54 Powlett Street, East Melbourne
Burchett, Winston H, 1911-198301/10/1979
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54 Powlett Street, East Melbourne
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01/10/1979
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CON-EAST 107687
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Construction Date: 1889Architect: Blackwell & DaltonHistoric Summary: Allotment sold at Crown Land Sales 4.5.1853 to Moses Benjamin for 605 pounds. An unusual feature of this rather grandiose mansion is that the likenesses of its original owner, James Wood, and his family, are displayed etched in the ruby glass in the wide entrance hall. Originally called 'Woodlands' and in the 1936 Directory 'Eastcourt Guest House'.Walls: Rendered and face brickRoof: Slate, ironOwners: 1889 James Wood; 1935 Exec. James Wood; 1938 Wm. G.H. Ripper; 1979 D.C. FigginsOccupiers: 1889 James Wood; 1908 Wm. V. Collier; 1921 H. Taite, dentist; 1934 Walter H. Sparke, 'Eastcourt Guest House'; 1938-1950 Mrs U.N. WarnerPages 169-173
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