| Also known as | Claremont-Villa, former home of John Laurens, Esq., M. P. | Source: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10541077 |
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| Previous Address | 417 was previously known as 205 Dryburgh Street, North Melbourne | Source: from the 1895 MMBW map |
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Timelapse Building Images
2013
source: http://maps.melbourne.vic.gov.au/
Land Details
- 1895 MMBW map
- Compiled Crown Record Plan
- record of the 1865 Crown land sale
Building Details
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Subsequent Building Alterations
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Architectural Features
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Heritage Significance and Listings
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The superior brick villa and extensive gardens built in the late 1860s for John and Elizabeth Laurens that once existed on this site was demolished in the 1970s and replaced by a three storey block of 12 flats. |
Owners
| From | To | Owner | More Info | Data Source |
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| to date | Private | source: Hatcher Index | ||
| 1/11/1865 | Mr. John Laurens, first Crown land purchaser | source: Hatcher Index | ||
| abt 40 thousand years earlier | 1835 | Boon Wurrung and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Victoria | source: Hatcher Index |
Residents
| From | To | Resident | More Info | Data Source |
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| to date | Private | source Hatcher Index | ||
| 1974 | 1974 | Flats | source: Sands & McDougall directory, transcribed by Anne Cronin | |
| 1970 | 1970 | not available | source: Sands & McDougall directory, transcribed by Anne Cronin | |
| 1965 | 1965 | S. Amato | source: Sands & McDougall directory, transcribed by Anne Cronin | |
| 1955 | 1960 | G. Desanto | source: Sands & McDougall directory, transcribed by Anne Cronin | |
| 1950 | 1950 | Mrs. L. M. Moden | source: Sands & McDougall directory, transcribed by Anne Cronin | |
| 1920 | 1945 | William Edward Moden (Victoria Police) and Mrs. Linda Mary Moden | http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12152318 | source: Sands & McDougall directory, transcribed by Anne Cronin |
| 1905 | 1915 | Albert A. Oates (number changed to 205) | http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201124465 | source: Sands & McDougall directory, transcribed by Anne Cronin |
| 1895 | 1901 | Mrs. Elizabeth Laurens | http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10541077 | source: Sands & McDougall directory, transcribed by Anne Cronin |
| 1865 | 1890 | John Laurens M.L.A. and Mrs. Elizabeth Laurens | source: Sands & McDougall directory, transcribed by Anne Cronin |
Social History
1901 The Argus
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27.
At Eleven O’clock.
On the Premises,
CLAREMONT-VILLA,
205 DRYBURGH STREET,
NORTH MELBOURNE.
HANDSOME
VILLA
FURNITURE
And Effects
Comprising
Seven Rooms and All Conveniences, Bathroom, Pantries, Laundry, Stables, Coachhouse, &c.: Land 64ft. 6in. X 132.
EXECUTOR’S SALE.
GD. LANGRIDGE and SON have received instructions to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, as above, That most perfect VILLA RESIDENCE, occupying a commanding position, crown of
hill, close to trams (fore 2d. ). This property is in perfect order; the dwelling is all that can be desired, with handsome verandah
three sides, and the land is tastefully laid out in flower and fruit gardens. This charming home is being sold under the instructions from THE TRUSTEES, EXECUTORS, and AGENCY COMPANY, us executor in the estate of the late John Laurens, Esq., M.P., For particulars of title apply Messrs. HADEN SMITH and FITCHETT, of TEMPLE COURT, COLLINS-STREET.
Terms-One-fourth cash; balance in 1, 2 and 3 years, at 4.5 per cent. ; or cash at option of purchaser.
Orders to view from the auctioneers’ offices. 10 and 12 Queen-street, city; 64 Smith-street, and Clifton Hill.
source: The Argus
Context and Streetscape
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The current property is within the municipality of the City of Melbourne. We respectfully acknowledge it is on the traditional land of the Kulin Nation.
source: https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/history-city-of-melbourne.pdf
historical map source: https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/search-discover/explore-collections-format/maps/maps-melbourne-city-suburbs
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The controls listed below affect this property:
This information must be verified with the relevant planning or heritage authority.
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Other Information
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