This mansion was built for Annie Dudgeon, a young widow of a convict. She later married Agar Wynne, who was for a time Victoria's Attorney General.
| Other Names | Illoura; Myrnong Hall |
| Date Built | 1886 |
| Architect | de Garis, F & Son |
| Builder | Unknown |
| Owners | Annie Dudgeon |
| Description | Contained approximately 12 rooms, two bathrooms, balcony, tower, marble-tiled floor, billiard room, library, conservatory and two coachhouses. |
| History | Annie Dudgeon, young widow of John Dudgeon (a Van Diemen's Land convict), inherited 67,000 pounds, which was used towards the purchase of this land and the building of the residence. Dudgeon was also later married to Agar Wynne, who was for a time Victoria's Attorney General. The property was sold after Dudgeon's death (1926). It then seems to have become a boarding house under the name "Illoura" in 1927. Then in 1936, it was due to be demolished and replaced with a 10-storey building containing more than 200 flats, but this plan was rejected by council. From 1940, it was a guest house called Myrnong Hall. |
| Occupants | Annie Dudgeon |
| MMDB Entry | 3937 https://aai.app.unimelb.edu.au/apex/f?p=198:5:10392565653514::NO:RP:P5_ID:3937 |
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Compiled by: Peter Johnson (PDF attachment and image); Liz Kelly and Sally Moore (information table)
Last updated: 21.09.20
St Kilda,Victoria
Australia 3182
North west corner of Acland and Robe Street. This impressive building retains its original features.