Carrucan and Sweeney Photo Galleries

Carrucan and Sweeney Photo Galleries


Last additions - Peter Carrucan Line
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1938 approx - Hannah Sloan nee Carrucan birthday, with her brothers Michael, John and Frank37 viewsHannah Veronica Carrucan was the second child of Peter Carrucan (1837-1895) and Hannah Woods (-1920). She married William Joshua SLOANE of Warrandyte and they raised their own family in due course. She was one of 11 children

Patrick Joseph CARRUCAN (1860-1920)
Hannah Veronica CARRUCAN (1862-1939)
John CARRUCAN (1864-1943
Michael Martin CARRUCAN (1866-1954)
Peter William Paul CARRUCAN (1868-1907)
Francis CARRUCAN (1872-1953)
Denis Joseph CARRUCAN (1875-1913)
James CARRUCAN (1877-1877)
Margaret Mattie CARRUCAN (1879-1925)
Agnes Mary CARRUCAN (1881-1917)

This photo, probably taken on her birthday in 1938, shows her with her brothers Michael, John and Frank.

Mary Clements advises that she found it in her archives - it was posted to a Miss E. Feeley at Belgrave from A. M. JAMES, 7 Memorial Avenue, CARLISLE. WA 6101. A.M.James is Aileen Mary Carrucan, John Carrucan's daughter and one of Mary Clements' cousins.
Sep 09, 2020
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1939 - Irene Rita Norris and Selwyn Hayes at the Blue Moon Cafe Brisbane35 viewsAgnes Mary Carrucan (1881-1917), the youngest child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods, marked Thomas Albert HAYES (1876-1952) in 1900 at Heidelberg. They had 6 children as follows
Francis Vincent (1901-)
John Joseph (1905-1985)
Thomas Albert (1907-1954)
Percival (1909-)
Selwyn James (1912-1986)
Mary Agnes (Molly) (1915-1991)
This photo, from Pam Hayes (nee Allsopp), shows Selwyn James Hayes and his wife Irene Rita (nee Norris) in 1939, the year of their marriage.
Sep 09, 2020
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1935 - Kathleen Carrucan wedding37 viewsKathleen Carrucan was the sixth child of Margaret and Michael Carrucan of Kew. She was born 23/10/1906 and died 19/08/1992, aged 85 years. She married William (Bill) Clements on 3rd June 1935 at Sacred Church Church Kew. She was aged 29 and Bill 30 Years. This photo was taken in the lounge room of the Carrucan home and business in High Street Kew. This home has since been replaced.
Kathleen was a great grand child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.
Sep 09, 2020
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1935 - wedding of Marguerite Carrucan and Michael King32 viewsMarguerite (Madge) Carrucan (1903-1969) married Michael Francis King (1902-1986) at Sacred Heart Church Kew at Easter time 1935. They subseqently had one child, Michael James King (1939 - ). Michael married Annette Shanahan and has 4 children- Nicole, Michelle,Simon and Rachael.
Madge was one of the children of Michael Martin Carrucan (1866 - 1954) and Margaret Lynch (1868 - 1956) and was a grand child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.


