Claire Robinson (1894-1982) was born in Tasmania to Richard and Margarett Williams. She married her brother-in-law, Arthur George Robinson in 1923. Arthur had been widowed and left to raise four very young children with the death of Claire’s sister Margery in 1917. Claire was an enthusiastic supporter of local charities and organisations. She belonged to… Read More
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Cora Lynn War Memorial
August 26, 2011 by 2 Comments
World War 1 Transcription Cora Lynns / tribute of love / and gratitude / to her glorious / dead and to her / returned men / who fought to / keep our / Empire free. / Pte W Clarkin+ / F Doherty+ / L Doherty / H Evans / L Fritz / J Holian /… Read More
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