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Chirnside Park by Andrew Stockley (806 words) |
 | Chirnside Park (Postcode 3116) is on the outskirts of Melbourne, near Mooroolbark and Lilydale, in Victoria, Australia. |
 | The developer's advertisements indicated the name Chirnside Park was to honour Thomas Chirnside who founded the famous Chirnside empire in 1839. |
 | The gracious buildings of the Chirnside Park Country Club stand as a memorial to the pioneer spirit of those early days. |
| Parks Victoria: Werribee Park page (1068 words) |
 | Werribee Park is a testament to their successful business venture whilst offering visitors of today a rare glimpse into the extravagant opulence of a bygone era. |
 | Parks Victoria is working closely with the Wurundjeri and local communities to ensure these important sites are protected. |
 | The Park is also home to the Forest Eptesicus Bat often found in hollow trees, and aquatic animals such as water rats and Platypus along the Werribee River. |