East Melbourne, Simpson Street 052, 054, 056

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Acquisition number:

793

Catalogue number:

wbsimst052-056

File name:

Burchett index cards

File location:

East Melbourne Library

1859. MCC BR: Scott and Wilson to build for self 3 brick cottages.
1860. Occupants listed: Bishop, Fitt, Hordred.
1861. Robt. G. Wilson owner of 3 brick cottages, each 4 rooms and kitchen.
1875. Terrace listed in Directory as 'Holyrood Villas'.
1940. Nos. 54 and 56 were demolished and replaced by flats.
1978. Names mentioned: Betty and Keith Mathies.
Early residents mentioned: Thomas Langlands, Rev. Thos. Neilson.
Photo shows No.52.

Item type:

Index card

Item size:

8.5x5.6cm.

Item condition:

Fair

Author:

Winston Burchett

Photographer:

Winston Burchett

History of item:

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.

Owner of original:

East Melbourne Library

Reproduction rights:

East Melbourne Library

Date digitised:

2009-11-20

East Melbourne, Simpson Street 052, 054, 056 - Burchett