Historical information
This plaque commemorated the October 16th, 1965 opening of a new pavilion at Emerald Recreation Reserve (now known as Worrell Reserve). The pavilion was opened by Mr William Archibald Borthwick, at that time a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Scoresby. It was built to serve the needs of local sports teams including the Emerald Cricket Club. The 1965 pavilion was replaced in 2021.
Significance
This plaque commemorates a now-renovated building playing an important role in facilitating sporting and recreation in the local community over more than five decades.
Physical description
A rectangular wooden plaque, with partially faded text painted on one side in a landscape orientation. There are two holes through the display side of the plaque near the middle of each short edge, previously used to affix the plaque to a surface. There is a small taper between the rear side and display side such that the display side is slightly smaller.
Inscriptions & markings
Painted on wood: "EMERALD RECREATION / RESERVE PAVILION / Opened by / MR. W A. BORTHWICK M.L.A. / 16/10/65"
Subjects
References
- William Borthwick - Parliament of Victoria The Victorian Parliament's summary of the career of William Borthwick.
- Worrell Reserve upgrade officially opened News article reporting the 2021 completion of the upgraded pavilion replacing the 1965 construction
