Indigo Shire Council proposes to name an existing unnamed road in Beechworth, off Mellish Street as shown on the locality plan below. Council has endorsed the name Alderdice Lane and now seeks community input.
The name has been selected to commemorate Kathleen Alderdice for her contributions to the Beechworth community. Details of Ms Alderdice’s life and community contributions can be found below.
Council now calls for public comment on this selected name. Comments will be received by Council up until 12:00 midday Monday 20 January 2025. Enquiries should be directed to:
Adam Kimball
Indigo Shire Council
- Email: info@indigoshire.vic.gov.au
- In writing: PO Box 28 Beechworth VIC 3749,
- Phone: 1300 365 003
About Kathleen Alderdice
Kathleen Alderdice (1880 - 1970) was the seventh child of Alexander and Fanny Alderdice born in Beechworth.
Kathleen attended Beechworth State School and received a Livingstone Scholarship at the age of 14 to attend the Melbourne Educational Institute.
She was a local educator, teaching shorthand and typing at the Beechworth Technical College. She was curator of the Burke Museum, and a prominent leader in cultural organizations like the Beechworth Chorale Society. Her long tenure as Electoral Registrar and her work with Births, Deaths, and Marriages further highlight her central role in local governance. Her name is seen on many registration certificates up until her retirement.
She died aged 90 in Malvern East.