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3 unusual facts about Moncrieff


George Kenneth Scott-Moncrieff

He was Assistant Director, Fortifications and Works, Army Headquarters 1909-1911, and Director, Fortifications and Works, War Office 1911-1918.

Moncrieff, Australian Capital Territory

The suburb is located in north Gungahlin adjacent to the existing suburb of to the suburbs of Ngunnawal, Amaroo and the future suburbs of Taylor and Jacka.

It is named after Gladys Moncrieff, an Australian singer of the 1920-30s musical era who was dubbed 'Australia's Queen of Song'.


Chris Moncrieff

Sir Bernard Ingham, Margaret Thatcher's former press secretary, said of Moncrieff "He is the nearest approach to the 24 hour journalist I have ever known".

Collits' Inn

Wallace's presence in the cast meant his part was expanded and he was given as many songs as Glady Moncrieff; in addition, parts were found for his regular collaborators, Marshall Crosby and John Dobbie.

Gold Creek Homestead

Portions of the former property are or will be occupied by parts of the suburbs of Ngunnawal, Nicholls, Harcourt Hill, Moncrieff, Casey, Kinlyside and Taylor.

Taylor, Australian Capital Territory

The suburb is located in north Gungahlin adjacent to the existing suburb of Ngunnawal and the future suburbs of Casey and Moncrieff.

William Thomas Moncrieff

Moncrieff's first success was at Astley’s circus with The Dandy Family an equestrian drama, and in 1820 The Lear of Private Life, with Junius Brutus Booth as hero, enjoyed a long run.


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