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NameMadame Brussels Lane
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Partly formed by sections of former Eagle Alley/Little Leichardt Street.

Named ca. 2007.

Located at or near: 36-38 Lonsdale Street.

Probable or possible origin of name: Caroline Hodgson, AKA 'Madame Brussels', brothel-owner, businesswoman.

Location is approximate.

For more information, see: Bate, W., Broome, R., Davis, N., May, A. J., & Stitt, H. (2024). The story of Melbourne’s lanes: Essential but unplanned (pp. 151, 182). ISBN 978-1-875173-12-9.

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Linkbackhttps://www.emelbourne.net.au/biogs/EM01885b.htm
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ContributorMitchell Harrop
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Date From2007-01-01
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Added2024-07-15 10:34:05
Updated2025-01-23 13:15:03

🌏 Madame Brussels Lane south end entrance off Lonsdale Street

Placename
Madame Brussels Lane
Type
Journey

Location, Dates

Latitude
-37.809599721664206
Longitude
144.9711126367096
State
VIC
LGA
CITY OF MELBOURNE

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TLCMap ID
td1a10
Created At
2024-07-16 15:39:05
Updated At
2024-07-16 15:39:05

🌏 Madame Brussels Lane first turn

Placename
Madame Brussels Lane
Type
Journey

Location, Dates

Latitude
-37.80896693862866
Longitude
144.97083172917806
State
VIC
LGA
CITY OF MELBOURNE

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TLCMap ID
td1a11
Created At
2024-07-16 15:40:25
Updated At
2024-07-16 15:40:25

🌏 Madame Brussels Lane becomes Casselden Place

Placename
Madame Brussels Lane
Type
Journey

Location, Dates

Latitude
-37.808923695282886
Longitude
144.97097487499965
State
VIC
LGA
CITY OF MELBOURNE

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TLCMap ID
td1a12
Created At
2024-07-16 15:41:26
Updated At
2024-07-16 15:41:26
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