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Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Textile, City of Berwick, Rosette/Ribbon Riding the Bounds City of Berwick 1990
... Rosette/Ribbon Riding the Bounds City of Berwick 1990...City of Berwick... in sister city Berwick upon Tweed, England. Riders followed a route...Ribbon for City of Berwick Riding the Bounds 199. Printed...City of Berwick... in sister city Berwick upon Tweed, England. Riders followed a route ...The Riding of the Bounds was an annual event that took place in Berwick. It linked back to a centuries-old tradition in sister city Berwick upon Tweed, England. Riders followed a route through local streets and participate in ceremonies along the city's border. The Mayor would wave off riders from the local showgrounds with instructions to inspect the boundary with the neighbouring municipality. Once the ride was complete, the Marshall would report back to the Mayor that the boundaries were secure, and this would herald the commencement of the presentation ceremony. This re-enactment of the Berwick-Upon-Tweed Riding of the Bounds was filled with pomp and ceremony and many of the riders took the opportunity to dress in period costume in recognition of the history of this event. This information is from https://collection.casey.vic.gov.au/Ribbon for City of Berwick Riding the Bounds 199. Printed on white material with red ink. Has the City of Berwick coat of arms at the top of the ribbon.city of berwick, riding the bounds, city of berwick coat of arms, horses, berwick boundaries -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Textile, City of Berwick, Rosette/Ribbon Riding the Bounds City of Berwick 1991
... Rosette/Ribbon Riding the Bounds City of Berwick 1991...City of Berwick... in sister city Berwick upon Tweed, England. Riders followed a route...Ribbon for City of Berwick Riding the Bounds 19919. Printed...City of Berwick... in sister city Berwick upon Tweed, England. Riders followed a route ...The Riding of the Bounds was an annual event that took place in Berwick. It linked back to a centuries-old tradition in sister city Berwick upon Tweed, England. Riders followed a route through local streets and participate in ceremonies along the city's border. The Mayor would wave off riders from the local showgrounds with instructions to inspect the boundary with the neighbouring municipality. Once the ride was complete, the Marshall would report back to the Mayor that the boundaries were secure, and this would herald the commencement of the presentation ceremony. This re-enactment of the Berwick-Upon-Tweed Riding of the Bounds was filled with pomp and ceremony and many of the riders took the opportunity to dress in period costume in recognition of the history of this event. This information is from https://collection.casey.vic.gov.au/Ribbon for City of Berwick Riding the Bounds 19919. Printed on white material with blue ink. Has the City of Berwick coat of arms at the top of the ribbon.city of berwick, riding the bounds, city of berwick coat of arms, horses, berwick boundaries -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Textile, City of Berwick, Rosette/Ribbon Riding the Bounds City of Berwick 1993
... Rosette/Ribbon Riding the Bounds City of Berwick 1993...City of Berwick... in sister city Berwick upon Tweed, England. Riders followed a route...Ribbon for City of Berwick Riding the Bounds 1993. Printed...City of Berwick... in sister city Berwick upon Tweed, England. Riders followed a route ...The Riding of the Bounds was an annual event that took place in Berwick. It linked back to a centuries-old tradition in sister city Berwick upon Tweed, England. Riders followed a route through local streets and participate in ceremonies along the city's border. The Mayor would wave off riders from the local showgrounds with instructions to inspect the boundary with the neighbouring municipality. Once the ride was complete, the Marshall would report back to the Mayor that the boundaries were secure, and this would herald the commencement of the presentation ceremony. This re-enactment of the Berwick-Upon-Tweed Riding of the Bounds was filled with pomp and ceremony and many of the riders took the opportunity to dress in period costume in recognition of the history of this event. This information is from https://collection.casey.vic.gov.au/Ribbon for City of Berwick Riding the Bounds 1993. Printed on white material with red ink. Has the City of Berwick coat of arms at the top of the ribbon.city of berwick, riding the bounds, city of berwick coat of arms, horses, berwick boundaries -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Textile, City of Berwick, Rosette/Ribbon Riding the Bounds City of Berwick 1992
