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East Melbourne, George Street 131 - Burchett

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  • Mathews
  • Rodgers
  • Whittingham

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Acquisition number: 
793
Catalogue number: 
wbgeost131
File name: 
Burchett index cards
File location: 
East Melbourne Library

1852. Possible reference to purchase of the whole block (fronted by Nos. 133 and 135).
1853. (Possibly old No.68). Joseph Mathews to build for self, dwelling house and additions.
1854. J.M. to build for self, house of stone and wood.
1855. J.M. listed as owner - unoccupied. To build shed.
1856. J.M. To build kitchen for self.
1858. To build stables (at old No.68).
1860. To build 4-room cottage or additions at rear of house for self, with kitchen.
1860. J.M. for self. 2-storied house and offices.
1870. S. Amery - occupier. T. Rogers - occupier (possibly of old No.74).
1908. W. Whittingham had laundry in No.131 - behind No.129. Later extended 133.
1915. Listed in Directory as No.129.
1939. No.129 name mentioned; Mrs. M. Whittingham - laundry. No.135 (next door), name mentioned: Wm. A. Whittingham.
(Note: Also refer to details against No.129 - a separate entry).

Item type: 
Index card
Item size: 
8.5x5.6cm.
Item condition: 
Fair
Author: 
Winston Burchett
History of item: 

Part of Winston Burchett's index card set, created and used by Winston Burchett to support his research and writings. The set of cards is held by the East Melbourne Library and is fully digitised and published by the East Melbourne Historical Society with the permission of the Library.
The reliability of the information in this set of cards varies considerably. It should not be used as a primary source but as a lead to other sources.

Owner of original: 
East Melbourne Library
Reproduction rights: 
East Melbourne Library
Date digitised: 
2009-11-20
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