Syme
East Melbourne, Simpson Street 029 - Burchett
1878. MCC Building Advice: David Blair - owner and builder - to build 2-storey house on corner George Street. Originally named by Blair 'Kilburn'. David Blair was sawmiller of Echuca and owned the paddle steamer 'Adelaide'. Sold in 1881 to Murray River Sawmills. Used in Red Gum Trade, now classified by National Trust and preserved at Echuca. Was built in Echuca 1866.
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East Melbourne, Wellington Parade South 039, 041
No 41 is a late example of terrace house construction executed in red brick with yellow brick bands and render dressings. The principal feature of the facade is the elaborate Dutch gable like parapet. No 39 was built as its pair but now has a Georgian inspired cement rendered facade with a portico replacing the original verandah and balcony.
These two houses were built for William Brooks Hoffman by F R Ratten and designed by William H Cleverdon. William Henry Cleverdon (1855-1930) was born in Richmond. After his marriage to Emma Toon in 1877 he lived in Hawthorn and then Kew while having offices in Collins Street. In 1893 he moved to Geelong where the best known examples of his work can be found.
Victorian Historical Journal December 2015
Essays on various aspects of Victoria's history. Includes an article entitled 'David Syme: Man of the Age' by Elizabeth Morrison. David Syme was a resident of East Melbourne in early life.
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Victorian Historical Journal June 2013
Articles and reviews on various aspects of Victoria's history. This issue is dedicated to aspects of the history of the state's print media. Two of the articles have some relevance to the history of East Melbourne:
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