Merriville Lodge at 217 Holden Street (and 262 Barkly Street)

William Thomas was a protector and guardian of Aborigines from 1839 until his death in 1867. He lived here from before 1863 until his death in 1868. Later owners/occupants were draper J C Wilson (to 1878) and hoteliers Edward & Catherine Poole (to 1910). It was described as a double fronted bluestone villa, slate roof, 6 rooms & scullery & washhouse, with 2 small attic rooms. It has been replaced by the apartments now at 262 Barkly Street, but originally it had a frontage to Holden Street (No 217) and the rear stables were at Barkly Street.

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