Australia's Red Cross was formed 9 days after war was declared in 1914. Seven ladies gathered at the home of Mrs J.B. Pearson in Berwick shortly after and decided to form the Berwick Branch of the Australian Red Cross. Mrs Scott Sharp became the first president and Mrs A.E. Thomas, the first secretary of the branch. The other 5 founding members were Mrs L.D. Beaumont, Mrs William Wilson, Mrs John Brown, Mrs Chris Griffiths and Mrs Pearson. An 18.5 x 12.5 cm black and white photograph of seven ladies on the steps of a building. Three ladies are standing behind four ladies sitting. The lady at the front left appears to be sitting on the steps, the others look to be sitting on chairs. The photo appears to have been taken during the colder months as all ladies are wearing coats and/or furs and hats. The photo is mounted on a board behind interleaving in a white patterned paper folder.Inside front cover in black pen: This photo was taken on the steps of Mrs. Pearson's home, still in use as part of present St. Margaret's School - 1984. Below photograph in same handwriting and pen: Back Row, L to R:- Mrs A.E. Thomas (Secretary) Mrs. L.D. Beaumont, Mrs. Wm Wilson. Front Row, L to R:- Mrs. John Brown, Mrs. Chris Griffiths, Mrs. J.B. Pearson, Mrs Scott Sharp (President). BERWICK RED CROSS BRANCH 1914berwick red cross, berwick (vic.)

Australia's Red Cross was formed 9 days after war was declared in 1914. Seven ladies gathered at the home of Mrs J.B. Pearson in Berwick shortly after and decided to form the Berwick Branch of the Australian Red Cross. Mrs Scott Sharp became the first president and Mrs A.E. Thomas, the first secretary of the branch. The other 5 founding members were Mrs L.D. Beaumont, Mrs William Wilson, Mrs John Brown, Mrs Chris Griffiths and Mrs Pearson. Minute books for the Great War years, 1920s and 30s were destroyed in a house fire. School Note book with blue lines. Starting in 1969, each page has membership, raffle, Door Knock and donation information to 1984.red cross berwick/upper beaconsfield, membership records, upper beaconsfield (vic.), berwick (vic.)

Australia's Red Cross was formed 9 days after war was declared in 1914. Seven ladies gathered at the home of Mrs J.B. Pearson in Berwick shortly after and decided to form the Berwick Branch of the Australian Red Cross. Mrs Scott Sharp became the first president and Mrs A.E. Thomas, the first secretary of the branch. The other 5 founding members were Mrs L.D. Beaumont, Mrs William Wilson, Mrs John Brown, Mrs Chris Griffiths and Mrs Pearson. Minute books for the Great War years, 1920s and 30s were destroyed in a house fire.Blue vinyl padded covers with silver embossed 'Guests' on a diagonal white stripe across the cover. Inside pages contain guest lists for the Unit's 70th, 75th, 80th and 90th anniversary functions.Donated by Mrs. Helen Hudson. Berwick/Upper Beaconsfield Unit. Celebrating 70 years of Red Cross 1914- 1984. red cross berwick/upper beaconsfield, guest book

