Caroline Avenue Named for Caroline McBride. Caroline and her husband James had seven children, five daughters and two sons. Surveyed by: Lynne and Eileen on 29 March 2021 McBride Street James and Caroline McBride arrived in Cockatoo in 1903. They bought land in what was then known as Main Street. They lived in a guest… Read More
Archives for January 2023
Black Saturday Memorial – Koolangarra Park
January 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This memorial is one of 59 Black Saturday 2009 memorials established in 18 Victorian LGAs through the Victorian and Australian Governments’ jointly established $10 million Community Recovery Fund to assist in community development and recovery after the Victorian bushfires. There are two memorials in the Cardinia Shire, the other one is at the Tominbuk Hall…. Read More
Upper Beaconsfield Cricket Club
January 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Upper Beaconsfield Cricket Club Honor Board Transcription (Columns 8, 9, 10 and 11 not transcribed – no names). Upper Beaconsfield Cricket Club Inc. / Established 1893 Year President V/ President Secretary Treasurer Club Champion 1st X1 Capt Noblett Award 2005/06 R Edwards T Joyce-S Pitcher C Reid D Taylor S Pitcher S Pitcher 2003/04 S… Read More
Emerald War Memorial
January 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Emerald War Memorial Transcription In honour of the mem and women / of the Emerald District / who served their country, / and in memory of those / who made / the supreme sacrifice.They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them nor the year condemnAt the… Read More