Ransford
East Melbourne, Vale Street 026, 028 - Burchett
1893. MCC Building Advice: R.J. Wilson, builder, for Henry F. Ransford. 2 brick dwellings. Corner Berry Street.
1911-19. Name mentioned: Henry F. Ransford.
Note: Vernon Ransford, Test Cricketer and Committee Member, Secretary of the MCC from 1939, lived here for some years. He was son of Henry - the original owner.
Note: Photo shows No.26 on right.
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