Folder containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Berwick area Volume 3. The date the articles were published, and title of articles are listed below. 15 Mar 2023 Diving Into the History of Baillieus and Minta Farm 7 June 2006 Show Stalwart Given Life - Wilma Barron 7 Jan 2007 Tributes Flow for Former Mayoress - Sue Smith 2 Oct 2008 Fangs for the Memory - Dot & Robin Clydesdale 31 Jan 2007 The Show Must Go On - Berwick Show 21 Dec 2005 Lucas Island Post 21 Aug 2019 Turners Town Pioneers 4 Jan 2007 Hair Today, Still Hair Tomorrow - Les Jones 28 June 2017 Life of Service - Mick Morland 8 Aug 2012 Hospital Her Guiding Light - Sadie Kirkham 23 July 2008 Show Time : an Elder of Agricultural Societies _ Jack Rae 17 July 2019 The Day the Earth Stood Still for Men on the Moon 16 Aug 2023 Veteran Values “Mateship” - Rob Yates 18 Oct 2023 Farewell to Stationmaster - Werner Kerber 31 Oct 2018 Farming Giant Left His Mark - James Gibb 22 Nov 2018 Inner Wheel Club of Berwick Celebrates 50 Years 11 Sep 2019 Former Casey and Berwick Mayor Remembered - John Hastie 27 Sep 2023 Stamp for our Hero Athlete - Edwin Flack 11 Dec 2019 Big Impact by the Fyfes 23 Aug 2023 Veterans Mark Anniversary 28 Apr 2004 Anzac Day Inspires Tolerance and Respect 10 Aug 2023 Campus Marks 20 Years - Beaconhills 5 July 2023 An Iconic Thoroughfare - High Street 13 Aug 2008 Stud Master of all he Surveys - Gordon Cumming 1 May 2019 Streets Honour British MPs 8 Jan 2024 Historic Ties to Society - Berwick- Pakenham Historical 14 Dec 2022 Show Legend Not Forgotten 21 Oct 2020 Farewell Betty Whiteside 8 Mar 2023 Finding Love Through Film - Gabriel Carrubba 4 Sep 2019 Named for a Councillor 2 Oct 2008 Three Times a Mayoress - Deidre Pargeter 30 Oct 1991 Catherine Murat recalls her involvement at Dunkirk 15 Aug 1998 Dhuringa - for sale 17 Apr 2024 Centenarian Celebration - Betty Funston 16 Oct 2024 A Century to Remember - John Featherstone 14 Aug 2024 Last to see Explorers 14 Aug 2024 Eric’s Legacy Cherished - Eric Guthrie 19 Oct 2023 Tribute to Stationmaster - Werner Kerber 20 Apr 2016 Tanks for Nothing 14 Aug 2024 Looking Back - various 28 Aug 2024 Big Red Cross Milestone - Berwick Red Cross 1 May 2024 Echoes of Gratitude - Paulien George 10 Jul 2024 New Storytowns Podcasts Showcase Local Treasures 18 June 2008 History is in a Spin 26 Sep 2001 Headstone Mystery 7 Mar 2001 Blackburne Square Founder Honoured - Gordon Blackburne 24 Apr 2024 New Beginnings for Park’s Friends 12 Nov 2025 A Time to Pay Respects 12 Nov 2025 Planting in Officer to Honour Those Lost 22 Oct 2025 History Up For Sale - Edwin Flack 22 Oct 2025 Looking Back 16 Apr 2025 The Land of Sand and Sea - William Watson 28 May 2025 Footy Quaddie For the Ages 11 June 2025 Honour Sewn for Helen - Helen Comport 7 May 2025 Sally’s 40 Years of Caring - Sally Joustra 8 Jan 2025 Battin Breaks the Mould - Brad Battin 21 Aug 2024 Simple Life in Berwick 21 Aug 2024 Looking Back 22 Apr 2020 60 Years Locked in for Berwick Couple - Ted & Pat Foster 22 Apr 2020 Looking Back 22 Apr 2020 About Town 21 Jan 2026 Community Farewells Warwick - Warwick Glendenning 9 Jul 2025 Following the Family Tree - Adrian Funston 16 Jan 2025 Celebrating a Life Well Lived in Nature, Science and Love 9 Jul 2025 New Era Begins for Rotary 9 Jul 2025 Fresh Leaders Step Up for Pakenham UNKNOWN Rich Mix of Local Myths 12 Mar 2025 Historic Berwick Village Bluestone Sign is Set to Stay 13 Aug 2003 Pioneers of the Bass Valley 23 Jul 2025 Local Shows Recognisednon-fictionberwick (vic.)

