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John Joseph Finn

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Jack Finn was the first captain of the Rowville Fire Brigade when it was formed in 1942. Jack was a brick layer by trade who came to live in Rowville in 1930.He built a number of homes in Rowville and also worked on the construction of the Stamford Hotel.He was one of a group who set up the Rowville Drive In Theatre. He also started a number of businesses including the first service station in Rowville (on the corner of Stud and Bergins Roads), The Rowville Caravan Park and the Rowville Tourist Motel.



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comment From Jack Finn (05 May 2005)
My name to is Jack Finn. I am from Indiana, any relation?
comment From mary finn (22 Aug 2005)
mary finn resides in ireland and has family who left for america approx 1880 name jack finn he eventually endedup working for the fire dept in sacremento.to this day many family members live in the sacremento area. mary finn.
comment From John Ross Finn (23 Oct 2006)
My name is Jack Finn. My Great Great Grandfather Timothy Finn came to Ontario Canada about 1850. I am 73.
comment From John Ross Finn (23 Oct 2006)
Further - Great Great Grandfather Timothy Finn emigrated to Canada from Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland.

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