1870. MCC BR: Thos. Dominic Carre, to build for self. 1871. Record of Thos. Domer Carre, owner/occupier, 3-room wooden cottage. 1872. Directory lists: Dominique Carre - resident. Later listed as Thos. Domecarre, woodcarver 1872-77. Note: This weatherboard cottage was lived in by Mr. Ovenden for 50 years, from 1920. He was told by Miss Ball of 'Varzin' (now demolished) of the cottage being built at Sandridge for Customs officers about 1846. It was moved to present site by bullock team as a residence for 'Varzin's' gardener in 1874 .
Part of Winston Burchett's index card set, created and used by Winston Burchett to support his research and writings. The set of cards is held by the East Melbourne Library and is fully digitised and published by the East Melbourne Historical Society with the permission of the Library. The reliability of the information in this set of cards varies considerably. It should not be used as a primary source but as a lead to other sources.