Folder containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Narre Warren North area. The date the articles were published, and title of articles are listed below. 14 Oct 1993 Brother’s tribute to orchardist (Montague) 12 Feb 2003 Future’s rosy for growers (Brundrett) 14 May 1992 Edwards family part of Narre North’s history 13 Jul 2005 Push to honour pioneers 27 May 2004 Herald the opening of the new chapel 12 Apr 2000 Suburb’s friendship comes to the fore 22 Sep 1967 District shocked by the death of Mr. W. Johnson 13 Oct 2004 Red Cross ladies a tight unit 15 Jun 2006 She’s apples for OAM (Montague) 15 May 2000 Keeping spirit of the harvest alive (Baxter) 21 Mar 2001 Reprieve for house – Main Street 29 Jul 1991 Jack Rae receives achievement award 15 Mar 2001 House hangs in balance (Webb home Main Street) 21 Jan 1993 Narre Warren North a connecting link between hills towns…… 13 Mar 1999 Oaks Taps into History 15 Oct 1992 Kangaroo & emu served for dinner (Hillsley) 24 Sep 1992 Narre North Post Office 100 years old 27 Jan 1994 Narre Warren North – one of the earliest settlements 01 Mar 2008 Soldier Settlement Memorial Garden 26 Jan 1999 Stamp honors a ‘local’ art legend (Arthur Boyd) 08 Feb 2006 In Tune for a long life – Hilda Harris 06 Mar 2008 Memorial Gardens a tribute to soldiers 19 May 2004 A life changing adventure – Kooloos family 22 Jun 2006 War memorial set for repairs 11 Feb 1972 Early Days of Narre Warren North - Beaumont 12 Mar 2008 Settlement Gardens Opened 28 Jan 2009 OAM is King - Noelene King 28 Jan 2009 Pioneer Farming Families Beef it Up - King 30 Jun 2021 Nobelius Life on the Land 13 Feb 2013 Coming up Roses - Brad Alden-Brown 10 Nov 2016 Jack Says Show’s in the Blood - Jack Rae UNKNOWN Taderrwen Lodge 22 Sep 2021 Home Still Standing After 140 Years 8 Sep 2021 Growing Hope Lured Fox - Fox family 9 Oct 2014 Red Cross Marks Milestone 28 Jan 2009 Keel Cast Historic Shadow - Bob Street 19 Jul 2017 She’s Apples Mate - Montague 8 Jul 2020 Big Apple to a Palace - Lowry 5 Feb 2018 An Ageless passion - Berwick Show 5 Feb 2018 Berwick’s Nod to Show Jumping History - Berwick Show 3 Nov 2021 Robinsons of Aranmore 21 Nov 2001 Oaks Avenue Saved 4 Jun 1997 Opened in a Weslyan Church 120 Years Ago 4 Jun 1997 Bob Looks Back to Happy Times at School 9 Jun 1993 A Day of Reminiscing at Narre Warren North Uniting Church 28 Mar 1990 Narre North Hall Celebrates 19 Dec 1989 Former Premier at Narre North 3 Mar 1988 They Remembered the Good Old Days 3 Mar 1988 Harry was one of the “Giants” 10 Jun 1981 Couple Return to Plant a Tree at Kurll Park Narre Warren North 12 Oct 1983 50 Years of Scouting Celebrated at Narre Warren Nth 15 Mar ? Life Skills at Narre Warren North UNKNOWN Open Air Chapel for Narre Warren North Guides UNKNOWN The “Cardigan Castle” 22 Aug 1902 Welcome Home - David & William Bailey 2 Jul 1977 Ton up for Town - 100 Years Old 21 Feb 2018 Jack’s an Endless Rae of Sunshine 9 Sep 2020 Jack’s Royal Commitment 30 Nov 2022 In the Name of Roses 16 Nov 2022 Land Donation Led to Park 30 May 2018 Winters Left Their Mark 6 Sep 2020 Hillside Turns Into Quarry 5 Feb 2020 They Are the Rose People UNKNOWN Brigade’s Big Birthday Bash 28 Apr 2004 In Honour of Lost Heroes 22 Apr 2004 Personal Tribute to Fallen Soldiers 29 Apr 2004 Modern Conflicts Add Relevance 21 Feb 2024 Tributes Flow for Montague Orchard Legend 6 Dec 2018 Kevin Ridd’s Outstanding Service to the CFA 7 Feb 2019 Fire Captain Recalls Heat - Shaun Trotter 7 Feb 2019 Remembering the Tragedy of 2009 at Ceremony 6 Feb 2019 Volunteers Gave Their All 19 Oct 2023 Stronger Protection Calls - Casey’s Heritage Strategy 4 Jun 2025 Creating More History 20 Feb 2025 Lifting the Lid on OLd Relicsnon-fictionnarre warren north (vic.)

