Eastbourne House
12-16 Simpson Street - Existing Floor Plan 1952
Plan of existing premises before renovations. Architect: Robert H. McIntyre & Associates.
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Agent to call in lawyers as squatters take over
Photocopied newspaper clipping about squatters occupying Eastbourne House on the corner of Wellington Parade and Simpson Street and the four houses next door in Simpson Street, all under the one ownership. It was the first occupation of private premises by the Squatters' Union since its formation in 1981.
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Bambi Shmith, model
A three page magazine article on the life of Patricia, Lady Harewood by Lawrence Money and published in the (melbourne) magazine. Lady Harewood was born Patricia Tuckwell, sister of Barry Tuckwell, musician. She married photographer, Athol Shmith. She became a leading model, known as Bambi Shmith, with her husband taking many fashion photos of her.
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Dr. Samuel Peacock His Conviction and Acquittal of Murder in East Melbourne
Presentation by Malcolm Howell to the East Melbourne Historical Society about Dr. Samuel Peacock and the alleged murder of Mary Davies as a result of an illegal abortion.
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Dr. Samuel Peacock: some notes
6 x A4 pages being notes and photocopied extracts from books relating to the life of Dr. Samuel Peacock (1839-1936)of Eastbourne House, 62 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne.
1. 1 x A4 page being typed notes transcribing the death notice of Samuel Peacock's mother which appeared in The Argus, 6 Jan 1891. [see PDF]
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East Melbourne cuttings
A collection of newspaper cuttings and documentation, mainly pertaining to 62 Wellington Parade. No dates but 1950s.
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East Melbourne, Simpson Street 8, 10 - photos 1956
Framed photos of 8 and 10 Simpson Street East Melbourne. In particular the photos show the unique pediment mouldings and the wrought-iron work on the verandas and balconies. Zooming in you can also see the stained glass in the first floor windows.
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East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 062 - Burchett
Corner Simpson Street. Also part of Nos.8-10 Simpson Street. Note: Index card and photo marked incorrectly as Nos.10-12. Nos.10-12 are the adjoining pair of terraces. See separate entry.
1901. MCC Building Advice: James Seccull, builder, for Dr. Peacock. 3 houses. Architects: Sydney Smith and Ogg of 101 Queen Street.
1903-1919. Name mentioned for No.62: Dr. Samuel Peacock.
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East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 62
Photo of Eastbourne House taken from Wellington Parade, circa 1980.
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East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 62
Perspective drawing showing a modernised scheme for the building. Not signed but possibly by Robert H. McIntyre & Associates, architects.
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