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Denton Mills business card of James Hobson Turner

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

Simon Turner, James Hobson Turner’s great great grandson, has sent me this scan of James’s business card showing what he describes as “the original factory” of Denton Mills. I’m not sure whether what is depicted is in Abbotsford or in Elizabeth St Melbourne. Simon tells me that:
‘It appears James helped establish his son Henry on [...]

Abbotsford identities, History, Nicholson St | 6 Comments

Denton Hat Mills designed by William Pitt

Tuesday, November 14th, 2006

The Denton Hat Mills in Nicholson St (1888) were designed by William Pitt, the architect who also designed the Rialto (1889), the Victoria Brewery (1882, pictured, now the Tribeca Appartments), the Princess Theatre (1886), the old Stock Exchange (1891), the Alderfleet Building (1888, now part of the ANZ), Church St’s Empire Works factory, as well [...]

History, Nicholson St, Victoria Street | 2 Comments

Busy Oven Cafe, Johnston and Nicholson corner

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006

On Sunday, I had breakfast at Busy Oven on the corner of Johnston St and Nicholson St (9415 7418), not exactly an auspicious location. Once you’re inside, though, it’s lovely. They have new opening hours, and are now open from 9ish on Sundays.  It’s a good place to go for a quiet, quick breakfast on [...]

Abbotsford Convent, Food, Johnston St, Nicholson St, breakfasts, coffee | No Comments

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