James Alexander plaque
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~ Jim Alexander ~
Jim Alexander grew up in the Berwick-Dandenong area. His mother’s parents / lived on a Soldier Settlement farm in Clyde Road after World War 1.
Like many other locals Jim Alexander believed this / reserve with its extensive views and stand of casuarina forest / made it invaluable for passive recreation.
This reserve embodied Jim’s major concerns during his term on council – / that of conserving the natural and historical features of the area before / they were overtaken by development.
Jim participated in the development of the new City of Berwick during its / formative years. Between 1973-82 he represented the Hallam Ward which / included the rapidly expanding suburb of Endeavour Hills.
The views and the aspirations of new residents to the area were / represented with distinction by Jim Alexander and he was held in high / regard by the people of Hallam and Endeavour Hills. His conscientious and / untiring efforts benefited the whole city and he was / returned to council unopposed at elections.
Jim Alexander believed in caring for his local community, in working as a / team for common goals and in persistence to achieve them.
‘Never give up’
Directional Indicator plaque
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James Alexander Reserve / This directional indicator / was unveiled on the / 10th November 1985 / by / The Hon. RA Jolly MP / Member for Doveton / Treasurer of Victoria / as part of Victoria’s / 150th Anniversary Celebrations
Surveyed on: 19 Jul 2011 and 15 Oct 2011
Surveyed by: Shirley and Anne, Lynne
Endeavour Hills VIC 3802, Australia
Hello Elaine, our apologies – that one slipped through! It is now corrected. We’d love to add more information on Jim Alexander if you’d like to help us with a picture or short bio, please let us know.
regards Lynne.
Please change the error in the transcription of the plaque. Jim was the Hallam Ward representative from 1973- 1982 not 1979- 1982.
Thank you