MOUNT BARKER

HERITAGE WALKS THROUGH

MOUNT BARKER PERAMANGK ABORIGINAL NATION

You are walking in the footsteps of the Peramangk people who were the original custodians of the Adelaide Hi lls Region. They were generally a peacefu l people, but by 1884 through introduced diseases and relocation, very few rema ined.

The Mount Barker Summit is recognised as one of the most significant Aboriginal sites in the state. Recently, Peramangk descendants have reclaimed their identity and sense of place in the Centra l Mount Lofty Ranges and we move forward in a spirit of reconciliation, recognition and respect that is due to their culture.

TIME LINE OF MAJOR EVENTS

1802 Matthew Flinders names Mount Lofty, 1830 Charles Sturt incorrectly named Mount Lofty

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due to damaged equipment, Collet Barker finds another Mount which was named in his honour. The name of Mount Barker preceded colonisation in 1836, South Australian Act proclaimed in UK. South Australia proclaimed, Joseph Hawden and party were t he first to cross the Mount Lofty Ranges from Sydney, First Special Survey purchased by Wil liam Hampton Dutton, Duncan McFarlane and John Finnis.

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GAWLER STREET (Main Street)

Corner Gawler Street/Adelaide Road This empty block was origina lly a blacksmith shop but in recent years was part of Gilbert Motors.

5 Gawler Street, Millie's Bakery P. The c1873 cottage was owned by the Daniels family who ran a blacksmith and foundry on the adjacent property. The present business began in 1980 after the settlement of the estate of Millie Daniels.

10 Gawler Street, Harrowfield's cottage S.P. This c1856 cottage is one of the earliest brick buildings in the town. The original roof of flat sheets of iron was the first of its type in the District. It has unusual quoins (corners) and distinctive chimney pots. Named after Al ick Harrowfield who lived there from 1950 and 1975. Site of t he town's first petrol 'bowser'.

12-14 Gawler Street, Bank SA S.P. Originally Mugford's Cycle Shop. This imposing sandstone bui lding was erected in June 1939 for the Savings Bank of SA and manager's residence. It was extended ~n the 1990's.

Corner of Gawler and Walker Streets, Sculpture One of a number of sculptures around the town and District. These have resulted from the Adelaide Hills International Sculpture Symposiums.

15 Gawler Street Deli. Early shop in the town built c1864. Verandah added in the 1880s. Originally there were cottages behind the shop. First owner was AW Richardson, a chemist.

16 Gawler Street, ANZ Bank LP. This imposing stone bank building was erected in 1886 and ind icates the importance of such institutions over a century ago. Building saved by a Green Ban by Unions in the 1980's.

27 Gawler Street, townsends' Jewellers Original shop built in c1850s with the upper storey added by 1860. One of the oldest two storey bui ldings in the town.

30-32 Gawler Street, Barker Hotel LP. This hotel was a mere shanty in 1846 named 'The Scotch Thistle Inn'. Later Mr Low built a solid single storey hotel and subsequently a second story was added. Remodelled in the 1870s, 1900, and 1930s and aga in in 2009.

Auchendarroch when it was the Barr Smith's Summer Residence 1910

Gawler Street with cars 1930

R. Wakeham's (new) Butcher Shop Cnr Gawler & Stephen Street c1906

Historic images and information provided by the Mount Barker Community Library

31 Gawler Street, Daw's Shop LP.

This elaborate corner shop was built in 1884 for Alfred Daw, a butcher. It was designed by noted South Australian architect FW Danker and cost £1500 to build. Its extensive cel lars were used for storage and meat preparation.

34-38 Gawler Street, Institute/town Hall LP. This stone building, opened in 1875 was enlarged in 1895. In 1933 the Founders Room was added and served as the Council Office until 1939. The shops were added in 1960. Ownership transferred to the Counci l in 1983.

35 Gawler Street, former Bell's store P. This is the site of the first shop in Gaw/er Street. The present shop was built in 1880's for David Bell and Co. who also had stores at Murray Bridge, Victor Harbor, Strathalbyn and Littlehampton.

37 Gawler Street, former Undertaker's P. This stone bui lding was erected in the early 1850s and has an unusual attic-type first floor. It was used by both Carr's Undertakers and Carr's Bus Service from 1900 to the 1970s.

45-47 Gawler Street, Chemist Shop Early town bui lding. Second storey added in the 1870s. Chemist Shop for many years operated by D.C. Wilkinson, Graham Lee and Geoff Young.

