49 to 51 John Street | Gun Alley Stories Lilydale Historical SocietyMax Sheldrake2023-10-24T16:31:31+11:00
49 to 51 John St Stories
Gun Alley Stories
Introduction
Unlike most of the homes in John Street which were often rented out, sometimes to different people annually, 49 -51 or Lots 9 and 10 – remained in the Briers family for two generations and saw three generations live and prosper in another home in the street.
While 49 was the Briers family home, the block next door at 51 was also important to the family as it was here they had their veggie gardens to support their large family of 10 children.
For David it was a short walk down the Main Street to his wheelwright and coach building factory where his son Henry continued the family tradition and became his father’s apprentice.
Along the street David and Julia’s other son Albert and family moved back into John Street – No 58 where they remained until the 1986 101 years after David Briers bought 49 John Street.
Audio introduction
Throughout the Gun Alley pages you will see references in old articles to £ (pounds). £1 = $2; 10/- (10 shillings) = $1; 5/- (5 shillings) = 50 cents. Please note: this does not reflect the value of the money but serves as an indication only.
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