Cranbourne Shire Historical Society committee, from left, John Denholm, Val Bourke, president Hugh Matchett, Sue Tobin, Rosemary Mynard, Greg Birt, Margaret Baker, Dawn Harris, Heather Arnold, Thelma Stratov, Derry Francis, Phillip Harris, Margaret Sanger and Audrey Nott.THE Cranbourne Shire Historical Society has dedicated the former Tooradin North State School for use as a resource facility next to Fisherman’s Cottage at Tooradin.
Casey mayor Neil Lucas officially opened the refurbished building and said the project was a great tribute to people who worked hard to have the building brought to Tooradin.
“Many people are thrilled and excited to see the building here,” he said.
“It will be used as a community resource and the historical society will put it to great use.
“There are all sorts of emotions among people here because people have looked toward this day with great expectation.”
Society president Hugh Matchett said relocation of the building was a dream fulfilled because of passionate, proud and dedicated volunteers.
Mr Matchett thanked the City of Casey and noted the work of Casey community projects officer Ron Chidgey for his advice and support.
“Society members have an allegiance to the past and an obligation to the future because without preservation of our past we have no future,” he said.“From our past we prepare our legacy and our future can be guaranteed by accepting what we have learned from our past.”
