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Colour photograph of gnocchi at the iconic Pellegrini's Italian Restaurant, Melbourne
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Colour photograph of gnocchi at the iconic Pellegrini's Italian Restaurant, Melbourne
Jack Gervasoni played football with Fitzroy Football Club from 1951-1956. He was also a member of the Fitzroy Foolballers Cricket Club.
Members of the Fitzroy Footballers Cricket Club visit Daylesford and the Gervasoni family. Left to right: Frank Curtin, Gus Gervasoni (father of Jack Gervasoni), Bess Gervasoni (mother of Jack Gervasoni), Jim Kettle (behind), Jack Gervasoni (of Daylesford), Earl Davey.
john hogan gervasoni, fitzroy footballers cricket club, daylesford, gus gervasoni, elizabeth gervasoni, frank curtin, jim kettle, earl davey
Jack Gervasoni played football with Fitzroy Football Club from 1951-1956. He was also a member of the Fitzroy Foolballers Cricket Club.
Members of the Fitzroy Footballers Cricket Club visit Daylesford and the Gervasoni family. Left to right: Frank Curtin, Gus Gervasoni (father of Jack Gervasoni), Bess Gervasoni (mother of Jack Gervasoni), Jim Kettle (behind), Jack Gervasoni (of Daylesford), Earl Davey.
john hogan gervasoni, fitzroy footballers cricket club, daylesford, gus gervasoni, elizabeth gervasoni, frank curtin, jim kettle, earl davey
Jack Gervasoin hated this photo because he was teased about being the bridegroom. He though he had destroyed all the photographs until this one was found in the colletion of his Great aunt, Mary (La Franchi) Gervasoni.
A group of Prep or Grade One students at St Michael's School. Daylesford. They performed 'The Wedding of the Painted Doll" at the school concert. John Hogan Gervasoni was the bridegroom.
john hogan gervasoni, school play, st michael's daylesford
The former Robert's Grocery Shop was converted to the Central Springs Hotel, c1985.
Elizabeth (Bess) Gervasoni in the yard at Robert's Grocery Shop where she lived during World War Two.
john hogan gervasoni, robert's grocery shop, robert's grocery store, central springs hotel
John Hogan Gervasoni (rider) and Colin Jenkins (jockey) riding a tricycle in the backyard. There is washing on the line.
john hogan gervasoni, colin jenkin, washing day.
Jack Gervasoni played his first game for Fitzroy Football Clubin 1951
Michael Gavin on his horse Jack
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Jack Gervasoni played his first game for Fitzroy Football Clubin 1951
John Hogan Gervasoni during his first game for Fitzroy Football Club. He is seated second from the left.
john hogan gervasoni, award, daylesford, fitzroy football club
Jack Gervasoni is wearing a sportscoat from Fred Hesse. A member of the Fitzrpy Football Club, he was awarded the coat for being awarded the best on ground by broadcasters.
John Hogan Gervasoni at his parents home in Raglan Street, Daylesford.
john hogan gervasoni, award, daylesford, fitzroy football club
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