Timeline Slider

D.J. O’Brien     Mr. M. (Mick) Donovan retired from the practice in 1953. Mr. D.J. (Dave) O’Brien continued as a sole trader until 1955.

   Donovan & O’Brien        Mr. D.J. (Dave) O’Brien Mr. C.C. (Charlie) McCarthy sold his interest to Mr. D.J. (Dave) O’Brien in 1953 and retired to Brisbane. Mr O’Brien had previously working in the Taxation Office and conducted an accountancy practice in Maryborough and Pittsworth before moving to Ayr.

     Donovan & McCarthy         Mr. M. (Mick) Donovan Mr. B.S. (Bernie) Donovan died in 1947, and his interest was taken over by Mr. M. (Mick) Donovan, his son, who had been an employee of the firm.

  Donovan & McCarthy      Mr. C.C. (Charlie) McCarthy Mr. B.S. (Bernie) Donovan was joined by Mr. C.C. (Charlie) McCarthy in 1928 as a partner.

B.S. Donovan   Mr. B.S. (Bernie) Donovan Mr. B.S. (Bernie) Donovan commenced the business in Ayr in the early 1920’s. The firm was involved in real estate, insurance and accountancy.