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Michael McDermott (businessman)
Michael McDermott (1826–1903) was an Irish-Australian businessman, civil contractor, and inventor. He is known for his contributions to the expansion of Australia’s rural railway network and infrastructure during the late 19th century, and for his ownership of the Coriyule estate near Drysdale, Victoria, Drysdale, Victoria. Early life Michael McDermott was born circa 1826 in County Leitrim, Ireland, likely in the Catholic parish of Aughavas near Carrigallen. His parents were Mary (maiden name also McDermott) and Peter McDermott, a farmer. He grew up in Drumerkeane Townland (Droim ar Céin), a rural area near Aughavas. Between 1845 and 1852, Ireland was affected by a potato blight, resulting in a widespread famine known as "Great Famine (Ireland), The Great Hunger." This period saw a significant wave of emigration. Migration to Australia In 1852, McDermott emigrated to Australia. He sailed on the SV Argo (1841), SV ''Argo'', which departed Liverpool on 8 October 1852 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drysdale, Victoria
Drysdale is a rural township near Geelong, Victoria, Australia, located on the Bellarine Peninsula. The town has an approximate population of over 3,700. Drysdale forms part of an urban area, along with nearby Clifton Springs, that had an estimated population of 13,494 Estimated resident population, 30 June 2016. at June 2016. A popular youth music and performing arts venue, affectionately labelled 'The Potato Shed' is located in the back of Drysdale. The industrial size venue is the site of 'Battle of The Bands', a yearly music festival which has seen a number of local bands make a name for themselves in a popular setting. Drysdale has several primary and high schools, including Saint Ignatius College, the senior campus of Bellarine Secondary College, and a campus of Christian College. The local football club is the Drysdale Hawks, who play Australian Rules Football and compete in the Bellarine Football League. The Hawks were formed in 1879 and have won 15 premiership title ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |