Elliott
Dr. Samuel Peacock His Conviction and Acquittal of Murder in East Melbourne
Presentation by Malcolm Howell to the East Melbourne Historical Society about Dr. Samuel Peacock and the alleged murder of Mary Davies as a result of an illegal abortion.
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East Melbourne, George Street 178 - Burchett
1865. Corben and Wilson commenced foundations. Erection for William Bowen, chemist of 43 Collins Street - owner/occupier. Occupied to 1872c. This site was old No.7 in George Street.
1873-91. Jenkin Collier - owner/occupier. Was deeply involved in Land Boom Speculations.
1877. W. Lawrence to build additions.
1894-95. Name mentioned: Rev. Dr. Bevan.
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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, Grey Street 137
Brick double fronted house with verandah.
Frederick Cook had bought the land on which the house sat at the Crown Land Sales on 25 May 1853, ten months later building commenced. He and his family moved in on completion and two more children were born in the short time the family remained there.
East Melbourne, Victoria Parade 510, 512 - Burchett
1873. MCC BR: Donald Ross for self, two 2-storey houses.
First occupants: No.510 Geo. Lansdowne. No.512 E. Elliott (a Surveyor).
Note: Photo shows No.510 on right of the pair of terraces.
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