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Jack

East Melbourne, Powlett Street 085, 087 - Burchett

Originally numbered 32-34.
1859. MCC BR: George Black for self, two 2-storey houses.
1861. Black - owner. Parnham and Garrett - occupiers of the houses.
1866. John McCrea - owner.
1870. R. Jack - owner.
1876c-1883. No.85 occupied by Hon. Peter Lalor. Hero of Eureka, Speaker of Victorian Parliament.
1977. No.85 occupied Mr. John Balmford.

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East Melbourne, Simpson Street 141

Description: 

A single fronted, single storey house with cast iron verandah

History: 

Mrs. Jack had lived at this address since 1866. Until his death in 1868, William, her husband, lived with her. The Rate Books described this house as one room (brick) and shed, with a value of eight pounds.

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East Melbourne, Simpson Street 141 - Burchett

1872. MCC BR: Joseph Hewitt to build 4-room cottage for Mr. Jack.
1874. Wm. L. Jack - owner. J.C. Robertson - occupier. Brick, 4 rooms.
1890. 7 rooms noted.

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