Though Alfred Deakin, Prime Minister of Australia from 1903-4, 1905-8 and 1909-10 is usually listed as being born in Collingwood on 3rd August 1856, his birthplace was actually Fitzroy (as the name was altered in 1857 ). His first place of residence was 56 George Street, though with current numbering it would be No 90.Continue reading “90 George Street, Fitzroy”
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94 George Street, Fitzroy
Architect: Unknown / Builder: Unknown Built: Unknown First owner: Unknown Other owners: Burke The following information is sourced from Janet Gaff, Fitzroy Historical Society, January 2006 Newsletter and she sourced the information from the reports in the Daily Telegraph, The Bulletin, Fitzroy City Press and the Mercury. In November 1879, Mr. Joseph E. Burke celebrated theContinue reading “94 George Street, Fitzroy”