I say, dispose of this one-room dwelling (4)

I believe the answer is:

cell

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'room dwelling' is the definition.
'cell' can be an answer for 'room' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'dwelling' bit.

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

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(Other definitions for cell that I've seen before include "Place of confinement" , "American mobile" , "Small compartment" , "Unit of animal or plant structure" , "Animal or plant building unit" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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