Our Hollow Family in Pics

Grandma and Grandpa Hollow, Alfred and Margaret, moved to Wangaratta from Rutherglen towards the end of 1918. They lived at two addresses in Wangaratta, Templeton Street and at 45 Ovens Street.

It was usual for the family to make it back to Wangaratta at some time over the Christmas New Year period. Many of these photos of the family members were taken there during these visits.

The earliest photos were taken in the 1930s. I am not sure who the photographer was. Three photos of Grandma and Grandpa were taken in the early 1940s. They had obviously dressed up for some occasion and a photographer, possibly Aunty Ivy, was on hand to take them.

Grandma Hollow circa 1930

Grandpa Hollow circa 1930

The oldest photo of Bob Hollow, 29 August 1931. Dated because he has just brought home his sister Lil's wedding bouquet on her wedding day.

Grandpa Hollow with his first three grandchildren, Beth, Joy and Ailsa

Grandpa and Grandma Hollow at 45 Oven's Street in the early 1940s

Wangaratta Trips

There were many trips to Wangaratta to see Grandma, and be photographed with her. It seems a camera was never far away whenever some of the family met together.

Grandma Hollow with her daughter Lil Ednie circa 1943

Granma with The Ednie family Bill, Lil, Beth and Joy.

Carrie Hollow surrounded by Beth, Bill, Joy and grandma.

Grandma with four of her granchildren, Rosilyn, Joy, Colin and Beth.

1953, the family gathered at Lil and Bill's the day after Beth's wedding.

Grandma Hollow with four generations, Beth Lil, Grandma and John.

The family gathering in 1955. The last time the whole family were photographed together in Wangaratta

Another version, after a slight adjustment we can now see Uncle Stan. Finally...who was taking the photos?

1975 Family celebration, this time uncle Col's 70th birthday at his home in Alexandra.

2004 celebration, Bob and the family family at his 90th birthday.

The Cousins

Many of the families' visits to Wangaratta and other family homes were a chance to photograph the cousins together.

Gwen Fleming with Joy Ednie and daughter Ailsa, circa 1936

Beth and Joy Ednie with Ros Hollow circa 1942.

Ros, Heather and Neilma

Ailsa, Roslyn, Beth, Heather, Neilma, Joy at Ovens Street c 1944.

Ovens Street c 1944. a couple of people not quite ready for the pic.

Roslyn and Colin at Wangaratta about 1946

Roslyn and Colin outside 45 Ovens Street approx. 1948

Another Ros and Col c1948

Colin and Heather

Heather, Neilma and Colin, Ovens Street Wangaratta

Heather Colin and Neilma with a very happy Carol

Heather, Roslyn, Ailsa, Carol, Joy, Neilma, Colin Wangaratta c1948

Cousins in Jodpurs, Ros, Joy, unknown, and Beth

The two Col Hollows. c1950

Heather, Neilma, Ailsa, Carol, Colin, unknown at 5 Johnston lane Wangaratta c1950

Ailsa, Ros, Joy together at Kallista.

he Hollow girls, June, Kaye, Carol, and Dot at Strathmerton with Johnny Reynoldson taking his pup for a drive.

The Fleming girls, Ailsa, Neilma and Heather at St james with Colin, Carol and June Hollow. Everyone has wheels!

Swimming

When in Wangaratta one of the most popular activities was swimming. In the days before the Olympic Pool we swam at Merriwa Park which has the King River flowing through it. Some classic family photos were taken here.