No signage at time of survey.
Neville Hamilton Reserve
February 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Moreton Bay Fig plaque There is a plaque at the base of the Moreton Bay Fig tree commemorating its planting. Transcription This Moreton Bay / Fig tree / was planted by / Mrs James Wilson / in 1859
Jack Kirkham Reserve
December 2, 2011 by 30 Comments
Named the Jack Kirkham Reserve in 1990 by the City of Berwick. Reference: Victoria Government Gazette No. G49 12 Dec 1990
Matthew Cummins Reserve
December 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
In the1920s Matthew Cummins and his wife Victoria (nee Mazzenti) bought the land where this Reserve is situated. The original property was much larger and was bounded by Palmerston and Brisbane Streets. The Cummins family lived here. Matthew died in 1948, Victoria in 1972, both are buried in the Berwick Cemetery. In 2003 the City… Read More
Terence O’Connor Reserve
September 29, 2011 by 2 Comments
Born c1799 in County Kerry,Ireland, Terence O’Connor is believed by many to be the first European settler in the Berwick district, holding the Cardinia Creek run from 1838 until 1851. Following the sale of the Cardinia Creek run to Captain Robert Gardiner, O’Connor built The Meadows at the end of Thompsons Road, Cranbourne which remained… Read More
Edwin Flack Statue
August 12, 2011 by 2 Comments
Plaque 1 Transcription Edwin H. Flack Australia’s First Olympic Gold Medalist Edwin Flack was the sole Australian to compete in the first Modern Olympic Games in 1896 at Athens Greece. Flack took part in five events 800m, 1500m, and marathon (athletics) and in the Tennis (singles & doubles). Flack was successful in winning the 800m… Read More
Hugh Hodson Reserve
July 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
City of Berwick Councillor 1974-1982, and Mayor 1977-1978.Source: Place names of Berwick (City of Casey Historical Pamphlet 3) by Dr. Debbie Stephan