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1934 - Matthew O'Halloran141 viewsKathleen Calnin (1919-1969), the youngest daughter of Annie (Babe) Carrucan and James Calnin, was a grand daughter of Patrick and Mary Carrucan. In 1953 she married Matthew O'Halloran and they had their own family with children Anne (b 1954) and James (b 1956).
This photo of her future husband Matthew O'Halloran was taken in 1934 when he was 20 years of age.
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1920 approx - Timothy Anthony Silvester (Syl) Lane141 viewsTimothy Anthony Silvester (Syl) Lane was born in 1896 in Jumbunna in Victoria and died in 1985 in Perth in Western Australia.
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1927 - Obituary for Mary Carrucan nee OBrien141 viewsWith the passing of Mary Carrucan nee O'Brien,the widow of Patrick Carrucan, in 1927, the following comprehensive obituary was was published in the Hurstridge Advertiser, Friday 18 November 1927, page 5
DEATH OF ELTHAM PIONEER. MRS. MARY CARRUCAN.
On November 2 at Dalton St., Eltham, the death of Mrs. Mary Carrucan, relict of the late Patrick Carrucan, removed from our midst another of the fine old pioneers of this district. The deceased lady, who had reached the ripe age of ninety years, had been in failing health for the last two years, so that her demise was really a happy release. She and her late husband arrived in the colony from County Clare, Ireland, over 70 years ago, and settled in Eltham soon after their arrival. The latter pre-deceased her by 34 years. They reared a large family (two sons and seven daughters) who, with the exception of the elder son Michael, have all settled down elsewhere. Both the parents were very highly re-spected for their thrift and industry and soon acquired several blocks of land in and about Holloway's town ship, of which Dalton St. formed the southern boundary line. Like many of the early pioneers, the deceased lady was a fine type of helpmate, and was fond of outdoor life. When the Eltham tannery was in full swing, her husband was engaged as a first-class hand, but left this occupation to carry on fruit growing and mixed farming. Mrs. Carrucan's remains were laid to rest in the family portion of the Eltham cemetery, after a requiem service had been conducted in the local Catholic Church by the parish priest, the Rev. Fr. Lande. The funeral was attended by a large number of the family, relatives and friends, many of whom travelled long distances to pay the last tribute. The Rev. Fr. Lande also officiated at the grave. The funeral arrangements were very well carried out by Mr. Frank Usher, of Apps and Son, Fitzroy.
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1910 October - wedding of Michael Carrucan and Mary Sweeney of Eltham140 viewsThis shows the wedding of Mary Sweeney and Michael Carrucan at St John's Catholic Church in Heidelberg in October 1910.
Celebrant was Rev Fr. Parker.
From left to right: Catherine Sweeney, Michael O'Hare, Michael Carrucan, Mary Carrucan, Thomas Sweeney, Ellen Smith
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1963 Molly and Maureen Kelly140 viewsMaureen Kelly is one of 7 children of Molly (1916-1992) and Bernie Kelly (1916-1980) and is a great great grand daughter of Patrick Carrucan. This photo shows Maureen with her mother on the occasion of her profession as a Brigidine nun in 1963.
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1977 - Agnes Josephine O'Bryan - Sister Michelle140 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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1943 approx - John Francis (Jack) and Margaret (Maggie) Carrucan with son Jack (John)139 viewsThis photo shows John Francis (Jack) Carrucan and Margaret Ellen (Maggie) Carrucan (nee Doherty) with their son Jack Jnr. The family lived at Cheswick in country Victoria and Jack Jnr. was one of 7 children. This photo, taken around 1943, shows Jack, then aged 21, in military garb posing with his parent.
Jack senior was a grandson of Patrick Carrucan who migrated from Co. Clare to Eltham
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1945 - Edna and Valerie Simpson139 viewsMonica Kathleen Carrucan (1918-1957) was one of the children of Myles Charles Carrucan (1897-1969) and Phyllis Alberta Kennedy (1899-1948).She married Wilfred Robert Simpson and they had two daughters:
Edna was born on Mar. 19, 1942.
Valerie Ann was born on Oct. 18, 1943
Edna and Valerie are great great grand children of Patrick Carrucan.
