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Something old

Originally located in Yorkshire, England, and built in 1755 by the parents of Captain James Cook, Cooks' Cottage was brought to Melbourne by Sir Russell Grimwade in 1934.
It is located in Fitzroy Gardens. For those interested in the history ...

http://www.fitzroygardens.com/Cooks_Cottage_History.htm
12th January 2022 12th Jan 22

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My wife, Judy and I live in a 25th floor apartment in Docklands, Victoria, Australia. I am retired and love photography. Starting at about 10 years...
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Krista Marson ace
Interesting slice of history
January 12th, 2022  
Kitty Hawke ace
Ohh...how odd to transport it all that way. Lovely little house though.
January 12th, 2022  
Pat Knowles ace
They moved it all the way to Melbourne…. Extraordinary! Beautiful house.
January 12th, 2022  
Ingrid
Cute little house! What an interesting history!
January 13th, 2022  
Billy McLeod
Fascinating. I'm writing a piece set in Australia during that period and may try to work in this interesting little tidbit!
January 16th, 2022  
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