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Oak Park (Eliston District Park Playground)
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…
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Hill Farm Park
Interpretive sign Transcription Farm and local historyA 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 Farm…
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Holgate Memorial Park
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…
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Wilson Botanic Park Berwick
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…
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Hogan Park
Although there was no signage when we visited, Hogan Park was named in honour of Frank and Rose Hogan. Frank and Rose wre married in St. Joseph’s Church, Emerald in 1919. Born in Limerick, Ireland, Frank had emigrated to England just before the end of the 1890s before coming to Australia a couple of years…
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Ackland Park
Ackland Park takes its name from the family of Henry (Harry) and Grace Ackland who ran a dairy farm on the land on and around the present park. The Ackland family were prominent members of the community for decades and Harry was involved in the setting up of cricket clubs in the area and also…
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Scott Park
In 1960 Cyril and Rita Scott bought four acres of land and built their home here. Their five boys were raised here in their four bedroom weatherboard home surrounded by cattle, sheep and chickens. While establishing their farm, they also found time to help in the establishment of St Kevin’s Church, in Hampton Park. In…
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Keith Ewenson Park
Situated behind the Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre, Keith Ewenson Park was named in 1995 in acknowledgement of Keith’s dedication to his local community. This involvement included kindergarten and school councils, the hall committee, and the Upper Beaconsfield Association, of which he was a Life Member. He represented the Beaconhills Ward on council for 27 years. Keith…
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Livvi’s Place
Livvi’s Places are unique environments that enable all children to play together. The Livvi’s Place at Lyndhurst is the only playground of this kind in Melbourne’s south east and was made possible through a partnership between the City of Casey and the Touched by Olivia Foundation. The Touched by Olivia Foundation was founded by John…
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Kester Kitchin Park
Kester Herbert Kitchin (1918-2003) was Cranbourne Shire President from 1978 to 1979. Reference: The Good Country by Niel Gunson. Published 1983 by the Shire of Cranbourne. [property_details details=”1″]
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Address: 110 High Street, Berwick, Victoria, Australia
Email: Lynne (Research Officer) or Eileen (Secretary)