Most viewed - Carrucan and Sweeney Photo Galleries

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1950s Ted Carrucan and Prince Phillip in NZ2681 viewsEdmond Thomas (Ted) Carrucan (1929-1991) was one of the children of Thomas Michael Carrucan and Agnes Beryl Connolly. Thomas moved to New Zealand and settled in Auckland, eventually raising a family of 13 children, of whom Ted was one. Ted was a great grandchild of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.

1865 circa Sweeney heirloom emu egg - view 3142 viewsThis traditionally carved emu egg was passed onto Mary Carrucan (nee Sweeney) by her father John Sweeney. It was on display in this old pink vase in the dining room at the Dalton Street farm house for some 60 years. It is believed that the egg was given to Thomas Sweeney in the 1850s by the local aboriginals of the Plenty River area. The vase itself was a gift to John Sweeney and Ellen Kenney on the occasion of their wedding on 10 Nov 1868.

This is 1 of 3 views of the emu egg, showing the full extent of the carving.

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.

1959 - marriage of Ted Carrucan and Ellen Beeson at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Onehunga72 viewsEdmond Thomas (Ted) Carrucan (1929-1991) married Ellen Monica Beeson in 1959 at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Onehunga.
You can read more about this church at http://www.onehungacatholic.org.nz/

1975 or 1976 - Mona Hogan nee Carrucan65 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 subsequently had 4 children, Margaret, Bernard, Gregory and Frank. Mona died in March 1976. This photo was taken towards the end of her life, in either 1975 or early 1976.
She was a granddaughter of Peter and Hannah Carrucan.

1890 approx - Margaret Doherty (right) as a child - later married John Francis Carruca63 viewsThis photo, taken around 1890, shows Margaret Ellen Doherty (right front) as a child. She later married John Francis Carrucan and a stong Carrucan line has ensued. The photo also shows her mother Honora Doherty (nee Hurley), born in Co. Clare in Ireland in 1845, and her other 3 siblings Mary (Cissy) - b 1880, Patrick - b 1878, and Cornelius - b 1884. Honora and her husband Cornelius were both born in Co. Clare but migrated to Australia and all the children were born in Creswick near Ballarat (Victoria).

1868 Eltham School Roll62 viewsIn 1864, the Board of Education introduced formal attendance rolls. The original registers from the Eltham Elementary School, beautifully written in copperplate, have survived and give a wonderful insight into the way the school worked. The rolls number the children from number 1 upwards (student number 1 was William James Taylor whose father's occupation was listed as Farmer) and record the age and date of admission and the date of leaving. Just as importantly, they record the number of half-days attended each half year and the examinations passed.
This excerpt shows Michael Carrucan (student 40) and Patrick Carrucan (student 45).

1929 - Kevin James Carrucan and daughter Patricia attend an Afternoon Tea Party in the Garden of Buckingham Palace in July 192960 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.

1950ish - Thomas Michael and Beryl Carrucan58 viewsThomas Michael Carrucan, born 1892, was the eldest of the 6 children born to Michael and Margaret Carrucan of Kew. He was a grand child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.
When World War One broke out, many young Australian men answered the call, Thomas Michael Carrucan amongst them. After a distinguished 4 years serving overseas, he returned home. Alas, there did not seem to be any place for him in the family business so he eventually decided to settle in New Zealand where he had a mate. Once there, he met and married Agnes Beryl (Beryl) Connolly and and they had 13 children, Leo, Joe, Ted, Brian, Mary, Kathleen, Robert, Maura, Peter, Andrew, Janet, Elizabeth and Anne.
Thomas died on 25th March 1951 in an Auckland hospital, aged 58. Beryl died in 1986, aged 80.
Our strong New Zealand line is descended from Thomas and Beryl.

1891 - Wedding Certificate Michael and Margaret Carrucan53 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).

2021 Sweeney Homestead "Culla Hill' 52 viewsI was touring around Eltham in February 2021 and saw the the heavy roadside bushes outside the front fence of Culla Hill had been removed, giving us a wonderful view of the old homestead. The higher roof centre and right is the older portion of the house and the lower roofline on the left is a later edition.

1947 - William Clements and Kathleen Clements nee Carrucan with family51 viewsKathleen Carrucan (1906 - 1992) married William Clements (1905 - 1986) in June 1935. They had 5 children Margaret (b 1936), Mary (b 1937), Kathleen (b 1940), Kevin (b 1942) and Patricia (b 1946). This photo, taken in 1947, shows the young family with Margaret 11 years, Mary 10 years, Kathleen 7 years, Kevin 5 years and Patricia 1.5 years.
Kathleen was one of the six children born to Michael Carrucan (1866 - 1954) and Margaret Lynch (1868 - 1956) of Kew and was a great grand child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.

