My Dudleys lived at Tallygaroopna

My mother, Merlyn Mann nee Dudley

My mother, Merlyn Isobel Mann, nee Dudley, who grew up in Victoria at a small township called Tallygaroopna, near Shepparton.

Mum with my brother Dale

Mum in Tasmania, being photographed by my brother Dale, both being photographed by David Molesworth.

Mum and Dad

Mum in a silly mood with my father.


Here is Tallygaroopna!

This is modern day Tallygaroopna

The photograph was sent to me by my cousin Gloria and shows modern day Tallygaroopna. The place name, which would be strange to many, is well-known to me as this is where my mother, Merlyn (Dudley) Mann, and her siblings lived. I have many memories of visiting the house of my grandparents when I was very small including a sleep-out off the main verandah which was covered with sheets of newspaper. I also vividly remember the glorious perfume of clove carnations when I walked up the few stairs to the front verandah.

I spent many happy hours high up in a very large peppercorn tree in the front garden where I could gaze across the road to Tallygaroopna State School. I wasn't at school myself so must have been under the age of 5. What were my parents doing allowing me to climb so high?

This page will be added to my navigation system at some stage. And I hope to add many more photographs and information about Tally.

The photographs, below, were also taken by Gloria. Run your mouse over them and they will expand.