ContributorCommunity HistoryOther nameBalcatta ReserveTypeParks and ReservesHistory
The reserve was named after Richard Sebastian Guelfi, who served as a Councillor of the Osborne Ward (1962- 1971) and Deputy Mayor of the City of Stirling (1971).
He was been a member of the Osborne Park Football club, Osborne Park Progress Association (1934-1950s), Osborne Park Agricultural Society (life membership, office bearer for 24 years), Osborne Park St John Ambulance and Osborne Park Bowling Club.
Mr Guelfi received a Gold Medal from the Italian City of Lucca for lifelong service to his people.
On 19 February 1994, Mr Guelfi was made an Honorary Freeman of the Municipality.