Folder containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Berwick area Volume 1. The date the articles were published, and title of articles are listed below. 12 Aug 1992 Beaumont Farm - one of Berwick’s oldest 23 Dec 1992 Berwick’s First Post Master’s Pay was 20 Pound Per Annum 26 May 2004 Roger’s Life was Full of Adventure - Roger Mason 4 Feb 2004 The Bush Man of Berwick - Marcell Fakhry 2 Feb 2005 Ern Bowls for Berwick - Ern Green 10 Nov 2004 Doctor “A Tireless Local Campaigner” - Dr Noel Stephenson 14 May 2008 RSL Paves the Way for memorial Changes 15 Sep 2004 Unit Celebrates 90 Years of History - Red Cross 8 Sep 2004 Red Cross Celebrates 90 Years 4 Aug 2004 Milestone Call from Red Cross 6 Dec 2007 Stalwart Killed in Crash - Murray Guille 13 Dec 2006 Clock Builds Head of Steam - Berwick Steam Clock 5 Aug 1998 Watchdogs of our Heritage - National Trust 6 Sep 2006 Madge’s Magic Number - Madge Dunn 101 18 Apr 2007 A Page of Berwick History - Mechanics Institute 7 Dec 2006 First Wedding in Pioneers Park 7 Dec 2006 Sale of “Kinross” 24 Jun 1993 Fond Recollections of Berwick Grammar School 8 Nov 2006 Historic Property to Join Parkland - Grasmere 20 Feb 1999 In Days of Gold - Edwin Flack 25 Jul 2012 Golden Oldie’s Legend Status - Bob Lay 20 Apr 2004 Prestige Award for Site Saviour - Old Berwick Primary School 20 Apr 2004 Saving School Site for Enterprising Resident - Bill Hudsaon 28 Jun 2000 Edwin Flack: a name on everyone’s lips 24 Mar 1998 Set For Year Ahead - Edwin Flack statue UNKNOWN Games Hero Honored - Edwin Flack 3 Nov 1998 Torch to Light Up Berwick - Olympic torch 3 Nov 1998 “Lion of Athens” Steals the Show - Edwin Flack 3 Nov 1998 Gold Rower’s Precious Metal - Michael Aikman 21 Mar 1991 Whatever Happened to the Evans Sisters? 18 Feb 2002 Darwin is Still Unforgettable - Bombing of Darwin 30 Jul 1992 Governor -General tells of exciting plans for Wilson Botanic Park 17 Nov 1998 Lizzie’s Headstone Now in Safe Hands - Lizzie McMullen 20 Oct 2010 Baby Makes Five Generations - Luke Sheean UNKNOWN Mary’s Memorial Garden - Mary Loveridge 31 jan 2001 Mod Cons Shelved at Library - Berwick Mechanics Library 10 Sep 1992 They Read for a Penny at the Berwick Library 14 Feb 2005 Generations of Generosity Pay Off - Berwick Bowling Club 30 Nov 2000 Homestead Celebrates - Edrington Park 20 Jan 2005 Rotary Gives Cemetery a Facelift - Berwick Cemetery 14 Feb 2005 Club Bowled Over by Anniversary Event - Bowling Club 23 Nov 2000 Library Ahead of the Pack 15 Jan 2001 Memorials Documented 7 Jun 2000 Grave Fears Gone - Berwick Cemetery 11 Feb 1993 Dr Percy Langmore a Dedicated Medico to the People 4 Feb 1993 Dr Langmore Used All Modes of Transport to Service Berwick 23 Dec 2003 Cheers All Round for a Special Gift - Old Berwick Primary School 29 Jul 1993 Was Inglis Road the Best Site? 20 Aug 1992 Hovell was our First Explorer 23 Sep 2003 People Power Wins - Old Berwick Primary School UNKNOWN New Building for Berwick Bush Nursing Hospital UNKNOWN Berwick Hospital Two Days