Bice
East Melbourne, Hotham Street 150
Description:
A modern two storey town house, retaining only the front wall and bluestone foundations of the earlier single storey Victorian cottage.
History:
James Scoular owned and occupied the three roomed cottage until 1864 when it passed to Andrew Scoular, a produce merchant, who owned and occupied it until his death in 1867. Edward Bice became the owner the following year and he, too, owned it until his death in 1897.
East Melbourne, Hotham Street 150 - Burchett
1859. MCC BR: R. Dixon to build 3-room brick cottage for J. Sconlar.
1860. Name mentioned: Sconlar.
1868-1890. Edward Bice - owner/occupier.
1900. Hannah Boyle - owner. Widow, apparently owner of Nos. 146, 148, 150 at various times.
In photo No.150 is partially obscured by the tree on left.
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