Sep 09, 2020
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1935 - Wedding Kathleen Carrucan and Bill Clements38 viewsKathleen Carrucan was the sixth child of Margaret & Michael Carrucan of Kew. She was born 23/10/1906 and died 19/08/1992, aged 85 years. This photo shows her marriage to William (Bill) Clements (born 28/11/1905, died 31 05/1986) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kew on 03/06/1935.
Bridesmaid on left is Miss Molly Carey. Best man on right is Mr Pat McHugh.
Kathleen was a great grand child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.
Sep 09, 2020
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1935 - Mona Carrucan38 viewsMonica (Mona) Carrucan, the fourth child of Margaret and Michael Carrucan of Kew, was born in 1896 in Kew. In 1925, she married Joseph Hogan and they had 4 children, Margaret, Bernard, Gregory and Frank. This photo, taken around 1935 shows her with the youngest of the 4 children as a baby. Mona died in March 1976. She was a granddaughter of Peter and Hannah Carrucan.Sep 09, 2020
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1935 - Mary Carrucan nee Angus wedding37 viewsLeo Carrucan, the fourth child of Margaret and Michael Carrucan of Kew, was born on 23rd December 1901. He met Mary Ellen Angus from Hawthorn in 1927 and they married in January 1935 at Immaculate Conception Church, Hawthorn. This photo shows Mary on her wedding day.
Mary and Leo had one daughter, Mary Therese, in April 1938 but, ten days after giving birth, Mary died of cancer. In 1940, Leo married Dorothy Hopper and Leo and Dorothy brought up his young daughter Mary.
Leo died suddenly on 27th March 1958 from a heart attack while sitting in his truck at the Alphington Quarries. He was only 57 years of age. He was buried in the Kew Cemetery.
His daughter Mary married Thomas Joseph Holden and they in turn have 3 children Andrew (b 1966), Janet (b 1968) and Meaghan (b 1972).
Sep 09, 2020
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1935 - Leo Mary Mona Carrucan and Mona's children76 viewsMonica (Mona) Carrucan, the fourth child of Margaret and Michael Carrucan of Kew, was born in 1896 in Kew. In 1925, she married Joseph Hogan and they had 4 children, Margaret, Bernard, Gregory and Frank. This photo, taken around 1935 shows her with her 4 young children. Also shown in the photo are her younger brother Leo with his wife Mary. The photo is dated around 1925. Mona died in March 1976. She was a granddaughter of Peter and Hannah Carrucan.Sep 09, 2020
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1935 - Leo and Mary Carrucan wedding party38 viewsLeo Carrucan, the fourth child of Margaret and Michael Carrucan of Kew, was born on 23rd December 1901. He met Mary Ellen Angus from Hawthorn in 1927 and they married in January 1935 at Immaculate Conception Church, Hawthorn. This photo shows Mary and Leo on their wedding day.
Mary and Leo had one daughter, Mary Therese, in April 1938 but, ten days after giving birth, Mary died of cancer. In 1940, Leo married Dorothy Hopper and Leo and Dorothy brought up his young daughter Mary.
Leo died suddenly on 27th March 1958 from a heart attack while sitting in his truck at the Alphington Quarries. He was only 57 years of age. He was buried in the Kew Cemetery.
His daughter Mary married Thomas Joseph Holden and they in turn have 3 children Andrew (b 1966), Janet (b 1968) and Meaghan (b 1972).
Sep 09, 2020
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1935 - Kathleen Clements nee Carrucan on her wedding day with bridesmaid Molly Carey37 viewsKathleen Carrucan was the sixth child of Margaret and Michael Carrucan of Kew. She was born 23/10/1906 and died 19/08/1992, aged 85 years. She married William (Bill) Clements (born 28/11/1905, died 31 05/1986) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kew on 03/06/1935.
This photo, taken on her wedding days, shows her with her bridesmaid Miss Molly Carey.
Kathleen was a great grand child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.
Sep 09, 2020
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1932 - Selwyn Hayes age 11 with his dogs Trixie and Parky38 viewsAgnes Mary Carrucan (1881-1917), the youngest child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods, marked Thomas Albert HAYES (1876-1952) in 1900 at Heidelberg. They had 6 children as follows
Francis Vincent (1901-)
John Joseph (1905-1985)
Thomas Albert (1907-1954)
Percival (1909-)
Selwyn James (1912-1986)
Mary Agnes (Molly) (1915-1991)
This photo, from Pam Hayes (nee Allsopp), shows Selwyn, aged 11, with his dogs Trixie and Parky.
Sep 09, 2020
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1930 - Jack and Rebecca Carrucan's house in Through Road Burwood38 views1930 - Jack and Rebecca Carrucan's house in Through Road, Burwood. Jack, born 1906, was a grandson of Peter Carrucan.
Photo from Frances James, the grand daughter of Jack Carrucan.
