In the late 19th Century, people from all social levels
lived in the south eastern corner of the city. The wealthy
occupied mansions on East and South Terrace, the growing
middle class lived in Victorian villas in Halifax and Gilles
Streets, while the intervening small cottages were filled by
workers who were able to walk to work or work from home.
Pastoralists, government workers, publicans, policemen and
plasterers all lived in close proximity. However in the 1920s
and 1930s it became fashionable to move to the suburbs
on the other side of the south and east Park Lands.
Meal to follow for those so entices at the General Havelock
Hotel.