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1950 - Clarence Calnin, John Conway James Calnin139 viewsThe photo shows Clarence Calnin (1898-1982) on the left, James Calnin (1901-1952) on the right and John Conway in the middle. John was the husband of their sister May Calnin (1904-1984). Clary and Jim were 2 of the 10 children born to James Calnin and Annie (Babe) Carrucan and were grand children of Patrick Carrucan and Mary O'Brien.
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1940s - James and Margarita Calnin camping138 viewsThis photo shows James Calnin (1901-1952) with his wife Rita nee Barry camping. James was a grand child of Patrick Carrucan and Mary O'Brien.
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1900 - Theresa Margaret Carrucan (1871-1920) married Edward Bourke at St John's, Heidelberg, Victoria137 viewsMary and Patrick Carrucan had 10 children: Bridget (1858) , Michael (1860) , Susan (1862 ), Patrick (1864 ), Thomas (1866 died as an infant) , Mary Anne (1868 ), Catherine (1869) , Theresa Margaret (1871), Frances (1872 ) and Annie (1874 ).
Around 1900, Theresa Margaret Carrucan (1871-1920) married Edward Bourke at St John's, Heidelberg, Victoria.
They had 5 children
Patrick Leo BOURKE (1902-1961)
Philip Edward Michael (Mick) BOURKE (1904-1971)
Francis James (Frank) BOURKE (1906-1987)
Mary BOURKE (1908-)
Kathleen (Kitty) BOURKE (1914-1995)
Photo passed on by Michael Bourke.
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1905 - Plenty Bridge hotel137 viewsSusan (Sue) Carrucan was born in 1862 at Eltham. She was the third eldest child of Patrick Carrucan and Mary 0'Brien.
She met and married Edward Shae Kent (Ned) at Eltham in 1881. Ned Kent was born at Eltham circa 1858 and owned the Plenty Hotel, a pub in Diamond Creek, Christmas Hills and Bulleen and an orchard in Eltham.
This photo, taken in 1905-1907, shows the Plenty Hotel, Plenty Road, Heidelberg (now this area is called Lower Plenty). Photograph sourced from the Victorian State Library
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1940s - James and Ivan Calnin camping137 viewsThis photo shows James Calnin (1901-1952) with his son Ivan camping. James was a grand child of Patrick Carrucan and Mary O'Brien.
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1950 - James and Rita Calnin137 views1950 - James Calnin (1901-1952) with his wife Rita nee Barry, taken at the Royal Observatory next to the Botanical Gardens in Melbourne. James was a grand child of Patrick Carrucan and Mary O'Brien.
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1969 - Kathleen Loretto O'Halloran (nee Calnin) and her son James Matthew O'Halloran137 viewsKathleen Calnin (1919-1969), the youngest daughter of Annie (Babe) Carrucan and James Calnin, was a grand daughter of Patrick and Mary Carrucan. In 1953 she married Matthew O'Halloran and they subsequently had their own family with children Anne (b 1954) and James (b 1956).
This photo, taken in 1969, shows her with her son James.
Kathleen died later that same year in Melbourne from natural causes.
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1994 July - Brother Pat Smith137 viewsyles Patrick (Pat) Smith (1935 -) entered the Christian Brothers' Juniorate at 15 and subsequently taught in various States in Australia and in New Zealand. Due to his health he eventually moved north and worked as a pastoral associate in Charleville, Queensland and then in Texas where he celebrated his Golden Jubilee in 1999. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 2003, and has now retired to Toowoomba.
This photo, taken in 1994, is from his days with the Christian Brothers.
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1995 - Fr Tom Kiniry 60th Anniversay of ordination, with family137 viewsPhoto on the 60th anniversary of ordination of Fr Tom Kiniry. Photo includes
Back: Eileen O'Sullivan nee Carrucan, Mary Dempsey nee Carrucan, Nell Carrucan nee Kiniry and Wal Dempsey.
Front: Agnes Swan nee Kiniry, Fr Tom Kiniry and Sister Marion (Maureen Kiniry)
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1963 Molly and Bernie Kelly with Maureen136 viewsMaureen Kelly is one of 7 children of Molly (1916-1992) and Bernie Kelly (1916-1980) and is a great great grand daughter of Patrick Carrucan. This photo shows Maureen with her mother and father on the occasion of her profession as a Brigidine nun in 1963.
