the doggy park Traditional Cache
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This cache is in Cruickshank park, a favourite of the Yarraville dogs. There are very few caches aimed at geokids in the area and it was our hope that this would be the start of many.
Cruikshank Park, once known as "Snake pit", is a haven for local dogs and owners. It's changing face and history is a snapshot of the development of Melbourne West. Cruickshank Park was originally owned by local businessman William Angliss who owned great amounts of land in the area. In 1939 the land was subdivided for residential housing and William Angliss donated certain areas of land designating them for use for sporting grounds, recreation areas and parks. Cruickshank Park was one of these areas. Others include McIvor Reserve and Angliss Reserve. All these areas were classified as never to be built on. The Quarries There were approx. 11 quarry holes throughout Cruickshank Park. Bluestone form these quarries was used to build many of the old buildings in Melbourne's CBD. When they were no longer used for quarrying, the holes were full of water and rubbish and the surrounding land was covered in weeds and rocks. These holes were eventually filled between the 30's and 50's with rubbish and landfill. In 1969. Peter Anderson - a resident of the area for 75 years - approached the then Footscray City Council with the suggestion that the area could be made into a park. Facing many hurdles and refusals from Council, Peter persevered, and in 1972 a Landscape Architect Mr Dieter Habicht was finally engaged by council to design and plan a park. The area covered by the master plan was 12.5 hectares (31 Acres). In 1973 the council passed the plan with some minor alterations. A Cruickshank Park Project Committee was established and included 3 local residents Mr J Kent, Mr P Anderson and Mrs L Twiggy. Mr G J Cruickshank after whom the park is named was on council and is a former Mayor. Ward Councilors at the time were F Madden, M Caelli, R Huckel and G Griffin. There was also representation from Kingsville Primary School by Mr B Rogan. Mr Ian Ross was Council's Director of Parks and Gardens at the time and Mr Bruce Mildenhall was it's Recreation Officer. The first Community Tree Planting event was held on Sunday October 7th, 1979, with Council providing the trees and equipment to plant around the boundaries of the park. The many willing hands needed to plant the trees were provided by local residents with Council letter boxing residents adjacent to the park to come and assist and get other friends involved. GJ Cruickshank Park was finally opened by the Mayor Ray Huckell on July 26th, 1981. It is named after George Cruickshank a former Mayor and councilor representing the Kingsville Ward for 15 years before his retirement in 1979, in honour of his contributions to the City. A plaque commemorating the opening is located at the Tuppen Street entrance to the park and lists the Councilors of the day as well as the members of the Residents Representative Committee.
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