear of Nos. 123-5 (old Nos. 80-78) in George Street.
1858 and 1861. Name mentioned: G. Clayton.
1875. MCC BR: Re-building works.
1880. MCC BR: R. Clayton for self - additions.
1919-21. Was called 'The Villa' (see further notes against No.125b).
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East Melbourne, George Street 125B - Burchett
1852. Crown Lot 17, Section 16, George Street purchased by Mathews.(This may not be correct - subsequent entry for 1888c).
1856c. Mention of: Small 2-storey brick house in backyard of No.125 George Street.
1888c. Clayton apparently sold 125a and 125b to Joseph Mathew, who owned Nos. 129 and 135 next door.
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East Melbourne, Simpson Street 089, 091
A pair of single storeyed cottages, with cast iron verandahs.
Built for George Keane (or Kane) Johnston,auctioneer, on land he had purchased in the crown land sales of June 1854.
East Melbourne, Simpson Street 089, 091 - Burchett
Originally Nos. 6 and 8.
1854. Land involved was bought by Johnston at Government Land Sale. Prior to building Johnston appears to have had large garden in the area.
1869. MCC BR: G.K. Johnston for self, 2 cottages.
1870. G.K. Johnston - owner. Each of brick, 5 rooms. Vacant.
1872-80c. No.89. Herman Vestris - occupier.
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