... Rosette/Ribbon Riding the Bounds City of Berwick 1992...City of Berwick... in sister city Berwick upon Tweed, England. Riders followed a route...Ribbon for City of Berwick Riding the Bounds 1992. Printed...City of Berwick... in sister city Berwick upon Tweed, England. Riders followed a route ...The Riding of the Bounds was an annual event that took place in Berwick. It linked back to a centuries-old tradition in sister city Berwick upon Tweed, England. Riders followed a route through local streets and participate in ceremonies along the city's border. The Mayor would wave off riders from the local showgrounds with instructions to inspect the boundary with the neighbouring municipality. Once the ride was complete, the Marshall would report back to the Mayor that the boundaries were secure, and this would herald the commencement of the presentation ceremony. This re-enactment of the Berwick-Upon-Tweed Riding of the Bounds was filled with pomp and ceremony and many of the riders took the opportunity to dress in period costume in recognition of the history of this event. This information is from https://collection.casey.vic.gov.au/Ribbon for City of Berwick Riding the Bounds 1992. Printed on white material with blue ink. Has the City of Berwick coat of arms at the top of the ribbon.city of berwick, riding the bounds, city of berwick coat of arms, horses, berwick boundaries -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Textile, City of Berwick, Rosette/Ribbon Riding the Bounds City of Berwick 1989
... Rosette/Ribbon Riding the Bounds City of Berwick 1989...City of Berwick... in sister city Berwick upon Tweed, England. Riders followed a route...Ribbon for City of Berwick Riding the Bounds 1989. Printed...City of Berwick... in sister city Berwick upon Tweed, England. Riders followed a route ...The Riding of the Bounds was an annual event that took place in Berwick. It linked back to a centuries-old tradition in sister city Berwick upon Tweed, England. Riders followed a route through local streets and participate in ceremonies along the city's border. The Mayor would wave off riders from the local showgrounds with instructions to inspect the boundary with the neighbouring municipality. Once the ride was complete, the Marshall would report back to the Mayor that the boundaries were secure, and this would herald the commencement of the presentation ceremony. This re-enactment of the Berwick-Upon-Tweed Riding of the Bounds was filled with pomp and ceremony and many of the riders took the opportunity to dress in period costume in recognition of the history of this event. This information is from https://collection.casey.vic.gov.au/ Ribbon for City of Berwick Riding the Bounds 1989. Printed on white material with green ink. Has the City of Berwick coat of arms at the top of the ribbon. city of berwick, riding the bounds, city of berwick coat of arms, horses, berwick boundaries -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Context Pty Ltd, Heritage of the City of Berwick - City of Berwick Conservation Study, 1993
... Heritage of the City of Berwick - City of Berwick...City of Berwick...City of Berwick...City of Berwick heritage Environmental history of the City ...Environmental history of the City of Berwick, containing photographs of various significan historical buildings.viii, 480 p.; 28 cmnon-fictionEnvironmental history of the City of Berwick, containing photographs of various significan historical buildings.city of berwick, heritage -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, City of Berwick, City of Berwick Conservation Strategy Appendices December 1991, 1991
... City of Berwick Conservation Strategy Appendices December...City of Berwick...City of Berwick...City of Berwick Conservation Strategy Appendices ...Appendices to the conservation strategy published by the City of Berwick in December 1991.non-fictionAppendices to the conservation strategy published by the City of Berwick in December 1991.city of berwick, conservation strategy -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, City of Berwick, City of Berwick Conservation Strategy December 1991, 1991
... City of Berwick Conservation Strategy December 1991...City of Berwick...City of Berwick...City of Berwick Conservation Strategy The conservation ...The conservation strategy published by the City of Berwick in December 1991.non-fictionThe conservation strategy published by the City of Berwick in December 1991.city of berwick, conservation strategy -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, City of Berwick, Place Names of Berwick - City of Berwick, 1994