Sep 09, 2020
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1929 - Kevin James Carrucan and daughter Patricia attend an Afternoon Tea Party in the Garden of Buckingham Palace in July 192963 viewsKevin James O'Doherty Carrucan (1885 - 1933) was the oldest child of five to Patrick Joseph Carrucan and Agnes Mary Hardbottle and was a grandson of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods. He married Rubina Beaton in 1910 and they had four children Patricia (1911), Donald (1914), Enid (1919) and John (1921). This photo, taken in July 1929, shows him and his daughter Patricia attending an Afternoon Tea Party in the Garden of Buckingham Palace. At that time Kevin held the position as the Secretary to the Australian Ambassador at Australia House in London while his wife Rubina and the children lived in Brugge in Belgium.Sep 09, 2020
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1928 - Enid Donald John and Patricia Carrucan38 viewsKevin James O'Doherty Carrucan (1885 - 1933) was the oldest child of five to Patrick Joseph Carrucan and Agnes Mary Hardbottle and was a grandson of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods. He married Rubina Beaton in 1910 and they had four children Patricia (1911), Donald (1914), Enid (1919) and John (1921). This photo, taken around 1928, shows the 4 children. At that time Kevin held the position as the Secretary to the Australian Ambassador at Australia House in London while his wife Rubina and the children lived in Brugge in Belgium.Sep 09, 2020
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1928 - Ruby Mabel Clare OCarroll nee Carrucan with her mother and her children39 viewsRuby Mabel Clare Carrucan (1891 - 1979), one of the 5 children born to Patrick Joseph Carrucan and Agnes Mary Hardbottle, was a granddaughter of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods. She married Joseph Patrick O'Carroll and they had Mary (1923), Patricia (1926), Theresa (1928) and William (1932). This photo shows:
Back - her mother Agnes Mary Carrucan nee Hardbottle\r\nMiddle - Ruby O'Carroll nee Carrucan with daughter Mary
Front - Daughters Patricia and Theresa
Sep 09, 2020
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1927 - Kathleen Carrucan aged 2138 viewsKathleen Carrucan was the sixth child of Margaret & Michael Carrucan of Kew. She was born 23/10/1906 and died 19/08/1992, aged 85 years. This photo shows her aged 21 in 1927. She married William Clements (born 28/11/1905, died 31 05/1986 aged 80 yrs) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kew on 03/06/1935.
Kathleen was a great grand child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.
Sep 09, 2020
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1927 - Mona Hogan nee Carrucan in Fiji44 viewsMonica (Mona) Carrucan, the fourth child of Margaret and Michael Carrucan of Kew, was born in 1896 in Kew. In 1925, she married Joseph Hogan and they had 4 children, Margaret, Bernard, Gregory and Frank. Mona died in March 1976. This photo was taken in Fiji in 1927.
She was a granddaughter of Peter and Hannah Carrucan.
Sep 09, 2020
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1926 - Kathleen Carrucan43 viewsKathleen Carrucan was the sixth child of Margaret & Michael Carrucan of Kew. She was born 23/10/1906 and died 19/08/1992, aged 85 years. This photo shows her aged 20 in 1926. She married William Clements (born 28/11/1905, died 31 05/1986 aged 80 yrs) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kew on 03/06/1935.
Kathleen was a great grand child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.
Sep 09, 2020
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1926 - Kathleen Carrucan39 viewsKathleen Carrucan was the sixth child of Margaret & Michael Carrucan of Kew. She was born 23/10/1906 and died 19/08/1992, aged 85 years. This photo shows her aged 20 in 1926. She married William Clements (born 28/11/1905, died 31 05/1986 aged 80 yrs) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kew on 03/06/1935.
Kathleen was a great grand child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.
Sep 09, 2020
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1925- Wedding photo of Mona Carrucan to Francis Joseph (Joe) Hogan38 viewsMonica (Mona) Carrucan, the fourth child of Margaret and Michael Carrucan of Kew, was born in 1896 in Kew. In 1925, she married Joseph Hogan and they had 4 children, Margaret, Bernard, Gregory and Frank. Mona died in March 1976.
She was a granddaughter of Peter and Hannah Carrucan.
Sep 09, 2020
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1922 - Charles Reginald Carrucan born 1890, and his brother John Alyousios Carrucan born 190645 viewsThis photo of Charles Reginald (Reg) Carrucan born 1890 and his brother John Alyousios (Jack) Carrucan born 1906, was probably taken on the day of Reg's wedding to Lottie THOMAS (1897-1971) in 1922.

