Griffiths Building, 1-11 (3) Errol Place, North Melbourne
Butler, Graeme14 Jan 1985
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Griffiths Building, 1-11 (3) Errol Place, North Melbourne
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GRAEME BUTLER 1983, CONSERVATION STUDY FOR THE CITY OF MELBOURNE OF NORTH AND WEST MELBOURNEGrading as at 1985 : B2Period : Late Victorian (1891)Grantee : J Scott 1852History- This warehouse was built in 1890-1891 for prominent bootmaker, Mortimer Griffiths, who had previously been in Errol Street, By 1895, he still owned this building and another premise in Melbourne Road, Newport.Description- A three story, unpainted stucco brick and parapetted factory/warehouse with a central gabled entablature, balustraded parapet and string-moulds at the storey lines, Cat-heads and arched storey doors are placed between two plastered bays and balanced by flanking segment-arched windows. Two former carriage doors and one personnel door exist at the ground level. The whole derives for the Italian Renaissance.Integrity - Generally original except absent storey-doors and glazing of the central carriage door.Streetscape- An isolated building at the end of a narrow pitched lane, visually linked to the Errol Street Commercial Precinct by the return verandah of 13 Errol Street.Significance - Architecturally, a rare, unaltered industrial building (refer 15 Bendigo Street) in the Classical style and in an appropriate setting: of state significance. Historically, owned by a prominent manufacturer, Mortimer Griffiths and epitomising a 19th century use-type rarely seen in near original condition: of regional importance.Recommendations –• Maintain, clean, patch unpainted stucco;• repaint trim in original or typical colours;• restore openings and doors.References:(RB= Rate book; D= Melbourne or Victoria Directory)1. RB 1890-91. 1774; RB 1895-96.16742. D. 1895___________________________RESEARCH ADDED BY GRAEME BUTLER 2025:__________________________________________________NEWSPAPERS (TROVE):1894The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957)Wednesday 29 August 1894 - Page 5NEW INSOLVENTS.Mortimer William Grlffiths, of 17 Errol- street, North Melbourne, formerly boot dealer, now out of business. Approximate schedule. Causes of Insolvency—Depreciation in value of real estate, and having assigned his estate for the benefit of creditors. Liabilities, estimated, £16,100 ; assets, esti- mated, 10s ; deficiency, estimated, £16,099 10s. Debts owing on mortgage, about £16,000, and to unsecured creditors, about £100. Value at present of personal property not held as security, 10s. Mr. Jacomb, assignee..alsoThe Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957)Tuesday 4 September 1894 - Page 3(Before Judge Molesworth.)GENERAL MEETINGS.In the estates of the following insolvents general meetings were held and closed :—Mortimer William Grlffiths….1895North Melbourne Gazette (Vic. : 1894 - 1901)Friday 24 May 1895 - Page 2https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/107121303Mortimer Griffiths sued Charles Beechenow, for trespass and assault. Mr. G. R. Farlow, appeared for the complainant, and Mr. A. E. Jones, for the defendant.Plaintiff said that he carried on business at 17 Errol-street, and the defendant resided near him. On the 25th March last, witness was in a right-a-way at the rear of his premises waiting for the Inspector of Nuisances, and as he was walking up to his gate Beetchenow said, "you've been speaking about the right a-way again have you. I've a good mind to smash your ----- face." He was greatly excited, and followed witness into his yard and attempted to assault him. Asked him to go away and leave the right a-way to the Council who would see to the matter. Beechenow then "drew off" and hit him, and getting one of witness's fingers in his mouth, " tried to bite it off." He received a kick in the ankle which nearly broke it, and disabled him for some time. He was called a " thing" and a "-------- cur." Defendant threw witness, who was underneath. After witness punched Beetchenow, he let him go. A policeman was sent for, and the parties separated. To Mr. Jones : Had twice complained to the Council about the right- of-way. Beetchenow's face had blood on it. Dr. William Lowe, attended com- plaint, and treated him for slight wounds on the fingers. He was unable to get about for a couple of weeks, through the injury to his ankle. Sarah L Griffiths, heard defendant using disgusting language. Saw her husband assaulted by him. Beechenow was biting and scratching him. (laughter) Charles Beetchenow, the defendant, said that he was punched five or six times, and had his head cut by Griffiths. He denied that he attempted to bite his finger, nor did he kick him. He never used the bad language attributed to him. J. W. Butcher, slaughterman, saw the parties rolling about and separated them. The bench thought that the evidence was extremely contradictory, and made the case difficult to decide. However, a majority of the bench thought that the complaint should be dismissed..1897The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957)Monday 26 April 1897 - Page 6Louis Derons eight years of age was knocked down by horse and buggy in Flinders-street, near the arches, yesterday evening. The driver, Mr. Mortimer Griffiths, of 17 Errol-street, North Melbourne, at once picked up the child and drove him to the Melbourne Hospital where he admitted by Mr Anderson, M.B. No bones were broken.
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