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Semaphore Bute Terrace

Built 1879 by Gray Brothers as six terrace houses, now 12 apartments.

 

“Semaphore.— To Let, excellent situated Nine-Roomed Houses in Bute-Terrace, Military-road, Semaphore, with pleasant prospect of Gulf and Plains; moderate rental. Apply Gray Bros., Semaphore.” [Register 2 Jun 1880 advert]

 

“To Let, at Bute-terrace, Semaphore, close to Railway Station and Sea Beach, well-finished Houses of Nine Rooms each, three of which are well-ventilated basement rooms; moderate rental. Apply to Gray Brothers, Semaphore.” [Register 18 Sep 1880]

 

“Semaphore.—Bute-terrace, Military-road, House To Let, Nine Rooms, well-situated. Balconies, splendid view. Apply to Mr. A. Gray, Bute-terrace; or Chas. D. Aston, Port.” [Evening Journal 29 Dec 1881 advert]

 

“Auction. . . at the Residence of T. H. Howe, Esq., M.P., Bute-Terrace, Military-road, Semaphore, near the Railway Station, and next to the English Church. In Consequence of Moving to his Country Residence. All the very Superior Modern Household Furniture and Effects.” [Register 10 Jul 1882 advert]

 

“Widow Lady offers Residence to Married Couple; one or two ladies; near train, sea. 6, Bute-terrace, Semaphore.” [Express & Telegraph 17 Aug 1889 advert]

 

“Semaphore. Bute-Terrace, Military-road, House, Nine large Rooms, in good order. Rent Reduced to 12/6,” [Register 13 Jul 1904 advert]

 

“The most important property offered by Mr, Malin was a row of six attached two-storey stone and brick residences, each of nine rooms, and known as Bute-terrace, Semaphore, on a block with a frontage of 135 ft. to Military-road, and a depth of 227 ft. 6 in: to Brown-street. The bidding began at £1.000 and was taken to £2,500, which was the reserve price, and at that figure the property was knocked to Mr. F. Tillotson, contractor.” [Advertiser 4 Mar 1911]

 

“Semaphore, Bute terrace, nine rooms and conveniences.' Rent 40/.” [News 8 Oct 1927 advert]

 

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