They were two of the children of Mary Jane (Manly) Bregazzi (1868-1926) and John Carrucan (1864-1943), the second child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods. The full list of the 6 children reads as follows

Agnes Georgia CARRUCAN (1888-1890)
Charles Reginald CARRUCAN (1890-1952)
Gladys Mary CARRUCAN (1892-1893)
Kathleen CARRUCAN (1894-1970)
Ellen (Nell) CARRUCAN (1896-1986)
John (Jack) Alyousius CARRUCAN (1906-1978)
Sep 09, 2020
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1922 - Charles Reginald Carrucan born 1890, and his brother John Alyousios Carrucan born 190640 viewsThis photo of Charles Reginald (Reg) Carrucan born 1890 and his brother John Alyousios (Jack) Carrucan born 1906, was probably taken on the day of Reg's wedding to Lottie THOMAS (1897-1971) in 1922.

They were two of the children of Mary Jane (Manly) Bregazzi (1868-1926) and John Carrucan (1864-1943), the second child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods. The full list of the 6 children reads as follows

Agnes Georgia CARRUCAN (1888-1890)
Charles Reginald CARRUCAN (1890-1952)
Gladys Mary CARRUCAN (1892-1893)
Kathleen CARRUCAN (1894-1970)
Ellen (Nell) CARRUCAN (1896-1986)
John (Jack) Alyousius CARRUCAN (1906-1978)
Sep 09, 2020
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1916 - Thomas Michael Carrucan42 viewsThomas Michael Carrucan (1892-1951) served with distinction in the First World War. Post war, he worked on boats between Australia and New Zealand for a number of years before finally settling in New Zealand and marrying Agnes Beryl Connolly (1905-1986). They had 13 children, thus founding what is now a very strong New Zealand branch of the Carrucan clan.Sep 09, 2020
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1921 - Wedding of Frank Carrucan and Mary (Mollie) McMahon34 views1921 - Wedding of Frank Carrucan and Mary (Mollie) McMahonSep 09, 2020
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1916 approx - Mary Jane Carrucan nee Bregazzi Manly, born 1868, married John Carrucan34 viewsMary Jane (Manly) Bregazzi (1868-1926) married John Carrucan (1864-1943), the second child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods, at Fitzroy in Melbourne in 1888. They had 6 children

Agnes Georgia CARRUCAN (1888-1890)
Charles Reginald CARRUCAN (1890-1952)
Gladys Mary CARRUCAN (1892-1893)
Kathleen CARRUCAN (1894-1970)
Ellen (Nell) CARRUCAN (1896-1986)
John (Jack) Alyousius CARRUCAN (1906-1978)
Sep 09, 2020
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1916 approx - Kathleen Carrucan, born 189434 viewsKathleen Carrucan, born 1894, was one of 6 children born to John Carrucan (1864-1943) and Mary Jane (Manly) Bregazzi (1868-1926). She was thus a grand daughter of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods. The 6 children were

Agnes Georgia CARRUCAN (1888-1890)
Charles Reginald CARRUCAN (1890-1952)
Gladys Mary CARRUCAN (1892-1893)
Kathleen CARRUCAN (1894-1970)
Ellen (Nell) CARRUCAN (1896-1986)
John (Jack) Alyousius CARRUCAN (1906-1978)

She married Reginald Cook in 1923.
Sep 09, 2020
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1915 - Thomas Michael Carrucan WWI38 viewsThomas Michael Carrucan (1892-1951) served with distinction in the First World War. Post war, he worked on boats between Australia and New Zealand for a number of years before finally settling in New Zealand and marrying Agnes Beryl Connolly (1905-1986). They had 13 children, thus founding what is now a very strong New Zealand branch of the Carrucan clan.
This photo was taken in 1915 before he left Australia for overseas service.
Thomas Michael was a grandson of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.
Sep 09, 2020
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1916 approx - Ellen Carrucan, born 189637 viewsEllen Carrucan, born 1896, was one of 6 children born to John Carrucan (1864-1943) and Mary Jane (Manly) Bregazzi (1868-1926). She was thus a grand daughter of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods. The 6 children were

Agnes Georgia CARRUCAN (1888-1890)
Charles Reginald CARRUCAN (1890-1952)
Gladys Mary CARRUCAN (1892-1893)
Kathleen CARRUCAN (1894-1970)
Ellen (Nell) CARRUCAN (1896-1986)
John (Jack) Alyousius CARRUCAN (1906-1978)

