Buchanan Park This park is named for James Buchanan (1827-1914) who was a prominent early settler in Berwick. He was a founder and trustee of the Berwick Presbyterian Church and the Mornington Farmers Society. Member of the Berwick District Road Board and the Berwick Shire Council. MLC for the South Eastern Province from 1876… Read More
Parks & Gardens
Mary Loveridge Memorial Rose Garden and clock tower
January 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Memorial Rose Garden plaque is on the front of the clock tower. The Red Cross Rose plaque and Soroptomist Rose plaque are placed on rocks directly behind the seats at the corner of the garden beds. Memorial Rose Garden plaque Transcription This / Memorial Rose Garden / is dedicated to the memory of… Read More
Soldier Settler Memorial Garden
December 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Soldier Settler Memorial Garden plaque Transcription Soldier Settler / Memorial Garden This Garden is a tribute to the World War 1 Soldier Settlers / who farmed in Narre Warren North from 1934 to 1975. / The Soldier Settlement blocks which averaged 15 acres in size / were mainly for dairying and poultry production. The Soldier Settlers were: / Thomas &… Read More
Cochrane Park
November 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Cochrane Park is named for Leslie James Cochrane who was born in Bentleigh in 1894 and moved to Caldermeade c1902 with parents David and Lucy Cochrane. At the age of 21 Leslie Cochrane enlisted, serving in the 46th Infantry Battalion in France. In 1918 he returned to Australia and married Ivy Wildes of Yannathan. Leslie and… Read More
Brechin Gardens
April 24, 2012 by 2 Comments
Brechin Gardens Plaque Transcription ‘Brechin Gardens’ (once part of the farm ‘Holly Green’) was first / owned by Gippsland pioneer Thomas Walton. Walton built the original / house in 1855 and some of the garden is thought to date from this time. Businessman Sidney J Webb was the new owner in around 1880. In /… Read More
Kurll Park
March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Kurll Park sign Transcription Kurll Park / Donated to the community /by Mr & Mrs CR Kurll
Banjo Paterson Park
September 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Banjo Paterson was an Australian poet, solicitor, journalist, war correspondent and soldier. Perhaps best remembered as the author of The Man from Snowy River, Clancy of the Overflow and Waltzing Matilda.