... Place Names of Berwick - City of Berwick ...City of Berwick... the township of Berwick 29 p.; 21 cm Place Names of Berwick - City ...Explanations of place names around the township of Berwick29 p.; 21 cmnon-fictionExplanations of place names around the township of Berwickberwick (vic.) -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Berwick - Pakenham Historical Society, In the Wake of the Pack Tracks - A History of the Shire of Berwick now the City of Berwick and the Shire of Pakenham, 1982
... Berwick now the City of Berwick and the Shire of Pakenham...City of Berwick...City of Berwick Shire of Pakenham Shire of Berwick List ...A History of the Shire of Berwick now the City of Berwick and the Shire of Pakenhamxvi, 175 p.; 24 cmnon-fictionA History of the Shire of Berwick now the City of Berwick and the Shire of Pakenhamcity of berwick, shire of pakenham, shire of berwick, list of berwick shire presidents from 1868 to 1973, berwick road board presidents from 1862 to 1867, berwick quarry, -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, City of Berwick Council meeting held at the Berwick Inn High Street, Berwick. To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Settlement of the Berwick District. 21 June 1988, 1988
... City of Berwick Council meeting held at the Berwick Inn...City of Berwick...City of Berwick Berwick Inn City of Berwick Council meeting ...City of Berwick Council meeting held at the Berwick Inn High Street, Berwick. To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Settlement of the Berwick District. 21 June 1988non-fictionCity of Berwick Council meeting held at the Berwick Inn High Street, Berwick. To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Settlement of the Berwick District. 21 June 1988city of berwick, berwick inn -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Berwick-Pakenham Historical Society, In the wake of the pack tracks : a history of the Shire of Berwick, now the City of Berwick and the Shire of Pakenham, 1982
... Berwick, now the City of Berwick and the Shire of Pakenham... pakenham A history of the Shire of Berwick, now the City of Berwick ...A history of the Shire of Berwick, now the City of Berwick and the Shire of Pakenham.xvi, 175 p. : ill., maps (some col.), ports. ; Includes index. eCol. maps on lining papers.non-fictionA history of the Shire of Berwick, now the City of Berwick and the Shire of Pakenham.berwick, pakenham -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, City of Berwick, A small farm at Hallam - The Andrews 1854 - 1934
... City of Berwick... - 1934 Book City of Berwick Deborah Stephan ...The Andrews family came to Hallam in 1854. John and Bridget Andrews purchased 118 aces south the Princes Highway. Their daughter Elizabeth continued to live at the property after the death of her parents. She died 1934 aged 85. This small booklet tells the story of Elizabeth Andrews and her family's time at Hallam.non-fictionThe Andrews family came to Hallam in 1854. John and Bridget Andrews purchased 118 aces south the Princes Highway. Their daughter Elizabeth continued to live at the property after the death of her parents. She died 1934 aged 85. This small booklet tells the story of Elizabeth Andrews and her family's time at Hallam.hallam (vic.), andrews family -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Pamphlet, City of Berwick, Hallam - 1830 - 1930, 1993
... City of Berwick...Hallam (Vic.) Eumemmerring (Vic.) City of Berwick ...City of Berwick Historical Pamphlet 232 p. ; 21 cm.non-fictionCity of Berwick Historical Pamphlet 2hallam (vic.), eumemmerring (vic.) -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Wells, John C. and Mackie, Maggie, Berwick - Some Aspects, 1980
... Descriptions and sketches of some landmarks of the City... landmarks of the City of Berwick, which includes Doveton, Hallam ...Descriptions and sketches of some landmarks of the City of Berwick, which includes Doveton, Hallam, Narre Warren, Berwick and Harkaway, Victoria.settlers, township, schools -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Tool - Gold-miner's Pick, Ballarat c 1920, c1920
This gold miner's pick from the Ballarat Goldfields c 1920 was donated by Mr David Hopcraft, a dealer at the Arkuna Market Berwick, Victoria in December 2010. When Gold was discovered in Victoria c1853 most of the labourers and some landowners left the market gardens and farms to try their luck on the goldfields. Local Blacksmiths made picks similar to this one for them. There was a great shortage of labour in Melbourne and at the same time, due to the huge influx of people lured by the Gold, there was an increased demand for food. The market gardeners were getting very good prices for their produce and many increased their wealth considerably and many of these tenant farmers were able to purchase their blocks of land and live a