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1969 - Anne Loretto OHalloran daughter of Kathleen Loretto OHalloran nee Calnin135 viewsKathleen Calnin (1919-1969), the youngest daughter of Annie (Babe) Carrucan and James Calnin, was a grand daughter of Patrick and Mary Carrucan. In 1953 she married Matthew O'Halloran and they had their own family with children Anne (b 1954) and James (b 1956).
This photo, taken in 1969, shows Anne.
Anne has now grown up and is married to Graeme Frederick Crook. They have two children Matthew (b 1977) and Trevor (b 1979).
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1990 - Wyuna - Sue Kent's House in Black St Brighton135 viewsSusan Carrucan (1862 - 1943), the third eldest child of Patrick Carrucan and Mary O'Brien, married Edward Shae (Ned) Kent (1858 - 1907) in 1881. Ned died in 1908 and Susan moved to Brighton in 1910, firstly living in 'Rothwell' at 143 Church St and then at 'Wyuna' in Black Street.
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1997 - Eileen O'Sullivan nee Carrucan, Mary Dempsey nee Carrucan on Mary's 80th birthday135 views1997 - Eileen O'Sullivan nee Carrucan, Mary Dempsey nee Carrucan with friend Connie Rice nee Maher on the occasion of Mary's 80th birthday.
Mary, born in 1917, married Wal Dempsey at Kew in Melbourne in 1942.
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2008 Wyuna in Brighton135 viewsSusan Carrucan (1862 - 1943), the third eldest child of Patrick Carrucan and Mary O'Brien, married Edward Shae (Ned) Kent (1858 - 1907) in 1881. Ned died in 1908 and Susan moved to Brighton in 1910, firstly living in 'Rothwell' at 143 Church St and then at 'Wyuna' in Black Street. This historic property is still occupied and these photos, taken recently, show its grand nature.
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1933 - MGHS Magazine Committee - Betty Carrucan is back left134 viewsA scholarship enabled Betty Caruccan to continue her schooling at Melbourne Girls High School (later to become McRobertson's Girls High School) after she finished her studies at Eltham Elementary School. It was not a unanimous family decision and it was a credit to her father MIchael, himself an uneducated man, that he made his own decision and gave her his blessing.
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1915 approx - Culla Hill original hut - Ellen (Nana) and Kathleen (Cassie) Sweeney with Michael and Frank Carrucan134 viewsNana (Ellen Sweeney) and Cassie (Kathleen Sweeney) proudly pose in front of this humble structure, the first hut built by Thomas Sweeney, possibly as early as 1843. John Francis Sweeney was probably born therein.
The two other figures are Mick Carrucan (who married Mary Sweeney in 1910) and Frank Carrucan, his cousin (who married Kas Sweeney in 1915). We surmise that Frank is either visiting Eltham prior to marrying Kas in December 1915 or they are already married.
It is one of a pair"
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Carrucan Family Bible 1134 viewsJohn Sweeney died on 24 May 1909 at age 65 and this Bible was given to his daughter Mary on the occasion of her marriage to Michael Carrucan in 1910. It stayed in their house in Dalton Street until the property was subdivided and the old house demolished in 1976.
The following inscription is found inside the front cover pages
Dec 2nd 1887
I John Sweeney became a teetotaller for twelve months.
This Bible was published in 1877.
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1950s - Kelly house built by Toppy's husband Frank Mulvogue133 viewsMary Jane (Girlie) Carrucan (1889-1961), a grand daughter of Patrick Carrucan, married Michael Joseph (Mick) Ganly (1881-1955) in 1911 and they had eight children: John (Jack), Ellen (Toppy), Mary F. (Molly), Kathleen, Margaret (Peg), Michael (Mick), Malachi and Alicia.
Molly (1916-1992) married Bernard Thomas Kelly (1916-1980) in 1941.
This photo shows the two bedroom home at their market garden at 109 Kingston Road, Heatherton, which was built by their brother in law Frank Mulvogue, the husband of Toppy. All their seven children were born while they lived there.
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2003 - Fr Pat Smith with sisters Mary Ann and Margaret133 viewsMyles Patrick (Pat) Smith (1935 -) entered the Christian Brothers' Juniorate at 15 and subsequently taught in various States in Australia and in New Zealand. Due to his health he eventually moved north and worked as a pastoral associate in Charleville, Queensland and then in Texas where he celebrated his Golden Jubilee in 1999. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 2003, and has now retired to Toowoomba.
