East Melbourne, Simpson Street 018

Date built:

1874

Builder:

C.C. Fewster

First owner:

Peter White, plumber

Description:

A single two storey house built in the style of a terrace house. The balcony and verandah have been removed

History:

A photo of the house appeared in The Australian Women's Weekly in 1956 with the caption, 'Black, white and scarlet paint was used to decorate this old terrace house in East Melbourne. The city's residents are making their town gay and colourful for the [Olympic] Games.'

Owners and occupiers:

1874-1886: Peter White, plumber, with his wife and seven children
1887-1899: Alison White (Mrs.)
1900-1904: Charles White, law clerk

Sources:

Burchett Index: City of Melbourne, Notices of Intent to Build, 22 Sept 1873, Reg. No. 5602
The Argus, Mar. 13, 1886, p. 1: Deaths
Will of Alison White: PROV, VPRS 7591, Consignment No. P0002, Unit No. 352
The Australian Women's Weekly 26 Sep 1956, p. 12: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article51391498