The Activity Centre – 40 years ago
Dallas Brooks Park, Upper Beaconsfield Victoria was the site of a new overnight and day activity centre. The Centre was burned to the ground on Wednesday, February 16th, 1983.
The Caulfield District Holiday Activity Centre
The land was cleared and levelled not far from the front gate of the 120-acre Scout Camp property. The property had been owned by Caulfield District Scouts for many years. Caulfield District Scouts was thriving.
Countless volunteer hours went into the consultation, planning, building and final fit-out of the new Centre. Its design included facilities for sleeping, catering, ablutions and multi-purpose activity space both indoors and under the verandahs outdoor.
The Cub Leaders of the District were eagerly awaiting their turn to take Cubs (aged 8-10 years) for a weekend Pack Holiday. Scouts, Venturers, Rovers ready for more camping and activities. But first the grand opening on February 19/20, 1983
Images from January 1983
These images may have been taken by Len Matthews
And then the fire
The following photos have come to light forty years after the Ash Wednesday Fires. The photographer is unknown. The photos may be triggering for some people – please reach out. On the fortieth anniversary of the Ash Wednesday Fires we remember the lives lost by members of our local CFA units and the families that live on without them.
Just a Chimney
Not far from the front gate
Track and Trees looking North
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