Physical description

Potted history of John and Mary McClare, arrived in Melbourne 1855 from Galway, Ireland. Bought 55 acres on Canterbury Road. He paid 4 ponds per acre. he carried goods to the goldfields with his bullock team. Later he had a tannery and leather business on Canterbury Road. Their 1st child, Agnes was first white child born in the district. in 1862 John brought out his wife's brother and 2 sisters. Katherine and John Madden. John Madden took a selection on the south side of Canterbury Road.

Summary

Potted history of John and Mary McClare, arrived in Melbourne 1855 from Galway, Ireland.