70 Morley Street was probably constructed for Mrs Morey in 1920.

The permit that most likely relates to the construction of 70 Morley Street was granted to Mrs Morey on 1 July 1920 for the construction of a residence on Town Sections 339 & 363 (363 possibly a mistake) - 'Jackson' was the builder, and the estimated construction cost was £1800.

Related items:

Town Section 339, Taranaki Land Deed Index I3 Page 11. (Archives New Zealand)

Taranaki (Lot 5) DP2970 Sheet 1, ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)

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