George William Strachan Anderson (1889-1951) was the Chief Commissioner of the Boy Scouts Association, Victoria from 1937 until his death on 19 July 1951. GWS Anderson’s scouting career began in 1926 when he started a Troop at Malvern. In 1928 GWS Anderson, together with 4 others purchased the Malvern District Camp at Officer. The name… Read More
Spyridon Louis Statue
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Spyridon Louis Statue plaque Transcription Spyridon “Spyros” Louis 12 January 1873 – 26 March 1940 Spyridon Louis was modern Greece’s first Olympic gold medalist at / the 1896 Olympics in Athens, Greece. Spyridon Louis and local athlete Edwin Flack competed against each / other in the men’s marathon at the summer Olympics, with Louis /… Read More
Kester Kitchin Park
January 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Kester Herbert Kitchin (1918-2003) was Cranbourne Shire President from 1978 to 1979. Reference: The Good Country by Niel Gunson. Published 1983 by the Shire of Cranbourne.
Cardinia Presbyterian Church
November 13, 2015 by 5 Comments
Foundation Stone Transcription This stone was laid / to the glory of God / by Walter Duff Esq JP / on the 23 of October 1915. Minister Rev. F Butchers Garden stone plaque Transcription To the glory of God / in memory of past guild / and / congregation members / dedicated / October 9,… Read More
Cannibal Creek Reserve
November 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Bill Parish Gateway plaque Transcription Bill Parish Gateway / This gateway was donated by / Bill Parish (Wishbone) / and is dedicated to the memory / of the founders of this reserve / in 1953 Bill Parish / George Fry Snr / Fred Cox / Reg Sykes Dedicted May 3rd 2015 The Cannibal Creek Reserve… Read More
Alan Nicholson seat
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Alan Nicholson plaque Transcription In Memory of / Alan Nicholson 27.10.46 – 21.8.13 A character and friend to many, / whose love of Berwick / rang out through his smile / and all that he did. Sadly missed by those who loved and knew him. / Forever in our hearts. “Bring me Sunshine …in your… Read More
Beaconsfield Avenue of Honour
August 19, 2015 by 1 Comment
Transcription (Plaque 1) Beaconsfield Avenue of Honour 1914-1918 In 1928 Beaconsfield Progress Association applied to the Country Roads Board to plant the / Avenue and funding was provided by Ada Armytage. Black poplar trees were planted in 1929 / to honour the 65 servicemen from Beaconsfield and district who served in World War 1. /… Read More
Bryn Mawr Boulevard Bridge
July 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Opening Ceremony plaque Transcription Australian Government Bryn Mawr Boulevard Bridge / An AusLink Strategic Regional Project / Funded by the Australian Government Officially opened 10 July 2007 by / Mr Jason Wood MP / Federal Member for La Trobe / and / Cr Colin Butler / Mayor of the City of Casey
Lang Lang Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank
May 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Opening Ceremony plaque Transcription LangLang Community Bank Branch / of Bendigo Bank Limited / Opened 29 October 1998 / by / Richard Guy OAM /Chairman / Bendigo Bank Limited / Max Papley / Chairman / Lang Lang Community Bank / Steering Committee / In appreciation of the efforts of the Steering Committee / and the… Read More
Jack Eudey drinking fountain
April 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Jack Joseph Eudey drinking fountain plaque Transcription In memory / of / Jack Joseph Eudey / councillor / Shire of Ferntree Gully / 1951-1954