48-50 Gawler Street, National Bank LP. This corner block was originally part of the town's Church precinct. The Presbyterian Church sold it to the Bank in 1866 and the sandstone building was erected. It was extended in 1962 and 1983. A Green Ban by the Unions in 1986 prevented the old building from being demolished.

53 Gawler Street, HB Chapman's Built c1870. Early tenants were Paltridge Tannery, Will iam Wood & Co, AB Fry and the Savings Bank of S.A. HB Chapman founded the business in 1908 and it is the o ldest Real Estate business in the Hills.

MOUNT BARKER

OTHER HERITAGE PLACES OF INTEREST

6 Albert Road, Heinrich home (built 1870's) L

Bald Hills Road, 'Clearview Farm' (1840's) L

14 Benjamin Way, 'Uplands' (1892) L

Bollen Road, 'Regency Farm' (1847) L

Bollen Road, 'Hawthorn Farm' (1889) L

7,9, & 11 Hack Street, old cottages (c1850's) L

16 Hawthorn Road, 'Adlooka' (1896) L

Hender Road, 'Yunkunga'(1840's,extended 1850's)L

Paech Road, 'Eden Pa rk' (c1880) L

33-45 Princes Road, Mount Barker South Primary

Sims Road, Wa ldorf School

Springs Road, 'Dalmeny Park' (1840's)

Springs Road, Buttress House, 'Quambi' (1870's) L

Springs Road, 'Burnbank' (1848) L

20 Springs Road, Burnbank School (1862) S.

26 Wellington Road, 'Netley' (1870's) L

Wellington Road, 'Rosary Garden'

Heritage photographs from Mount Barker Community Library

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55-57 Gawler Street, former Barker's Shop P. William Barker purchased the drapery business in 1860 from Thomas Goode and it became Barker's Drapery Store Taken over by David Bell and Co from 1946-1963. Extensively remodelled in the 1990s.

58 Gawler Street, former Post Office LP. This building replaced the previous Post Office at 33 Hutchinson Street in 1914 but closed in 1997.

60 Gawler Street, Police Station S.P. This build ing was erected in 1875 and replaced the original 1840 Police Station and Courthouse. Behind are the old jai l and stables, a reminder of the early mounted police. New building opened in 2006.

63 Gawler Street, Gray's Inn S.P. Built in 1855 and named after Gray's Inn in London. Has been enlarged in stages and is a grand 19th century hotel.

65-67 Gawler Street, Bennett & Fisher P. The Bennett and Fisher Saleyards held the last market on this site in 1979 after operating for 69 years. The main street location was handy to the rai lway for transporting livestock.

68 Gawler Street, Bollen's Shop S.P. This shop was designed by Dr George Bollen c1860. When t he upper floor was completed Bollen had forgotten a staircase but this was later added externally.

71 Gawler Street, original Courier Office LP. Charles Dumas established 'The Courier' Newspaper in 1880. In 1883 he purchased this building which produced the Courier unti l 1972. Sir Lloyd Dumas, son of Charles, was for many years associated with the Adelaide 'Advertiser'. The Marston family purchased the business in 1954.

17 Adelaide Road, Auchendarroch S.P. Lachlan Macfarlan built the Oakfield Hotel on this site in 1860. In 1878 Robert and Joanna Barr Smith bought the property and greatly enlarged it into a summer mansion. The alterations were designed by architect John Grainger for a cost of £10,200.

A large amount was spent on furnishings designed by Wi lliam Morris. They also establ ished a substantial garden. The propPr ty was purchased in 1922 by the Methodist Church for the Memorial Hospital as a rest and convalescence home. The Red Cross and the RAAF commandeered the property during WWII . In 1976 it was sold to a group of families who divided the house into units. Wal lis Theatres purchased the residence in 2000 and restored the building creating a modern tavern and entertainment centre with an adjacent Cinema Complex.

Adelaide Road, adjacent to Auchendarroch _ Women's Pioneer Memorial Plaque. In the State's centenary

year of 1936 trees were planted along both sides of Adelaide Road. 74 families funded a plaque for each tree.

28-30 Adelaide Road, group of old cottages These were rebuilt with modern bricks and so are now not classified as heritage buildings.

40-42 Adelaide Road, first Primary School LP. Bui lt in 1877 using bricks from the Littlehampton Brickyards. First government school. Initial high school classes were held here from 1908 until the new high school was built in 1914. Used by Department of Further Education, Library and TAFE from 1968. New primary school located at Dumas Street in 1968.

