Dickson
BRAHE, May
Mary (May) Hannah Brahe (née Dickson) was born at 23 George Street, East Melbourne (now part of Georgian Court B & B) on 6 November 1884. Her father was Richard Dickson, a Melbourne-born cordial manufacturer. Her mother died when May was 12 years old. She had, however already taught May to play the piano and May’s musical interests were further fostered at Stratherne Girls
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East Melbourne, George Street 021, 023, 025 - Burchett
Known as 'Georgian Court', formerly as 'Vincent Terrace'.
M.C.C. B.R. 1870. Robert Huckson to build 3 houses for Mr. Farrell. Plans by D. Goldie of Little Collins Street. 1871 3 vacant brick houses, each 10 rooms, owner Hugh O'Farrell.
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East Melbourne, George Street 054
Two storey double fronted house with simple facade
Abraham Kellet married Ellen Russell in 1857 and was no doubt anxious to provide a home for his new bride and what turned out to be his large brood of children. He advertised for tenders, ‘labour only, for BUILDING four-roomed stone and brick HOUSE’ on 19 October 1860 and he gave notice to Council of his intention to build just ten days later.
East Melbourne, George Street 059, 061, 063 - Burchett
1864. MCC BR: James Dickson for Thos. Main. Three 3 room cottages corner George Street and Simpson Street.
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East Melbourne, George Street 065 - Burchett
1864. MCC BR: James Dickson for Thomas Main.
1864. Thos. Main, owner/occupier.
1865c. Thos. Main Jnr. Grocery, son of foundryman further down George Street
(Note: Refer Nos. 59-63)
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East Melbourne, Gipps Street 010
Very narrow single fronted two storey house.
This little house was built as an investment for George Milton. The rate books described it as having six rooms on land eleven feet by sixty-six feet. Roughly ninety years later it was deemed uninhabitable by the Housing Commission on grounds of its size and its ruinous condition and a demolition order was issued.
East Melbourne, Gipps Street 157
Single storey, single fronted house with bay window. A second storey has been added to the rear.
In 1865 a three roomed cottage was erected towards the rear of the land. By 1869 the house had doubled in size to six rooms. The addition of a large room at the front brought the house almost to the street and gave it a new asymmetrical appearance. A second storey was added to the rear of the building in 2002. George Milton owned the house until 1922 although he never lived there.
East Melbourne, Gipps Street 157 - Burchett
Built 1865 - 3 room brick cottage for George Milton.
Builder James Dixon.
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East Melbourne, Gipps Street 159, Little Parndon
This is an early handmade brick residence of 2 storeys. The facade is simply composed with three bays of exposed brick with a simple brick cornice.
The house was built for the Austrian born, landscape painter, Eugene von Guerard in 1862. It was initially described in the rate books as having four rooms but von Guerard had an additional three rooms built in 1866. James Dickson was the builder. One of the additional rooms was built as the artist's studio.
East Melbourne, Hoddle Street 1195 - Burchett
1875 Names mentioned: Jas Dickson 4-room cottage for Geo Milton.
1876 Rated as 5 rooms.
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