Plaque 1 Transcription Edwin H. Flack Australia’s First Olympic Gold Medalist Edwin Flack was the sole Australian to compete in the first Modern Olympic Games in 1896 at Athens Greece. Flack took part in five events 800m, 1500m, and marathon (athletics) and in the Tennis (singles & doubles). Flack was successful in winning the 800m… Read More
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Ash Wednesday Memorial Park
August 11, 2011 by 1 Comment
Plaque 1 (Lives & Property Lost) Transcription This plaque was erected by the residents of Upper Beaconsfield in grateful appreciation of the outstanding assistance given to our community during and after the Ash Wednesday Bushfires 16 Febrary 1983. Our community losses included 21 lives / 186 homes / St. Johns Church / General Store /… Read More
Jessie Traill Reserve
August 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Further information on Jessie Traill can be found on the Brighton Historical Society’s website, or from the Australian Dictionary of Biography.
Cardinia Primary School (3689)
August 10, 2011 by 2 Comments
The Cardinia Primary School will be celebrating its centenary on 4-6 November 2011. Plans are underway for a Centenary Garden with a pathway made from engraved pavers. Order forms and full details of the school’s centenary project and celebrations are on the school’s website. Cardinia Primary School Honour Roll Transcription 1914 – Roll of Honor… Read More
Cardinia Public Hall
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Honour Board Transcription Cardinia Public Hall Honour Board Presidents Secretaries 1924 – 46 M. Conroy 1924 – 36 G. B. Beazley 1947 – 48 G. A. Dixon 1937 – 46 H. C. Smith 1949 – 50 D. Threnoworth 1947 – 48 C. L. Chapman 1951 M. M. Conroy 1949 R. Simpkin 1952 – 55 A…. Read More