Sydenham House
East Melbourne, Hotham Street 080 - Burchett
1853. W.J.T. Clarke (father of Sir William Clarke of Cliveden), bought Lot 8, which included this site and site of 'Queen Bess Row'. (Note: Hotham Street originally named Fitzroy Street).
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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 080, Sydenham House
Description:
Two storey free standing house. Symmetrical with arched windows, no verandah.
History:
In 1855 Roberts applied to erect a corrugated iron house, described in the rate books as three rooms and a kitchen. In August 1857 Lloyd Tayler, architect, called for "tenders for additions to the dwelling house of Mr. William George Roberts, at East Melbourne". This resulted in a brick cottage behind the iron house. In 1879 Mrs.
The Wisewould Chronicles - new edition
This is a new edition of The Wisewould Chronicles. It covers the same material as the earlier edition with extra information.
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