James Alexander Reserve

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

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Endeavour Hills VIC 3802, Australia