No.89 was originally No.86 and No.91 was No.84.
1853. MCC BR: To erect an iron store. Diamond - contractor. For Fras. Hobson.
1854. F. Hobson rated for iron store and brick house, 4 rooms and kitchen.
1855. Rated for two brick houses. One occupied by F. Hobson.
1858. Names mentioned: Hobson and Chas. Gell.
1861. F. Hobson - owner of 2 houses and occupant of one. The other occupied by van Amstil.
1870. F. Hobson - owner of both and occupying No.91 (old No.84). P.van Amstil at No.89(old 86)
Francis Hobson described as 'House and Insurance Agent'.
1875. T.H. Woodroffe, owner/occupier No.89 (old 86). Wm. Royal, owner/occupier No.91 (old 84). He occupied No.91 1873-90.
1920c. Appears to have been rebuilt.
See index cards for further notes.
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