Woodville
East Melbourne, Simpson Street 021, Nyoora
Description:
Large, 9-roomed, wooden house with stabling and coachhouse
History:
The house was built in 1854 for George Smyth. He was at the time a marine and fire insurance broker and later manager of the Professional Life Assurance Company. In September 1853 he advertised for an ‘Imported Wood house about 40 feet by 30 feet, for a private residence’.
Jolimont, Jolimont Terrace 018, 020 - Burchett
No.18 was previously No.34 and No.20 was No.32.
1859. MCC BR: Hornby and Pigdon to build 2 dwelling houses for Chas. Ebden.
1860. Occupants listed: Woodville and Jones.
1861. Chas. Ebden - owner. Occupiers: No.18 Woodville. For No.20 Francis James, till 1876. He was Commissioner for Audit.
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