43 Adelaide Road, Oakfield L William Wedd built a farm house in the 1850s. Lach Ian Macfarlan converted it in to a hotel and mail carrying depot after sell ing Auchendarroch to the Barr Smith's. Notable occupants include HB and FP Chapman and Hon. David and MrsWotton MP.

52 Adelaide Road, Pullman Crash Repairs The original site of Dutch's Iron.Works. From 1850 the Foundry was known for its many inventions.

68 Adelaide Road, Cornerstone College Land purchased by the Lutheran Church of Australia from the Highways Department and opened in 1990.

6 Cameron Road, Gloag's Hotel The site of the town's original hotel owned by Mr and M rs Gloag. They then built the Crown Hotel in 1844 in Hutchinson Street which is now the RSL building.

Cameron Road, shopping centre wall This wall is part of the Tannery begun by Thomas Pa ltridge in 1854 and closed in 1982. Fires in 1907 and 1948 enabled the Tannery to introduce modern equipment that kept the business viable. Bi-Lo Supermarket was opened in September 1983.

14 Cameron Road, Dunn Mill S. Built in 1844 by John Dunn. First steam mil l outside of Adelaide. Also used as a family home until the adjacent mill cottage was built Ceased operation in 1894. First masonry commercia l building in town.

16 Cameron Road, Mill Cottage S. Built in 1847 as a home for Flour M iller John Dunn. The oldest stone building in the town.

18 Cameron Road, Shop L Ann Dunn, the first wife of John Dunn Senior opened a store to provide residents with cheaper goods. Connected by a tunnel to the Mill. She ran the shop until she was disabled by a fal l in 1862.

Cameron Road, von Doussa Clubhouse LP. Built in 1926 as a Clubhouse for youth through the support of Louis van Doussa because too many windows in the Anglican Hall were being damaged.

Cameron Road, Mount Swimming Pool The Mountain Pool part of Dunn Park was built by local labour in 1955 for £3000.

Cameron Road, Dunn Park A gift to the town by John Dunn Senior in 1892 with a grandstand, founta in and sporting facil ities.

DRUIDS AVENUE Druids Avenue, Oak trees On Friday August 1st 1890 many dignitaries including the Premier and locals watched 220 school children parade through the town singing the Song of Australia. 70 Oak trees were planted in Dutton Place later named Druids Avenue.

7 Druids Avenue, 'St Leonards' LP. In 1890 Dr Leonard Bickle built the house which until 1971 was used as co.nsulting rooms for the local doctors. The Coach House included rooms for the groom and was also used as a morgue.

7a Druids Avenue, Teakle's shop LP. Teakle's shop and house were built c1840s. At the time this area was the commercia l centre of the town. Teakle also owned land along Adelaide and Hawthorn Roads. Original door is sti ll visible.

11 Druids Avenue, 'Dumas House' P. The site of the original Primitive Method ist Church. Charles Dumas purchased this land in 1893. Victor Dumas was an early Latin scholar and teacher. His son Charles began the Courier in 1880 and his sons were later knighted; Lloyd for achievements in journa lism and Russell for his career in civil engineering.

13 Druids Avenue, Worker's Cottage LP. This cottage bui lt in the 1860s is typical of workers' cottages occupied by employees of the town's ma in employers, Dunn, Dt1tch, Ramsay and Paltridge.

15 Druids Avenue, Salem Cottages LP. From 1879, John and Jane Dunn erected 10 cottages for the aged women and widows of the District. Run by The Salem Cottages Trust comprising ministers and representatives from the Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian Churches until sold to Mount Barker Homes Inc in 1980. Some cottages have been demolished.

21 Druids Avenue, Artists' Studio LP. The original site was used for a mail and carrying business by Alfred Champion. In the 1930s noted South Australian and local artist Dora Chapman and husband James Cant

2 Hutchinson Street, 'The Laurels' L John and Ann Dunn built this house in 1857-58. Although now a Retirement Village the house, the old chapel, a gardener's cottage and parts of the original garden still remain today. For many years Jack and Mary Walsh were the owners. The gates on Pridmore Terrace belonged originally to the Showgrounds and Jack Wa lsh purchased them fo r the entrance to 'The Laure ls'.

22 Hutchinson Street, Pulpit Tavern L Former Baptist Church built in 1874 at a cost of £400. Designed by D Garlick. Last services were held in 1986. In 1990 it was extensively modified for a tavern but now is a liquor store. As a result of these renovations the adjacent manse built in 1886 was demol ished.

