The People on Australian Banknotes (final)

Reverend John Flynn Reverend John Flynn (1880-1951), born in Moliagul, Victoria, was a Presbyterian minister who was instrumental in founding what is today known as the Royal Flying Doctor Service. In 1911, at age 31, John was ordained into the ministry. He volunteered in rural areas and completed a survey of the Northern Territory, writing…

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Flavelle Bros. & Company Trading Token Henry Flavelle joined George Brush in an optician and jeweller’s business, Flavelle and Brush, at 87 King Street, Sydney in 1840.  Towards the end of the decade, the partners moved more towards the jewellery, rather than the optometry end of their business. Brush left the business in 1850 and…