Alexander
East Melbourne, Powlett Street 017 - Burchett
1858. MCC BR: John Young, builder of 43 Stephen Street, to build 1-storey brick house, 6 rooms, for Mr. Raphael Alexander, merchant of Collins Street. Architect: Crouch and Wilson.
1861. Ralph Alexander - owner. Andrew King and Mrs. - occupiers to 1865.
Occupiers mentioned: 1866: Capt. Joseph Walker. 1869: vacant.
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East Melbourne, Powlett Street 017, Merton
Symmetrical, two storey, double fronted, cement rendered house with bay windows each side.
On 18 June 1858 Crouch & Wilson called for tenders for the erection of a cottage residence in Powlett Street for Raphael Alexander. The rate books from 1859 to 1868 give fluctuating descriptions of the house as having between 5 and 7 rooms but from 1864 settle at 6 rooms. In 1869 it is listed as having 12 rooms, coinciding with a new owner, Henry "Money" Miller.
Elizabeth Alexander to be head of Medibank
Newspaper clipping announcing that Elizabeth Alexander is to be appointed as the new head of Medibank.
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Presbyterian Ladies' College - 1953c.
Scanned photographs of Presbyterian Ladies' College taken circa 1953 by Myra Sutton, a student there at that time.
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Women advised to Walk the Walk
Newspaper cutting in which Elizabeth Alexander gives advice on getting ahead as a female in the business world.
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