The Trevessa, a St. Ives steamer, was abandoned and subsequently sank in the middle of the Indian Ocean on 4 June.
Progress of domestic architecture
About the city and suburbs may now be seen handsome new residences, and the combined effect is to add not a little to the comfortable and prosperous air that Dunedin wears. While some of these new houses are to be seen in practically every part, naturally one or two suburbs are specially favoured by those in a position to select a site for a home. Maori Hill is certainly one of the favoured spots, and Anderson’s Bay — particularly Sunshine — another, and the records of building permits show that Mornington is not far behind.
Perhaps the most striking instance of simultaneous home building being pushed forward in one short street is to be found in Grendon St, Maori Hill, which runs round from Highgate to Driver’s Rd. The street itself is as yet in a very rough and unformed state, as compared with some others nearby, but there is no doubt that the class of residence going up or already completed in Grendon St will quickly compel a big improvement in the street itself. All these houses command a glorious view, and some have the additional charm of a beautiful setting among the original native bush.
This is particularly noticeable in the case of Mr Herbert Price’s two-storey brick residence, the chief feature of which is that it has been designed by the architect, Mr H. Mandeno, to get the maximum of sunlight in all the rooms. It is in form a long, narrow building, facing north. There is a considerable area of ground with native bush about it, and it will all doubtless be turned into an exceedingly beautiful property.
Mr J.S. Campbell is another who has a handsome residence in this street. It is made of "Simplex" hollow concrete which is used in their constructive work by Messrs Ellis and Glue. Miss M.H.M. King and her sister are adding to the amenities of the street with an attractive brick house. Mr F.W. Robinson has a fine wooden dwelling and Mrs E. Watson a somewhat smaller one. Miss Gibson, who has a composite dwelling, and Mr J.J. Jowsey, who is building in wood, are others who have recently selected Grendon St for their
homes.
Driver’s Rd is another that is being improved by progressive residential architecture and at the corner of it and Grendon St stands the new brick home of the Rev Tulloch Yuille. Mr S. Benton has had a one-storey residence of "Simplex" concrete erected in this street, and Mr R. Clapperton a two-storey residence of the same material.
Over in Cannington road Mr D.C. Campbell has a two-storied brick residence whose proportions and finish make it a decided acquisition to the street.
In Pacific St the Fletcher Construction Company is putting up a fine brick home for Mr A. Thomson.
In Highgate several nice places have lately been erected, including a composite dwelling (in progress) for Mr J. M’Inness, a brick one for Mr T. Wood and a wooden one for Mr Erskine Nicol. The chief novelty of Mr Nicol’s two-storey residence, which is roughcast, is its green roofing tiles.
Other good houses being constructed in the district are for Mr G. Anderson, in Como St; and Mr C.J. Romeril, in Grater St.
Perhaps the most elaborate and extensive dwelling being completed in Dunedin at the present time is that of Mr P. Halsted in Royal Tce. It is of very plain Georgian design, and will be exceptionally well equipped within with practically every useful labour-saving device now obtainable. It is a red brick two-storey dwelling, and excellent results have been obtained from a somewhat awkward section.
In Queen St Mr James Dick has a fine two-storey brick and roughcast dwelling, designed by Mr J.L. Salmond, with tile roof and interior fittings up-to-date in every particular.
— ODT, 24.10.1923