This photo shows Fr Pat Smith, newly ordained in 2003, with his sisters Mary Ann and Margaret.
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1937 - Bridget Lane (nee Carrucan) with granddaughter Alice Margaret Ruthven (Peg) nee Lane, daughter of Con Lane132 views1937 - Bridget Lane (nee Carrucan) with granddaughter Alice Margaret Ruthven (Peg) nee Lane, daughter of Con Lane.
Picture taken in Jan 1937 in Busselton, WA. Bridget's daughter Eileen was staying there and Peg travelled with Bridget to Busselton.
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1943 approx - Con Carrucan131 viewsThis photo shows Cornelius Patrick (Con) Carrucan (b 1915 in Ballarat), one of the children of John Francis (Jack) and Margaret (Maggie) Carrucan of Cheswick. Con was one of 7 children and was a great grandson of Patrick Carrucan who migrated from Co. Clare to Eltham in the 1850s. Con married Clare McArdle in 1945 and they had two children, Frank and Helen. Con died in a drowning accident in 1949.
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1934 - Betty Carrucan's graduation photo Melbourne Girls High School130 viewsAfter an outstanding school career, Betty Carrucan was awarded the Newman College Exhibition and a Senior Government Scholarship to attend Melbourne University. Thus she became the first girl from Eltham Higher Elementary School (and perhaps from Eltham overall) to attend University.
While at University, she taught her father Michael to read and write. She studied each night under the light of a hurricane lamp in the back room of the Eltham farmhouse and encountered considerable resistence within the family.
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Carrucan Family Bible 3130 viewsJohn Sweeney died on 24 May 1909 at age 65 and this Bible was given to his daughter Mary on the occasion of her marriage to Michael Carrucan in 1910. It stayed in their house in Dalton Street until the property was subdivided and the old house demolished in 1976.
The following inscription is found inside the front cover pages
Dec 2nd 1887
I John Sweeney became a teetotaller for twelve months.
This Bible was published in 1877.
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1942 - Wal Dempsey on his honeymoon with Mary Dempsey nee Carrucan129 viewsMary Cecilia CARRUCAN (1917-) married Walter McInnes DEMPSEY (1910-) at Kew in Melbourne in 1942. This photo of Wal is taken on the honeymoon.
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1941 Mary Frances (Molly) Kelly nee Ganly with her brother Malachi128 viewsMary Jane (Girlie) Carrucan (1889-1961), a grand daughter of Patrick Carrucan, married Michael Joseph (Mick) Ganly (1881-1955) in 1911 and they had eight children: John (Jack), Ellen (Toppy), Mary Frances (Molly), Kathleen, Margaret (Peg), Michael (Mick), Malachi and Alicia.
This photo is taken at the wedding of Molly in 1941. Her brother Malachi is behind her on the right.
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2008 Wyuna in Brighton128 viewsSusan Carrucan (1862 - 1943), the third eldest child of Patrick Carrucan and Mary O'Brien, married Edward Shae (Ned) Kent (1858 - 1907) in 1881. Ned died in 1908 and Susan moved to Brighton in 1910, firstly living in 'Rothwell' at 143 Church St and then at 'Wyuna' in Black Street. This historic property is still occupied and these photos, taken recently, show its grand nature.
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1968 - Jack Carrucan and Terry Erickson at the milking sheds, Dalton St Farm127 viewsPatrick Carrucan and Mary O'Brien settled on a farm in Eltham, with their farmhouse on the corner of Dalton and Bibles Street. The farm stayed in the family until their grandson John Francis (Jack) Carrucan died in 1976. At that stage what remained of the property was subdivided and sold. This photo shows Jack with his nephew Terry Erickson circa 1968 at the milking sheds opposite the farm house.
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1955 approx - Monica Kathleen Simpson nee Carrucan126 viewsMonica was the eldest child of Myles Charles Carrucan and Phyllis Alberta Kennedy and was a great grand child of Patrick Carrucan. She was born on Jul. 18, 1918 in 14 Emerald Street Collingwood and died on Feb. 17, 1957 in Warragul. She married Wilfred Robert Simpson on Oct. 5, 1940 in Melbourne. Wilfred, son of David William Simpson and Amelia Truran, was born on Nov. 18, 1899 in Mount Edgerton Victoria and died on Apr. 1, 1949 in Ringwood Victoria.