After War Declared 7 Jul 1998 A Time Warp in our City - Berwick Library 4 Feb 1953 An Etching Holiday 2 Dec 2002 Literally, She’s a Late Bloomer - Joy Adams 23 Feb 2005 Cricket’s Other Don Offers High Interest - Don Moyes 5 Nov 2003 He Died At Peace - George Wilson 15 Dec 2003 Berwick’s Shelf Life - Berwick Library 29 Oct 1992 They Had a Mighty Good Time on the Gippsland Line 20 May 1993 Almost 150 Years Since the Wilson Family Came to Berwick 30 Jul 1992 Berwick was Once a Quarry Town 27 Sep 1993 The Way We Were UNKNOWN Wilson Botanic Park - pamphlet 11 Nov 2003 Trust’s Honourable Plea - avenue of Honours 15 Jul 2004 “Lions of Athens” Remembered in Print - Edwin Flack Jun 1992 Farm to Quarry to Park - Wilson Botanic Park 5 Sep 2001 Holy Cow! That’s an Awful Lot of Beef - Peter & Chris Wenn 20 Feb 1991 A Brief History of the Show - Berwick Show 25 Feb 1993 Berwick’s Annual Show is Victoria’s Oldest UNKNOWN Berwick Post Office - illustration UNKNOWN Enthusiastic Op Shop Ladies Sold George’s Clothes 12 Jan 2000 Reserve Honors First Settler - Terence O’Connor 17 Sep 2008 From the Past - Berwick Post Office 21 Jul 2004 Simon “a Berwick Icon” - Barry Simon 20 Jul 2004 Mallaby Mourned - George Mallaby 7 Aug 2000 Olympic Torch Relay - pamphlet 22 Jul 2004 Television Favourite Farewelled - George Mallaby UNKNOWN Church Devotee Leaves Powerful Legacy - Olive Ada Meyer 28 Nov 2007 Booked in for Life - Carol Goddard 19 Dec 2007 From the Past - Berwick CFA 22 Oct 2008 Avenue of Heroes Gets a Facelift - Beaconsfield Avenue of Honour 13 Feb 2008 Wilson Park a Berwick Treasure 2 Apr 2008 Time to Restore Our Avenues of Honour 2 Apr 2008 Diggers Finally Able to March with their Medals 5 Sep 2007 Berwick Man Logs 50 Years as Mason - Bruce Luxford 14 Jan 2009 Veteran Volunteer is up for Award - Bert Ainge 25 Feb 2009 A Gem of a Team - Jim & Kay Drysdale 14 Nov 2007 History of Military Action 17 Jan 2007 Club Provides a Legacy for the Ages - Berwick Rotary 18 June 2008 Casey’s “Oldest Resident” Loves a Cup of Tea - Ella Stevens 20 Jun 2006 Council Plans Casey Tribute - Lord & Lady Casey 8 Jul 1993 The Birth of Local Government in 1862 21 Jan 2004 RSL President Hangs up his Slouch Hat - Brain Hetherton 25 Apr 2012 Anzac Spirit Award UNKNOWN Significant Stage in Village Development 23 Mar 2011 Dog’s Crash Course in Values - Doug Nicholls 7 Jan 2004 New Park Reflects the Pioneer Spirit - Pioneer Park 7 Jan 2004 Casey Chief Acquires a Good Reputation - Mike Tyler 7 Jan 2004 Facility is a Tribute to People - Pioneer Park UNKNOWN Former Township Comes of Age - Berwick 31 Mar 2004 Berwick Loses Champion - Ellis Loveridge 30 Jan 2008 Pioneer Honoured - Bruce Greenland 25 Feb 2009 Good Grounds for 90 Years - Cyril Molyneux 3 Dec 2007 Casey Mourns Stella Couple - Murray & Nancy Guille 8 Nov 2004 Tribute to a Local Tennis Ace - Abel Kay 20 Apr 2004 Preserving History 13 Feb 2008 After 40 Years, Les is Still Cutting it Fine - Les Jones 19 Oct 2011 Berwick Library’s Darling - Pam Darling 6 Apr 