An Indian bungalow with large verandah and extensive bay views, Rajpootana was built by William Walker, an Anglo-Indian journalist.
| Other Names | Hamurana |
| Date Built | Before 1867 |
| Architect | Unknown |
| Builder | Unknown |
| Owners | William Walker |
| Description | Indian bungalow made of bricks with a bluestone foundation. The house contained a drawing room, a dining room, hall, four bedrooms, kitchen, servant room, verandah on two sides with revolving shutters, ballroom, open fireplaces, stairs leading up to the rooftop, extensive bay views. |
| History | This property was built by William Walker, an Anglo-Indian journalist, who went by the pen-name, “Tom Cringle” in the Australasian. |
| Occupants | William Walker, W H Freer, Mrs Coote; J M Sasse |
| MMDB Entry | 3682 |
Reference/s:
The Argus. (1867, March 15). A modern Australian dwelling-house. Trove.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5788499?searchTerm=rajpootana%20acland%20str
The Argus. (1877, October 4). Advertising. Trove.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5939822?searchTerm=rajpootana%20superior%20villa%20residence
Lewis, M. (n.d.). Mansion Rajpootana (MMBW) Hamurana. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from https://aai.app.unimelb.edu.au/apex/f?p=198:5:15167376613485::NO:RP:P5_ID:3682
Compiled by: Peter Johnson (image); Sally Moore (information)
Last updated: 16.09.20
St Kilda,Victoria
Australia 3182
Now a significant Spanish Mission style block of flats opposite Christ Church. Foundations retained as foundations of the original building.