Monica and Wilfred had two children, Edna Simpson who was born on Mar. 19, 1942 and Valerie Ann Simpson who was born on Oct. 18, 1943 in Yallourn hospital.
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1946 - Betty Carrucan Basketball team Stawell High School124 viewsCareer opportunities for women were few in the late 1940s and Betty (Elizabeth Agatha) Carrucan embarked on a teaching career after becoming the first Eltham girl to graduate from Melbourne University. As was the case in those days, her first teaching appointments were in the country regions. She spent a few years at each of Korrumburra, Leongatha, Wangaratta and Stawell. This photo, taken in 1946 at Stawell High School, shows her in basketball coach mode.
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1942 Sept 19 - Mary Carrucan marries Wal Dempsey114 viewsMary Cecilia CARRUCAN (1917-) married Walter McInnes DEMPSEY (1910-2010) in 1942.
Also shown is Mary's sister Eileen Carrucan (1919-2000) who married John O'Sullivan in 1953.
Mary and Eileen were great grand children of Patrick Carrucan and Mary O'Brien.
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1950 - Frank Carrucan at home in Ballarat113 viewsFrank Carrucan, who lives in Ballarat, is the great great grandson of Patrick Carrucan who migrated from Co. Clare to Eltham in the 1850's. Frank is one of the children of Cornelius Patrick (Con) and Clare (nee McArdle) Carrucan and a grandson of Kack and Maggie (nee Doherty) Carrucan. He is one of the main cogs in the active family history group. Frank was born in 1948 and this photo shows him as a very young child, circa 1950.
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1927 - Obituary for Mary Carrucan nee O'Brien69 viewsThis is the published death notice for Mary Carrucan nee O'Brien, the wife of the last Patrick Carrucan of Dalton St, Eltham. Patrick and Mary had come out from Ireland in the 1850s and lived on the Dalton St Farm.
Mary died at age 90, with her son Michael inheriting the farm.
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1946 wedding Betty Carrucan - with Jack Carrucan with Marie Murphy nee Hickey.jpg68 viewsIn 1946, Elizabeth Agatha (Betty) Carrucan married Gunnar Eric Erickson, a Swedish engineer whom she met in Stawell where she was teaching and he was working on drilling bores. They went to live in Captains Flat in southern NSW where Gunner worked on the Snowy Mountain Schema. Mick and Terry Erickson were born in that harsh and rugged environment and one further son, Tim, was born in Greensborough. Betty was born in Eltham in 1915 and was the granddaughter of Patrick Carrucan who migrated from Co. Clare.
Betty is shown with her older brother John Francis (Jack) Carrucan along with Maid of Honour Marie Murphy nee Hickey, one of Betty's girlhood friends from Eltham.
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1946 wedding Betty Carrucan - with new husband Eric Erickson-267 viewsIn 1946, Elizabeth Agatha (Betty) Carrucan married Gunnar Eric Erickson, a Swedish engineer whom she met in Stawell where she was teaching and he was working on drilling bores. They went to live in Captains Flat in southern NSW where Gunner worked on the Snowy Mountain Schema. Mick and Terry Erickson were born in that harsh and rugged environment and one further son, Tim, was born in Greensborough. Betty was born in Eltham in 1915 and was the granddaughter of Patrick Carrucan who migrated from Co. Clare.
Betty and Eric are shown with Maid of Honour Marie Murphy nee Hickey, one of Betty's girlhood friends from Eltham.
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1946 wedding Betty Carrucan - with new husband Eric Erickson-164 viewsIn 1946, Elizabeth Agatha (Betty) Carrucan married Gunnar Eric Erickson, a Swedish engineer whom she met in Stawell where she was teaching and he was working on drilling bores. They went to live in Captains Flat in southern NSW where Gunner worked on the Snowy Mountain Schema. Mick and Terry Erickson were born in that harsh and rugged environment and one further son, Tim, was born in Greensborough. Betty was born in Eltham in 1915 and was the granddaughter of Patrick Carrucan who migrated from Co. Clare.
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