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Jolimont, Jolimont Road 140. Title document

Original Certificate of Title Vol 1386, Fol 277076 printed on vellum.

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Jolimont, Wellington Parade South 101, Redcourt

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Photo of large red brick house in the Queen Anne style, with terracotta roof and pebble dash panels.

The house was built in 1902 for Mrs Tabitha Ball, one of the founders of Ball and Welch, department store. 

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Jolimont, Wellington Parade South 101, Redcourt

Description: 

This is a large tuck-pointed red brick dwelling in the Queen Anne style with terracotta tile roof, pebble dash panels and timber strapwork to the eaves. [i-Heritage Database]

History: 

As is well known Jolimont was once the home of lieutenant-governor Charles Joseph Latrobe, purchased by him in 1839.  When he returned to England in 1854 he left his friend, Dr James Palmer, in charge of subdividing and selling his land.  Palmer kept for himself the central part of the property, which became known as Jolimont Square.  On it he built five large, two-storey, timber

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Jolimont, Wellington Parade South 117, Mornington

Description: 

Large 3-storey house built of polychrome brick

History: 

As is well known Jolimont was once the home of lieutenant-governor Charles Joseph Latrobe, purchased by him in 1839.  When he returned to England in 1854 he left his friend, Dr James Palmer, in charge of subdividing and selling his land.  Palmer kept for himself the central part of the property, which became known as Jolimont Square.  On it he built five large, two-storey, timber

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Jolimont, Wellington Parade South 141, 143, 145

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Double fronted, single storey house.  Rendered.  Verandah

History: 

The address of this house was originally 65 Jolimont Parade, in 1890 it became 141 Wellington Parade South.  It is now known as 143-145, while a property to the rear has been given the number 141.

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Melbourne's enclave that rivals Sydney

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A newspaper report about East Melbourne real estate and lifestyle.  The main focus is the sale of Amberley, 188 George Street, East Melbourne, which was sold amid controversy for $7.1m. Also mentioned is the sale of Crathre, 118 Gipps Street, East Melbourne, estimated to have been sold for a similar price. 

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Valetta gets repair order

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Newspaper clipping reporting that Planning Minister, Richard Wynne, has issued a repair order on the owner of Valetta, 206 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne.  Valetta is on the State heritage list but has been allowed to fall into a state of dereliction.

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