SHEPPARTON Heritage Centre, RiverConnect and Greater Shepparton City Council proudly unveiled the Monash Park Signage Project, on Saturday, May 25. An exciting initiative showcasing Shepparton’s rich colonial history.
The origins of this project can be traced back to a visit to Monash Park, when Councillor Bruce Wilson and John Dainton, accompanied by a long-time local Council Officer, discovered that many were unaware of the historical diversion of the river. This revelation led to discussions at the Shepparton Heritage Centre, culminating in the proposal to transform an unused shed in Monash Park into an exhibit focusing on the early particularly focusing on the area along the river at the back of Welsford Street between High and Fryers Streets. Consequently, we applied for and were awarded a $5,000 community matching grant from the Heritage Signage Committee, under the Shepparton Heritage Advisory Committee, on July 26, 2019.
As the heart of Shepparton’s early European settlement, Welsford Street stood as the town’s centre when the first waves of development swept through. The sixteen historic interpretive panels serve as poignant reminders of the industries and events that shaped the area’s history, highlighting the significant contributions made along the riverbank.
Special thanks went to Kristy Rudd for her extensive efforts in bringing this project to fruition, Ali White from River Connect, and Chris Mann from Michels Signs for their roles in producing the displays.
