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Elizabeth Austin Homes 1886

In August 1886, Elizabeth Austin founded the “Elizabeth Austin Homes” for the use of aged poor labour workers. For persons in reduced circumstances belonging to the more educated classes. It opened on Yarra Street, It has 3 separate buildings (of Italian design) the centre one is a two story with a tower for committee rooms, parlours, and library and on the outside front a veranda and a balcony.The two outer buildings are for the occupation of the people.A generous donation by far from Mrs Elizabeth .p. Austin