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Mathews

East Melbourne, Albert Street 406, 408 - Burchett

Built 1868 by William Martin for Julius Harris and Jacob Mathews.

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East Melbourne, George Street 125B - Burchett

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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, George Street 129 - Burchett

1852. Crown Allotment 17, Section 16 on which 129 (old No. 74) and 135 stand, purchased by Joseph Mathews.
1853c. Mathews had 2 cottages at back of 129 and 135, numbered 131 and 133. No.131 still exists, No.133 has been demolished. No.131 was possibly commenced in 1853.
1854c. MCC BR: Joseph Mathews house for self.

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East Melbourne, George Street 131 - Burchett

1852. Possible reference to purchase of the whole block (fronted by Nos. 133 and 135).
1853. (Possibly old No.68). Joseph Mathews to build for self, dwelling house and additions.
1854. J.M. to build for self, house of stone and wood.
1855. J.M. listed as owner - unoccupied. To build shed.
1856. J.M. To build kitchen for self.

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East Melbourne, George Street 135 - Burchett

1860. MCC BR: Joseph Mathews for self 2-storied house and offices. Old house No.72.
1862. Names mentioned: Joseph Mathews - owner. Oliver Parnham - occupier.
1870. Names mentioned: Joseph Mathews - owner. G. Porter - occupier.
1939. Directory: Wm. A. Whittingham.

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East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 180, 182 - Burchett

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1852. The original Parade Family Hotel was a wooden building, built on land purchased by J. Orr.
1853. MCC BR: Peters, Colhoun and McFarlane to build for selves stuccoed frame house, between Powlett Street and Parade Family Hotel.
1854. Stephen Tiverton. Wood, 14 rooms, bar, kitchen and stables.
1855. Name mentioned: Thos. Lean - Parade Family Hotel.

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