Various buildings are involved in Jolimont Square. The following entries refer to some of these.
1857. MCC Building Advice: To build the foundations of some houses for the Hon. J.F. Palmer (signed: James Bonham).
1863. Henry Langlands, pioneer, ironfounder and politician died here (at No.1). Widow lived on - see A.D.B. Vol.2.
1884. Palmer's five pre-fab houses in square, owned up to 1884 by D. McKellar. Subsequently bought by Mrs. T. Ball.
1885. Names mentioned: Mrs. Tabitha Ball - owner. Mrs. Thomas - occupier.
1888. Name mentioned: Mrs. Tabitha Ball.
1902. MCC BR: Mrs. Ball to make additions for self (may have been an addition to one of Palmer's pre-fabs).
1929. MCC BR: T.J. Armstrong a Chapel for Adult Deaf and Dumb Society. Gawler and Drummond - architects.
1977. Part of Adult Deaf and Dumb Society.
Note: Two of the photos show the last of the 5 pre-fab houses. Demolished in 1968.
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.