profitable life. There was such a shortage of labour that J.B.Were applied for Irish immigrants to work the farms. This pick is an example of the hand made tools many pioneers took with them when they abandoned their farms and market gardens in the District of Brighton to try their luck at prospecting when gold was discovered in Ballarat and Bendigo c1853. Some were successful , most were not and retuned again to the hard life of farming. A forged steel pick with a wooden handle. The steel pick-head was hand-forged by a blacksmith. This miner's pick was used on the Ballarat gold-fields c1920gold mining, ballarat, bendigo, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, mining equipment, gold rush, immigrants, blacksmiths, forges, tools -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Local Government Amalgamations 1986, 1985 & 1986
... of sherbrooke shire of lilydale knox city council berwick shire council ...Folder containing information pertaining to the Local Government amalgamations in Victoria in 1986. Contents: -copy of "Local Government Act 1958, appointment of a division of the local government commission and referral of proposals to the division", 8 pages and 6 explanatory maps -memo, dated 21 November 1985 from K. E. Matson, General Manager, Shire of Sherbrooke, to all councillors, re. local government commission and municipal restructure, 12 pages including map -letter, Warwick Heine, CEO, Shire of Lilydale to K. E. Matson, General Manager, Shire of Sherbrooke, dated 16 April 1986, re. local government restructure (2 copies) -booklet, "The Restructure of Local Government in Victoria: Options Paper Eastern Melbourne Segment", Local Government Commission June 1986, 24 pages -article "Residents to fight land deal", Knox-Sherbrooke News, 17 June1986, re. proposed annexation of part of Lysterfield by Berwick Council -article "Knox and Sherbooke align for the future", The Trader, 30 April 1986, re. alignment of common boundary -article "Boundary changes 'just a joke'", by Cheryl Critchley, Knox-Sherbrooke News, 6 May 1986 , re. Knox-Sherbrooke boundary alignment -article "Border clash worsens", by Peter Janky, Mountain District Free Press, 7 May 1986, re. Sherbrooke-Lilydale boundary changes -article "Ranges future is still clouded", The Free Press 30 April 1986, re. proposal to form a shire covering Dandenong Ranges -article "Sherbrooke wins first battle in restructuring", by Peter Janky, Free Press, 30 April 1986, re. ceding of forest areas by Knox to Sherbrooke.shire of sherbrooke, shire of lilydale, knox city council, berwick shire council -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Photograph - sepia photograph, Vandyck Studios, Councillor J.B. Wilson, Mayor of Brighton, 1929-30, c. 1930
James Brisbane Wilson (1865-1933) was a councillor at Berwick for 17 years, later a member of Cranbourne Council. He moved to Brighton in 1924 and was elected to council in the South Ward, becoming Mayor in 1929-30.councillor, brighton, local goverment, municipality, mayor, mayoral robes, jabot, portrait, cr. j.b. wilson, james brisbane wilson, south ward, bayside, berwick council, cranbourne council, mayor of brighton -
Melton City Libraries
Letter, Letter from Margaret B Gibson, 1928/2014
David McKenzie obituary, Romsey Examiner 1928 Another of Australia’s very old pioneers in the person of Mr McKenzie, passed away last weekend at his daughters residence At regent at the ripe old age of 92 years ( he would be 93 in November) Born at Berwick of Tweed Scotland, the late Mr McKenzie arrived in Australia with two of his uncles in 1855 by the ship “Red Jacket”. A stone- mason by trade he worked about Melbourne and at Geelong until attack by “gold fever” but met with no success at this venture so he returned to his trade, arriving at Melton about 1860. There he married and settles for about 20 years. In 1880 the Cherokee Heights with its subdivision was famous and Mr McKenzie moved there with his daughter. He continues in his trade, his work extending to Gisborne, Bacchus Marsh, Romsey, and Springfield and other places, where to this day, may be seen monuments of his skill and through tradesmanship as a mason. During his residence in the Mount, he took a keen interest in all the affairs of Kerrie and Cherokee, and he was a familiar figure at all the public gatherings at which he nearly always filled the position of Chairman, because of outstanding qualifications. He was a man of those sterling qualities possessed by those men who laid the foundation of this country so well and truly. Loyal, broad of vision, just in thought and deed, honourable to the extreme in all dealings, fearless in the cause of right, a lover of home and family, and ready to lend a hand to all