Lillian Keady’s Birthday, February 1961
With the family spread far and wide it was rare for the children of Thomas Patrick and Lillian Keady to gather together. However, Lillian’s Eightieth Birthday in February 1961 was one exception. While most of Lillian’s children, their spouses and many grandchildren were there, a couple of exceptions were son Thomas and daughter, Mollie who lived in Western Australia at this time.
The photos below are a great reminder of the day, and with the collective help of a few cousins, everyone has been identified.
In 1961 Lillian was still living at the family house, 51 Cameron Street, Wonthaggi where she had raised her family with Thomas Patrick Keady. Thomas had passed away some 15 years earlier on 14 June 1946 at the age of 71.
Interestingly, the house still survives at 51a Cameron Street, although the large veggie patch which the boys toiled in under their father’s strict supervision has clearly been developed as another house many years ago.
Keady Family in Victoria 
Hey Phil
Thanks very much for for sending this out. I always love seeing this photo.
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Great work Philip. Well done. There is a third photo of everyone who attended that function, which I have and includes Moira’s father who was staying with us in Warrigul at the time. The full group also has extra kids in it, notably you and myself. Michael Keady
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