Sir John Holland's last resting place is at Flinders Cemetery, on the southern end of the Mornington Peninsula - not far from his beloved Flinders Golf Club.
Holland’s construction company was involved in iconic Australian projects:
the Snowy Mountains Scheme, the West Gate Bridge, the Sydney Entertainment Centre, and the “new” Parliament House.
Further in Melbourne, he was involved in the construction of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Eastlink and the MCG's Great Southern Stand.
He was also involved in the construction of the Tasman Bridge in Hobart and the Captain Cook Bridge in Sydney.
And it all began with:
His first major contract was to build a shed for £200. The shed was to be built on the property of a farmer called Malcolm Fraser.
(This information is not totally correct! It was Malcolm Fraser's parents' property of 'Nareen' in western Victoria which became Malcolm's later. And the shed was a woolshed.
Further in Melbourne, he was involved in the construction of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Eastlink and the MCG's Great Southern Stand.
He was also involved in the construction of the Tasman Bridge in Hobart and the Captain Cook Bridge in Sydney.
And it all began with:
His first major contract was to build a shed for £200. The shed was to be built on the property of a farmer called Malcolm Fraser.
(This information is not totally correct! It was Malcolm Fraser's parents' property of 'Nareen' in western Victoria which became Malcolm's later. And the shed was a woolshed.
Just a sideline, Malcolm Fraser now lives not far from me at Thurulgoona, a property in Red Hill South/Merricks with views of Westernport Bay!
'Nareen' was sold in 2000 says the government website but HERE says differently. 'Nareen' is now listed as the Nareen Homestead Complex.)
'Nareen' was sold in 2000 says the government website but HERE says differently. 'Nareen' is now listed as the Nareen Homestead Complex.)
Malcolm Fraser became Australia's Prime Minister 20 years later.
And it was then that the John Holland Construction Group was commissioned to build the new Parliament House in Canberra.
More details of Sir John's amazing life are HERE!
The turned head of the magpie on the headstone is similar to the magpie symbolising Collingwood Football Club in Melbourne.
Perhaps Sir John was a supporter.
Next to Sir John's resting place is that of his lady.
So strange! I have Googled her name several times and can find no information at all about her.
I am quite sure with her "compassion for others" she may have been involved in community life! But on that, the records are silent.
Perhaps the only clue is the wren symbol on her headstone.
In Celtic worlds, the wren mainly symbolised creativity, sharing, friendliness and free spirit.
More details HERE!
Further, Sir John re-married in 2003.
His new wife's name was Suzanne (Suzie on his headstone) Wharton and she was not given the title of Lady.
And it was then that the John Holland Construction Group was commissioned to build the new Parliament House in Canberra.
More details of Sir John's amazing life are HERE!
The turned head of the magpie on the headstone is similar to the magpie symbolising Collingwood Football Club in Melbourne.
Perhaps Sir John was a supporter.
Next to Sir John's resting place is that of his lady.
So strange! I have Googled her name several times and can find no information at all about her.
I am quite sure with her "compassion for others" she may have been involved in community life! But on that, the records are silent.
Perhaps the only clue is the wren symbol on her headstone.
In Celtic worlds, the wren mainly symbolised creativity, sharing, friendliness and free spirit.
More details HERE!
Further, Sir John re-married in 2003.
His new wife's name was Suzanne (Suzie on his headstone) Wharton and she was not given the title of Lady.
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