Grey Street
Most probably named after Sir George Edward Grey, KCB (14 April 1812 – 19 September 1898) who was a soldier, explorer, Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony (South Africa), the 11th Premier of New Zealand and a writer.
Mittagong (Demolished) 35-41 Grey Street
Part MMBW detail plan #1355 dated May 1897, SLV Map Collection
Stradbroke (Extant) 71 Grey Street
Stradbroke is one of a group of large mansions located on the western side of Grey Street and form an impressive streetscape in the area.It stnds between Eildon (now the Alliance Francaise) and Capri which is still owned by the Presentation order. This group of buildings have been extensively analyzed by Helen Halliday and Phillip Stewart. Their reports can be found in the 'read more' section below.
