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Davison

East Melbourne, Gipps Street 111 - Burchett

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Built 1870 by Thos Davison for George T Butler brick house of 8 rooms. Occupied by George Butler 1870 - 1908.
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East Melbourne, Simpson Street 093, 095a - Burchett

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Cottages located at top of lane between No.91 and No.95 Simpson Street. Originally numbered as 10 - now No.93 and 10 1/2 - now No.95a. First mentioned in Directory in 1881. 1854. MCC BR: Lawrence Hanlon to build for self 2 brick and stone cottages, fronting Simpson Street. 1855. Names mentioned: Lawrence Hanlon and James Larking, each a brick cottage, 2 rooms. 1870. G.V. Johnston - owner. Mrs.
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Jolimont, Agnes Street 027, Morpeth Villa

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Double fronted, single storey, brick house with verandah
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The house first appears in the Rate Books in 1869 as a four roomed brick house and lists William Walker as owner. The Argus tells us that 'On the 23rd inst. (May 1872), at Morpeth Villa, Agnes Street, Jolimont, Mrs. William F. Walker [had] a son.' William Walker and his family lived in the house until 1875, but he remained owner until 1886.
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Jolimont, Agnes Street 029 - Burchett

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Four room cottage built 1869 by Thomas Davison for Mr. W. Walker. Extended to six rooms in 1885.

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Jolimont, Jolimont Street 058, 060 - Burchett

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1868-9. Hon. G.V. Smith PMG, lived in Jolimont 1870-95. 1870. MCC BR: Thos. Davison to build a 10-room cottage for Mr. G.V. Smith. Rated in same year. 1871. Directory reference: Studio used by Sir John Longstaff, can be seen from Palmer Lane. Refer second photo. 1880. Smith - owner/occupier.
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