The Jones Family

Edna and James Jones moved from Malvern to Carrum in 1941. During their first few years in Carrum they operated a poultry farm from their Smith Street property, working long hard hours from day light to dusk. 1949 saw the Jones family move to Walkers Road Carrum, by then James was employed as a builder for A.V. Jennings.

James Jone's mastery in the building industry became evident when he built three houses in Walkers Road. Two of the houses numbered 47 and 49 remain standing until the present day. The bricks that built the house at 49 Walkers Road were hand made by James and his brother in law Frank Vincent using Carrum beach sand. Sadly, in 1949 James died leaving his wife Edna to bring up three young boys all under the age of 7 years - Robert, Jim and Ken.

Edna worked long hours to provide for her young family. She owned two dairy cows that she milked, she also made butter and cream which she sold to locals. Edna never remarried and passed away in 1979. Jim and his older brother Robert married, had families and still live in Carrum. Younger brother Ken died in Edithvale in 2003. ^[1]

Ken Jones with some future 'Carrum Cowboys'

c late 1950s

Author:

Carole Ross

Photo Courtesy

Jim Jones

Reference:

1. Ross, C. Interview Jim Jones, March 2010.