1930 - Ellen Sullivan nee Carrucan50 viewsEllen, the fifth child of Michael Carrucan and Mary Droney, was born in 1863. She emigrated to America and settled in Delaware. She worked hard and earned her living caring for the children until she met her husband to be, John Dennis Sullivan, who worked for a leather company. They were married, settled in Wilmington, Delaware, and had three children. Their first child John died an infant at the age of 18 months. Their youngest daughter Ann died at the age of 19 years. Mary Elizabeth, born 28th June 28 1900, was their only child to reach adulthood and marry. Ellen died in 1940 aged 77.
This photo shows her in her later years in Delaware.

1906 - Carrucan family photo with children Frank 11, Tom 14, Leo 5, Mona 10, Marguerite(Madge) 2 and Kathleen 6 months50 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.

1940s - Lieutenant Bernadine Theresa McMahon50 viewsBernadine McMahon was born at Boulder, WA and served as a Nurse in the Australian Army during World War 2. She enlisted on 26 October 1942 from Burracoppin, WA, and died on 3 September 1945. Her posting at the time of her death is listed on her service record as 2/2 Australian General Hospital. Her rank was 'Sister'. The newspaper reported that she died at the Heidelberg Military Hospital from a tropical illness contracted while serving with the 2/7 AGH at Lae. She trained at Perth Hospital and the Women's Hospital, Melbourne. She spent some time nursing in the Eastern States before returning to WA to enlist in the AANS in 1942. After serving two years at Hollywood Military Hospital she gave the remainder of her service with the 2/7 AGH, Lae, New Guinea.

1991 - Jim Nancy and Katorina Carrucan with Estelle Simpson48 viewsIn early 1991, John and Estelle Simpson (Estelle Simpson nee Carrucan is a great grand daughter of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods) travelled to Ireland and met the Carrucans of Fanore. This photo shows Estelle (on right) with Jim, Nancy and Katorina Carrucan.

1960s - Monica (nee Carrucan) and Joseph Hogan48 viewsThis photo shows Monica Carrucan, the third of six children born to Michael Carrucan and Margaret Lynch of Kew. She was born in 1896 and died in March 1976. She married Joseph Patrick Hogan and they had 4 children, Margaret, Bernard, Greg and Frank.

1891 - Michael Carrucan on his wedding day in 189147 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)

1950 - Francis Kenneth (Kenny) Carrucan with son Brian47 views1950 - Francis Kenneth (Kenny) Carrucan with son Brian. Brian now lives in Preston.

1967 - Wedding of Shirley Carrucan and Bruce Blomfield47 viewsShirley May Carrucan married Bruce Bromfield on 4 February 1967 in Hay, NSW. They have 2 children, Rebecca (1969) and David (1970). Shirley is the great grand daughter of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.

1968 - Aileen James's children Laurence Victor Frances and Richard47 viewsAileen James nee Carrucan (born 1928) is one of two daughters born to John Carrucan (1906-1978) and Rebecca Searle. Here are her four children Laurence (born 1956), Victor (born 1959), Frances (born 1961) and Richard (born 1962). Eileen is a great grand daughter of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.

2016 - Laurence James,Grandson of John Carrucan and his wife Sally and son Regan47 viewsLaurence James is the oldest of 4 children born to Aileen Carrucan and Leonard James. He is a great grandson of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods. This photo, taken in Taiwan in 2016, shows him with his wife Sally and son Regan.

1990 - Fanore Carrucans - James Eileen Sarah Mary46 views1990 - Fanore Carrucans - James Eileen Sarah Mary

1965 - Timothy (1960), Paul (1961), Brendan (1963), Catherine (1962) and Kevin (1965) Carrucan46 views1965 - Matthew Carrucan thinks that this group of children is Timothy (1960), Paul (1961), Brendan (1963), Catherine (1962) and Kevin (1965) Carrucan playing in the back yard at 23 Terry St.
These are all children of Ted Carrucan and Ellie Beeson. They are great great grandchildren of Peter Carrucan

1940s - Fuel and Produce Store 360 High St Kew46 viewsMichael Martin Carrucan (1866-1954), the fourth child of Peter and Hannah Carrucan, married Margaret Lynch at the St Thomas Aquinas Church in Clunes in 1891. After the marriage, the newlyweds came to Melbourne and settled in Kew, an eastern suburb of Melbourne. There they bought an office/shop as well as a place to store goods and they started a fuel business which was to last over 60 years, until its eventual closure in 1958.
During WW II, a two-storey building was erected at 360 High St kew. The lower floor was a residential dwelling - kitchen, lounge, dining room, laundry - and a large shop that fronted High Street. Upstairs there were three bedrooms and a bathroom. The remainder of the land was a closed-in back yard with storage space for wood, hay etc, stables for the horses, and space for the delivery carts as, by this time, the business had grown beyond Michael's first cart. This postcard shows the front facade of this building.

