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From: Dianne Hughes <>
Subject: Re: [GEELONG] Torosay Cottage
Date: Wed, 07 Jun 2000 16:23:35 +1000
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John,
I have extreme doubts it would still be there, years ago they widened La
Trobe Terrace and a lot of old properties went, also Geelong has a bad
habit of pulling down old buildings. Again the GHRC would be able to
tell you if the building is still there.
Dianne Hughes

John Oakes wrote:
>
> As I understand it, around 1854 "Torosay Cottage" was and may still be, in
> Latrobe Terrace, I would appreciate any info, 'photos, cuttings or articles
> concerning the ownership and history of the cottage. I do not know the
> Geelong area and have no idea whether or not, the cottage was the type of
> structure to survive till now. What I do know, is that my grt grandfather,
> Alexander FRASERs' brother Allan was married there on 15-7-1854..Any
> information would help "flesh out" my family history...
> Thanks in advance.
>
> John
>
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