Ivens Reserve was named in memory of Edward and May Ivens who farmed the property where the reserve is now in the 1930s. Edward was born in Baddaguinie, Victoria in 1891. He was twenty-four years old when he enlisted for service in the Great War. He served with the 24th Howitzer Brigade as a gunner… Read More
Narre Warren North street signage
December 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
a’Beckett Road and Old a’Beckett Road William Arthur Callander a’Beckett MLC, JP (1833-1901) son of Victoria’s first Chief Justice, Sir William a’Beckett, built The Grange in Narre Warren North in the 1860s. The Grange was well built with spacious formal gardens on all sides. The family coat of arms was inserted in the stained glass… Read More
Ackland Park
January 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Ackland Park takes its name from the family of Henry (Harry) and Grace Ackland who ran a dairy farm on the land on and around the present park. The Ackland family were prominent members of the community for decades and Harry was involved in the setting up of cricket clubs in the area and also… Read More
Jack Thomas Reserve
December 18, 2012 by 4 Comments
Jack Thomas was one of the City of Berwick’s first councillors from 1973 – 1981. He was Mayor of the City of Berwick in 1974 – 1977. Home of: Berwick City Soccer Club and Edwards Corner On Saturday 9 May 1992 a corner of the Jack Thomas Reserve was named Edwards Corner in honour… Read More
Soldier Settler Memorial Garden
December 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Soldier Settler Memorial Garden plaque Transcription Soldier Settler / Memorial Garden This Garden is a tribute to the World War 1 Soldier Settlers / who farmed in Narre Warren North from 1934 to 1975. / The Soldier Settlement blocks which averaged 15 acres in size / were mainly for dairying and poultry production. The Soldier Settlers were: / Thomas &… Read More
Narre Warren North War Memorial
April 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
Front Panel Transcription Erected / by residents of / Narre Warren North / in honour of the / brave boys who / enlisted from this / district for the / Great World War 1914 – 1918 H Battersby / R Moors / M Collis The above paid the / Supreme Sacrifice Additional plaque Transcription Re-dedicated… Read More
Kurll Park
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Kurll Park sign Transcription Kurll Park / Donated to the community /by Mr & Mrs CR Kurll
Claire Robinson Park
August 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Claire Robinson (1894-1982) was born in Tasmania to Richard and Margarett Williams. She married her brother-in-law, Arthur George Robinson in 1923. Arthur had been widowed and left to raise four very young children with the death of Claire’s sister Margery in 1917. Claire was an enthusiastic supporter of local charities and organisations. She belonged to… Read More