Originally part of the Pakenham Park property owned by J Reg. Henty (James Reginald Henty). Described as a progressive farmer, Reg Henty had the pond dug c1900 in order to diversify and increase the property’s income. Reference: Cardinia Shire Heritage Study Vol 3 by Graeme Butler & Associates.
Ron Andrews Park
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Ron Andrews plaque Transcription Ronald Clifford Andrews / 18 August 1930 – 20 December 2003 This park is dedicated to Ron (Mick) Andrews / who was born and raised in this district. His major entrepreneurial achievements are the quarrying operation that he founded – / The Pakenham Blue Metal at Mount Shamrock. His finest… Read More
Bunyip Uniting Church
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Great War Honor Roll Transcription Bunyip Methodist Church / Roll of Honor Bastin J / Barnett Clifd/ Barnett C / Campigli D / Dale C* / Forsyth RB / Heatly E / Heatly H / Jenkins S / Jewell J / Masters PT / Miles E / Miles RB / Miles WJ / Morrison G / Mouser… Read More
Bunyip War Memorial
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Transcription Erected by / a grateful public / to the honored memory / of the soldiers of / Bunyip and District / who lost their lives / in the European War of / 1914 – 1919 / Lest We Forget Beswick EE / Bradshaw SG / Carter W / Clarkin W / Dawes G /… Read More
Stan Henwood Award
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Lifetime achievements in the community services field are recognised by the Cardinia Shire with the Stan Henwood Award. Stan was actively involved with the Tynong Hall Committee, Tynong Recreation Reserve Committee and the Make-a-Wish Foundation. He was a Life Member of the Tynong Tennis Club, the West Gippsland Tennis Association, the Tynong Fire Brigade and… Read More
Coronel Wetlands
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Coronel Wetlands plaque Transcription Coronel Wetlands / was officially opened by / Councillor Graeme Legge / Mayor Cardinia Shire Council / on / August 11th 2000
Yarrabubba Recreation Reserve
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Beatriz Sanchez plaque Transcription In loving memory / of / Beatriz Sanchez / 21-10-99 – 3-3-03
Nar Nar Goon Soldiers Memorial Community Centre
January 19, 2014 by 3 Comments
Soldiers Memorial Hall Mural sponsors Transcription Soldiers Memorial Hall / Sponsored by the Nar Nar Goon Bingo Club, Tennis Club, Mariah Hill Alpaca Ranch / Chairo Christian School, St. James Church Iona, Melbourne Aquarium / Community Centre, St. James Catholic School, Bev, Kev, Cara & Matt Mellowship / Cricket Club, St .John’s Anglican Church, Barbara… Read More
Koo Wee Rup & District War Memorial Swimming Pool
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Opening Ceremony plaque Transcription Koo-Wee-Rup and District / War Memorial Swimming Pool / opened by / The Honourable BJ Dixon, MP / Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation / 2nd February, 1975. Cranbourne Shire President – Councillor CM Utber, JP. HK & SM Ridgway Clubroom plaque Transcription Koo-Wee-Rup & District Swimming Club / “HK… Read More
Berwick Views
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Berwick Views plaque Transcription Berwick Views / was officially opened by / the Honourable Robert Maclellan MLA / Member for Pakenham / on October 1st 1999