She married Ernest Walker in 1921.
Sep 09, 2020
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1912- Michael and Hannah O'Bryan with Mary Veronica (Mollie)38 views1912 - Michael O'Bryan with his wife Hannah (nee Sloan) with their eldest daughter Mary Veronica (Mollie). Michael O'Bryan was an accountant and the family lived in Fitzroy.
Their 3 children were
Mary Veronica (Mollie) - born 15-11-1911 - Mollie subsequently joined the Little Sisters of the Poor as Sr Veronica Mary
Agnes (Sr Michelle) - born 31-03-1915 - Agnes also became a nun and became known as Sr Michelle
Kevin - born 25-12-1919
Sep 09, 2020
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1911-02-22 Mary Jane Carrucan & Michael J Ganly St Patricks Cathedral38 viewsThe marriage of Mary Jane Carrucan and Michael J Ganly at St Patricks Cathedral in Melbourne on 22nd February 1911.

The photo shows (L to R) Ethel Caulfield, Jack Carrucan, Anne Maree (Duck) Carrucan, Patrick Carrucan, Michael Ganly (groom), Mary Jane (Girlie) Carrucan (Bride), Christopher Carrucan and Frances Carrucan
Sep 09, 2020
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1911-02-22 Mary Jane Carrucan & Michael J Ganly St Patricks Cathedral35 viewsThe marriage of Mary Jane Carrucan and Michael J Ganly at St Patricks Cathedral in Melbourne on 22nd February 1911.Sep 09, 2020
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1910 - Kevin James O'Doherty Carrucan38 viewsKevin James O'Doherty Carrucan (1885 - 1933) was the oldest child of five to Patrick Joseph Carrucan and Agnes Mary Hardbottle and was a grandson of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods. He married Rubina Beaton in 1910 and they had four children Patricia (1911), Donald (1914), Enid (1919) and John (1921). This photo must have been taken around the time of his wedding.Sep 09, 2020
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1910 approx - Hannah Carrucan - 4 generations of Carrucan women43 viewsThis photo, passed on by Mary Tippet, shows 4 generations of Carrucan women. They are
Hannah Carrucan (nee Woods) who emigrated to Australia from 'Fanarooska' Castle in Ireland at 17 years of age and subsequently married Peter Carrucan
Her eldest daughter Hannah Sloan (nee Carrucan)
Her eldest daughter Hannah O'Bryan (nee Sloan)
Her eldest daughter Mary O'Bryan (Sister Veronica Mary of the Little Sisters of the Poor)
Sep 09, 2020
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1906 - Carrucan family photo with children Frank 11, Tom 14, Leo 5, Mona 10, Marguerite(Madge) 2 and Kathleen 6 months51 viewsMichael Martin CARRUCAN (1866-1954), the son of Peter Carrucan, married Margaret Lynch (1868-) in 1891. This photo shows them with their children

Thomas Michael CARRUCAN (1892-1951) - right back, aged 14
Francis William CARRUCAN (1895-1967) - left back, aged 11
Monica CARRUCAN (1896-1976) - left front, aged 10
Leo CARRUCAN (1901-1958) - middle front, aged 5
Marguerite (Madge) CARRUCAN (1903 - 1969) - right front being nursed, aged 2
Kathleen CARRUCAN (1906-1992) - front second from left, aged 6 months

