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Research in Other Countries => Australia => Australia Lookups completed => Topic started by: shazza181 on Thursday 12 March 09 09:18 GMT (UK)
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Hi, Can anyone please tell me if "Belle Vue", a stately Italian style home costing 4,000 pounds, built by Roland Loane in 1824 is still standing? It was in Davey Street, Hobart, on the block bounded by Davey St, Molle Street, Fitzroy Place and Ansell Street. Around 1826 it was rented by the government and became the Female Orphan School. This building was used to accommodate the female emigrants from the 'Bussorah Merchant' and the 'Strathfieldsaye'. I would also like to know the street number of "Belle Vue", if possible.
Thanks,
Sharon.
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Sharon if you google maps the area you mention encompasses St Ann's Geriatric Hospital which was built in 1979. I think you will find that it is Antill Street not Ansell Street.
Perhaps the National Trust in Tasmania may be able to assist you with some information on the history of Belle Vue.
Cheers
Cando
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Thanks for the correction Cando, it should be Antill Street. My photocopy of the map is a bit blurry. I'm not really after the history of Belle Vue - I'm wanting to know if it is still standing today, and if so, what its street number is. I was hoping someone with local knowledge of the area may know the answer, or that someone like me (a descendant of a female emigrant) may know.
Sharon.
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Hi Sharon
St Annes still stands it is now a retirement home and the address is given in the Hobart Directory as 142 Davey Street Hobart.
Tom
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Hi Tom,
Thanks so much for that information. I am thinking of taking a short holiday in Tasmania to visit some of the places where my ancestors lived and worked. So I'm trying to find out what I can and 'reduce some of the legwork' before I make the trip.
Much appreciated!
Sharon.
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Sharon, An email to the Hobart Library asking for help with any info they have etc might be helpful and make your visit more enjoyable.
charlotte
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Hi Charlotte,
Thanks for that suggestion.
Sharon.
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Hi Charlotte,
the following link may be helpful to you for sourcing some more info for the Belle Vue Orphanage. There is a reference to it in there as a place for housing girls;
http://www.femalefactory.com.au/FFRG/pdfs/QOS.pdf
St. Annes in Davey Street, Hobart occupies a large portion of land and has undergone many refurbishments and rebuilding over the years. There is however a portion of it which fronts onto Davey Street and is an original dwelling of some substance. Not sure though of it's history. You can see a photo of it at the following link;
http://www.stannshomes.com.au/
There are certainly numerous other stately buildings bordering here too.
I hope this is a little help.
Also hoping it's OK to put links in as I've done.
Kind regards,
Peggle.
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Hi Shazza
I also had ancestors on the same ship who were billeted at the Bellevue. Just wondering if you had found out anything further about the Bellevue or the passengers on the Bussorah Merchant? Or if you knew where I might look.
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I know this is an old question, but the building Bellevue is still standing at 31 Fitzroy Place, Sandy Bay.
The building has been converted into apartments and is in very good condition.
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Hi Sharon,
I know its been a long time since your original post. I too am looking for information related to Belle Vue. Did you get to visit/is any portion of the one on Davey St. still standing? My ancestors also may have lived there. Would you be open to share info?
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Welcome to RootsChat Somanyquestions99,
Unfortunately Sharon has not been online here since 2014 and hasn't responded to the other queries that have appeared in last few years. If she still has the same email address Sharon should receive notification of your post.
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Can I help at all? I live near Hobart also have an interest in House Histories.
Kind regards
clancam37
Welcome to RootsChat Somanyquestions99,
Unfortunately Sharon has not been online here since 2014 and hasn't responded to the other queries that have appeared in last few years. If she still has the same email address Sharon should receive notification of your post.
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The historic "Belle Vue" home you mentioned in Hobart, built by Roland Loane in 1824, no longer stands. It was located on the block bounded by Davey Street, Molle Street, Fitzroy Place, and Ansell Street. Over time, the area has undergone significant changes, and the original building has been demolished. Unfortunately, the exact street number of "Belle Vue" is not well-documented due to the changes in the area's development over the years.