Mary Poppin's was born in Maryborough in 1899

By Maryborough City Council

Mary Poppins

Maryborough has a unique connection to the world’s most famous nanny that no other place can claim. Mary Poppins’ author P.L. Travers was born in Maryborough in 1899.

Pamela Travers was born Helen Lyndon Goff in the residence above the former Australian Joint Stock Bank on the corner of Richmond and Kent Streets, where her father was the bank manager. Her family left Maryborough when she was young.

Five Ways to Discover Maryborough's Links with Mary Poppins

    * Visit the Mary Poppins statue in Richmond Street - a life sized bronze statue of the world's most famous nanny.
    * See the heritage listed former bank building were Mary Poppins author P.L Travers was born in 1899.
    * Take a pencil or crayon and paper to the Town Hall Green where ten Mary Poppins characters are etched on the brick plinths. Take a copy by placing a sheet of paper on top and rubbing with a pencil.
    * Dress up and join in the fun of Mary Poppins Festival. A 'practically perfect' week of celebrations culminating in the Mary Poppins Festival in the Park on Sunday 6 July 2008.
    * Visit the Proud Marys - an association of women all over the world whose name contains the name Mary or its derivitive. Launched in 1999 to celebrate Maryborough's Mary Poppins connection, the centre collects documents and displays notable Marys from throughout history. It is located within the Visitor Information Centre in City Hall.