The Lyndhurst War Memorial was unveiled on Saturday 11 November 2017. Transcription The story of this door This door represents the homestead door for / eight young men – farmers and rural workers / – who left their homes in the Lyndhurst district to / fight in World War 1 and World War 11. Sadly… Read More
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Emerald Library opening plaque
November 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Opening Ceremony plaque Transcription Emerald Library / was officially opened by / the Hon. Candy Broad MLC / Minister for Local Government / In attendance / Cr William B Ronald, JP, Mayor / Cardinia Shire Council / July 27th 2006 / with financial assistance from the Victorian Government / in partnership with Cardinia Shire Council…. Read More
Cardinia Recreation Reserve
November 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
On Friday 17 October 1947, ladies paid 2/6d (25c) and gentlemen paid an extra 6d (5c) to attend a Grand Opening Ball at the Cardinia Hall to mark the official opening of the Cardinia Recreation Reserve. Reference: Look to the rising sun, back to Cardinia 1984: a history of Cardinia and district, including Rythdale and… Read More
Berwick Carpark Walkway
October 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Berwick Car Park Walkway plaque Transcription This walkway & lighting upgrade / was constructed by / the City of Casey, with funding / from the Safer Suburbs Program. / Officially opened by / Laura Smyth MP / on 13 June 2013. An Australian Government Initiative.
Lang Lang Cemetery
June 25, 2017 by 2 Comments
Little Louisa Mary Pickersgill was just two years old when she became the first person to be buried at Lang Lang Cemetery. Sadly, Louisa’s younger brother Samuel became the third person to be buried there only seven months later. In 1886 Louisa and Samuel, and their older brother Robert (aged four) lived with their… Read More