2011 Sign of the Times - Bank Plaque UNKNOWN Berwick Celebrates Twenty Years - photographic display UNKNOWN Homestead - Cheese Factory - illustration 28 Jan 1993 Time to Reflect - George Pritchard Wilson 14 Apr 2003 A Time to Remember - Horry Heathcote 3 Mar 2003 School is Out for Plans to Buy Site - Berwick Primary School 6 Mar 2003 Barometer Keeps Climbing - Berwick Primary School 23 Jun 2004 Courage to a Tee - Annabel Ford UNKNOWN Old Church of Christ - illustration UNKNOWN Severance Sees Two Municipalities Formed - Berwick/Pakenham 15 Sep 2004 Unit Celebrates 90 Years of History - Red Cross 30 Jan 2008 Life and Times of Akoonah Park 12 May 2010 Teaching with a Twist - John Twist 26 Apr 1969 Lord Casey - the end of an era 30 Aug 1968 78 and He’ll Never Quit - Lord Casey 8 Oct 2003 District Loses a Real Star - Esther Johnson 23 Feb 2005 Tireless Community Worker - Helen Hudson 24 Feb 2005 Helen a Loss to the Community - Helen Hudson Mar 2005 Nursing a Special Affection - RDNS 1 Mar 2005 Nurses Mark 120 Years - RDNS 14 Sep 2005 Old Courthouse Sold 23 Mar 2005 Plaque Recognises the Work of Doctor - Dr Noel Stephenson 30 Nov 2005 Mr Doveton Tells All - Syd Pargeter 28 Nov 2005 Birth of a City - Syd Pargeter 1 Oct 1992 From Cheese to Art to Preserve Our Heritage 15 Feb 2001 Cheese Factory Records Long History UNKNOWN Berwick Old Cheese Factory - pamphlet 4 Jun 2008 Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Wilson Botanic Parknon-fictionberwick (vic.)

Folder containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Berwick area Volume 2. The date the articles were published, and title of articles are listed below. 25 Sep 2000 History Dying for Lack of Museum 22 Oct 1992 Berwick’s Churches Took Pride of Place 13 May 2009 Lex Loves the Groundwork - Wilson Botanic Park 28 Mar 2012 To Hell and Back - Julie Cini 12 Oct 2016 Church Pillar Jim - Jim Allan 27 May 2015 Pillar of College - John Waterhouse 2 Dec 2015 Dressed for Success - Rosalie Ham & Sue Maslin 9 Nov 2016 A Man Who Remembered - Cyril Molyneux 21 Sep 2011 Honour for History Sisters - Sonia Beaumont & Louise Reeve 11 Oct 2017 Berwick’s Back to its Roots UNKNOWN City’s Volunteers Entertained 16 Apr 2008 Cooking up Memories - Olive Foy 16 Sep 2013 Historic Site Faces Carve-up - Kilkirean 16 Sep 2021 Appropriate Residence for Such Prominent Residents - Wilsons 27 May 1993 Edrington, Home of Lord and Lady Casey UNKNOWN Burnbank UNKNOWN Beaumont Road Property UNKNOWN Edrington Park - pamphlet UNKNOWN Edrington Park - plan, trees & past owners 12 Oct 2016 Final Course at Clover - Clover Cottage UNKNOWN Burr Hill - sale 27 Oct 2003 People Power Acts for Posterity - Old Berwick Primary School 11 Oct 2000 School is Historic Site - Old Berwick Primary School 6 Nov 2003 Community Icon Will be Missed - George Wilson 1 Nov 2000 Plea on School Site - Old Berwick Primary School 8 Nov 2000 College to Push for Site - Old Berwick Primary School 27 Sep 2000 Stand up for Berwick - Old Berwick Primary School 27 Sep 