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Elizabeth Terrace

An Unfortunate Family Incident in East Melbourne - 1947

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Three newspaper articles in interstate papers regarding a very unfortunate incident in East Melbourne in 1947. Apart from a very brief mention there was nothing found in the Melbourne papers, possibly because of local suppression decisions or orders.

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East Melbourne, Simpson Street 059, 061, 063, 065 - Burchett

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'Elizabeth Terrace' believed to be named after Elizabeth, wife of Benjamin Lee, ironmonger of 177-9 Bourke Street (John McEwan).
1873. MCC BR: Thomas Dalby (149 Argyle Street, Fitzroy) to build 4 single storey cottages for Mr. Benjamin Lee. Architect - G.D. Langridge.

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East Melbourne, Simpson Street 061, Elizabeth Terrace

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Brochure advertising auction of 61 Simpson Street, East Melbourne, scheduled for 13 July 1996

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Richmond and East Melbourne Sketchbook

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Drawings of some landmark buildings in Richmond and East Melbourne with accompanying text giving historical information

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