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1920 Given Terrace Estate - 101 years ago today

Happy 101st Birthday - Given Terrace Estate in Paddington!

Today, 101 years ago, on Saturday 21st August 1920, the Given Terrace Estate was available for sale on the ground by public auction.

1920 Paddington Given Terrace

1920 Paddington - Given Terrace Estate

The Given Terrace Estate was advertised in the local papers on the days leading up to the sale. 

Newspaper Advertisement

Given Terrace Estate, Paddington includes the following streets in Paddington: Given Terrace, Fernberg Road, Central Avenue, Alma Street, Ewart Street, Herbert Street, Latrobe Terrace, Ross Street, Royal Street, Annie Street, Macartney Street (map shows as Alice Street), Mort Street (map shows as William Street), Club Street, Gladstone Street and Beck Street (map shows as Mary Street)

1920 Paddington Given Terrace

1946 Paddington Aerial Photo - Given Terrace Estate

 

Compare the 1946 Aerial Photo of the Given Terrace Estate with the present day Google Maps

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NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT - THE TELEGRAPH - PAGE 16

Cameron Bros., Auctioneers, Victory Chambers
This Afternoon, for sale by public auction, on the ground at 3 o'clock.
Given Terrace Estate, Paddington
40 Important Residential Sites.
Situated in Given Terrace, Central Avenue, Ewart Street, and Alma Street.
Within a few yards of either Paddington or Rosalie Trams.
This charming estate offers a special opportunity to anyone requiring a residence close to the penny section and within easy walking distance of Roma Street, with glorious views, easy access and perfect drainage.
Terms very liberal. Call for Plans.
Cameron Bros. Auctioneers

Come take a stroll down memory lane of the history of your local area. 

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