No.24 was previously No.26 and No.26 was No.24.
1864. MCC BR: Wm. Thomas to build 2 houses for G.A. Mouritz. Architects: Smith and Watts.
1866. G.A. Mouritz - owner both houses. Brick, 10 rooms. Occupiers: No.24 Hastings Cunningham and No.26 James Balfour, who occupied till 1880c.
1868c. Occupier for No.24: John McIlwraith J.P.
1870-1882c. Owner/occupier of No.24: John McIlwraith. He founded steel firm of John McIlwraith.
1896-7. Occupier of No.24: Rev. Dr.Charles Strong D.D., he formed the Australian Church.
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