1854. MCC BR: C. MacMahon, to build house for self. (Note: old No.2 George Street).
1855. Name mentioned: Capt. McMahon.
1857c. Capt. (later, Sir) Charles McMahon lived here, until his death in 1891. A police officer, politician, he was also at various times Chief Commissioner of Police, M.L.A., Minister and Speaker. He was a pillar of Trinity Church.
1891-1912. His widow continued living here.
Notes: 'Eastern House' flats now built on this site. Portion of house still exists in the centre 2-storey block - old fireplace is built into the fence at rear. Last photo shows original side wall.
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.
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