Archives for June 2014

Buchanan Park

  Buchanan Park This park is named for James Buchanan (1827-1914) who was a prominent early settler in Berwick. He was a  founder and trustee of the Berwick Presbyterian Church and the Mornington Farmers Society. Member of the Berwick District Road Board and the Berwick Shire Council. MLC for the South Eastern Province from 1876… Read More

Berwick War Memorial

In 1919 a group of prominent community figures formed a committee to arrange for the construction of a War Memorial in Berwick. It was to be dedicated to those soldiers who had lost their lives in the service of their country during the Great War and who had some connection with Berwick. The location selected… Read More

Berwick Mechanics’ Institute and Free Library

Opening ceremony plaque Transcription This library, which incorporates materials from / the original 1862 building, has been constructed as / a grateful tribute to the early sponsors of the / Berwick Mechanics’ Institute and Free Library, to Baron Casey of Berwick and the City of Westminster, / KG, PC, GCMG, CH, DSO, MC, / and… Read More