Scotch College

Information wanted: Manningtree dancing

John Rose is seeking information from Old Boys who attended dancing lessons in the ballroom of a house named ‘Manningtree’ at No 2 Manningtree Road, Hawthorn, in the 1940s and 1950s. John is preparing a history of this house and is seeking information regarding the dance lessons, recollections of the ballroom, other parts of the house or garden from past pupils; and of school life at neighbouring Stratherne, from wives of Old Boys who attended there.

If you can help John, please phone him on 9465 5532 or fax him on 9460 7071.