All About Coburg Lake by Daniel SHARRATT https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f How can we keep stories alive for future generations? en-us 2021-08-25 00:57:34 UTC 2025-10-25 19:23:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f333.png History - 1910 djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1696897717 In 1910, the Coburg council asked for a reserve in Coburg which could be used as a picnic ground and pleasure resort. ]]> 2021-08-25 22:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1696897717 History - 1920s djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1696994290 In the mid 1920s, the lake had to be drained regularly owing to the fact that a motorcycle, a bike frame, 8 car wheels and 6 truck wheels were found in the lake. In 1929, diving boards and steps were erected at the lake. Later, wading pools for both children and adults were built.]]> 2021-08-25 23:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1696994290 History - 1950s djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1697064182 In 1958, swimming was banned in Coburg Lake as a result of pollution upstream. The quality of the water in the wading pools came into question in the 1950's and water had to be replaced every second day.]]> 2021-08-26 00:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1697064182 Coburg Lake Weir djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1699579022 The weir next to Gaffney Street, also at the end of Coburg Lake, flows under the bike path and into a river. Birds (seagulls mostly) normally sit on the edge of the weir threatening to be washed away by the rushing water.]]> 2021-08-27 00:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1699579022 Coburg Lake Plant Life djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1699579986 This reserve is home to English Elms, Monterey Pines, Common Oaks and Himalayan Cedars. Also, there is Desert Ash along the bank.]]> 2021-08-27 00:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1699579986 djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1699581379 2021-08-27 00:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1699581379 Coburg Lake Today djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1699582821 Now, there are many great features this park is famous for, including it's vegetation and heritage elements of it's environment. ]]> 2021-08-27 00:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1699582821 Bin Chicken Island djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1699583126 Australian white ibis, otherwise know as Bin Chickens mostly swarm onto Bin Chicken Island, which is an island in Coburg Lake. They smell awful due to the fact that they raid rubbish bins for food. ]]> 2021-08-27 00:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1699583126 History - 19th Century djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1705591163 Near the end of the 19th century Coburg had 41 quarries, producing many of the stones that would find their way into the construction of Pentridge (the stones that Pentridge is made of are called bluestone). One such site would become Coburg Lake.]]> 2021-08-31 00:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1705591163 Water Rats djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1708331057 Much larger than the domestic rat, Water Rats often have a white tip on their tail. They use their long tail like a rudder as they swim, diving for insects and small fish. Under the surface of the lake is a sea of insects, like Dragonfly Nymphs and Water Snails. These are the natural food for many of the birds and animals who live in Coburg Lake.]]> 2021-09-01 00:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1708331057 Coburg Lake Reserve Design djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1708377499 Under the curatorship of Jack Gray, Coburg Lake and it's parks were improved in scope and beauty during the 1920s. 

There's a monument to Jack Gray called Gray's Lookout that overlooks the lake.
]]> 2021-09-01 00:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1708377499 Memorial Monuments djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1708379955 Next to Coburg Lake Reserve Playground there are trees that are called the Avenue of Honour that are memorials for soldiers who died in World War I.]]> 2021-09-01 00:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1708379955 djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1708381203 Where is Coburg Lake?
Bordered by Sydney Road, Newlands Road and Gaffney Street, Coburg Lake is a great place for picnicking and jogs.]]> 2021-09-01 00:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1708381203 djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1708424002 2021-09-01 01:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1708424002 djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1711309075 2021-09-02 01:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1711309075 djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1711312633 2021-09-02 01:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1711312633 djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1711366475 2021-09-02 01:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1711366475 djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1711368668 2021-09-02 01:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1711368668 Swans djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1711392359 If you ever visit Coburg Lake (which you should) you will most likely see at least one swan. There is a family of swans at Coburg Lake; one male one female and two babies. ]]> 2021-09-02 01:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1711392359 De Chene Parade Playground djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1713979679 The De Chene Parade Playground has a circle of swings and a painted outside lounge room. It also has a flying fox and a hedge maze. At this playground there are also some beautiful, red and green lorikeets zooming through the trees.]]> 2021-09-03 00:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1713979679 Doug Hull Adventure Playground djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1713980681 This playground is located next to Carr Street with two swings, a slide, a fireman pole, a bridge and much, much more. There also benches in the shade of the many trees that surround the playground.]]> 2021-09-03 00:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1713980681 Coburg Lake Reserve Playground djsha3 https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1713982181 Coburg Lake Reserve Playground has a bird nest swing and two other swings. It also has two huge slides that have a roof and the biggest one has twists and turns.]]> 2021-09-03 00:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/djsha3/d09biyopu2onhm7f/wish/1713982181