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Local History & Heritage
The City of Boroondara has a proud and rich heritage.
This area was originally part of the hunting grounds of a Wurundjeri clan of the Woiwurrung people. In 1837, John Gardiner and his family were the first Europeans to settle here.
Surveying the area that same year, Robert Hoddle declared it the 'Parish of Boroondara'. As the area was densely wooded, he took the word from the Woiwurrung language, translating it as ' where the ground is thickly shaded'.
The first Local Government body was the Boroondara District Road Board, formed in 1854 and incorporated the areas which were to become Hawthorn, Kew and Camberwell.
Hawthorn and Kew were created as separate municipalities in 1860 and the remaining area of the Road Board became Boroondara Shire in 1871. This later became the City of Camberwell.
With the amalgamation of the Cities of Camberwell, Kew and Hawthorn in June 1994 the City of Boroondara was created.
The logo of the new municipality represents this amalgamation, as well as the geography and history of the area. The Yarra River, Gardiner's Creek and the area's leafy environment are symbolised.
The formal shape of the logo suggests the structured settlement of Boroondara, and the circle represents the community that is embraced and shaded by the other elements. The colours express early Aboriginal influences.
A collection of images showing Boroondara's heritage.
What better way to experience the heritage of Boroondara than a walk through its leafy streets, admiring the architecture of yesteryear?
The History of various Ward names usually have links with events of our past and it makes interesting reading.
A selection of sites with historical significance within the municipality.
The Boroondara Historical Societies Association was established in 1997 as an umbrella group to discuss heritage issues of mutual interest to Historical Societies and History Groups in Boroondara.
Each of the libraries in the City of Boroondara Library Service offers Family and Local History collections.
The Town Hall Gallery Collection combines art works, historical and civic memorabilia from the past municipalities of Kew, Hawthorn and Camberwell. The Collection also actively acquires new art works to maintain the cultural heritage of Boroondara.
Last Update: 4 March 2009
