Joseph 'Squizzy' Taylor

He started off with small crimes like pick pocketing but then moved on to bigger things such as bank robberies, murders and prostitution. Taylor started his working life at the age of 18 as a jockey, but he was soon to be charged for assault. He is a personality because of his misdeeds and because he was a main figure in the underworld of Melbourne in the early 1900’s. He claimed the name ‘Squizzy’ for his left eyelid. His left eyelid was said to be droopy and people proclaimed it was very twitchy, therefore he got the name Squizzy. He was shot by a Sydney gangster in a gunfight. His name was John Daniel ‘Snowy’ Cutmore.  This gunfight occurred in Carlton in 1927, he soon died on the 27^th of October 1927 in Fitzroy hospital.

Jack Dyer Cpt. BLOOD

When some people think of Richmond’s great personality’s they think of Jack Dyer. He was a great AFL superstar. Jack played for Richmond in the 30s and Coached until 1952. People think of this great man because he was such a good player. He was rough as guts and never gave up; He also had a great personality, people loved him. After he retired form football he got into a sport on the news. He was on Wild world of sports with other greats like Lou Richards and Kevin Bartlett.  People still hear his name and shivers go down their spin. He got called captain blood because on one game he knocked out 3 plays when he was playing against Fitzroy. Has taken outrageous marks and shown bravery. When Jack had his last game his legs were badly damaged and still played. He could only kick 30 meters but still scored goals. Tigers won that game and today people still see Jacks face. It’s the logo for the AFL footy show.

Joseph Docker

Joseph Docker left Sydney with his wife and children as well as some servants, some flocks of sheep and a boat. They all travelled through and Yass and crossed the Murray River. Joseph Docker saw land for sale in 1839 in an area near the Yarra village known as Richmond. During the 1850's Docker and his nephew, William Workman developed Richmond building a number of houses for all of the people who arrived in Victoria and wanted a place to live. Joseph Docker is a well known icon to Richmond because he was the man who helped establish Richmond in the mid 1800's, It is also key to understand that without Joseph Docker there would probally be no Richmond. There is also a street known as Dockers St which is based in Richmond.

Personalities of Richmond

Jack Dyer (Cpt. Blood):

Jack Dyer was a well known football star who played for Richmond Football Club in the early 30s utill the late 40s.     

He played 312 including games, he kicked 443 goals and won 2 premierships. He died in 2003.

                          

Joseph (Squizzy) Taylor:

Squizzy was a well know Melbourne criminal, but he was mainly based in Richmond. He was a part of many criminal gangs. He was born on the 29 of June 1888 and was a part of horse racing. He was part of race fixing illegal bets on horse racing. Squizzy also had a major part of selling illegal alcohol and drugs.

Joseph Docker:

Joseph Docker was a Parserles who came to Australia for a better life. He migrated from England to Australia in 1828 with his family and cattle sheep and even a boat. When Joseph got here, he bought 50 acres of land for £975. In 1839, Docker and his nephew subdivided Richmond and Clifton Hill. After they subdivided it, they built houses on it. They were taking advantage of the high increase of people after they had come to Victoria for the gold rush. Dock owned 57 houses in 1857.