Ray Jelley writes
An enquiry from Julie Peck of Drouin about her grandparents, Herbert and Emma McConnell, was the spark that ignited a warming fire of historical research on a cool autumn night into the cottages at 53 – 63 Bridge Street, currently nearing the completion of an extensive renovation.
Julie’s great grandparents William and Winifred Bolitho lived in 57…
Member Dr Robyn Clinch explored the history of 26 McCormack St and learned about its very close connection with the Cricketers Arms Hotel. McCormack St is a short, angled street that runs between Esplanade East and Bridge St.
McCormack St is so narrow, making it difficult to get a good picture
Thomas McCormack began accumulating property in the Sandridge area from his…