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Watkins

East Melbourne, Simpson Street 181, 183

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A pair of single storey terrace houses, 181 has added dormer window.

History: 

183 Simpson Street This is one of a pair, 181 Simpson Street being identical. They were built about 1881, possibly earlier. The large attic is a feature which is not often seen. The passage is also somewhat wider than is usually found in a single storey terrace house. The owner in 1881 was John Snow. From 1888-1899 it was owned by William Sweet.

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East Melbourne, Simpson Street 181, 183 - Burchett

1871. MCC BR: Abraham Preest for Watkins 2 houses.
1872. Thos. Watkins - owner/occupier No.181. No.183 Pollard. Each of brick, 3 rooms.
1874. No.183 Anderson - occupier.

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Yarra Park School Grade I 1940

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Yarra Park School, class photo of Grade I 1940.  The only student identified is Frances Hopgood (later Watkins) in the second back row, four from the left.

Donald McKerchar is in the front row, five from the right.

The school on the corner of Wellington Parade and Punt Road, East Melbourne, has been dicontinued and converted to apartments.

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Yarra Park School Grade Prep 1939

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Yarra Park School, class photo of Grade Prep 1939.  Frances Hopgood (later Watkins) is in the second back row, four from the right. 

Donald McKerchar is in the front row, five from the right.

The school on the corner of Wellington Parade and Punt Road, East Melbourne, has been dicontinued and converted to apartments.

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