2000 Village People - Old Berwick Primary School 11 Nov 2003 Park Feedback Quest - Old Berwick Primary School 5 Nov 2003 Berwick Village Town Park Concept UNKNOWN Berwick Mechanics Institute and Free Library - pamphlet 23 Jul 1993 Where to Build the New City’s Civic Centre? UNKNOWN Berwick map 12 Mar 2008 The Other Millers’ Tale - John & Brenda Miller 11 Jun 2008 Breeding a Class of Their Own - Allan & Jill Furborough 13 Jan 2010 Dawn’s Work Will Go On - Dawn Dorning 5 Aug 2009 Members Remember - Red Cross 17 Jun 2009 Diamond Couple are the Best of Friends - Hugh & Dorothy Hodson 25 Nov 2009 Century of Community Care - St John of God Hospital 7 Sep 2016 Farewell to a Dynamic Lady - Jan Bateman 13 May 2009 Diamond Couple - Bill & Joyce Minns 11 Jul 2013 Short Memory - Proposed site for Cultural Centre 21 Apr 2021 Memories of Afghanistan - Chris May 16 Jun 2021 Survivor is a Guiding Light - Kay Rankin 25 Aug 2021 Mixing with the Famous - Lord & Lady Casey 21 May 2015 Happy Couple’s Life of “Bliss and Hiss” - Val & John Evans 15 Jun 2016 Last Orders? Not for Carl - Carl Strachan 20 Oct 2021 Settling the Soldiers - Soldiers Road 28 Jan 2009 Secrets Behind the Show - Berwick Show 24 Jan 2018 Club in a Gesture for Jim - Jim Allan 21 Feb 2018 Shipwreck Lovers Settle in Berwick, Despite Cannibals 14 Aug 2013 Association Members Celebrate Their 80th - Red Cross 24 Feb 2021 Cheese Factory’s Rich Past 10 Jun 2020 Kempson Left His Mark - Henry Kempson 10 Mar 2021 School Began on Holidays - St Margarets 25 Aug 2021 The Sweet Side of Savory - Gil Savory 25 Jul 2018 Firing up the Old Brigade - 11 Jul 2018 Tribute to the Good Doctor - Percy Langmore 25 Apr 2018 A Brush with History 25 Apr 2018 Looking Back 9 Feb 2009 A Place in History - Living Memories DVD 25 Oct 2017 Founding Family Continues Show’s Style - Dandenong Show 19 Mar 2015 United by News - Bill Rogers 1 Feb 2017 Ruth in Heritage Honour - Ruth Crofts 23 Aug 2017 Athlete was a Gentleman - Edwin Flack 23 Aug 2017 Historic News in Brief UNKNOWN Playing the Part - World Wars Re-enactment 9 Jul 2014 Building on Some Historic Foundations - National Trust 26 Apr 2018 Big Crowd for First Dawn 16 Apr 2007 Life and Legacy Remembered - Peter Canobio 25 Jun 2008 Walking Tour Unearths “Jewels” - Hands on History Tour CD 12 Dec 2007 Old Cheese Factory was Built by Sir William Clarke in 1875 31 Mar 2021 Cemetery Extension Open - Berwick Cemetery 31 Mar 2021 End of an Era: Don Retiring from Trust After 40 Years - Don Moyes 7 Feb 2018 A Healthy History in Berwick - St John of God Hospital 18 Apr 2018 Hollywood in Berwick - On the Beach 30 Apr 2014 More Than a Token Effort - Cyril Molyneux 25 Apr 2018 Dedicated to Their Valour - Victoria Cross 13 Apr 2016 After 49 Years, the Final Snip - Les Jones 12 Nov 2007 A Proud History Building a Strong Future - St John of God 8 Nov 2017 Army Medic Takes the Highest Road - Samantha Bradbury 8 Nov 2017 War Memorial Set in Stone 27 Jun 2016 Farewell and Thanks - Berwick Leader May 2008 Attracting