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Beaconsfield ( Boonwurrung: ''Kemgrim'') is a suburb of
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, south-east of Melbourne's
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, located within the Shire of Cardinia and City of Casey
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s. Beaconsfield recorded a population of 7,267 at the 2021 census. The suburb has its own
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History

The area was named after
Benjamin Disraeli Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (21 December 1804 – 19 April 1881) was a British statesman, Conservative Party (UK), Conservative politician and writer who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He played a ...
(Lord Beaconsfield).Beaumont, ''Early Days of Berwick'' 1979 p.112 Beaconsfield Post Office opened 1889 on Woods Street. It became the Beaconsfield Post Office in 1916 and was used for many years as a café, but was demolished in late October 2021. The earlier Beaconsfield Railway Station Post Office opened on 1 January 1883. In 1891 an area of Beaconsfield was renamed "Beaconsfield Upper" and around 1902 the Beaconsfield Railway Station was renamed to "Beaconsfield".


Facilities

The suburb has some small shopping centres such as "Beaconsfield Shopping Plaza" with shops such as an Aldi, Woolworths, bakeries, a post office, chemist, cafés and takeaway food shops, and the nearby "Beaconsfield Hub". Schools include Beaconsfield Primary, and St Francis Xavier College (Beaconsfield Campus). There are many cafés, restaurants and hairdressers around the commercial shopping area. The Beaconsfield CFA (Country Fire Authority) has their fire station in Woods Street. The Akoonah Park Market is held every Sunday, and is very popular with local Berwick and Beaconsfield shoppers.


Historical Places of Interest

War cenotaph located on the corner of Woods Street and Old Princes Highway. It was unveiled in 1920. Railway house built in 1888, near Beaconsfield Train Station. The large bunya bunya pine to the front of the property is listed as a significant tree. Shipwatcher's lookout is marked by a large granite rock and plaque, on the side of Cooinda Road.


Parks

Beaconsfield Flora and Fauna Reserve on the Beaconsfield Emerald Road. Beaconsfield Park located on the corner of Beaconsfield Emerald Road and the Old Princes Highway. Berwick Views Wetlands beside Beaconsfield Emerald Road and Fieldstone Boulevard Bob Burgess Reserve on Old Princes Highway, and is opposite Beaconsfield Park. Jim Parkes Reserve on the corner of Souter and Horner Street. Kath Roberts Reserve on Kathleen Court.


Sports clubs

The town has an Australian Rules football club and a netball club that compete in the South East Football Netball League. There is also a cricket club and a tennis club.


Community

Although close to the nowadays much more bustling Berwick, the area has retained a friendly, country Australia feeling within the community. The Beaconsfield Progress Association, who publish the "Beaconsfield Banner", and other such community groups, help contribute to this community spirit. Beaconsfield is affectionately called "Beacy" by locals.


Notable people

* Vanessa Amorosi – professional singer who had several Top 40 chart hits. * Len Maddocks – former Australian cricketer. *
Brendan Fevola Brendan Fevola (born 20 January 1981) is a former professional Australian rules footballer and radio presenter. He played with the Carlton Football Club, Carlton and Brisbane Lions football clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL). Fevol ...
– Australian rules footballer. * Austinn Jones – Australian rules footballer. * Chris Newman - Australian rules footballer.


See also

* City of Berwick – Parts of Beaconsfield were previously within this former local government area. * Shire of Pakenham – Parts of Beaconsfield were previously within this former local government area. * Beaconsfield railway station


References


External links


Australian Places – Beaconsfield Beaconsfield Progress Association, Inc.Beaconsfield PrimarySt Francis Xavier CollegeBeaconsfield PharmacyBeaconsfield Tennis ClubBeaconsfield Cricket ClubBeaconsfield Football ClubBeaconsfield Fitness CentreBeaconsfield HubThe Medical ClinicAkoonah Park Market
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