It was long before the two men became titans of industry.
Richard Pratt became the cardboard king, but he never forgot his roots in Shepparton and the opportunity it gave him as a post-war refugee.
John Gandel built his empire in clothing and commercial property including many suburban shopping centres.
Anthony Pratt said at the time the photo was taken his father was a gun player for Lemnos — he was later drafted to play for Carlton under-19s where he won the Morrish Medal in 1953.
The post attracted plenty of comments, including that Richard was also a star for Shepparton Swans.
Where was it taken?
The best guess is it was either at The Shule (Jewish synagogue) or the hostel that was built next to it.
The Shule operated on the corner of Doyles Rd and Poplar Ave, Shepparton from 1913 to 1966.
Young boys’ bar mitzvahs and weddings were celebrated in the synagogue and social events were held in the large hostel.
The buildings are long gone, but in 2015 a commemorative plaque was unveiled at the site to acknowledge its place in the history of Shepparton’s Jewish community.
Backbench conversations
One of Oddie’s favourite things about a new Federal Parliament is looking at the seating chart.
Remember at school, how important it was to be sitting next to the right people?
New Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell isn’t starting way up the back, he’s in the third row, next to Indi independent Helen Haines.
For back-up, long-serving National Darren Chester is right behind and former leader Michael McCormack directly in front.
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