Fewster
East Melbourne, Simpson Street 018
A single two storey house built in the style of a terrace house. The balcony and verandah are not original.
18 Simpson Street was built in 1874 by C C Fewster for Peter White, plumber. Peter White was born in Edinburgh and arrived in Melbourne in 1858 along with his wife, Alison, and their four eldest children. The couple went on to have another eight children.
East Melbourne, Simpson Street 018 - Burchett
Originally No.7, north of Clyde Terrace.
1873. MCC BR: C.C. Fewster to build for Peter White, 2-storey 8 room house.
1874. Peter White - owner/occupier. Brick house 6 rooms.
1875-1887. P. White.
1887-1899. Mrs. Alison White.
1900-1904. Charles S. White.
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East Melbourne, Vale Street 004, 006 - Burchett
1904. MCC Buiding Advice: H. Pearson, builders, 2 villas for Mrs. Fewster and Mrs. M. Bloomfield. W.A.M. Blackett - architect. Corner Punt Road.
1905-12. Names mentioned: Arthur H. Fewster. Ernest Brandt.
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