progressive movements. To the memory of those grand men the youth of today should lift their hats in reverence. Mr McKenzie was a prolific reader of educational works, and the wonderful knowledge he retained upon a variety of subjects was a source joy to those who associated with him. His wife predeceased him by 43 years ago soon after arrival in Cherokee. A Pioneer of Melton There are probably some residents left at Melton and Bacchus Marsh who will remember the late Mr McKenzie, one of them has written as follows:- I knew the late Mr. McKenzie since I was a little boy – over 50 years ago- and no better man ever lived than he, he was a good man from every point of view. The late Mr McKenzie was born on the November 25th, 1835 at Montrose, Scotland. He came to Australia in 1853 and resided for a time with his uncle the late Mr. Gibson on the Kororoit Creek near Melton. A few years later he settled in Melton. In 1861 he was married to Miss Mary Buchanan, the eldest daughter of the late Mr. George Buchanan, one of the early settlers of Melton. Deceased resided on the main road to Bacchus Marsh one mile from Melton. He was a stone- mason by trade, and some fine buildings in Melton and surrounding districts to this day, stand to his credit. He built the Presbyterian Church Melton. The old school, the Shire Hall, many private dwellings and numerous bridges. He was highly respected, as he was well known for the good work he put into all he had to do with. He also took numerous contracts in the Melton Shire, and was also employed by the Shire as Clerk of Works. He was a most conscious man. In his day he took a prominent part in all public affairs, and was a leading spirit in the old school Board. He was one of the pioneers of the Melton Rechabite Tent. He was one of the earliest workers and supporters of the Melton Presbyterian Church, of which he was an elder, and for a great number of years, its Sunday School Superintendent and Teacher. He also lead the singing for many years before the days of the organ, as he had a splendid voice, and could sing his old Scotch songs and hymns up to within six months of his death. For the past five years he has resided with one of his daughters at north Preston, where he died. He had good health up to within six months of his death and could well remember all the early happenings at Melton and surrounding districts. There are five daughters and one living son:- Margaret Mrs. Walter Wyatt Twose of Burnley Elizabeth Mrs George Shebler of Brunswick Georgina Mrs Jack Sinclair Isabel Mrs H Knight of North Preston Jane Mrs William Gibson of Warragul John W. of Fremantle - Western Australia Letter from Margaret to the Melton Presbyterian Churchchurches, local architecture -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - Glass slides, W. H. Cooper, Glass Lantern Slides Full Collection, 1900s-1950s
Sandra Pullman visited the Melbourne City Council Exhibition, 'Melbourne Parks and Gardens Through the Magic Lantern' in November 2012. Lex Nieboer, former Burnley student graduating in 1975, found a large number of glass lantern slides in a store room and took them home as he was concerned they would be thrown out. His family has a long tradition of being involved in photography, so he understood the value of the slides. He donated the ones that were of Melbourne City Parks and Gardens to the Council and they used them in their exhibition. Sandra contacted Lex and arranged with Jane Wilson (Archivist) to visit Lex on 12 April, 2013 at Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick where he works. After Lex showed them the slides, he, very generously, donated approximately 300 slides back to the Burnley Archives. There was already a collection of almost 100 glass slides in the Archives. They were in a wooden box containing glass lantern slides with label on outside, "Slides of Horticultural Objects and Views." Inside lid is handwritten, "Mr Bailey Botanic Gardens Adelaide." (John Frederick Bailey, Director Adelaide Botanic Gardens 1917-1932.) and, "Mr Isaac 9 pla? 2 ficifolia." (Probably Mr Isaacs Mayor of Adelaide 1917.) Also, "Purchased from Estate of Reeves Late Malvern Gardens, AWJ." (F.L. Reeves, Malvern Council's Park Curator in the 1920's died in 1933. AWJ, A.W. Jessep, Principal Burnley Horticultural College 1926-1941.) These were numbers 61-85 "History of the Rose." Geoff Olive, former Staff member, remembered taking a number of glass slides to a photographic processor to have 35mm slides made from them. 60 of these are also in this collection. Also see B10.0057 for Melbourne City Council collection and, 11.0039, 12.0033 for photograph prints of lantern slides lost to the collection.Collection of approximately 400 glass lantern slides used for