Thomas Henry Bregazzi and his wife Florence May (May) owned the land between Fairburn and Monahan’s Road until 54 acres of the farm was bought for the housing development around the reserve after Thomas’ death. May died in 1954. The couple are buried at Cranbourne Cemetery. Both Thomas and May supported the community in many… Read More
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Koo Wee Rup Football Club Inc.
April 10, 2020 by 2 Comments
Life Members Board Transcription Koo Wee Rup Football Club Inc. / Life Members / Donated by: Townley Transport 1920 / *A Colvin / * T Burhop / * S Mortimer / * L O’Riordon 1957 / *W Griffiths / * F Shelton / * B Willis / * L Johnson 1959 / *L Colvin / * W… Read More
Garfield
February 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Garfield was originally named Cannibal Creek but in 1887 its name was changed in honour of James Abram Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. President Garfield was shot on 2 July 1881 at the Baltimore and Potomac Railway Station in Washington D.C. and died on 19 September 1881 from infections caused by his… Read More
Ackland Park
January 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Ackland Park takes its name from the family of Henry (Harry) and Grace Ackland who ran a dairy farm on the land on and around the present park. The Ackland family were prominent members of the community for decades and Harry was involved in the setting up of cricket clubs in the area and also… Read More