The above photo and information came from an article in the Pakenham Gazette 16 February 1983. It shows from left to right: Graeme Sweeney, Cr Syd Pargeter, John Lloyd, Harold Keys & Norman Beaumont. John Charles Lloyd (1906-1984) inherited Holly Green from an uncle in the late 1930s and renamed it Brechin. A portion of… Read More
City of Berwick Bicycle Path Network
February 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
City of Berwick Bicycle Path Network Plaque Transcription The City of Berwick / Bicycle Path Network was jointly opened by Cr. Kirsty Lottkowitz, / Mayor of the City of Berwick / and / Cr. Lorna Wilson, / Deputy Mayor and Chairperson of / the Municipal Bicycle Plan Committee / on 28th July, 1992. This plaque used… Read More
Patrick Northeast Wetlands Reserve
September 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Patrick Northeast was the first Town Clerk and City Manager of the City of Berwick. He was also the Victorian President of the Institute of Municipal Management during his career. Reference: Place names of Berwick, City of Berwick Historical Pamphlet 3 by Dr Debbie Stephan. Rotary International Plaque Transcription Rotary International Symbol / District 9820 /… Read More