https://padlet.com/carmes/tr4yqyhewp40 Shailee Carmeli en-us 2017-07-17 13:34:56 UTC 2017-07-19 12:23:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png carmes https://padlet.com/carmes/tr4yqyhewp40/wish/178858347 Boroondara was first discovered by John Gardiner and his family. The first Europeans settled in the Boroondara area in 1837. At the time, approximately 38 tribal groups were inhabiting the region. The Wurundjeri people were one of the most prominent tribal groups.]]> 2017-07-17 13:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/carmes/tr4yqyhewp40/wish/178858347 carmes https://padlet.com/carmes/tr4yqyhewp40/wish/178859133 The reasons for settlement in the land were rather based on the success of the Wurundjeri people in their inhabitance of the land. John Gardiner successfully identified the accessibility of water (Yarra River) and shelter (thick forests in area) of the Wurundjeri people, and figured that the location was excellent for the beginning of a new civilisation.]]> 2017-07-17 13:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/carmes/tr4yqyhewp40/wish/178859133 carmes https://padlet.com/carmes/tr4yqyhewp40/wish/178859378 Boroondara prides itself in maintaining a large range of Aboriginal names, signifying a rich history. The following are a few examples of roads named after Aboriginal importances:

• Boorool Road
• Carol Road
• Cooloongata Road
• Illawarra Road 
• Kooyongkoot Road
• Narrak Road
• Toorak Road
• Tooronga Road

]]> 2017-07-17 13:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/carmes/tr4yqyhewp40/wish/178859378 carmes https://padlet.com/carmes/tr4yqyhewp40/wish/178859575 An example of a street name which carries the name of an early settler in the Boroondara district is Glenferrie Road, named after Peter Ferrie who's property was set on Glenferrie Road in the 1840s.]]> 2017-07-17 14:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/carmes/tr4yqyhewp40/wish/178859575