On 15 December 1994 the City of Berwick, the City of Cranbourne and a small section of the City of Knox merged to form the City of Casey which is named after Lord Richard Gavin Gardiner Casey, Australia’s longest-serving Foreign Minister and 16th Governor General. Lord and Lady Casey lived at Edrington in Berwick. Reference: Our first decade… Read More
Charles Green Reserve
January 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Born in 1735 in Yorkshire, England, Charles Green was the astronomer aboard the Endeavour. Together with James Cook, he observed the transit of Venus on the 3 June 1769 at Tahiti – the Endeavour’s first voyage. The Endeavour left Tahiti on 13 July 1969 for New Zealand, the east coast of Australia including the… Read More
Berwick City Cougars Baseball Club Inc
January 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Honour Board Transcription Berwick City Cougars / Baseball Club Inc Year President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Club Person 1995 D Brick J Higgins C Higgins P King 1996 L O’Connor J Higgins C Higgins L O’Connor 1997 L O’Connor J O’Connor T Van Iersel L O’Connor 1998 S Hunter J O’Connor T Van Iersel D… Read More
Berwick Views
January 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Berwick Views plaque Transcription Berwick Views / was officially opened by / the Honourable Robert Maclellan MLA / Member for Pakenham / on October 1st 1999
Berwick Dodgers Baseball Club Inc
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Honour Board Transcription Berwick Baseball Club Inc / Winter Competition President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Club Person 1989 M Lowe M Wearne P Kilner K Smith 1990 M Lowe M Wearne P Kilner J Carmody 1991 K Smith M Wearne P Koppel J Carmody 1992 M Wearne M Wearne R Koppel R Koppel 1993… Read More
Koo Wee Rup Recreation Reserve
December 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Home of: Koo Wee Rup Football Club and the Peter Leeson Memorial Plantation
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
Cochrane Park
November 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Cochrane Park is named for Leslie James Cochrane who was born in Bentleigh in 1894 and moved to Caldermeade c1902 with parents David and Lucy Cochrane. At the age of 21 Leslie Cochrane enlisted, serving in the 46th Infantry Battalion in France. In 1918 he returned to Australia and married Ivy Wildes of Yannathan. Leslie and… Read More
Berwick Senior Citizens Centre
October 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
George F Rae plaque Transcription This plaque / was erected in recognition of / the services rendered / by / Cr George F Rae. / Foundation president of the Berwick and District / Senior Citizens Club / September 1969. Extension Opening Ceremony plaque Transcription City of Berwick / Berwick Senior Citizens Centre The extension to… Read More