Davies
Jolimont, Agnes Street 045, 047 - Burchett
Two houses built in 1871 for Thomas Watt. Builder unknown.
Occupied by J B Davies and Robert Carr.
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Jolimont, Jolimont Road 112, Grassmere
A double fronted single storey house with a verandah at the front and built of dark brown brick with cream brick trim.
Alexander Britton, married and with his first child on the way, made plans to build a house. On 23 December 1869 builders, Little & Boyne, lodged notice with the Melbourne City Council that they would build a house in Jolimont Road, next to Morton’s.
Jolimont, Jolimont Road 124, 126 - Burchett
1869. MCC BR: Robert B. Davies to build for self.
1870. Davies - owner/occupier. Brick, 5 rooms.
1880. R.B. Davies. Brick. 7 rooms.
1890. D. Stephens to build additions for R.B. Davies.
Note: No.124-6 is the right hand house shown in the photo.
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Ola Cohn and The Fairies' Tree
Postcard showing photograph of Ola Cohn at work carving The Fairies' Tree in the Fitzroy Gardens. The photo appeared in the Argus newspaper on 3 November 1932.
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Prosecution of Dr Samuel Peacock, Eastbourne House 1911
An article in the Melbourne Truth newspaper dated 24 April 1976 describing the events of 1911 when Dr Samuel Peacock was prosecuted for the murder of Mary Margaret Davies. Her remains were never found but it appears that she died following an abortion at Dr Peacock's premises in Eastbourne House on the corner of Wellington Parade and Simpson Street.
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St. John the Evangelist Church East Melbourne. Memories of Yesteryear: May 1 Reunion 1994
A booklet compiled for the 1994 reunion of past and present members of the St John's Parish, East Melbourne. It contains some extracts from the 1979 reunion booklet; reprints of previously published material; and some original stories and memoirs. The pieces cover personalities, church and parish life and go back to the 1930s. Includes some photos.
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