Heritage Living August 2013

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Adelaide’s greatest building?

Inside this issue

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4 Wellington courthouse

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have agreed that the Beaumont House Garden will be open under its Programme on Sunday, 29 September between 10 am and 4.30pm.

looking its best ever, and a steering committee is planning morning and afternoon teas, plant, cake and other stalls, and music.

urged to put the date in their diaries, and to come to Beaumont House and hopefully spend money.

It should be a happy and pleasant occasion and an opportunity for the Trust to make some money.

Volunteers are urgently required to assist on the day. Please contact Joseanne Visentin tel 8202 9200 or email jvisentin@nationaltrustsa.org.au

All involved with the garden are Cover ­Beehive Corner Photo: Darren Peacock working to ensure that it will be Members of the Trust and friends are

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Perspectives Queen’s Birthday Honours 2013 MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA Emeritus Professor Norman Alan ETHERINGTON For significant service to education, particularly in the discipline of history, through contributions to heritage preservation, and to the community.

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Norman Etherington NTSA President

Heritage policy Heritage policy is back on the agenda of hot community issues. Our members have been left wondering when and why the government decided to give up on heritage. The National Trust sponsored a lively forum on this issue at the Hawke Centre of UniSA in May. Heritage issues also came up at another forum in April at the Norwood Town Hall sponsored by the Community Alliance. Most attention has focussed on the Minister for Planning who has lately vetoed local councils’ recommendation for the listing of Local Heritage Places. In addition, Development Plan Amendments have been altered to permit demolition of Local Heritage Places ‘on merit’ when they conflict with the Thirty-year Plan for Metropolitan Adelaide, which envisages higher residential densities along designated Transportation Corridors.

The National Trust cannot reverse these regrettable developments but we are doing our best to arouse public opinion. We have asked the leaders of parliamentary parties to state their position on heritage policy ahead of the 2014 election. We have also been attempting to persuade local councils to become Civic Partners of the National Trust. If enough councils join us (at the modest annual fee of $5000) we may hope to formulate a common heritage policy at the local level with which to counter the antagonistic stance of the current government.

For many years we have relied on the Heritage Council to exert leadership in government policy. However, we have seen a great deal of destructive cost cutting in the operations of that body. Grants to the National Trust stopped in 2009. This year the respected Heritage Advisory Service ceased. Processing of nominations of places to the State Heritage Register has slowed to a snail’s pace.

That means that the Department of Planning has by default emerged as the key government agency involved in heritage issues. It appears that department employs at least as many staff to veto local heritage listings as the Heritage Council employs to register items of state-wide importance. It is difficult to overestimate the harm the department is doing. Planning law requires local councils to recommend heritage places for listing.

If the department continues to refuse those recommendations, councils will wonder why they should bother with going through the expensive process of identifying places worth preservation.

Many councils already neglect their responsibilities under the legislation. The hardening anti-heritage stance of the Department of Planning is a worry for all our members.

Mr David Alfred BEAUMONT For service to the community, particularly through heritage organisations.

Patrons as at 17th June, 2013 Sir George Kingston Patron $5,000 Mrs. Joan Beer Cavill Power Products Pty Ltd Prof Norman Etherington AM and Prof Peggy Brock Mrs. Anne Jolly Mr Hugh & Mrs. Fiona MacLachlan OAM The Hon. Rod Matheson AM QC & Mrs. Leonie Matheson Mr H. Edwin Michell Dr Patricia A Michell Mrs. Susan Morgan Lady Porter Mrs. Eve Shannon-Cullity Mr Ian Wall OAM Mrs. Pamela Wall OAM Mrs. Marion W Wells

Edmund Wright Patron $3,000 - $4,999 Mr Alastair & Mrs. Janet Angas Mrs. Margaret Bennett Mrs. Rosemary de Meyrick Mrs. Skye McGregor Mr Antony & Mrs. Mary Lou Simpson

Colonel William Light Patron $1,500 - $2,999 Mr Michael Abbott AO QC Mr Michael Boylan & Mrs. Deborah Morgan Mr Clive Brooks Mr Robin & Mrs. Helen Greenslade Mr Richard Harvey AM & Mrs. Cecily Harvey The Hon. Diana Laidlaw AM Mrs. Margaret Lee Mr Ian H Lloyd Mr John P Maddern Mr Peter Morgan The Hon. Dr. Kemeri Murray AO Mr John Phillips Mrs. M P Schroder Mrs. Sue Tweddell Mr Cedric Wells OAM Mr R J Whitington QC

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Then and Now

Marble Hill Part 1 Brian McMillan

| Vice President NTSA

This is the first in a series of articles designed to tell the story, from the earliest time to the present day, of Marble Hill, South Australia’s former Vice-Regal Summer Residence.

