Nelson
East Melbourne, Darling Street 032
Description:
Cottage
History:
The Notice of Intent to Build gives notice of a cottage to be built by and for Abraham Priest. However the Rate Books from 1870 until at least 1900 give the owner as James Priest. The house is descrbed in 1870 as three rooms, plus a kitchen and servant's room. The following year it is recorded as having six rooms. This description remains the same during the Priests' ownership.
East Melbourne, Powlett Street 141 - Burchett
House on corner Powlett and Grey Streets.
1862. Mention of intention to build - refer index card.
1865. MCC BR: John Smith for T.N. Wilson a small building.
1865. J. Nelson for Wilson additions to house.
1928. House demolished.
1928. MCC BR: W.B. Plaisted to build flats for T.H. Harkness of 19 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford. Architect: W.B. Plaisted.
1938. Occupant mentioned: Mrs. Mary Harkness.
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