Some Flack - National Sports Museum 21 Sep 2016 150 Years of Worship - Berwick Church of Christ 27 Apr 2016 Major is Guest Speaker 17 Nov 2021 Iconic Berwick Sale - Burr Hill 17 Nov 2021 A Legendary Contributor to Local Sport - Arch Brown 15 Dec 2021 Fascinating Family History - Kirkham family 16 Feb 2011 50 Years of Love - Vincent & Carmel Taranto 16 Feb 2011 Life Members on Show UNKNOWN Good Doctor Laid a Medical Foundation 27 Sep 2000 Citizen of the Century 25 Nov 2015 It’s the End of a CWA Era 21 Jan 2015 Rotunda Opens Up 23 Feb 2022 Avard and Sunnyside 9 Mar 2022 Dedicated Farming Family 16 Feb 2022 Heritage Protector Passes 10 Nov 2021 VC Hero’s Story Revealed 2 Nov 2022 Captain Chose the Name 7 Dec 2022 Battin for the People 21 Mar 2018 Marking Scanlan Street 7 Mar 2018 Funston a Fine Figure 22 Dec 2020 The Park Jack Helped Build 25 Nov 2020 Park Honours Pioneers 14 Oct 2020 Colourful Characters - McKay Family 2 Sep 2020 Mayor’s Prussian Heritage - Kirsty Lottkowitz 19 Aug 2020 A Generous Patriot 22 Jul 2020 The Grice Family Legacy 13 May 2020 Tea Baron’s Life on Clover 1 Apr 2020 Well Played Warnes 4 Mar 2020 Right Royal Name Change - Gloucester Avenue 22 Jan 2020 Four Generations Strong - Ward family 8 Aug 2018 Buchanans Make A Mark 27 Jun 2018 Integral to Berwick Life 2 May 2018 Storekeeper’s New Digs 13 Jul 2022 A Walk in the Park in 1992 19 Oct 2022 From Ireland to Berwick 7 Sep 2022 One for the History Books 12 Jul 2018 Berwick Set For Big 150th 13 Jul 2022 Lex’s Fascinating Legacy - Wilson Botanic Gardens 13 Jul 2022 From a Quarry to Gardens - Wilson Botanic Gardens 20 July 2022 WGCA Mourning the Loss of Wallace - Jeff Wallace 27 Apr 2022 First Female in 104 Years - Berwick RSL 29 Apr 2020 Fritzlaffs Strike Gold 27 Apr 2022 Marching for the Anzacsnon-fictionberwick (vic.)

Born and raised in Scotland, Annabel Elsie Couper was 24 when she met Captain Frank O’Neil Ford, a British army officer, in Burma (now Myanmar). They married in Scotland two years later and returned to Burma for 10 years. The family were moved to a hill station during World War 2, Frank recruiting and training soldiers, Annabel working closely with the locals and working as cipher clerk for the army. When the women and children were eventually evacuated a long journey by train, plane and ship brought Annabel and the children to Calcutta. She began working for the Red Cross. They returned to England in 1944 and in 1949 they came to Berwick. Annabel quickly joined local groups, the Red Cross, the CWA and the Berwick Hospital Auxiliary. The family moved to Upper Beaconsfield in the 1960s where Annabel joined the RSL Auxiliary, Beaconhills Golf Club and attended St. John’s Church. She returned to Berwick after Frank died in 1980, but did not lose her close connection to Upper Beaconsfield. In 2001 she received the Red Cross Laurel Wreath Service Award for 50 years of service. Centre stapled 12 page A5 booklet with colour printed covers. funeral order of service, red cross society