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Cliveden Mansions artifacts incorporated into house in Brighton

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Photographs of artifacts of Cliveden Mansions bought at auction in 1968 and incorporated into a house in Brighton by architect George Sommers (1904-1984). The house was designed in 1969 and built by 1971.

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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 044, Chandos

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Symmetrical single storeyed, double fronted house, with a central tower and return verandahs each side.

History: 

David Benjamin, estate agent and brother of Sir Benjamin Benjamin, never lived in the house, it was an investment property from day one.

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Jolimont, Charles Street 019, Home

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This early (1870) render dwelling with parapet and vertical 4 pane windows intact was altered by the addition of a concrete verandah. However, the addition has contributed to the appearance of this building and should remain. The cyclone gate and scenic leadlight of this building (1920 section) are intact. [i-Heritage]

History: 

When Charles La Trobe, lieutenant-governor of Victoria, left Melbourne to return to England in 1854 he left his friend, Dr James Palmer, to sub-divide and sell his Jolimont estate.  Palmer bought the Jolimont Square section himself and subdivided the rest of the land around the periphery of estate for sale to individual buyers.  The section in the middle of the estate which was occupi

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Jolimont, Wellington Parade South 157 - Burchett

1862. MCC BR: Thos. W. Lloyd for self, single-storey brick house. 3 rooms with kitchen.
1863. T.W. Lloyd - owner/occupier. Brick, 4 rooms.
1864. Mention of: Brick, 5 rooms.

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Thomas William Lloyd, carver

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sketch portrait and obituary for Thomas William Lloyd who died in 1889.  Lloyd was the first owner of 157 Wellington Parade South, built 1862.

 

Rod Lloyd, great, great grand son has further filled in the story:

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