View source for Land Grant GW Barnard (0-1-5)

Land Grant 21-115-4484 dated the 11th of January 1847 was granted to [[George William Barnard]] .  The total land area was one rood and five perches. This covered the land  that is now 54, 56, 58 and 60-62 High Street.  58 and 60-62 are currently on one title. <br> 
[[File:AF721-1-431_(1886)-cropped.jpg|400px|left|1886 town map showing grant to GW Barnard]]<br><br>
George Barnard had many land grants in Launceston, but this was the only one in southern Tasmania.  The TE Allwright grant next door (0-0-20.8) is the land currently occupied by the Drill Hall Emporium antique shop.<br><br>
[[File:Land_Grant_Barnard.jpg|600px|thumb|left|Original Land Grant 1847]]<br>

[[File:High_Street_54-56_For_Sale_(1951).jpg|600px|thumb|left|54 and 56 High Street (on one title) for sale by auction in 1951.]]