1950 - Mary Leo and Dorothy Carrucan46 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. 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 they lived happily as a family at 73 Edgevale Rd, Kew. This photo shows Leo in relaxed mode with his daughter Mary and his wife Dorothy, sometime around 1950.
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. Leo is remembered fondly by his daughter Mary as a wonderful father and a wonderful husband to Dorothy who subsequently died in 1979.
Leo was a grandson of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.

1951 - Michael and Margaret Carrucan 60th Wedding Anniversary46 viewsThis photo was taken in 1951 to mark the sixtieth wedding anniversary of Michael Martin Carrucan (1866-1954) and Margaret Lynch (1868-1966). They were married at St Thomas Aquinas Church in Clunes in country Victoria in 1891. 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). \
The photo shows many of their immediate and extended family. The list includes Bill Clements, Estelle Simpson nee Carrucan, Anne Carrucan, Michael King, Mary Clements, Kathleen Clements nee Carrucan, Kevin Clements, Frank Carrucan, Leo Carrucan, Madge King nee Carrucan, Mona Hogan nee Carrucan, Gavin Carrucan, Michael King, Gerald Ryan, Kathleen Clements, Mary Holden nee Carrucan, Margaret Clements and Patricia Clements.

1947 - Marriage of Enid May Carrucan (1919-1999) and William Kemp (1915-1995)46 viewsMarriage of Enid May Carrucan (1919-1999) and William Kemp (1915-1995) in Canberra on 20 September 1947. Enid was the grand daughter of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods. Photo is from her son Tim Kemp.

1947 - Thomas Albert Hayes Snr with children and grand children45 viewsThomas Albert Hayes (1876-1952) married Agnes Mary Carrucan (1881 - 1917) in 1900 and they had 5 children - Francis (1901), John (1905), Thomas Albert Jnr (1907), Percival (1909 - died as a baby), Selwyn (1912) and Mary (1915). These children were all grand children of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.
Selwyn married Irene Rita Norris and they had 4 children - Alan (1940), Grant (1945), Colin (1950) and Noel (1952).
This photo shows members of the three generations from left to right:
Grant, Selwyn, Mary Agnes (Molly), Thomas Hayes and Allan (Jimmy).

1924 circa - Martin and Eileen Hogan and children Kathleen Mary and Patrick45 viewsEileen Bedelia Carrucan (1886-1945) married Martin Denis Hogan (1881-1936) in 1911 in Malvern, Victoria. Eileen was a grand daughter of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods. They had 3 children, Mary Patricia (Molly) (1912), Patrick Daniel (1913) and Kathleen Maie (Kathy) (1916) Hogan. Photo provided by David Reinger, the husband of Meron Mildred Reinger nee Renault, who is a great grand daughter of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.

2014 - Aileen James and Shirley Blomfield with children and some of the grandchildren45 viewsAileen May James nee Carrucan (born 1928) and Shirley May Blomfield nee Carrucan (born 1929) are the two daughters of John Carrucan (1906-1978) and Rebecca Searle. They are great grand daughters of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods. They are pictured here during a family reunion in 2014, along with their children and a number of their grandchildren.

1940s - Leo Carrucan relaxed44 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. 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 they lived happily as a family at 73 Edgevale Rd, Kew. This photo shows Leo in relaxed mode, some time in the 1940s.
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. Leo is remembered fondly by his daughter Mary as a wonderful father and a wonderful husband to Dorothy who subsequently died in 1979.
Leo was a grandson of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.

1946 - Patricia Carrucan44 viewsPatricia Carrucan (1911 - 1989), was one of 4 children born to Kevin James O'Doherty Carrucan and Rubina Beaton. She was a great grand child of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods. After a childhood spent living in Europe, she completed nursing training and initially started working in Canberra. She later nursed private patients during the war. She married James Francis Phelan in 1944 and they bought a dairy farm outside Traralgon and lived there until the State Electricity Commission acquired the property as a buffer zone for the Loy Yang Open Cut Mine.
They had three children Andree, Patricia and Thomas.
Patricia died aged 78. She is buried in the Traralgon Lawn Cemetery.

1946 - on the occasion of the Silver Wedding anniversary of Frank and Mollie Carrucan44 views1946 - on the occasion of the Silver Wedding anniversary of Frank and Mollie Carrucan

1945 - John Henry and Kathleen Maie Renault Wedding44 viewsKathleen Maie (Kathy) Hogan (1916-1994) was a great grand daughter of Peter Carruacan and Hannah Woods. This photo shows her wedding to John Henry Renault in 1945 in Darling Point, New South Wales. Photo provided by David Reinger, the husband of Meron Mildred Reinger nee Renault, who is a great grand daughter of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.

