Maxwell John (Max) Pawsey was born in Coburg, Victoria in 1930 and died in Cobram, Victoria in 2011. During his working career he worked for the City of Moorabin, City of Preston, City of Coburg and the Shire of Doncaster and Templestowe before his appointment as City Engineer for the City of Berwick in 1973,… Read More
John Byron Reserve
August 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
John Byron Reserve Plaque Transcription JOHN BYRON JP / City of Berwick Councillor 1973-79, 1982-85 / Mayor 1984-85 / John Byron was born in Albury a descendant of a pioneering family and lived / at Richmond NSW until the death of his father who was an instructor in / saddlery at Hawkesbury College. Leaving school… Read More
Lang Lang Police Station
August 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Opening Ceremony Plaque Transcription Lang Lang Police Station / was officially opened by / The Hon. Andre Haermeyer MP / Minister for Police & Emergency Services / on 23 June 2004. Peter Nancarrow, APM / Deputy Commissioner of Police / Victoria.
Barry Simon Reserve
August 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Barry Douglas Simon was the federal member for McMillan (1975-1980) and first mayor of the City of Berwick. Source: Parliament of Australia Home of: Mossgiel Park Junior Football Club Lyndhurst Vikings Cricket Club Kandy Sports Club
Lorraine Kovacs Reserve
August 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Lorraine E. Kovacs was a councillor for the City of Berwick (1986-1989) and was mayor of the City of Berwick 1988-89.Source: The Australian Women’s Register
Officer Union Church
August 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
At a meeting held in 1926 between the various religious denominations in the district it was decided to build a church for the use of all beliefs. Mr C Whiteside was elected president of the newly formed committee with Mr J Hammond as secretary and Mr I Wright the treasurer. Mr Wright promised to donate… Read More
Cardinia Primary School (3689)
August 10, 2011 by 2 Comments
The Cardinia Primary School will be celebrating its centenary on 4-6 November 2011. Plans are underway for a Centenary Garden with a pathway made from engraved pavers. Order forms and full details of the school’s centenary project and celebrations are on the school’s website. Cardinia Primary School Honour Roll Transcription 1914 – Roll of Honor… Read More
Cardinia Public Hall
August 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Honour Board Transcription Cardinia Public Hall Honour Board Presidents Secretaries 1924 – 46 M. Conroy 1924 – 36 G. B. Beazley 1947 – 48 G. A. Dixon 1937 – 46 H. C. Smith 1949 – 50 D. Threnoworth 1947 – 48 C. L. Chapman 1951 M. M. Conroy 1949 R. Simpkin 1952 – 55 A…. Read More