Parks & Gardens
Claire Robinson Park
August 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Claire Robinson (1894-1982) was born in Tasmania to Richard and Margarett Williams. She married her brother-in-law, Arthur George Robinson in 1923. Arthur had been widowed and left to raise four very young children with the death of Claire’s sister Margery in 1917. Claire was an enthusiastic supporter of local charities and organisations. She belonged to… Read More
BJ Wallis Gardens
August 17, 2011 by 2 Comments
Plaque Transcription “The BJ Wallis Gardens” / These Gardens commemorate 32 years outstanding service / by / Barry John Wallis, JP, FIMM, / to the Shire of Pakenham (Berwick) / including 21 years as Shire Secretary / and were officially opened by the Shire President / CR William Bruce Ronald / on the 30th May,… 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