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Devlin

East Melbourne, Berry Street 026

Description: 

A simple 2 storey rendered terrace with moulded render dressings to openings. The side entry and attached porch is unusual. [i-Heritage database]

History: 

This house was built for Mrs Ellen d’Arcy Harvie by Peter Reid and completed in 1890. It was named Koolkuna.  Mrs Harvie was the daughter of Thomas Lang, a Ballarat seedsman.  In 1865 she had married William Harvie, also a Ballarat seedsman. In 1882 William died and Ellen was left as provider for her four children.

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East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 124, Park House

Description: 

Two storey single fronted house with cast iron verandah and balcony.

History: 

Built for Captain Arthur Devlin, in the Rate Books of 1864 the house is described as having six rooms plus shed. For the next ten years the number of rooms fluctuates between six and seven. The land is given as 33 feet by 165 feet. In 1873 Hugh Junor Browne became the owner and made additions to the house. The architect was F.M.

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East Melbourne, Wellington Parade 176, Mere House

Description: 

Large stone house. Immediate neighbour of the Parade Hotel, on the eastern side.

History: 

So far it has not been possible to confirm the original owner of this house. Captain Arthur Devlin was there from 1857, then renting it out from 1859. Hugh George was owner and occupier from 1872. During Devlin's and George's time the house was known as Park Villa. James Mirams rented the house from 1888.

It was advertised for sale in 1904 under the name Rosenberg.

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