Back in 1954, the passenger vessel known as the SS Himalaya arrived at Station Pier in Melbourne. Three of its passengers were about to embark on a whole new adventure that helped to reshape Brunswick. We invite you to read the story of Loreto, Olive and their son Barry who shared with us some episodes of 1950 and 1960's Brunswick.
The word ‘legend’ is overused these days but if there ever was one in Brunswick, it would have to be Harry Ivory. Harry trained countless boxers over a period of six decades and, at times, they dominated the card at Festival Hall. “He didn’t just teach people how to box and to defend themselves but was inspirational through his actions, words and great insight about life”. Learn his story through the eyes of one of his trainees, Barry York.
Learn more about multi-ethnic networks of knowledge, local businesses and accessible good quality education from Tom Bentley's perspective, a supportive netball dad to his daughters and a resident of Brunswick East who also happens to be the Executive Director for Policy and Impact at RMIT University.
Annalivia Hannan is the current Mayor of the City of Moreland and this is no coincidence. Brunswick multiculturalism, a few steps on the dance floor, a passion for social work, soccer, and a legendary family strategy shaped her story. Read this article to learn more about another Legend of Brunswick.
