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The prettiest scenery in Australia, but a financial disaster… – Willunga History News
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News, views and surprises. March 3, 2015. By Willunga History News. The prettiest scenery in Australia, but a financial disaster…. Willunga, 1850, sketch by Edward Snell. Edward Snell (1820-1880) was an engineer, surveyor, artist and diarist. He arrived in Adelaide in November 1849, lived in Adelaide, and traveled extensively through the surrounding areas , then moved to Melbourne in 1852 to work as an engineer before returning to England in 1858. Mrs Fidock’s farm house, 1850. With appreciation to Bob B...
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Railway Centenary celebrated – Willunga History News
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News, views and surprises. February 21, 2015. By Willunga History News. Centenary Railway celebrations, Willunga, 20 January 2015. Photo by Chris Horsman. On 21 August 1903, an E.K. Miller of Semaphore wrote a letter to the editor of The Chronicle, which began,. While the line was eventually deemed unprofitable and closed in 1969, many older Willunga residents have fond memories of the long commute into the city to work and school. Therefore, the Willunga Branch of the National Trust felt it was impo...
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What’s in a Name? – Willunga History News
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News, views and surprises. July 12, 2016. By Willunga History News. What’s in a Name? The hill at the end of St Andrew’s Terrace in Willunga has an interesting history. In the 1840s Doctor James McDonald built his house Prospect Villa on this hill overlooking the Willunga township. The choice of this hillside site for the doctor’s home, and his important status in the town, resulted in the hill being known as Doctor’s Hill . The adjoining Quarry was thus known as the Quarry on Doctor’s Hill . You are com...
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Willunga History News – Page 2 – News, views and surprises
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News, views and surprises. March 3, 2015. By Willunga History News. The prettiest scenery in Australia, but a financial disaster…. Willunga, 1850, sketch by Edward Snell. Edward Snell (1820-1880) was an engineer, surveyor, artist and diarist. He arrived in Adelaide in November 1849, lived in Adelaide, and traveled extensively through the surrounding areas , then moved to Melbourne in 1852 to work as an engineer before returning to England in 1858. Mrs Fidock’s farm house, 1850. With appreciation to Bob B...
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Thank you to Deb and Michelle! – Willunga History News
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News, views and surprises. February 10, 2015. By Willunga History News. Thank you to Deb and Michelle! Two local members have been recognised by the National Trust of SA for their contribution to heritage and history in Willunga. At the organisation’s state-wide AGM in November Deborah Morgan. Was presented with an Honour Award and Michelle Cormack. Dead Man’s Penny (World War I Memorial Plaque). Railway Centenary celebrated →. One thought on “ Thank you to Deb and Michelle! February 10, 2015 at 2:53 pm.
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Library | History SA
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Skip to main content. History SA researches, preserves and presents the history of South Australia. We manage three museums, the State History Collection and a statewide community history program. There’s always lots happening in and around our museums. Take a look at our current exhibitions and events. We manage three museums across Adelaide. Check us out! What’s on for families. What’s on for families. Discover stories of our fascinating city. Adelaide. Talking History free public lecture series. Histo...
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Talking History public lecture series | History SA
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Skip to main content. History SA researches, preserves and presents the history of South Australia. We manage three museums, the State History Collection and a statewide community history program. There’s always lots happening in and around our museums. Take a look at our current exhibitions and events. We manage three museums across Adelaide. Check us out! What’s on for families. What’s on for families. Discover stories of our fascinating city. Adelaide. Talking History free public lecture series. Histo...
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Ruth – a life well lived – Willunga History News
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News, views and surprises. July 7, 2015. By Willunga History News. Ruth a life well lived. With the passing of Ruth Baxendale OAM in June 2015, aged 89 years, it’s appropriate to acknowledge her valuable contribution to the Willunga and McLaren Vale communities, especially her extensive work as a local historian. Ruth’s hard work and commitment to local history were legendary to her it was simply a pleasure to help people and to share her enthusiasm for the heritage of our district. What do you think?
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TROVE is invaluable! Help protect it – Willunga History News
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News, views and surprises. February 29, 2016. By Willunga History News. Many of us have discovered Trove, the National Library of Australia’s index to early newspapers, photographs and much more. We ask that you consider signing a petition to ensure that it remains a valuable research resource and is not affected by proposed spending cutbacks. The petition is at https:/ www.change.org/p/malcolm-turnbull-mp-stop-cuts-to-national-library-of-australia-save-trove? How far will these cuts go? Cutting funding ...
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