New memorial sign for Jimmy Melrose at Glenelg

Next time you are down at the Bay (that’s Glenelg in South Australia), turn south along the Esplanade from Moseley Square and you will find an impressive new sign, erected by the City of Holdfast Bay, to commemorate Jimmy Melrose Park.

It elaborates on who he was, his achievements and his life at Glenelg. 

Walk along to No. 13 South Esplanade at the Melrose Apartments. This is the site of his former home with his mother which was knocked down in 1969.  Note the propeller shaped bollards out the front. Walk a little further south to the corner and find the circular mosaic put together by the students of Carclew which depicts various aspects of his life.

While you are there at the Bay, back in Moseley Square is the Bay Discovery Museum.  Upstairs is now – I am very pleased to say – a permanent exhibit on Jimmy Melrose, our Jimmy. It’s well worth a visit to find out more about this amazing young pilot who followed his heart and won the hearts of all he encountered.

Jimmy Melrose Park at Glenelg