Thomas Michael eventually moved to New Zealand where a large Carrucan clan now exists.
Sep 09, 2020
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1904 - Kew Wood Yard Invoice37 viewsMichael and Margaret Carrucan (Michael was the fourth child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods) settled in Kew and started a small business called ' M Carrucan Fuel & Produce Merchant. This grew into a large enterprise supplying wood, coal, coke, sawn timber, chaff and grain, sand, gravel, etc. The business thrived in the expanding Melbourne of the early twentieth century and finally closed its doors in the late 1950's, a victim of the changing face of Melbourne's fuel economy. This invoice, from 1904, shows the letterhead in the early days of the business.Sep 09, 2020
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1900 - Kevin Carrucan first Assumption boarder39 viewsKevin James O'Doherty Carrucan, the oldest of 5 children born to Patrick Joseph Carrucan and Agnes Mary Hardbottle, was born in Pyalong, Victoria, on the 6th March 1885.
He arrived at Assumption College, Kilmore, Victoria, on the 15th August 1900 as the first boarder to board at that famous college. He was brought to the school from Lancefield by Fr. Farrelly, the then Parish Priest of Kilmore and the founder of Assumption. There were no more than five boarders at this point with about 50 day students. Kevin was Dux of the School in 1900.
Whilst appointed to Traralgon Creek State School, he met his future wife Rubina Beaton who lived in nearby Koornalla. They married on 22nd June 1910 at Traralgon. Kevin and Rubina had four children Patricia, Donald, Enid and John. Kevin then went on to join the Commonwealth Public Service which was then developing in Melbourne because Canberra had not yet been founded. In the mid 1920's he went overseas to take up a position as the Secretary to the Australian Ambassador at Australia House in London. Rubina and the children lived in Brugge in Belgium whilst Kevin lived in London.
He returned to Australia in March 1931 and returned to work at Canberra in November 1931 but died soon after.
He was a grandson of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.
This photo appeared in a 1984 Assumption College Newsletter, obtained when our son was attending the same College and was given to us by Kath and Grahame Murphy.
Sep 09, 2020
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1894 - Agnes Mary Carrucan School Certificate38 viewsAgnes Mary Carrucan (1881 - 1917), the tenth and last child of Peter and Hannah Carrucan, was born in 1881 at Eltham. This certificate, dated March 1894, states that she had reached the required standard as specified by 'The Education Act 1890' and was now exempt from compulsory school attendance.
On 1st December 1900, Agnes Mary Carrucan married Thomas Albert Hayes in Heidelberg. He was a son of John Hayes and Ellen Houlahan and also a tenth child.
Thomas and Agnes had six children:
Francis Vincent (1901-1965)
John Joseph (1905-1985)
Thomas Albert (1907-1954)
Percival (1909-1909)
Selwyn James (1912-1986)
Mary Agnes (1915-1991)

On June 24th 1917, Agnes Mary was to die tragically. While working in their garden at Eltham Road with Thomas, a menacing brown snake crawled under a fence. Thomas pushed Agnes out of the way down an embankment. She fell and went into premature labour and both she and the baby died.
Sep 09, 2020
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1900s - Early photo of Michael and Margaret Carrucan45 viewsMichael Martin CARRUCAN (1866-1954), the son of Peter Carrucan, married Margaret Lynch (1868-) in 1891. This photo was taken in the early 1900s.
Michael and Margaret had 6 children

Thomas Michael CARRUCAN (1892-1951)
Francis William CARRUCAN (1895-1967)
Monica CARRUCAN (1896-1976)
Leo CARRUCAN (1901-1958)
Marguerite (Madge) CARRUCAN (1903 - 1969)
Kathleen CARRUCAN (1906-1992)
Sep 09, 2020
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1891 - Wedding Certificate Michael and Margaret Carrucan56 viewsThis is the 1891 wedding certificate of Michael Martin Carrucan (1866-1954) and Margaret Lynch (1868-1966) at St Thomas Aquinas Church in Clunes in country Victoria. Michael was the fourth child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.
They settled in Kew and built up a very successful woodyard business.
They had 6 children: Thomas Michael (1892), Francis William (1895), Monica (1896), Leo (1901), Marguerite (1903) and Kathleen (1906).
Sep 09, 2020
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1891 - Michael Carrucan on his wedding day in 189149 viewsMichael Martin CARRUCAN (1866-1954), the son of Peter Carrucan, married Margaret Lynch (1868-) in 1891. This photo was taken on his wedding day.
Michael and Margaret went on to have 6 children

Thomas Michael CARRUCAN (1892-1951)
Francis William CARRUCAN (1895-1967)
Monica CARRUCAN (1896-1976)
Leo CARRUCAN (1901-1958)
Marguerite (Madge) CARRUCAN (1903 - 1969)
Kathleen CARRUCAN (1906-1992)
Sep 09, 2020
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1995 - Agnes Josephine OBryan - Sister Michelle32 viewsAgnes Josephine O'Bryan (1915-2007), the second daughter of Hannah Sloan and Michael O'Bryan, was born in 1911.
She decided to enter the Mercy Sisters after her 21st birthday, trained as a teacher at Ascot Vale and taught in Mercy secondary schools for 60 years. Initially known as Sister Michael, she changed her religious name to Sr. Michelle after the Second Vatican Council.
She celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 1997 and retired again to Rice Village retirement Village where her books were not far away. She died in 2007.
She was a great grand child of Peter and Hannah Carrucan.
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