2015 - Aileen James nee Carrucan and Shirley Blomfield nee Carrucan44 viewsAileen May James nee Carrucan (born 1928) and Shirley May Blomfield nee Carrucan (born 1929) are the two daughters of John Carrucan (1906-1978) and Rebecca Searle. They are great grand daughters of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods. This photo was taken in 2015 in Perth, Western Australia.

Cemetery Plot 271 - Thomas Sweeney Family Plot43 viewsThomas Sweeney (1803 - 1867) has long been honoured as the pioneer settler of Eltham. Sweeney had in fact been transported to Australia as a convict. After a conditional pardon, he moved from Sydney to Melbourne and, in April 1842, wrote to Superintendent LaTrobe to purchase land on the south bank of the Yarra. he settled in Eltham at a property he called "Culla Hill" and lived the rest of his life there.
He died in 1867 at age 64 and is buried with his wife Margaret and various children a family plot.

1900s - Early photo of Michael and Margaret Carrucan43 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)

1960 - Irene Rita Hayes nee Norris, Selwyn Hayes and Mary Agnes Hayes43 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 Hayes with his wife Irene Rita Hayes nee Norris (left) and his sister Mary Agnes Molly) Hayes (right).

1900 circa - Patrick and Agnes Carrucan43 viewsPatrick Joseph Carrucan (1860-1920), the eldest son of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods, married Agnes Mary Hardbottle (1864-1944) at Yarra Bend, Victoria, in 1883. This study of the married couple dates from around 1900. Photo provided by David Reinger, the husband of Meron Mildred Reinger nee Renault, who is a great grand daughter of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.

1927 circa - Eileen Hogan While Living in India43 viewsEileen Bedelia Carrucan (1886-1945) married Martin Denis Hogan (1881-1936) in 1911. Eileen was a grand daughter of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods. This photo shows Eileen when she and her husband were living in India in 1927. Photo provided by David Reinger, the husband of Meron Mildred Reinger nee Renault, who is a great grand daughter of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods.

2016 Jim and Bess McMahon of Kinglake43 viewsSadly, we lost our last third generation link to the early Carrucan settlers, when James Peter (Jim) McMahon of Kinglake died on 4th August 2017, aged 97. A grandson of original settlers Peter and Hannah Carrucan, Jim had lived all his life in Kinglake, north of Melbourne. His mother Margaret (Mattie) Carrucan was the youngest of 10 children born to Peter and Hannah. Jim and wife Bess were farmers. Jim is survived by Bess, along with their 6 children James, Noelene, Josephine, Anthony, Peter and Michael, along with 17 grand children and 8 great grand children.
This photo, taken in 2016, shows Jim and Bess on their farm at Kinglake (source http://benetasheroes.com.au/hero/jim-beth-mcmahon/).

Shirley Blomfield nee Carrucan with her children David Blomfield and Rebecca Cook43 viewsShirley May Carrucan married Bruce Bromfield on 4 February 1967 in Hay, NSW. They have 2 children, Rebecca (1969) and David (1970). Shirley is the great grand daughter of Peter Carrucan and Hannah Woods. Hence Rebecca and David are great great grand children of Peter and Hannah.

1910 approx - Hannah Carrucan - 4 generations of Carrucan women42 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'Ã‚Â 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)

1922 - Charles Reginald Carrucan born 1890, and his brother John Alyousios Carrucan born 190642 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)

1927 - Mona Hogan nee Carrucan in Fiji42 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.

1950s - Margaret and Michael Carrucan42 viewsMichael Martin Carrucan (1866-1954), the fourth child of Peter and Hannah Carrucan, married Margaret Lynch at the St Thomas Aquinas Church in Clunes in 1891. After the marriage, the newlyweds came to Melbourne and settled in Kew, an eastern suburb of Melbourne. There they bought an office/shop as well as a place to store goods and they started a fuel business which was to last over 60 years, until its eventual closure in 1958.
They had 6 children - Thomas Michael (1892), Francis William (1895), Monica (Mona) (1896), Leo (1901), Marguerite (Madge) (1903) and Kathleen (1906).
Michael died in 1954 and Margaret died in 1956 and was buried at Kew with her husband.

1974 - Peter McKenna42 viewsWhen famous Collingwood footballer Peter McKenna married Marita Browne, he married into the Peter Carrucan family line. Peter and Marita have two children, Nicole (born 1972) and Kimberley (1975).

One of the best full forwards of all time, he played 180 games and kicked 838 goals with the Collingwood Football Club between 1965 and 1975 before finishing his career with one season at Carlton Football Club in 1977 (playing 11 games and kicking 36 goals).

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