Acknowledgement
to Melva Welch.
For
over 25 years, Melva has researched and compiled the history of our area and has
been a strong supporter of the local Progress Associations. For many years
she produced the local community newspaper The Advisor. All this work
carried out as a volunteer.
Without
Melva`s assistance over the years, much of the information and photographs
contained in this site would not have been available.
Thank
you, Melva
Melva Welch with her publication 'Toponomy', the basis for
much of this material.
The following material is available:
History of Ferny Hills and
surrounding suburbs
How the streets got their
names
How the parks got their
name
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» Click here to view some historical
pictures
