Cottages
East Melbourne, George Street 063
Newspaper clipping advertising sale of 63 George Street, East Melbourne
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East Melbourne, Simpson Street 140
Auction brochure for auction of 140 Simpson Street, East Melbourne scheduled for 6 October 2018. Colour photos. Plans.
The property was sold for $2.27 million.
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Jolimont, Charles Street 019, Home
Coloured photograph of 19 Charles Street, Jolimont.
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Jolimont, Charles Street 019, Home
This early (1870) render dwelling with parapet and vertical 4 pane windows intact was altered by the addition of a concrete verandah. However, the addition has contributed to the appearance of this building and should remain. The cyclone gate and scenic leadlight of this building (1920 section) are intact. [i-Heritage]
When Charles La Trobe, lieutenant-governor of Victoria, left Melbourne to return to England in 1854 he left his friend, Dr James Palmer, to sub-divide and sell his Jolimont estate. Palmer bought the Jolimont Square section himself and subdivided the rest of the land around the periphery of estate for sale to individual buyers. The section in the middle of the estate which was occupi