Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Monday 23 March 1914, page 10


FIRST GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

OLD BUILDING TO BE DEMOLISHED.

One of the earliest landmarks in Melbourne, the first Government House, which was erected at Jolimont, is shortly to be demolished.' - The building was brought from England in parts, and erected in 1839. It was occupied, by Governor C. J. La Trobe. It has now become the property of Messrs,. Bedggood and Company, boot manufacturers whose factory adjoins. increasing business demands an extension of premises, and the old building must give way to urgent requirements. The Early Pioneers-,' Association is interested in the old edifice as a relic of Australian history, and Mr. W. Smithers (Gadd, the secretary of the association, is organising a day of inspection. He has appealed to Messrs Bedggood and Co. to allow the old building. which is an advanced state of decay, to remain for a few days, so that invitations can be issued to a number of leading citi-sons to see it before it is demolished. On behalf of the line Mr. Daniel Bedggood consented. The Lord Mayor has signified his willingness to take part in the function.