1878. MCC Building Advice: David Blair - owner and builder - to build 2-storey house on corner George Street. Originally named by Blair 'Kilburn'. David Blair was sawmiller of Echuca and owned the paddle steamer 'Adelaide'. Sold in 1881 to Murray River Sawmills. Used in Red Gum Trade, now classified by National Trust and preserved at Echuca. Was built in Echuca 1866. (Refer letter from Dorothy Blair). David Blair died 1894 (Table Talk 24.11.1894), aged 60. Was well known timber merchant, one of his daughters married J.C. Syme, formerly one of proprietors of the Age. A son of Blair - David - married Isabel Sharp, daughter of John Sharp of 'Inveresk' Jolimont.
1880. David Blair - owner/occupier. Brick 14 rooms. Dates mentioned 1879-95.
1896-1900. Miss Lydia Blair.
1900. MCC Buildind Advice: Alterations for Blair's Trustees. McConnell and McIntosh - builders, Purchas and Sheilds - architects.
1901. Miss Alice Glover. 'Mena House' Private Hospital, operated by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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