Named after Charles Howard who was the assistant commissary general of the new colony of Port Phillip. His job was to superintend the supply of rations.
The street in North Melbourne so important to Church and commerce in his day, was fittingly named Howard Street.(1)
Source. Northern Advertiser, 6/7/1972. Blanchard collection, “What’s in a Name” at North Melbourne Library.
Also known as Address North Melbourne Hotel [25] 1854- 1904
Also known as Address Corner of Victoria and Howard Streets
Previous Address half of 61 and all of 63 (before street renumbering)
