Claud Alfred Harris was a twenty-five year old mechanic when he enlisted for service in the Great War in 1916. He served with the 10th Field Ambulance. At various times he served with both 3rd and 4th Motor Transport Companies in England and France. Claud spent some months attached to the 4th Motor Transport Graves… Read More
Upper Beaconsfield Tennis Club
March 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Opening ceremony plaque Transcription Upper Beaconsfield Tennis Complex officially opened by the Shire President of the Shire of Pakenham Cr. LR Rossetti, JP on 12 February 1989 Eaton family plaque Transcription In recognition of donation provided by Eaton family to enable these club rooms to be completed. Ian Jackson plaque Transcription Upper Beaconsfield Tennis Club. … Read More
Upper Beaconsfield Pony Club
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Extensions Opening Ceremony plaque Transcription Upper Beaconsfield Pony & Riding ClubThese extensions were officially opened by the Shire President Cr Peter S Meeking on Saturday, 28 May 1994 Uppper Beaconsfield Riding Club Life Members Jenny Lord / Jan Konecny / Beryl Hails / Graham Stacey / Jasmine Hewson / Rick Thirkell / Lynette Bergin Upper… Read More
Upper Beaconsfield Scout Group
February 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Stradbroke Cup Awards Transcriptions Stradbroke Cup Gold award 2012 – Kingfisher: Bryce Hohenhaus PL / Adam Pike APL / Charlotte Fabien / Brianna Boadle / Adam Humme / Oliver Varg /Haden Blank Stradbroke Cup Gold award 2012 – Platypus: Amy Humme PL / Stacey Young APL / Kyle Boadle / Jack Lafferty / Shirvaun McGrath… Read More
Upper Beaconsfield Cricket Club
January 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Upper Beaconsfield Cricket Club Honor Board Transcription (Columns 8, 9, 10 and 11 not transcribed – no names). Upper Beaconsfield Cricket Club Inc. / Established 1893 Year President V/ President Secretary Treasurer Club Champion 1st X1 Capt Noblett Award 2005/06 R Edwards T Joyce-S Pitcher C Reid D Taylor S Pitcher S Pitcher 2003/04 S… Read More
Critchley Parker Jr Reserve
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Critchley Parker Jr. (1911-1942) bought 52 acres of land in St. Georges Road in 1932. In 1940 he became interested in the plight of the displaced Jewish people in Europe and their need for somewhere to settle and took up the cause. Identifying the rugged and isolated Port Davey region of southern Tasmania as a… Read More
Keith Ewenson Park
July 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Situated behind the Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre, Keith Ewenson Park was named in 1995 in acknowledgement of Keith’s dedication to his local community. This involvement included kindergarten and school councils, the hall committee, and the Upper Beaconsfield Association, of which he was a Life Member. He represented the Beaconhills Ward on council for 27 years. Keith… Read More
Upper Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve
March 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Home of: Upper Beaconsfield Cricket Club Upper Beaconsfield Pony Club Upper Beaconsfield Scout Group Upper Beaconsfield Tennis Club Opening Ceremony plaques Transcriptions Plaque 1 Shire of Pakenham / This building was officially opened by / Cr K Ewenson JP / Shire President / on the 15th day of March 1986. The funding for this building… Read More
Upper Beaconsfield Public Toilet Block
September 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Opening Ceremony Plaque Transcription This plaque commemorates the opening of / The Upper Beaconsfield Public Toilet Block / by / Mayor Garry Runge / Cardinia Shire Council / October 9th 2004
Ash Wednesday Memorial Park
August 11, 2011 by 1 Comment
Plaque 1 (Lives & Property Lost) Transcription This plaque was erected by the residents of Upper Beaconsfield in grateful appreciation of the outstanding assistance given to our community during and after the Ash Wednesday Bushfires 16 Febrary 1983. Our community losses included 21 lives / 186 homes / St. Johns Church / General Store /… Read More