150 Years of Stories
Many people and events have made up Abound Communities's 150 years. We would like you to meet some of the people and find out about the events that helped shape the organisation.
Celebrated Melbourne actress Eloise Juno must have been a formidable person, not just on the stage but also in her private life.
Read MoreA cottage donated for the son of a highway robber
April 26, 2019
Elizabeth Spencer Wills built The Wills Cottage in Coppin Avenue in memory of her husband, Horatio. Horatio, born in Sydney, was the sixth son of a man transported for highway robbery.
Read MoreThe extraordinary first matron of Rushall Park was Amelia Wijnbladh who found ‘men less trouble than women.’
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England’s Earl of Yarmouth was a cross dressing professional stage skirt dancer. He was also a donor to Abound Communities.
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Scotsman Dr Taylor Downie became visiting doctor to the Rushall Park village in 1888. He replaced Dr Valentine Browne, the Association’s first honorary medical officer.
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Master Mariner G F Goble was singled out as one of four potential residents deserving of ‘special consideration’ to enter the Old Colonists’ Association’s Homes in 1883 by George Coppin.
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Edward Henty becomes second President of Abound Communities in 1871. He was in the position for two years before his successor, stockbroker J B Were, assumed the mantle.
Read MoreFree medical care was in no shortage in the late 1880s with doctors, dentists and chemists offering their services to the old colonists. Dr Valentine Browne was the first honorary medical officer to the Old Colonists’ Homes until 1888.
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Volunteering is important to Deb, enabling her to contribute in the aged care sector. “I love it when the residents get downright cheeky. I love it when we get a bit too loud with laughing."
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