1970's Newtown Apartments

While I have boldly asserted in the title the build date and location of the structure I am uncertain of both.

 

It is behind the old Newtown RSL but is this technically Erskineville? And was it built early '70's or late '60's? Dunedoo are you up for the task?

 

I do know it is seriously run-down.

 

The following are some comments from "Anonymous" I found on a blog:

 

Mary Reiby (on the $20 note) used to have a house at no 31 where she lived when she retired, hence Reiby St, Reiby lane and Reiby Hall where the RSL now is next door. See photos of the original building at www.slv.vic.gov.au/pictoria/gid/slv-pic-aab73347/1/b52080 and an earlier picture acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/item/itemDetailPaged.aspx?itemID=152624

 

this site has some interesting history info: www.darlinghurst.biz/NewTown.Tv/reiby.htm

 

 

For more on the redevelopment of the Newtown RSL follow this link:

www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/newtown-rsl-club-tr...

 

Update : I have just read that:

 

Mary Reiby's mansion Reibey House stood on this site until it was demolished in 1967 to make way for public housing.

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