54 John Street | Gun Alley Stories Lilydale Historical SocietyMax Sheldrake2023-10-30T17:30:16+11:00
54 John St Stories
Gun Alley Stories
Introduction
Like the Briers just down the road, the Vuarchoz family had a long association with Gun Alley.
Jules Vuarchoz acquired the land in 1891 and his son Charles sold it in 1944 – 53 years later.
People of gun Alley fondly remember Granny Vuarchoz and her French accent. She was one of the characters of the street. Widowed young, she worked hard to support and raise her family.
Lot 7 Block 6 or 54 John Street was home to the Vuarchoz family for more than 60 years.
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.
Using the map:
- Click on the map icons for a brief overview of each location’s historical significance.
- To read the location’s associated Gun Alley Stories, click on ‘More Details’ in the icons pop-up window.
- You can also click and drag to move around the map and use the + and – buttons on the right to zoom in and out.
