Opening ceremony on 30 August 1965 for McKenna column, one of two columns at the garden entrance on Millison St.; McKenna Drive runs through the gardens from this entrance. McKenna family members are around the column, with then Shire President Gerald McKenna on its immediate left unveiling the plaque. Councillors are in the background. Text on the plaque lists four McKennas to have served on the council: Martin M. (1st president, 1865-1872 & 1882-1907); Martin Patrick (1907-1944); Gerald James (1936-1949); Gerald George (1945-1965). (Kyneton Guardian)