HOUSE (DEMOLISHED), 12 KING WILLIAM STREET

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DEMOLISHED- retained on MHI database for historical information purposes only.

Physical Description

DEMOLISHED- retained on MHI database for historical information purposes only.

History

King William Street was called Florence Street until c. 1950. The street was largely developed in the 1890s and early 1900s. House, 12 King William Street was built by 1896. In this year, there were four cottages and rooms on Lot 45 of 20. All were owned by L J Stirling and occupied by tenants. In 1900, the cottages were bought by D McKay. In 1904/05, the cottages were owned by Frances Moseley and Robert Hanlin. At this time, there were six separate cottages listed on Lot 45 of 20, although only two were occupied. One was occupied by John Watson, a photographer; August Squiker, a plumber, lived in the other. In 1912/13, five cottages were listed on the lot. By this time, they were owned by James McLeod. Long-term owner, Michael Morrison, purchased Lot 45 of 20 c. 1920. At this time, there were three cottages on the lot and all were occupied by tenants. This continued to be the situation until the early 1950s, when the lot was sold to Thomas Gazely. From this time, there were two residences listed on the lot – No. 12 and a residence at the rear. Mr Gazeley occupied one while the other was leased to a tenant. By 1960, the property had been sold to Belindo Tiberini. In the early 1960s, Mr Tiberini was listed as the occupant of both residences. It is not known when House, 12 King William Street was demolished but from the early 1970s, there has been only one residence listed on the lot in the rate books.

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