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Gillies

East Melbourne, George Street 054 - Burchett

1858-1875. Abraham Kellett. Owner and occupier. 1867. Abraham Kellett described in Directory as drayman. Members of his family lived there for some 65 years. 1923. Miss Fanny Kellett was occupant. 1978. June National Trust Newsletter, says Kellett ran the first livery stables in Melbourne. 1980. Name mentioned: Gillies.
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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 115 - Burchett

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Original name: 'The Oaks'. 1853. MCC BR: Jacomb for self wood house. 1854. Name mentioned: Wilkinson, 10 rooms. 1861. Hy. Bridger - owner. Mrs. Sheils- occupier, she conducted Ladies School here for 15 yrs. 1863 and 1870. Names mentioned: F. Jacomb - owner. Mrs. Sheils - occupier. 1880-1892. T.A. Inglis - owner/occupier. He managed Universal Permanent B'lding & Inv. Soc. 1890 No.
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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 115, Amorique

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A large weatherboard house with a cedar shingle roof (later covered by iron).

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Robert Elwall Jacomb, the first owner of the house, was the official assignee. It was to him that an insolvent's assets were transfered, or assigned, for distribution to creditors. Jacomb built this house as an investment while he, himself, lived in Powlett Street. In 1861 Mrs.

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William Elliott Gillies

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Obituary of Dr. Gillies, ophthalmologist. He lived at 54 George Street.
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