Most viewed - Carrucan and Sweeney Picture Galleries

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1950s Ted Carrucan and Prince Phillip in NZ2824 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 3276 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 John Sweeney in the 1850s by the local First Peoples. The vase itself was also a gift to John Sweeney and his wife Ellen Kenney.

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

1959 - marriage of Ted Carrucan and Ellen Beeson at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Onehunga215 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/

1929 - Kevin James Carrucan and daughter Patricia attend an Afternoon Tea Party in the Garden of Buckingham Palace in July 1929208 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.

1868 Eltham School Roll206 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).

1935 - Leo Mary Mona Carrucan and Mona's children206 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.

1975 or 1976 - Mona Hogan nee Carrucan203 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.

2021 Sweeney Homestead "Culla Hill' 201 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.

1979 - hurdling in the front yard of 23 Terry Street200 views1979 - Athletics training/hurdling in the front yard of 23 Terry Street. Judith Carrucan, one of the many great great grand children of Peter Carrucan, is shown in the foreground.

1890 approx - Margaret Doherty (right) as a child - later married John Francis Carruca200 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).

1950s - Margaret and Michael Carrucan197 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.

1997 - Culla Hill auction197 viewsWith the Dalton St farm now long gone, Culla Hill remains the only remnant and reminder of those early pioneering days. A unique opportunity was presented in 1997 when the property was auctioned. I made the pilgrimage to the old property that I had not visited since my childhood days. The following advertising brochure was produced for the sale which attracted hundreds of people.
From memory, the property (houses, sheds and surrounding paddocks) sold for around $540,000.

The Fields Above Fanore195 viewsThe Fields Above Fanore (sung to the Tune of Galway Bay] was written by Dr Bryan McMahon
Hear Patsy Carrucan sing this song: http://soundcloud.com/fanoremosaics/the-fields-above-fanore

1990 - Fanore Carrucans - James Eileen Sarah Mary194 views1990 - Fanore Carrucans - James Eileen Sarah Mary

1968 - Aileen James's children Laurence Victor Frances and Richard194 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.

1891 - Wedding Certificate Michael and Margaret Carrucan193 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).

1940s - Lieutenant Bernadine Theresa McMahon193 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.

1950ish - Thomas Michael and Beryl Carrucan192 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.

1940s - Fuel and Produce Store 360 High St Kew191 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.

1906 - Michael and Margaret Carrucan with children Thomas, Francis, Monica, Leo and Kathleen - reverse190 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
Francis William CARRUCAN (1895-1967) - left back
Monica CARRUCAN (1896-1976) - left front
Leo CARRUCAN (1901-1958) - middle front
Marguerite (Madge) CARRUCAN (1903 - 1969) - right front being nursed
Kathleen CARRUCAN (1906-1992) - front second from left

Thomas Michael eventually moved to New Zealand where a large Carrucan clan now exists.

Note this is the reverse to another photo. Both have been separately sent and indicate that two original photos must exist, each the mirror image of the other. Strange but true!

1991 - Jim Nancy and Katorina Carrucan with Estelle Simpson189 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.

1946 - on the occasion of the Silver Wedding anniversary of Frank and Mollie Carrucan189 views1946 - on the occasion of the Silver Wedding anniversary of Frank and Mollie Carrucan

1952 - Aileen Carrucan189 viewsThis photo of Aileen Carrucan, was taken in 1952, soon after she joined the Navy in that same year. The cap is labelled HMAS Cerberus.
Aileen, born 1928, was the daughter of Jack Carrucan and Rebecca Searle and the great grand daughter of Peter Carrucan.
Photo from Frances James, Aileen's daughter.

1998 Mary Paul and Kathleen Carrucan188 views1998 - Mary Carrucan, one of the children of Dennis Carrucan, grandson Paul and Kathleen Carrucan on right hand side with baby. This was taken in the original farmhouse.
Photo from Michael Carrucan Jnr, Paul's father.

Motuihi Island, Auckland, Hauraki Gulf188 viewsMotuihi Island, Auckland, Hauraki Gulf

1951 - Michael and Margaret Carrucan 60th Wedding Anniversary188 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.

1927 - Mona Hogan nee Carrucan in Fiji187 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.

1911 - Martin and Eileen Hogan Wedding187 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. 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.

1947 - Marriage of Enid May Carrucan (1919-1999) and William Kemp (1915-1995)187 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.

