Images of Old Mortlake 2
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Mount Shadwell Hotel ca 1860s
The original Mount Shadwell Hotel, dating from 1855. The new facade was erected in 1927.
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Neilson & Graham's Store pre-1910
This building still stands as Evans' IGA grocery. Note the
original Mac's Hotel in the background. The two-storeyd hotel was built
in 1910.
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Brumley's Butcher Shop 1800s
Brumley's Butcher Shop stood on the corner of Dunlop and Webster
Streets and was on the site of the current Post Office. Note the sheep
carcasses hanging exposed at the windows.
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The Dispatch Office
The third 'home' of the Mortlake Dispatch, first published in
August, 1869. The dwelling at right was Manson's home, Mr Willison
Manson being the owner and editor of the newspaper at the time. The
office stands on the site of what is now 'Ewe and I' gift shop.
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Dunlop Street, 1910
At right is the National Bank, now the site of the Mortlake
Library. Note the two-storeyd Penrose House at the centre of the image.
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