Albert Terrace, Adelaide
Built 1880 for draper Charles Wylde as a terrace of nine two-storey houses, architect Daniel Garlick, purchased 1965 by AMSCOL (Adelaide Milk Supply Co-operative Ltd) for offices, restored to residences 1982.
“In Carrington-street, eastward of Hurtle square, Mr. Chas. Wylde is building a nice terrace of nine two-story houses, with verandah and balcony running the entire length, and the whole surmounted by a neat parapet. The fronts are of Mitcham bluestone, with cement dressings.” [Register 2 Jan 1880]
“To Let. New Convenient City Residences in Albert-Terrace, Carrington-street, each containing Six Rooms, Pantry, Bathroom, and Clothes Closet. Water, Gas, and Bells. Good Balcony, commanding a fine view of the Hills.” [Register 22 Apr 1880 advert]
“Comfortable quiet Home, no children, for two young Men. Terms moderate. 3, Albert-terrace, Carrington-street.” [Evening Journal 4 Dec 1880 advert]
“Board and Residence for three or four respectable men; plunge and shower bath; single bedroom if required.— Mrs. Beck, No. 4, Albert-terrace, Carrington-street.” [Express & Telegraph 8 Jul 1881] advert]
“direct the attention of the police to the disgraceful behavior, especially on Sunday afternoons, of certain young men, who call themselves gentlemen, living in Albert-terrace, Carrington-street. It is impossible for a respectable female to pass the place without being insulted. Their conduct is a matter of general complaint with the neighbors living opposite.” [Express & Telegraph 7 Feb 1882]
“Board and Residence.—Four respectable Gentlemen will meet with comfortable home in a private family; 16s. weekly, with washing 13s. Apply to Albert-terrace, No. 4, Carrington-street.” [Express & Telegraph 10 May 1882 advert]
“A full-length portrait in oils of Sir Samuel Davenport, from the easel of Mr. Henry Clayton, of Albert-terrace, Carrington-street, was received in the art gallery on Saturday morning, and hung on a space behind that of Queen Victoria, by the kind permission of Sir Herbert Sandford.” [Register 5 Sep 1887]
“Furnished Balcony Bed-Sitting-room; also, Front Room, ground floor.— 2, Albert-ter., Carrington-st.” [Express & Telegraph 1 Jul 1899 advert]
“First-Class Board and Residence for Gentlemen, large balcony room. 9, Albert-terrace, Carrington-street.” [Advertiser 19 Dec 1912 advert]
“Boarders wanted, early breakfast, piano — No. 9, Carrington-street, Albert-terrace.” [Advertiser 9 Aug 1913 advert]
“Vacancy in Private Home for Respectable Business lady. 4 Albert terrace, Carrington street.” [The Mail 24 Mar 1917 advert]
CHARLES WYLDE
“WYLDE.—On the 13th June at High street, Glenelg, suddenly, Charles Wylde, aged 76 years.” [Evening Journal 14 Jun 1901]
“Mr. Charles Wylde, of High-street, Glenelg, removes another old and respected colonist. The deceased gentleman arrived in the colony with his cousin, the late Mr. George Chinner, about the year 1847, and was for many years a partner with the late Mr. G. F. Claridge as soft goods merchants in Rundle street. Mr. Wylde retired from active business some twenty years ago. . . Mr. Wylde's principal work outside of his business was in conection [sic] with the first Congregational Church in Freeman-street, Adelaide, under the late Rev. Thomas Quinton Stow, and later as deacon of the Glenelg Congregational Church, under the Rev. Charles Manthorpe. In his early life he was a musical enthusiast, and was a promoter of the first Philharmonic Society of Adelaide. A widow (daughter of (Mr. William Hitchcox) and three children survive him.” [Advertiser 15 Jun 1901]
Albert Terrace, Adelaide
Built 1880 for draper Charles Wylde as a terrace of nine two-storey houses, architect Daniel Garlick, purchased 1965 by AMSCOL (Adelaide Milk Supply Co-operative Ltd) for offices, restored to residences 1982.
“In Carrington-street, eastward of Hurtle square, Mr. Chas. Wylde is building a nice terrace of nine two-story houses, with verandah and balcony running the entire length, and the whole surmounted by a neat parapet. The fronts are of Mitcham bluestone, with cement dressings.” [Register 2 Jan 1880]
“To Let. New Convenient City Residences in Albert-Terrace, Carrington-street, each containing Six Rooms, Pantry, Bathroom, and Clothes Closet. Water, Gas, and Bells. Good Balcony, commanding a fine view of the Hills.” [Register 22 Apr 1880 advert]
“Comfortable quiet Home, no children, for two young Men. Terms moderate. 3, Albert-terrace, Carrington-street.” [Evening Journal 4 Dec 1880 advert]
“Board and Residence for three or four respectable men; plunge and shower bath; single bedroom if required.— Mrs. Beck, No. 4, Albert-terrace, Carrington-street.” [Express & Telegraph 8 Jul 1881] advert]
“direct the attention of the police to the disgraceful behavior, especially on Sunday afternoons, of certain young men, who call themselves gentlemen, living in Albert-terrace, Carrington-street. It is impossible for a respectable female to pass the place without being insulted. Their conduct is a matter of general complaint with the neighbors living opposite.” [Express & Telegraph 7 Feb 1882]
“Board and Residence.—Four respectable Gentlemen will meet with comfortable home in a private family; 16s. weekly, with washing 13s. Apply to Albert-terrace, No. 4, Carrington-street.” [Express & Telegraph 10 May 1882 advert]
“A full-length portrait in oils of Sir Samuel Davenport, from the easel of Mr. Henry Clayton, of Albert-terrace, Carrington-street, was received in the art gallery on Saturday morning, and hung on a space behind that of Queen Victoria, by the kind permission of Sir Herbert Sandford.” [Register 5 Sep 1887]
“Furnished Balcony Bed-Sitting-room; also, Front Room, ground floor.— 2, Albert-ter., Carrington-st.” [Express & Telegraph 1 Jul 1899 advert]
“First-Class Board and Residence for Gentlemen, large balcony room. 9, Albert-terrace, Carrington-street.” [Advertiser 19 Dec 1912 advert]
“Boarders wanted, early breakfast, piano — No. 9, Carrington-street, Albert-terrace.” [Advertiser 9 Aug 1913 advert]
“Vacancy in Private Home for Respectable Business lady. 4 Albert terrace, Carrington street.” [The Mail 24 Mar 1917 advert]
CHARLES WYLDE
“WYLDE.—On the 13th June at High street, Glenelg, suddenly, Charles Wylde, aged 76 years.” [Evening Journal 14 Jun 1901]
“Mr. Charles Wylde, of High-street, Glenelg, removes another old and respected colonist. The deceased gentleman arrived in the colony with his cousin, the late Mr. George Chinner, about the year 1847, and was for many years a partner with the late Mr. G. F. Claridge as soft goods merchants in Rundle street. Mr. Wylde retired from active business some twenty years ago. . . Mr. Wylde's principal work outside of his business was in conection [sic] with the first Congregational Church in Freeman-street, Adelaide, under the late Rev. Thomas Quinton Stow, and later as deacon of the Glenelg Congregational Church, under the Rev. Charles Manthorpe. In his early life he was a musical enthusiast, and was a promoter of the first Philharmonic Society of Adelaide. A widow (daughter of (Mr. William Hitchcox) and three children survive him.” [Advertiser 15 Jun 1901]