Buchanan Park

Buchanan Park

This park is named for James Buchanan (1827-1914) who was a prominent early settler in Berwick. He was a  founder and trustee of the Berwick Presbyterian Church and the Mornington Farmers Society. Member of the Berwick District Road Board and the Berwick Shire Council. MLC for the South Eastern Province from 1876 to c1900. The park was a gift from Mrs Keith Andrews, a great grandaughter of James Buchanan.

Reference: Place Names of Berwick by Dr Debbie Stephan. Published 1994 by the City of Casey.

National Servicemen’s Memorial

National Servicemen’s Memorial plaque

Transcription

This memorial is dedicated / to Australia’s National / Servicemen who served in / the Navy, Army and Air / Force between 1951 & 1972 / in particular to the 212 / who paid the supreme / sacrifice during active / service in Borneo & / Vietnam. Erected by the / South East Victorian / sub-branch of the / National Servicemen’s Association of Australia / Victorian Branch Inc.
Unveiled by / Douglas Black / NSAA State President / on the / 12th of November 2006
Service to the nation

National Servicemen’s Association sub-branch plaque

Transcription

National Servicemen’s Association Australia / Victorian Branch Incorporated SE sub branch
This plaque is to acknowledge the dedicated / members of the sub branch who gave of their time / & skill in the construction of this memorial 2006
M Smith / R Horton / G Reynolds / N Foster / K Miller / V Michau / A Michau / S Hamilton / C Miller / M Burchall / C Adams / R Homewood / J Morrison / B Eccles / C Bednarczyk / P Jenkins / A Sharp / E Eccles / A Burgess / G Jenkins / C Smith / A Noble / B Foster / A Miller / P Whitehead

Buchanan Park signage

National Servicemen’s Memorial

National Servicemen’s Memorial plaque

National Servicemen’s Association sub-branch plaque