Ardoch has been home to some famous – and some infamous – characters. Read their stories here.
Jenny Meddings
Student, 1978-82
Jenny says her first impression of Ardoch was that it was ‘incredibly beautiful’ and she was ‘very lucky to attend
Katrina Holland
Kat and Mr Rusty
I first became aware of Ardoch in about 1983. I remember the day like yesterday. My Mum was driving, and she
John Tallis
One of Ardoch's famous performing artists, 1945-52
Pianist and composer John Tallis (1911–96) mixed in famous theatrical circles as he was the son of Sir George Tallis:
Jessie Brownlee
Ardoch's formidable manager in the 1930s and 1940s
When Jessie Brownlee (1893–?) began managing Ardoch in 1936, she moved into Iris Henson’s flat who had managed the flats
Hippolyte De La Rue
A dashing Ardoch military man, 1924-25
Hippolyte De La Rue (1891–1977) was a merchant seaman and air force officer. While he lived at Ardoch – 1924
Bert Evatt
Doc Evatt, Ardoch resident 1933-37
Herbert Evatt (1894–1965), lawyer and well-known Federal Labor politician, lived at Ardoch between 1933 and 1937 when he was a
Frank Tate
Ardoch's famous educationalist, 1926-28
Frank Tate (1864–1939) lived at Ardoch between 1926–28 and his residency is another example of the diversity of people who
Leah Boulton
Ardoch resident 2001 to 2008
Although she never wanted to live on a main road, Leah Boulton fell in love with Ardoch: the safety it
Marge and Harry Greenberg
Everybody's family, Harry & Marge, 1995 to 2008
Elderly couple Marge (1921?–2003) and Harry Greenberg (1919–2008) adored living at Ardoch and the warmth they radiated provided the glue
Edna Mann and Gladys Garside
Ardoch's English milliners, 1952 and 1959
Edna Mann and Gladys Garside were two English milliners who lived together at Ardoch between 1952 and 1959. The women
Alexander Mackie Younger
Ardoch’s visionary creator (1882–1952)
Ardoch’s visionary creator was Alexander Mackie Younger (1882–1952). Alexander Mackie Younger made his fortune from hard work and the ability
Kathy Hilton OAM
Teacher and counsellor at Ardoch school
Kathy Hilton, teacher and counsellor. You can’t fix the world, but you can make a difference. The goodness ripples out.
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