Garfield School No 2724 Roll of Honour Transcription Barker, A / Boase, A / Burrows, J / Burnett, W / Cock, J / Cantini, R / Devaney, A / Drake, J / Edis, E / *Gunnelson, I / *Gunnelson, P / Gunnelson, R / Gillespie, G / Jewell, Leeson, R / *Leeson, W / Miller,… Read More
Bayles Public Hall
July 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Hall Secretary plaque Transcription In memory of Mr. HE (Daly) Ridgway J.P. / recognizing his valued service given to / Bayles and district citizens over many years.34 years as secretary of this hall.Died 5-11-66 Harold Edgar (Daly) Ridgway was born in Lang Lang in 1896 to parents William and Isobel Ridgway. He came to Bayles… Read More
Oak Park (Eliston District Park Playground)
June 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Oak Park is the feature park of the Eliston Estate comprising an exercise circuit, jnr skate park, tennis and basketball half courts, giant slide and playground, complete with a flying fox, swings, tunnels and slides. *https://www.eliston.com.au/masterplan/ Oak Park Information signage Transcription A green space with plenty of historyThe design of this park was inspired by… Read More
Harris Reserve
May 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Claud Alfred Harris was a twenty-five year old mechanic when he enlisted for service in the Great War in 1916. He served with the 10th Field Ambulance. At various times he served with both 3rd and 4th Motor Transport Companies in England and France. Claud spent some months attached to the 4th Motor Transport Graves… Read More
Central Narre Warren Kindergarten and Infant Welfare Centre
March 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Narre Warren community worked for two and half years to raise $5,244 – their share of the total cost of $64,000 for the building. A joint effort between the City of Berwick, the community and the state government which contributed $27,000. At the opening ceremony Barry Simon remarked that while the City of Berwick… Read More
Anzac Walk and Anzac Place
March 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Anzac Walk is a 30-minute walk beginning at the corner of Kilvington Drive and Belgrave-Gembrook Road. The first stop is opposite the cenotaph across the road, and outside the National Bank. A compelling audio trail delivered by QR code to your phone delivers a totally immersive experience of Emerald in the Great War and the… Read More
Koo Wee Rup Bowling Club
February 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Honor Boards Koo Wee Rup Bowling Club Honor Board Transcription Season President Secretary Treasurer Club Champion Runner – Up Presidents Hcp 100 Up Pairs 1987-88 N Lambeth E Holley E Holley M Rowswell A Giaccotto R Bradford A Giaccotto A Giaccotto / N Lambeth 1988-89 N Lambeth E Holley E Holley+ A Giaccotto H Coombs… Read More
Hill Farm Park
January 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Interpretive sign Transcription Farm and local history A brief history of the area Pasadena is situated in what was originally the heart of agricultural land north of Westernport Bay in the Shire of Cranbourne. Prior to European arrival the land was covered in stunted gums, scrubby tea tree, cherry ballart wattles and native grasses. Hill… Read More
Envir Vucic Memorial
March 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Envir Vucic plaque Transcription In memory of Envir Vucic (8 years) cub scout with 1st Hallam, who died tragically 21st December 1991. RIP
Holgate Memorial Park
March 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Joseph Arthur (Arthur) and Isobella Holgate lived here after their marriage in 1927. Their many interests included the arts, antiques and horiticulture. They won many awards at the Royal Melbourne Show for their floral exhibits. They grew wild daffoldils and maiden hair ferns among the trees and flowers. Arthur cultivated a rare pink trumpeted daffoldil… Read More