Terrace Houses - Numbers

The Community of Brougham Street, Kings Cross distanced themselves from the bohemians and beatniks; poets, artists, actors, witches, the transvestites, drug addicts and prostitutes. The likes of Beattie Miles, Rosaleen Norton, Lee Gordon were .. 'not from 'ere, muttered my father.

Little did we know that 'e' was not right in the 'ed'! The evil lived in our home.

Brougham Street houses were referred to by either the family surname or by their numbers. Eighty-two (82) was the most interesting, the house changed occupants frequently. The Kellys who I have mentioned earlier, were followed by the The Smiths. Mr and Mrs Smith were from Malta, their children soon found a niche in Brougham Street. Charlie, George, Mary were at a working age. Coming in at age ten and eleven, Alex and Ronnie became my companions. Little Richard teamed up with my sister Kristine aged four.). I was not pleased when The Smiths moved out, however when the Beatniks moved in I was most impressed.