WATCH: The ballot to name Box Hill
From being the town's postmaster to the builder behind the suburb's iconic old pubs, Silas Padgham was a true pioneer of Box Hill.
Matthew Sims
September 25, 2025
What does a hill in south east England and an area in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs have in common? They both have the same name - Box Hill.
Watch the video below to learn more about how Box Hill got its name and more about its history.
