Harry Blackburn Oval
Archives for August 2011
Harkaway Avenue of Honour
August 19, 2011 by 2 Comments
Plaque Transcription Avenue of Honour / 1914-1918 / Glover R / Coote T / Cunningham S / Davidson J / Dean H / Dean HL / Dean J / Drummond D / Drummond J / Drummond WJ / Edmondson A / Fleer C / Fleer H / Halleur C / Haysey R / Irwin JP… Read More
Barry Simon Reserve
August 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Barry Douglas Simon was the federal member for McMillan (1975-1980) and first mayor of the City of Berwick. Source: Parliament of Australia Home of: Mossgiel Park Junior Football Club Lyndhurst Vikings Cricket Club Kandy Sports Club
Don Jackson Reserve
August 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
No signage at Reserve when surveyed. Don Jackson commenced work with the then Shire of Berwick at age 17 on 2 January 1948. He retired from, the then Shire of Cardinia on 15 July, 1994. Thus his involvement with Local Government in the area was for 46 ½ years. He started as a Cadet Engineer (salary… Read More
BJ Wallis Gardens
August 17, 2011 by 2 Comments
Plaque Transcription “The BJ Wallis Gardens” / These Gardens commemorate 32 years outstanding service / by / Barry John Wallis, JP, FIMM, / to the Shire of Pakenham (Berwick) / including 21 years as Shire Secretary / and were officially opened by the Shire President / CR William Bruce Ronald / on the 30th May,… Read More
Lorraine Kovacs Reserve
August 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Lorraine E. Kovacs was a councillor for the City of Berwick (1986-1989) and was mayor of the City of Berwick 1988-89.Source: The Australian Women’s Register
Sid Earl Reserve
August 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Plaque Transcription Sid Earl Reserve / This Reserve is dedicated to the memory of the Late / Sidney Evan Earl / 1906-1981 / In recognition / of his service and contribution to the / community of Pakenham.
Officer Union Church
August 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
At a meeting held in 1926 between the various religious denominations in the district it was decided to build a church for the use of all beliefs. Mr C Whiteside was elected president of the newly formed committee with Mr J Hammond as secretary and Mr I Wright the treasurer. Mr Wright promised to donate… Read More
J Reg Henty Memorial
August 13, 2011 by 2 Comments
James Reginald Henty was the son of Thomas and Charlotte Henty (nee Carter). James inherited the property on his father’s death and remained there until he, himself died. A Berwick Shire Councillor and Shire President in 1913 to 1914. This boulder marks the place where J Reg Henty’s ashes were scattered after his death. Reference:… Read More
