Erected in 2003 by the City of Casey, the memorial plaque is on the corner of Magid Drive and Princes Highway, Fountain Gate. Seven trees along Magid Drive have small plaques commemorating the Narre Warren firefighters who died that day. Ash Wednesday Memorial plaque transcription This memorial was erected in memory of the firefighters /… Read More
Eddie Lowen Memorial
January 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Eddie Lowen was in a support van with another CFA volunteer Ranald Webster behind the fire’s front line at Cockatoo on the night of Ash Wednesday 1983. The van had a load of fuel, they were waiting for tankers needing to be refuelled, when the wind changed. Aware that they were in immediate danger they… Read More
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
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