A Clack, 433-435 Abbotsford Street, North Melbourne
Butler, Graeme9/1/1985
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A Clack, 433-435 Abbotsford Street, North Melbourne
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DERIVED FROM GRAEME BUTLER 1983, CONSERVATION STUDY FOR THE CITY OF MELBOURNE OF NORTH AND WEST MELBOURNEGrading as at 1985 : BPeriod : Late Victorian (1886)Crown Grantee : H Peck 1877History- Alfred Clack, a butcher, whose name appears on the parapet, was the sole owner and occupier of this shop and residence from its construction in 1886, until past the turn of the century. He had resided in the area since the 1870s, moving from Molesworth Street to this building in 1886.Description- This is a two-storey, ruled generally unpainted stucco finish shop and residence with a parapeted roof line, corner siting and original timber shop fronts to both streets. (433 only). Stylistically, of the Italian Renaissance, segmentally arched window drip moulds also evoke a Medieval influence, whilst exaggerated panelled pilasters divide off the two premises visually and emphasise the corner and the corner parapet entablature, possessing the words 'A. Clack'. The panelled entablature is corniced and flanked by scrolls, stucco mouldings (cornice, string and drip moulds) extend down the lesser elevation facing Canning Street. The residential entrance is in this street. A timber street verandah appears to have been added to 435, and probably extended around 433, early this century. At the rear, a large and notable, gabled face-brick stable block presumably facilitated customer deliveries: it possesses a cathead roof and double entrance doors.(Notable features include corner site, unpainted cement render, intact shop front)Streets cape - This, like other two-level buildings at 397, 519-25 and 484 Abbotsford Street, provide visual emphasis at corners and appropriate terminations for largely one-storey row house street elevations. This is further enhanced by the hillside site which allows perception of the scale transition.Significance- Architecturally the building possesses a robust design which suits its prominent location. Original elements (shop fronts and unpainted stucco) and sympathetic elements (verandah) provide period variety to the predominantly residential forms nearby, whilst historically the role of the corner store is well expressed. The Clack family were long resident in the area (Refer 46 Villiers Street) and possess local historical significance.References cited:DIRECTORIES OF VICTORIA, MELBOURNE-SANDS AND KENNY, SANDS & MCDOUGALL18751884-51900.MUNICIPAL RATE BOOK (RB)1. RB 1885-86, 3024; RB 1886-87, 3044, ..Both of these buildings are now residencesSEE ATTACHED BUILDING IDENTIFICATION FORM FOR GRAEME BUTLER 1983, CONSERVATION STUDY FOR THE CITY OF MELBOURNE OF NORTH AND WEST MELBOURNE CITATION.___________________________RESEARCH ADDED BY GRAEME BUTLER 2024:___________________________NEWSPAPERS (TROVE):1898https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/191485276SUNDAY TRADING BY A BUTOIIER. At the North Melbourne court yesterday, Alfred Clack, butcher, corner of Abbotsford and Erskine streets, was charged with delivering on sale meat on a Sunday, contrary to the provisions of the Shops and Factories Act. ....1902https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/103263785DEATH OF MR. ALFRED CLACK.A PROMINENT figure in local business and social circles has been removed by the death of the above old resident of North Melbourne, who expired at Dr. Stirling's private hospital, about 4 a.m., on Monday morning, the cause of death being appendicitis. Deceased was in his 55th year, and was born at Cambridge, England, in 1847, and when quite a child came to Victoria with his parents, who settled at Kilmore, where Mr. Clack's youth was passed. He may be said to have been connected with North Melbourne for the past 32 years, and has always resided close to his last abode at the corner of Abbotsford and Canning streets. The deceased was always a prominent member of the butchering trade, and was repeatedly asked to stand for the local council, but refused, feeling he had not the time to spare for municipal duties. In social