Cooper
East Melbourne, Clarendon Street 228, 230, Clarendon Flats
Description:
This two-storey building was designed as a block of six self-contained flats. It is constructed of red brick and forms an important part of the red brick group of 226, 224, 222 and 220 Clarendon Street.
History:
On 9 Aug 1912 The Herald ran a short article stating that,
East Melbourne, George Street 178 - Burchett
1865. Corben and Wilson commenced foundations. Erection for William Bowen, chemist of 43 Collins Street - owner/occupier. Occupied to 1872c. This site was old No.7 in George Street.
1873-91. Jenkin Collier - owner/occupier. Was deeply involved in Land Boom Speculations.
1877. W. Lawrence to build additions.
1894-95. Name mentioned: Rev. Dr. Bevan.
1896-97. Name mentioned: Cooper (T.C.N.
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East Melbourne, George Street 190 - Burchett
1909. MCC BR: R.L. Phillips for Elizabeth C. Clarke. 2-storey brick house. C.A. Cooper - architect.
1910. Directory shows first occupier: Murlagh Murphy.
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East Melbourne, George Street 194 - Burchett
1908. MCC Building Notice: W.F. Cooper builder, for Frederick Murray. F.G. Richardson - architect. 2-storey brick residence.
1908-1936c. Name mentioned: Frederick R. Murray.
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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 112 - Burchett
1880. MCC BR: James Silk of Grattan Street, Carlton to build 2-storey house for Mr. S. Mirls. Mr. Rogers - architect. (Probably Robert Ravenshaw Rogers, 1850-1889).
1880-95. Simon Mirls and widow - occupants. Additional note: 1880-87 Samuel Mirls.
1883. Solomon Mirls, owner/occupier rated for 10 rooms.
Occupants Listed:
1890: ??? Mirls, Mrs. Mirls. 17 rooms. 1895: ??? Mirls, Mrs.
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East Melbourne, Simpson Street 093, 095a - Burchett
Cottages located at top of lane between No.91 and No.95 Simpson Street.
Originally numbered as 10 - now No.93 and 10 1/2 - now No.95a. First mentioned in Directory in 1881.
1854. MCC BR: Lawrence Hanlon to build for self 2 brick and stone cottages, fronting Simpson Street.
1855. Names mentioned: Lawrence Hanlon and James Larking, each a brick cottage, 2 rooms.
1870. G.V. Johnston - owner. Mrs.
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