1923 Frank and May Ryan with Sheila Kitty and Ellie on their way to Eltham on motorbike and sidecar for Ellen Sweeney's wedding187 viewsFrancis Michael "Frank" Ryan (1887-1965) was one of the children of John Francis Ryan (1855-1921) and Ellen Sweeney (1845-1932).

He married Mary Ann "May" Smale in January 1916.

Frank and May are shown on their motorbike with children Cecelia Mary "Sheila" (born 1916), Catherine Ellen "Kitty" (born 1917) and Eileen Margaret "Ellie" (born 1919). They had one further child, John Francis "Jack" who was born in 1924. At the time of this photo, there were only the 3 older daughters.

1965 - Timothy (1960), Paul (1961), Brendan (1963), Catherine (1962) and Kevin (1965) Carrucan186 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

2010 - Gravestones Thomas & Agnes Beryl Carrucan186 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 ansered 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.
This photo shows his gravestone in Auckland.

1900s - Early photo of Michael and Margaret Carrucan186 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)

1925- Wedding photo of Mona Carrucan to Francis Joseph (Joe) Hogan186 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.

1900 circa - Patrick and Agnes Carrucan186 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 India186 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.

1914 - Richard Donal Lane185 viewsRichard Donal (Dick) Lane (1885-1966), the grandson of Patrick Carrucan and Mary O'Brien, was born in Eltham in 1885 but moved with his family to Western Australia. He was one of 13 children born to Bridget Carrucan (1858-1949) and Michael Lane (1876-).
He married Anna Maria (Mary) Harrington (1888-1976) in 1913 while studying in Ireland and together, they lived a long life. Dick eventually died in 1966 while Mary continued on until 1976.
Photo from Cherie Honey.

1946 - Patricia Carrucan184 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.

Cemetery Plot 271 - Thomas Sweeney Family Plot183 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.

1947 - William Clements and Kathleen Clements nee Carrucan with family183 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.

2005 - Culla Hill homestead and back paddocks183 viewsI revisited Culla Hill in 2005 and was able to get this great snap, looking back towards the farmhouse from above it. This area is now covered with a new housing development so this view is no longer available.

1924 circa - Martin and Eileen Hogan and children Kathleen Mary and Patrick183 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.

1915 - Benjamin Francis West182 viewsMartha Coleman (1858-1924), the second child to Bridget Carrucan and John Coleman, married William West in 1878.
They had 13 children between 1979 and 1896, the first 8 born in Eltham and the remaining 5 born in Research where they moved in 1890. They lived the remainder of their lives in the Research Hotel where William was the proprieter.
Benjamin Francis (Frank) West was their 12th child, born in 1895. He enlisted in the AIF in 1915 and served in Europe in the 4 FAB, Field Artillery Brigade, as a shoeing smith. He died in 1970 in Research.
This photo was passed onto us by Karen Hough.

1910 - Kevin James O'Doherty Carrucan182 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.

Nell Keele at her flat with Maureen Kelly182 viewsNell Keele at her flat with Maureen Kelly
Maureen advises: 'That is me with Nell Keele, youngest of Pat & Ellen's family and the Matriach of our families after Gran died!'

2016 - Laurence James,Grandson of John Carrucan and his wife Sally and son Regan182 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.

Guy Mannering Painting by Frank Carrucan182 viewsThe U.S. ship Guy Mannering was built at New York by William H. Webb, New York, for Robert L. Taylor and Nathaniel W. Merrill's line (called in Liverpool the Black Star Line) of sailing packets between New York and Liverpool, and launched in March 1849.

The ship plied other routes apart from Liverpool – New York. Patrick Carrucan, with his bride Mary and his younger brother Peter, sailed from Liverpool on the Guy Mannering in 1857 on their 90 day voyage to Australia. The shipping records list the travellers, who were not Assisted Migrants, as follows:

... Patrick and Mary Carrocan, ages 30 and 23, married, farmer, Irish, and Peter Carrocan, 24, single, farmer, Irish, on the Guy Mannering in 1857 from Liverpool to Melbourne

In 2017, Frank Carrucan, the great great grandson of Patrick Carrucan, painted a picture of the Guy Mannering. Here it is!

1992 Sale of Coleman Farm in Eltham - 1181 viewsThis article was published in the Diamond Valley News of Tuesday 11 February 1992 and announced the forthcoming auction of Coleman's Corner, John Coleman's original house block and house. Unfortunately, in subsequent years, roadworks straightened the road and this corner and the house no longer exists. Coleman Crescent is the only reminder to this early pioneering farm.

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