Hall Secretary plaque Transcription In memory of Mr. HE (Daly) Ridgway J.P. / recognizing his valued service given to / Bayles and district citizens over many years.34 years as secretary of this hall.Died 5-11-66 Harold Edgar (Daly) Ridgway was born in Lang Lang in 1896 to parents William and Isobel Ridgway. He came to Bayles… Read More
Oak Park (Eliston District Park Playground)
June 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Oak Park is the feature park of the Eliston Estate comprising an exercise circuit, jnr skate park, tennis and basketball half courts, giant slide and playground, complete with a flying fox, swings, tunnels and slides. *https://www.eliston.com.au/masterplan/ Oak Park Information signage Transcription A green space with plenty of historyThe design of this park was inspired by… Read More
Harris Reserve
May 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Claud Alfred Harris was a twenty-five year old mechanic when he enlisted for service in the Great War in 1916. He served with the 10th Field Ambulance. At various times he served with both 3rd and 4th Motor Transport Companies in England and France. Claud spent some months attached to the 4th Motor Transport Graves… Read More
Central Narre Warren Kindergarten and Infant Welfare Centre
March 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Narre Warren community worked for two and half years to raise $5,244 – their share of the total cost of $64,000 for the building. A joint effort between the City of Berwick, the community and the state government which contributed $27,000. At the opening ceremony Barry Simon remarked that while the City of Berwick… Read More
Hill Farm Park
January 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Interpretive sign Transcription Farm and local history A brief history of the area Pasadena is situated in what was originally the heart of agricultural land north of Westernport Bay in the Shire of Cranbourne. Prior to European arrival the land was covered in stunted gums, scrubby tea tree, cherry ballart wattles and native grasses. Hill… Read More
Holgate Memorial Park
March 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
Black Saturday Memorial – Koolangarra Park
January 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This memorial is one of 59 Black Saturday 2009 memorials established in 18 Victorian LGAs through the Victorian and Australian Governments’ jointly established $10 million Community Recovery Fund to assist in community development and recovery after the Victorian bushfires. There are two memorials in the Cardinia Shire, the other one is at the Tominbuk Hall…. Read More
Pakenham Street Signage
June 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Governors of Victoria cluster Dallas Brooks Place General Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks, GCMG, KCB, KCVO, DSO, KStJ (22 August 1896 – 22 March 1966) was a British military commander who went on to become the 19th and longest-serving governor of Victoria.Surveyed by: Lynne on 29 May 2011 Gobbo Place Sir James Augustine Gobbo, AC,… Read More
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