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Irene was special She was our 'big sister' We all miss her terribly Her laugh, her humour Her generosity is legend |
Irene was born December 17 in Sydney, Australia. She was the second of six children .. 4 girls and 2 boys in that order. Our parents kept trying for the elusive boy. Irene fought for the right of non-disclosure of one's date of birth. She considered it to be irrelevant in most cases. Her DOB is not shown here. |
Unfortunately, we have no baby or toddler photos of Irene. If anyone out there has one, please let us know! |
Irene attended Concord Public School during her infant years, and Homebush Primary School until age 12. It was then on to Burwood Girls High School where she attained her Intermediate Certificate. She left school at age 15. |
Her early working life included such varied jobs as cigarette girl at a Sydney night club, legal secretary, an English teacher in Jesi, Italy. She preferred the latter. She had said that her time in Jesi was one of the happiest periods of her life. |
Irene dabbled in the theatre in her early twenties and appeared on stage in a comedy revue in Sydney with well known actor and entertainer, Reg Livermore, whom Irene held in high regard. |
As a result of her performance, she was offered a TV commercial (comedic). Her husband (who shall remain nameless) was against the idea and created such a fuss that Irene declined the offer. The actress who did the commercial shot to |
Around 1970, Irene began a business with 500 Australian dollars. The business grew to a multi million dollar company over the next twenty years due mainly to her hard work and business acumen. In the 1980s, Irene's company was named 'Australian Small Business of the Year'. She was presented the Award by Senator Button in Canberra, A.C.T. |
Irene married and had 2 boys. The first, Adam and then Hunter. Little Hunter had a short life, 4 months & 3 weeks. A great loss for Irene. Adam was one of the most beautiful babies I've ever seen. |
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She's the only person I know to apply for and receive a well known credit card account without disclosing her birth date. It took a while but she won out in the end. |
Irene was a premature baby. She was a late walker and an early talker. She was way ahead of most infants her age in the speech department. She always loved words. Aged 6 >> |
fame. It was the catalyst for her rise to stardom. Click image for info on REG LIVERMORE. |
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