23 Hutchinson Street, RSL Hall S.P. Built in 184 7 as the Crown Hote l. It was used for the Commission of the Hund red of Macclesfield in 1849, the District Council from 1853 and the site of the first Show in Mount Barker in 1848. Dr Weld consulted from this bui lding from 1872-1890. It has been owned by the RSL from 1946 when the last surviving daughter of Dr Weld died.

29 Hutchinson Street, Masonic Building LP. The Primitive Methodist Church was built in 1865 on land donated by John Dunn. After Methodist Union in 1900, the building became the Prince of Wales Masonic Centre. Additions were made to the front of the build ing in 1919.

33 Hutchinson Street, first Telegraph/PO S.P. Telegraph Office built in 1860 with Postmaster's house above. Used as a Post Office until 1914 and residence unti l 1983.

37 Hutchinson Street, Court House S.P. Built in 1865 reflecting the importance of Mount Barke r as a centre of early po licing. Renovated severa l times over the years. In 1984 due to the Magistrates refusing to work in the existing conditions the b1:Jilding was upgraded .

38 Hutchinson Street, Presbyterian Church L Built in 1847 originally to be a joint denominational church but subsequently became St Andrews Presbyterian Church in 1858. The adjacent manse was built in 1933.

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10 Mann Street, Original Council Chambers LP. The Mount Barker Counci l purchased this land in 1938 for £80. Built in 1939 to mark the centenary of the District.

13-17 Mann Street, Uniting Church HaJ I LP. Bui lt as a Wes leyan Methodist Church in 1851 and was

_ extended in 1962. The be ll tower was a gift to the church by Miss Thompson and was bu ilt.in 1928. The manse behind the Ha ll was built in 1857.

Mann Street, Dunn Memorial Church LP. This Gothic style church, the furn ishings and the organ were a gift from John Dunn Snr. The Dunn Memorial cost £3500 and was designed by James Hil l and bui lt by Vye and Warburton. It was officially opened on Tuesday September 16th 1884. It was renovated in 1958. The church is one of the most prominent bui ldings in the town.

Mann Street, the Methodist Kindergarten Hall LP. This hall was a gift from Mrs Jane Dunn and bu ilt in 1924 for the Sunday School. It was later used as the first preschool in the town. This hall replaced a Youth Hall built in 1911. Mrs Dunn also donated land opposite for tennis courts.

19 Mann Street, Courier Office P. The 'Courier' business was relocated from Gawler Stre to this building in November _1982 Originally the Corneliu Wheelwright business it was then taken over by the Daniel Bros. and flourished during the clover boom in the 1920-30s. In the 1950s it was a Ford Agency.

Mann Street Soldiers' Memorial The WWI Soldiers Memorial was moved from Adelaide Road to Mann Street in 1972.

Mann Street, former Council Chambers Council moved to this site in 1971. It was extensively renovated in 1989. Council moved to Dutton Place in October 2009.

Mann Street, Wood Carvings These outstanding wood carvings were created by well known sculptor Silvio Apponyi.

Mann Street, Creek area The Mount Barker Creek was for many years used as a

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DUMAS STREET Dumas Street, TAFE and Library In 1997 the Library was transferred from the old Primary School and located adjacent to the TAFE College. Land originally part of Auchendarroch.

Dumas Street, Primary School Due to the inadequate facilities of the old Primary School a new school was located here from 1968.

2 Dutton Road, Railway Station LP. Opened by the Governor on November 18th 1883. The first regular train cam e the next day. The last passenger train ran in 1984 and the last goods tra in in 1987. Steamranger Heritage Rai lway has operated from this site from 1996. The 1880's goods sheds are still visib le. Bus Station is adjacent.

Dutton Road, Shopping Complex In 1912 Walter and George Jacobs purchased the Cooperative Butter Factory which had closed. They converted it to a Smallgoods Factory and in 1933 built a Butter Factory and later In 1935 Jacobs began cheese making. Closed in 1988.

Hack Street, site of 'Triangle' P. This site has been drastically reduced by both the widen ing of the adjacent road and the extensions to the CFS facilities. Originally known as the Presbyterian Cemetery. Later was used for many outdoor events such as 'Carols by Candlelight'.

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1 Hutchinson Street, '1hornton' Built and extended between 1870-1890 for Lou is von Doussa, a prominent local lawyer, member of State Pa rliament and one time Attorney General. House owned by the fam ily for almost 100 years.

