Fritsch Holszer Park..not forgotten Project

Back in 1988 the club commenced a project whereby the former Fritz Holszer quarry and brickworks was transformed  into parklands. Three successive presidents Morrison, Rosback, and Carre-Riddell supported the project with funds raised during their presidential years and Ian Warren project managed the job with outstanding results.

When the transformation was completed Hawthorn Mayor Meredith Butler, (now Hayes) dedicated the park and in particular unveiled the concrete plinth bearing a bronze plaque which acknowledged the Rotary Club of Hawthorn’s leading part in this transformation.

Why not drive in via Rose St., get out of your car, and walk a short distance in and appreciate the magnitude of the task.

Sadly, vandals have removed the plaque and the concrete looks naked and ugly. The City of Boroondara have agreed to bear the cost of replacing the plaque at a cost of around $800.00

I am appealing to long standing members of the club who can recall the event to assist with the proposed wording of the new plaque or maybe perhaps somebody has a photograph of the event and the original plaque.

Any assistance will be appreciated.

Charles Morrison