Haddow's shop and residence, 514-516 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
Butler, Graeme18/1/1985
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Haddow's shop and residence, 514-516 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
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GRAEME BUTLER 1983, CONSERVATION STUDY FOR THE CITY OF MELBOURNE OF NORTH AND WEST MELBOURNEGrading as at 1985: CPeriod: Early Victorian (1867)Grantee: J Stewart 1852History- Andrew Haddow and his family owned this shop and residence from its erection in 1867 until the 1960s. The only other occupant was James Wylie, a corn dealer from 1873 to 1876. After 1878, Andrew owned the building in conjunction with his son James. Aged 24, Andrew Haddow arrived in Melbourne from Lanarkshire, Scotland in 1852. After farm work and carting he established his own wooden hay and corn store on the present site in Queensberry Street. The business grew and was deemed worthy of a stone building in 1867. In 1878 he amalgamated with his son's hardware business and the building still bears the family name. Until 1872, when North Melbourne was provided with reticulated water, Andrew Haddow carted water for the residents of the area at 7s a hogshead.Description- Two-storey, corniced parapet shop and dwelling with a rectangular parapet entablature, architraved and bracketed upper window openings and a divided timber shop front with ingo and separate residential entrance. The façade has been stuccoed, possibly at a later date to its construction, and it is uncertain as to whether the walls are of stone or brick. 520-16 Queensberry Street adjoins and shares similar detailing presumably from the same hand.Integrity - The central upper window has been blocked and signs added generally.Streetscape - Matches 516-20 and 498 as early shop forms, whilst being in accord with 502-6 and 492-6 Queensberry Street commercial precinct.Significance- Architecturally, it is a generally original shop and dwelling retaining elements, such as the shop fronts and the aligned but separate residential entrance, distinguishably from an early period; it is also a contributing part of a streetscape: of regional interest. Historically, of significance as the site of one family's business premises (in fact or in name) since the 1850s: of regional interest.Recommendations -Restore upper windows; replace signage as required; repaint in original or typical colours; consider zoning provisions to maintain original form and use.References:(RB= Rate book; D= Melbourne or Victoria Directory; V&M= Sutherland, `Victoria & Its Metropolis’)1. RB 1873-74, 1328; RB 1875-76,1351; RB 1880-81, 1323-1324;2. V&M. Vol IIB, p.7233.Mattingley "The Early History of North Melbourne" Victorian Historical Magazine February 1917 p 87___________________________RESEARCH ADDED BY GRAEME BUTLER 2026NEWSPAPERS (TROVE)The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954)Monday 12 May 1902 - Page 3https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/241905282STORING EXPLOSIVES AN AGGRIEVED DEFENDANT. This morning, at the North Melbourne Court, Andrew Haddow, ironmonger, carrying on business In Queensberry street, was summoned by Inspector H. T. Rattray on a charge of keeping ex plosives without a license. Defendant pleaded guilty. Inspector Rattray: There were 401b. of gunpowder, your Worships. Defendant: I plead guilty, but it seems to me some laws are enacted to get officials bread and butter. (Laughter.) Dr. Lloyd: lt'9 your own fault, Mr Haddow. and that of tho public generally if oppressive taws exist. Parliament is elected by the people. Defendant: But I cannot be said to be altogether responsible, as I am dead against those who make these tyrannical sort of laws. (Laughter.) Inspector Rattray: Well, are they such? The protection of the public has certainly to be carefully considered in the matter of explosives, A fine of 10s was imposed on -the charge of not having a license, and another fine of 20s was imposed in lieu of the forfeiture of the gunpowder.See also The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954)Tuesday 13 May 1902 - Page 6.https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/241992648/26256011JAMES OLIVER'S WILL ATTACKED IN COURT.WAS TESTATOR INFLUENCED?Andrew Haddow, ironmonger, Queen street (Queensberry?), said he knew the late Mr James Oliver for about twenty years. Witness was one of the witnesses to the will. He was satisfied that Mr Oliver was perfectly sound in mind when the will was executed. After testator met with the accident witness had conversations with Mr Oliver which showed that his mind was perfectly lucid. The old man often displayed affection towards Tom Oliver's children. To Mr Agg: I have seen the old man shed tears or gratitude during his last illness. How do you know they were tears of gratitude?—How do I know—I have done it myself. (Laughter). Did you know that Tom Oliver was an out-and-out drunkard?— I never heard that. I don't think I ever saw him drunk myself. To Mr Stark: The testator could talk and converse just as well as I have been doing in the witness-box..1906North Melbourne Courier and West Melbourne Advertiser (Vic. : 1895 - 1913)Friday 9 November 1906 - Page 2https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/108829698RESTORED TO HEALTH. -The many friends of Mr. Andrew Haddow, of Queensberry-st., will be glad to hear that, despite his advanced age, he has managed to-resist the- severe attack of pneumonia he lately suffered from, and is now on the high road to convalescence. Naturally our respected townsman feels somewhat weak yet, but with warmer weather hopes to soon regain his usual health.
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