teaching at Burnley Horticultural College during the first half of the twentieth century. Some were made specifically for Burnley. Some images would not upload. The images include: overseas views of gardens, historical sites and geographical features (some hand coloured from Japan); a series of hand coloured images of roses with notes for teaching the history of the rose; school gardens of the early 1900's; fruit and vegetables; miscellaneous horticulltural; Australian native plants; cells; 'Living Races'; plants, trees and grasses; parasites, organisms and fungal diseases; miscellaneous horticultural scenes; parks; cattle; agricultural data.sandra pullman, lex nieboer, melbourne city council exhibition through the magic lantern, john frederick bailey, mr isaacs, f l reeves, a w jessep, history of the rose, plants, trees, diseases -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, John Wells, Berwick : some aspects, 1980
... and sketches of some landmarks of the City of Berwick, which includes ...Descriptions and sketches of some landmarks of the City of Berwick, which includes Doveton, Hallam, Narre Warren, Berwick and Harkaway, Victoria.61 p.; 22 cmnon-fictionDescriptions and sketches of some landmarks of the City of Berwick, which includes Doveton, Hallam, Narre Warren, Berwick and Harkaway, Victoria. casey airfield, brechin memorial gates -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Syd Pargeter, The money miracle : that paid for a "new town" & created Australia's best new city, 2005
Eumemmerring. Dairy Industry. Creek Drownings and Doveton High School are all written about in this book136 p. : ill., maps, ports. (some col.) ; 30 cmnon-fictionEumemmerring. Dairy Industry. Creek Drownings and Doveton High School are all written about in this book berwick (vic.), doveton (vic.) -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, National Trust of Australia (Victoria). Casey-Cardinia Branch, Pages from the Past. Snapshot Histories of People, Places & Public Life in Casey & Cardinia, 2011
Contents include: Richard Gavin Gardiner Casey [Edrington]; The Police Paddocks and the Native Police Corps; The changing face of Berwick township; Coaches, tolls and local councils; Berwick Mechanics Institute and Free Library; Berwick Primary School [No. 40] and Berwick Grammar School; A century of quarrying in Berwick; The German settlement of Harkaway; Emerald’s first State School No. 2110 (1879-1909); The railway to Gippsland; Early sawmilling in West Gippsland; Tooradin and the coastal villages; Some notable early residents and their homes; The draining of the Koo-Wee-Rup swamp; Guest houses at Upper Beaconsfield; Ada Armytage of Holm Park; The soldiers of early Berwick; Memorials, commemorations and avenues of honour; Bush nursing hospitals; The Melbourne Hunt Club [The "Kennels" at Cranbourne]; Growing up in Berwick in the 1930s & 1940s; Growing up in Beaconsfield in the 1930s and 1940s; Casey Airfield; The history of Maryknoll [Catholic farming community]; The filming of “On the beach”; Memories of Ash Wednesday; Maps of the Casey-Cardinia area. Notable people : William Lyall and "Harewood'; William Clarke and "Springfield'; Sydney Webb and "Holly Green"; Carl Axel Nobelius; Edwin Flack and "Burnbank"; Carlo Catani;. Includes illustrations, portraits, photographs, maps and bibliography.106 p. : ill., portraits, map, bib., pbk ; 30 cmnon-fictionContents include: Richard Gavin Gardiner Casey [Edrington]; The Police Paddocks and the Native Police Corps; The changing face of Berwick township; Coaches, tolls and local councils; Berwick Mechanics Institute and Free Library; Berwick Primary School [No. 40] and Berwick Grammar School; A century of quarrying in Berwick; The German settlement of Harkaway; Emerald’s first State School No. 2110 (1879-1909); The railway to Gippsland; Early sawmilling in West Gippsland; Tooradin and the coastal villages; Some notable early residents and their homes; The draining of the Koo-Wee-Rup swamp; Guest houses at Upper Beaconsfield; Ada Armytage of Holm Park; The soldiers of early Berwick; Memorials, commemorations and avenues of honour; Bush nursing hospitals; The Melbourne Hunt Club [The "Kennels" at Cranbourne]; Growing up in Berwick in the 1930s & 1940s; Growing up in Beaconsfield in the 1930s and 1940s; Casey Airfield; The history of Maryknoll [Catholic farming community]; The filming of “On the beach”; Memories of Ash Wednesday; Maps of the Casey-Cardinia area. Notable people : William Lyall and "Harewood'; William Clarke and "Springfield'; Sydney Webb and "Holly Green"; Carl Axel Nobelius; Edwin Flack and "Burnbank"; Carlo Catani;. Includes illustrations, portraits, photographs, maps and bibliography. city of casey, cardinia shire (vic.)