44 tiutchinson Street, Angiican Church LP. Christ Church was dedicated in 1865 by Bishop Short. The chancel and sanctuary were added in 1886. The pipe organ was donated by Robert Barr Smith. A porch was added for the centenary in 1965. The Hal l was built in 1921 as a memoria l for those soldiers who died in WWI. Renovated in 2014.

46 Hutchinson Street, Anglican Rectory LP. The Rectory was built in 1902 and was completely renovated in 2011 in keeping with its Federation style. The Barr Smith family donated a large proportion of the building's original cost . ~, KIA-ORA STREET :-1~ ,, .. Kia-Ora Street, Catholic Presbytery This was built in 1972. The Former Presbytery was on Daddow Road.

Kia-Ora Street, McFarlane Plaque P. This plaque at the end of t he road marks the site of Duncan McFarlane's 1839 Station w ith shepherd's huts and homestead of pise construction built by Wa lter Paterson. This site had the first substantial building in the town.

Kia-Ora Street, Plaque along Creek P. A gum tree along the creek marks t he site of the first known church service in the town . It was conducted by a Presbyterian Minister, Rev Robert Haining.

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1 Mann Street, First Post Office P. A house was purchased in 1847 by John Banks Shepherdson and used as the first Post Office. Later he became the Clerk of the bench of the Magistrates Court in Mount Barker.

5 Mann Street, Catholic Church LP. The original Church {1851), St Francis De Sales, was located on the other side of the railway line. 'Our Lady of Mercy' was opened in 1912 by Father Ph ilip Landy on land donated by Mrs Joanna Barr Smith. Extensions made in 1927 and 1982.

8 Mann Street, CWA Hall LP. The foundation stone of the Country Women's Association Ha ll was laid by Annie Paterson in 1937. The porch was added in 1938.

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29 Mann Street, Bowling Club Club commenced on 23.2.1913. In 1968 it moved from the current Croquet Club to new club rooms on the adjoin ing site . Ladies admitted in 1940.

31 Mann Street, Croquet Club L The Croquet Club commenced in 1915 and shared this area with the Bowling Club using the smaller clubhouse until 1986. Large clubhouse is heritage listed.

-~fl MORPHETT STREET ~:-ii' , ..... 5 Morphett Street, Kernott House L This is a rare example of t he 'Arte Moderne' bu ilding popular in Europe in the 1930s and 40s. Built in early 1950s by Don and Elsie Kernott.

11-13 Morphett Street, Resurrection Row S.P. Site of the original town cemetery. Due to its close proximity to the town the cemetery was moved to 'The Triangle' in Hack Street.

PRIDMORE TERRACE 5-7 Pridmore Terrace, Ramsay's Cottage L James G Ramsay set up a large foundry on this site from 1856 to 1892. The business was very successfu l and he became a loca l MP. Was Min ister for Ra ilways and ensured that the Railway passed through t he town. Built Eden Park in Wistow.

6 Pridmore Terrace, former Globe Hotel L This building was erected c1860 by George Uphill, a local trooper as a coaching hotel. The road was then the main entrance into the town. Purchased by Dr Robertson in 1863 and used as a maternity hospital.

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10 Walker Street, Former Stables LP. From 1867-1879 used as a blacksm ith shop and foundry. In 1879 Robert Barr Smith purchased it for a coach house and stables for Auchendarroch.

10 Mann Street, Original Council Chambers LP. The Mount Barker Council purchased this land in 1938 for £80. Built in 1939 to mark the centenary of the District.

13-17 Mann Street, Uniting Church Hall LP. Built as a Wes leyan Methodist Church in 1851 and was extended in 1962. The be ll tower was a gift to t he church by Miss Thompson and was bui lt in 1928. The manse behind the Hall was bui lt in 1857.

Mann Street,.Dunn Memorial Church LP. This Gothic style church, the furnishings and the organ were a gift from John Dunn Snr. The Dunn Memoria l cost £3500 and was designed by James Hill and built by Vye and Wa rburton. It was officially opened on Tuesday September 16th 1884. It was renovated in 1958. The chu rch is one of the most prom inent bu ildings in the town.

Mann Street, the Methodist Kindergarten Hall LP. This hall was a gift from Mrs Jane Dunn and bui lt in 1924 for the Sunday School. It was later used as the first preschool in the town. This hall replaced a Youth Hall built in 1911. Mrs Dunn also donated land opposite for tennis courts.

