Governors of Victoria cluster Dallas Brooks Place General Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks, GCMG, KCB, KCVO, DSO, KStJ (22 August 1896 – 22 March 1966) was a British military commander who went on to become the 19th and longest-serving governor of Victoria.Surveyed by: Lynne on 29 May 2011 Gobbo Place Sir James Augustine Gobbo, AC,… Read More
Victorian Livestock Exchange (Pakenham)
November 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The honour boards were originally displayed at the Dandenong Stock Market before it was sold and dismantled. Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition honour board Transcription Year Winner Runner-up 1990 Darren Askew Ronald Rutledge 1991 Gary Foat Joint Winner Peter Steer Joint Winner 1992 Carlos Tranto Craig Schubert 1993 Damien Minogue… Read More
Pakenham & District Golf Club
September 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Pakenham & District Golf Club Hole in One Board Transcription YEAR NAME HOLE YEAR NAME HOLE YEAR NAME HOLE 1985 M Blake 8th S. Roberts 16th G. Charles 16th 1986 B. Arnold 16th S. Milnes 2nd B. Bateup 8th 1989 C. Dalziel 8th B. Harrop 2nd H. Aurish 2nd S. Johnson 14th… Read More
Henty Lily Pond
September 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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
September 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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
Toomuc Valley Community Hall
September 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
There are a number of plaques placed around the garden under trees. Lisa Higgins plaque Transcription Lisa Higgins / 26-10-1972 to 25-10-1997 / Secretary / Toomuc Residents Association Jan Patterson plaque Transcription This tree was planted/ by the residents of / Toomuc Valley / In fond memory of / Jan Patterson / who died 27-6-86… Read More
Uniting Church Pakenham
July 9, 2012 by 3 Comments
There are two plaques on the Main Street frontage: Rev.Victor J Murrell plaque Transcription In memory of / Rev. Victor J Murrell / who died 11th May, 1969 / in service to this church & community / Australian Inland Mission 1949-57 / Leigh Parish (Vic.) 1957-63 / Berwick-Pakenham Parish 1963-69 Errol Gordon Robinson plaque Transcription… Read More
Don Jackson Reserve
August 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
No signage at Reserve when surveyed. Don Jackson commenced work with the then Shire of Berwick at age 17 on 2 January 1948. He retired from, the then Shire of Cardinia on 15 July, 1994. Thus his involvement with Local Government in the area was for 46 ½ years. He started as a Cadet Engineer (salary… Read More
BJ Wallis Gardens
August 17, 2011 by 2 Comments
Plaque Transcription “The BJ Wallis Gardens” / These Gardens commemorate 32 years outstanding service / by / Barry John Wallis, JP, FIMM, / to the Shire of Pakenham (Berwick) / including 21 years as Shire Secretary / and were officially opened by the Shire President / CR William Bruce Ronald / on the 30th May,… Read More