matters Mr. Clack was the right man in the right place, and was the life and soul of friendly gatherings, an invaluable man as M.C. and general director of a mayoral ball. In this respect he certainly leaves a blank that will be hard to fill. He was well known in Masonic circles, and was P.M. of the Carlton lode, and also a member of the Grand Lodge, and was at one time an active member of the Order of Druids. He was a friend for thirty-three years past of the late Mr. J. McKinery, and died not quite nine months after the last named gentleman. Mr. Clack leaves a wife and six children, all grown up, to mourn their sad loss.The funeral took place at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, the remains being interred in the Church of England compartment of the Melbourne General Cemetery, the Rev. Canon Carlisle read ing the burial service. The pallbearers were Messrs. Watt, Bodycomb, Brear ley, Barwise, Reynolds, and McIntosh. The following forwarded wreaths and floral emblems of esteem and condolence: -The officers and members of Carlton Lodge, The officers and members of the North Melbourne Lodge, Canon and Mrs. Carlisle, St. Mary's Church of England Vestrymen, the associates and members of St. Mary's G.F.S., Mrs. McKinery, Millie, and Harold; Dr. and Mrs. Zichy-Woinarski, W. Reynolds & Son, Mr. & Mrs. B. Bodycomb, Mr. Glad win, Mr. and Mrs. Oakley and family, Mrs. Chas. Gidney, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Gidney, Mr G A. Fountain, Mr Dillon Mawby, Mr. A. G. Lowenstein and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Howlett, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clack, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Derham, Mrs. Barter, Mrs. Pearce, Miss A. O'Connor, Mr. and Mrs. Allar dice, Mr & Mrs. Mawley and family, Mr. and Mrs. W Rosling, Misses Young, Mr. and Mrs. McConnell, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Griffiths, Mrs. Passmore, Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Thorp, Mr. and Mrs. Will Archer, Herr and . Madame de Chaneet, Misses Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Isworth. Mr. and Mrs. Oldrieve and family, Mr. and Miss Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Montgomerie, Mrs. Caffare, Mrs. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. WV. Wort, Mr. and Mrs. Cooney, Mr. and Mrs. Daves and family, Mr. and Mrs. All. Travis; Mrs. Scully, Mrs. Gathercole, Mr. and Mrs. Callander,Mr. and Mrs. H. Allison, Mr. and-Mrs Trenear, Mr. L & Mrs.-R-D. and Miss Peachey, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Brearley, C. WV. Gathercole, Mr. and Mrs. Cagney, Hill & Luckman, Miss L. Gray, Mrs. Brommell and family, Mrs. Sutton and family, Miss Hilda Gathercole, Miss Lily Morrell, Mrs. Heron, Mr. and Mrs. David Frolley, Miss Ethel Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Adams, Miss M. Duggan, Mr and Mrs. Vincent Brearley, Syd. Mawley, Bertie Metcalf c/o Mrs. Brown. Letters and telegrams were received from the following:-Messrs. A. Donecker, A. Lawrence, WV. WVother spoon, E. J. Lawrence, Percy Murray, Ernest Welster, C. Moss, Percy Heymanson; Messrs. and Mesdames Stubbs (Leongatha), Nolan, Burns, (Mary borough), Gibbens, Wallis (Northcote), Whyte, Chas. Smith, Fred. Ornstien, WV. Leeming, C.E. Hirst, J. A. Howlett; Mesdames Mathews, Taylor, Gray, P. Anderson, Robert Allan (Chewton), Wickham, Clarke, Filgate, J. Barrie, F. J. Krcrouse, Kinsman, H. W. Stamp, A. M. Welch, H. Telford Smith, H. Masters Barter; Mr. and Miss Hare, Misses Grace Sutton, J. and A. Bris bane, Lizzie Barter, Travis, Cleaves, Florrie Tregear, V. Isworth, Barter (2); and Mr. and Mrs P.Moylan. ...celebrated; but a number of the craft followed privately. Joseph Allison of Errol-street, conducted the funeral arrangements. --.WILLS AND BEQUESTS.The will of Alfred Clack, late of Abbotsford-street, North Melbourne, butcher, has been lodged for probate. The testator, who died on April 21 last, left a will dated three days previously, by which the,whole of his property is left to his widow, Mary Clack. I1te real estate ib valued at £3,815, and the personal estate at £90.___________________________
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