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East Melbourne, George Street 088, 090 - Burchett
1875. MCC BR: Chas Butler for Roberts, two 2-storey houses.
1875. Another notation on card: Probably built by Robert James Roberts, who had previously lived on site.
1876. Roberts - owner. Vacant. (Entry for second property: Vacant).
1877. Notation: Chas Butler in 1877 built Canterbury Terrace. He was a prominent builder of the day.
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East Melbourne, Grey Street 129
Large two storey house with a timber verandah and balcony. The verandah has a railing supported by balusters, and above is an arched frieze of trellis. The balcony railing has two dimensional rather than turned supports, and the timber brackets and frieze are of simple pierced design.
Edwin Richard Elliott had been postmaster in Beechworth and circa 1865 he moved to Melbourne and bought a house at what is now 137 Grey Street, East Melbourne. This house he called Grafton Villa. He then purchased the vacant block next door at 129 Grey Street. He commissioned Crouch & Wilson to design a new residence for him.
East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 074, 076, 078, 080, 082, 084 - Burchett
Was situated opposite the government stables.
1856. MCC BR: Thomas James for self, six 2-storey houses (named on application as Wellington Place).
1858.Rate Book mentions: Each of brick, 9 rooms.
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