Historical information

David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968).
Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Lily initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Dave walked across the gardens to work at the MCG. He never drove or owned a car. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Shirley was born after they moved to Barton Street.
Electoral roll details:
1919 68 Park Street, Hawthorn
1922 24 Louise Avenue, Mont Albert
1924 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert
Dave Mair was a very keen sportsman.
This is part of a large donation of material from the Deakin, Mair and Young families.

Significance

The Deakin, Mair and Young families had many connections with Mont Albert and Surrey Hills.

Physical description

A sepia photo of a woman seated on a veranda with 3 girls. Part of the facade of the house can be seen behind them. The veranda is timber. The door has acid-etched feature windows either side of it. The front is block-fronted and looks to be picked out in 2 paint colours. There are shadows of foliage and from lacework detail on the veranda cast over one side and the top pf the photo. The shadow of the photographer's hat can be seen on the bottom edge.

Inscriptions & markings

On rear: "L-R" (in lead pencil) Beryl Isabel Mum / Gwen at Barton St" in blue biro. Thought to be Beryl Mair's handwriting.
Number 39 in lead pencil.