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Fink

East Melbourne, Berry Street 28, 30, 32

Description: 

Group of 3 late 19th century ruled render terraces with simple render embellishments. The terrace is designed to be symmetrical about the centre with parapet details and cast iron balcony panels to the side terraces varying from the centre terrace. [i-Heritage database]

History: 

These three houses were built for Hirsch Fink by Michael Kelly.  The architect’s name is given simply as Beatty and has so far been unidentified. The name may refer to John Beatty who was a builder or contractor and was at the time the houses were built, mayor of Prahran. 

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East Melbourne, Clarendon Street 208, 210, 212 - Burchett

Classified by the National Trust - see index card for citation.
Built 1856 by Robert Huckson for Charles Lister.
Names mentioned:
Frances Wallen, William Pole, M.B. Jackson, G.C. Levey, Louis Ah Mouy, Kong Meng, L. Collins, Chas. Russell, H. Marks, Moses Fink, John Wilton, Richard Goodhind, Henry B. Wilson, L.J. Godfrey, E.A. Spowers, Osgood, Pritchard

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East Melbourne, Hoddle Street 1087, 1089 - Burchett

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1887c this was known as "Allenbank".
1898 - 1906 operated as a private hospital.
1870-1906 Names mentioned: Kerr Robert, Hynam Edward, Reid Peter, Hughes George, Garlick L (Lucy ?), Langford John, Patterson G W.
1908-1950 Names mentioned: Turnbull E, Turnbull W R.
1950c - 1970c Cascia Court Girls Hostel, Boyle family.

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East Melbourne, Victoria Parade 172 - Burchett

1875. MCC BR: J.W. Linacre for Joseph Levy, a house. Crouch and Wilson - architects.
1876. Name mentioned: Levey. Brick, 14 rooms.
1876-78. Archibald Fisken - occupier.
1880-82. James Aitken - occupier.
1883-88/9. Benjamin Josman Fink - occupier. A financier and politician, was involved in Land Boom.

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East Melbourne, Victoria Parade 380, 382, 384 - Burchett

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Originally Nos.225-229.
1876. MCC BR: Wm.Rankin for H. Norman, Esq. 3 houses. Between Clarendon Street and Aitkins Brewery.
1878. Henry Norman - owner. 3 houses, each 9 rooms.
1878. Occupants: No.380 Henry Norman. No.382 William McEvoy. No.384 William Eyre.
1881. Occupants: No.380 Wolfe Fink. No.384 Clements Tobia.

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