Joseph Arthur (Arthur) and Isobella Holgate lived here after their marriage in 1927. Their many interests included the arts, antiques and horiticulture. They won many awards at the Royal Melbourne Show for their floral exhibits. They grew wild daffoldils and maiden hair ferns among the trees and flowers. Arthur cultivated a rare pink trumpeted daffoldil… Read More
Parks & Gardens
Wilson Botanic Park Berwick
February 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Wilson Botanic Park opening plaque Transcription Wilson Botanic Park This park was officially opened by / His Excellency / The Honourable Bill Hayden, A.C., / Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia / on 26 July 1992.Mayor – Cr. Kirsty J Lottkowitz / Chairperson, Advisory Committee – Mrs Janice Bateman, OAM, JP / President, Friends of… Read More
Hogan Park
September 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Although there was no signage when we visited, Hogan Park was named in honour of Frank and Rose Hogan. Frank and Rose wre married in St. Joseph’s Church, Emerald in 1919. Born in Limerick, Ireland, Frank had emigrated to England just before the end of the 1890s before coming to Australia a couple of years… Read More
Ackland Park
January 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Ackland Park takes its name from the family of Henry (Harry) and Grace Ackland who ran a dairy farm on the land on and around the present park. The Ackland family were prominent members of the community for decades and Harry was involved in the setting up of cricket clubs in the area and also… Read More
Scott Park
October 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In 1960 Cyril and Rita Scott bought four acres of land and built their home here. Their five boys were raised here in their four bedroom weatherboard home surrounded by cattle, sheep and chickens. While establishing their farm, they also found time to help in the establishment of St Kevin’s Church, in Hampton Park. In… 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
Livvi’s Place
March 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Livvi’s Places are unique environments that enable all children to play together. The Livvi’s Place at Lyndhurst is the only playground of this kind in Melbourne’s south east and was made possible through a partnership between the City of Casey and the Touched by Olivia Foundation. The Touched by Olivia Foundation was founded by John… Read More
Kester Kitchin Park
January 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Kester Herbert Kitchin (1918-2003) was Cranbourne Shire President from 1978 to 1979. Reference: The Good Country by Niel Gunson. Published 1983 by the Shire of Cranbourne.
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
Pioneers Park
September 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Pioneers Park plaque Transcription This land was the site of the Berwick Primary School from 1869. At the end of Term 3 in 2003, / the Berwick Primary School was relocated to a new site in Fairholme Boulevard, Berwick. As a result of the initiative of Mr Bill Hudson and Mr George Wilson CMG; a number… Read More