The Misses Everard - Part Two

The Warrandyte connection seems to be accurate. Most pupils knew there was a street called "Everard Drive" there, and I recall my father taking us there for a Sunday Drive and actually finding it. 

Back in the 1950's Warrandyte was not quite the trendy place it is today. In fact, it seemed miles away from Melbourne - which it was - and back then it was considered a long trip to the country.

Today it's considered a Sunday outing: afternoon tea, and shopping for lovely handcrafts.

I don't recall seeing the hotel, but I am pretty sure that the Misses Everard probably saw it like this.

Everard Drive still exists.

The Misses Everard - Part One

The anedotal evidence surrounding the history of the Misses Everard consisted largely of their connection to Point Hicks/ Cape Everard, and Warrandyte.

It was frequently mentioned that their ancestor was honoured by Captain Cook who named this first sighting of Australia Point Hicks, and it was later changed to Cape Everard.

Information on Point Hicks/ Cape Everard can be found here and here.