Naming of the Reserves

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Have you ever wondered who the people are that the Shire reserves are named after? Or why they were honoured in this way?

The 'Who are these people and why are they honoured in this way' document identifies Mornington Peninsula Reserves and those who they were named after. 

With help from the valuable resources held in the Peninsula’s historical societies, and a little detective work, a rich history of our people’s past has been uncovered.

Download: (PDF, 10MB)Who are these people and why are they honoured in this way(PDF, 11MB)