19 M ann Street, Courier Office P. The 'Courier' business was relocated from Gawler Street to this building in November 1982. Origina lly the Cornelius Wheelwright business it was then taken over by the Daniel Bros. and flourished during t he clover boom in the 1920-30s. In the 1950s it was a Ford Agency.

- Mann Street Soldiers' Memorial :i The WWI Soldiers Memorial was moved from Adelaide Road to

Mann Street in 1972.

Mann Street, former Council Chambers Council moved to this site in 1971. It was extensively renovated in 1989. Counci l moved to Dutton Place in October 2009.

Mann Street, Wood Carvings These outstanding wood carvings were created by well known sculptor Silvio Apponyi.

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3 Daddow Road, former Catholic Presbytery L An imposing building built in 1891. (The first Catholic Church built nearby in 1851 has since been demolished.) Sold in the 1970s and now ls private ly owned.

Bollen Road, Rotary Park Plaques depicting the history of Mount Barker were erected by the local Rotary Club .

Nixon Road, Nixon Mill S. Francis Nixon surveyed Nairne and Mount Barker. He built

the mill in 1842. Sold it to Walter Paterson who later so ld to FW Wittwer. Ceased operations in 1864.

2 Springs Road, former Catholic Convent L The three storey Convent of Mercy was built in 1926 as a home for the Sisters of Mercy and as a holiday residence for nuns from Broken Hill and Adelaide. This building was also used as a boarding school for girls. Sold as a private residence in 1981.

Springs Road, Mount Barker Cemeteries John Dunn donated land for the cemetery and it was ope rated by the Methodist Church until the 1970s when the property was gifted to the Mount Barker District Council. The first buria l in the cemetery was his youngest daughter El iza.

Springs Road, Catholic Schools St Scholastica's College was opened in 1869 by the Sisters of St Joseph . It became St Francis de Sa les School in 1986. Was a boarding school for a few years. A secondary school began in 1999.

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Wellington Road, Keith Stephenson Park Originally part of the Rest Home farm. Converted into a picnic park to honour Keith Stephenson who was a Chairman of the Council and an active townsperson. The lake and park were bu ilt in 1988-,89. Official opening occurred on October 21st 1990.

Wellington Road, High School L High School began in the Primary School until 1914. Due to WWI no official open ing occurred. Expanded in the 1980s to provide for the area's rapid population growth.

Wellington Road, Showgrounds The first Show was held at Nairne in 1846 and in various parts of the extended District. In 1878 th is land was purchased and a pavilion built to provide a permanent Show site. Two grandstands were demolished in the 1980's.

Wellington Road, Hospital The pneumonic influenza pandemic hit the town in 1919 and as a resu lt the home of the Paltridges, overseas at the time, was compulsorily acquired. Mrs Joanna Barr Smith donated the cost of purchasing the home for use as a hospital. Many extensions have occurred over the years to make it a large District Hospita l complex today.

The Laratinga Wetland ·system Best access is at old car park area now bus drop off point on Bald Hills Road.

The Mount called Mount Barker Drive along Springs Road past Bald Hills Road and follow the signs.

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31 Mann Street, Croquet Club L. The Croquet Club commenced in 1915 and shared this area with the Bowling Club using the smaller clubhouse until 1986. Large clubhouse is heritage listed.

MORPHETT STREET ft:, 5 Morphett Street, Kernott House L. This is a rare example of the 'Arte Moderne' building popular in Europe in the 1930s and 40s. Built in early 1950s by Don and Elsie Kernott.

11-13 Morphett Street, Resurrection Row S.P. Site of the original town cemetery. Due to its close proximity to the town the cemetery was moved to 'The Triang le' in Hack Street.

PRIDMORE TERRACE 5-7 Pridmore Terrace, Ramsay's Cottage L. James G Ramsay set up a large foundry on this site from 1856 to 1892. The business was very successfu l and he became a local MP. Was Minister for Rai lways and ensured that the Railway passed through the town. Bu ilt Eden Park in Wistow.

6 Pridmore Terrace, former Globe Hotel L. This building was erected c1860 by George Uphill, a local trooper as a coaching hotel. The road was then the main entrance into the town. Purchased by Dr Robertson in .1863 and used as a maternity hospital.

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10 Walker Street, Form~r Stables LP. From 1867-1879 used as a blacksmith shop and foundry. In 1879 Robert Barr Smith purchased it for a coach house and stables for Auchendarroch.

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