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Brahe

As I Went A-Roaming

Sheet music for the song As I Went A-Roaming. Words by Helen Taylor and music by May H Brahe. May Brahe was a resident of East Melbourne and has a lane named after her.

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BRAHE, May

Date of birth: 
1884
Biographical notes: 

Mary (May) Hannah Brahe (née Dickson) was born at 23 George Street, East Melbourne (now part of Georgian Court B & B) on 6 November 1884.  Her father was Richard Dickson, a Melbourne-born cordial manufacturer.  Her mother died when May was 12 years old.  She had, however already taught May to play the piano and May’s musical interests were further fostered at Stratherne Girls

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East Melbourne, George Street 021, 023, 025 - Burchett

Known as 'Georgian Court', formerly as 'Vincent Terrace'.
M.C.C. B.R. 1870. Robert Huckson to build 3 houses for Mr. Farrell. Plans by D. Goldie of Little Collins Street. 1871 3 vacant brick houses, each 10 rooms, owner Hugh O'Farrell.

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