On Friday 19 December 1879 a party of “about fifty gentlemen, principally members of Parliament, Civil servants, or journalists” visited the newly completed Residence, at the invitation of the Commissioner of Public Works (the Hon G Hawker), who wished them to see just how £21,300 had been spent, on “a splendid building, worthy of the Colony and of Her Majesty’s representative here”.

The newspaper report quoted, having described in detail the journey (“for nearly half the distance the drive is the most picturesque to be found anywhere in the colony”) and the outlook (“probably the most magnificent to be obtained in the colony”), proceeds to the house: “The residence on Marble Hill is a fine, substantial freestone structure, on which very little money has been expended in mere ornamentation.

In fact the building at first strikes the onlooker as being too plain for its dimensions and its cost; but the desire of the Architect in Chief has been to avoid any needless expense. The building is of two stories, with a square prospecttower rising to a height of about seventy feet, and surrounded by battlements which struck many of the visitors as a little more suitable to an ancient castle where cannon might have to be used than to a mere viewtower on a mountain in peace-loving South Australia. There are 26 rooms in the house, which is fitted-up with everything likely to be required for the comfort and convenience of those who may hereafter live in it. The drawing-room is 32 ft. x 20 ft.; the dining- room is 29 ft. x 20 ft.; the billiardroom, 23 ft. x 19 ft.; and nearly all the other apartments are large and lofty.

A verandah and balcony 10 ft. wide extend round three sides of the building.

The stair case is a fine easy one, handsome in design, and made of kauri pine. The house is to be lighted with gas. Electric bells have been supplied throughout the rooms. An underground tank to hold 20,000 gallons has been made of brick and cement... After the official visitors had inspected the house and remarked upon its merits or suggested where improvements might or might not have been made under given circumstances, the guests... began to discuss the cold collation that was spread on tables under the verandah... A number of toasts were honoured.”.

Fifteen Governors held office between 1880 and 1955. Marble Hill was available for their use.

Our story will continue, describing life at Marble Hill as seen through the eyes of Audrey, Lady Tennyson, in residence between 1899 and 1902.

1 New Vice Regal Residence, Page 10, Supplement to the South Australian Register, Saturday 27 December 1879

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Then and Now

A breath of new life at Wellington Sue Scheiffers

| Vice President NTSA

The Wellington Courthouse has been offered an exciting new life under the care of new owners who are passionate about creating a bright future for the place.

Originally known as Morphett’s Crossing, Wellington was the first place used by travellers to cross the Murray River on their way to the Eastern colonies. Initially there was a punt; but this was replaced by the first ferry in 1848, in time for the increased traffic to the Victorian goldfields.

The decision to build a bridge across the Murray at Edward’s Crossing at Murray Bridge somewhat diminished the importance of Wellington as the major river crossing point.

However there continued to be important activities at Wellington.

The complex of buildings comprised a police station, post office, a school (briefly) and a place for worship. The courthouse built in the 1860’s saw regular hearings for minor offenders by the Visiting Magistrate. The police station closed in 1938 and the final occupants, the ferry operators and their families, remained until 1977.

The District Council of Meningie took over the ferry operations but lacked funds to repair the town buildings overtaken by encroachment by sand. In 1977 Council handed the site to the National Trust and the Lower Murray Branch took on the mammoth task of recovery.

After many years of extremely hard work the Branch closed leaving the Wellington Courthouse to be cared for from State Office in Adelaide. In 2012 after a succession of tenants the NTSA Council reluctantly decided to sell the Courthouse.

Early in 2013 Dimitrios and Jenny Lappas, George Moschos and top to bottom Wellington

Georgia Kontozis purchased the site and have infused the place with new energy. They have refurbished the B&B rooms and are in the process of installing modern bathrooms.

During renovations they unearthed previous structures which had been covered by previous renovations and additions.

The cafe and function facilities are being re-established and a roof has been built over the courtyard to maximise the use of this space throughout the year. There are also plans to develop the interpretation of the site using the existing museum artefacts which have been retained in the building under an agreement with the National Trust.

This is an outstanding example of adaptive reuse of a heritage site and proves that the National Trust does not have to own property to ensure that heritage values are preserved.

Courthouse Photos: Sue Scheiffers

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Places

Heritage wins in poll of Adelaide’s greatest buildings Darren Peacock

| NTSA Councillor

Heritage buildings feature strongly in a recent public poll of Adelaide’s greatest buildings. During May, the Adelaide City Council invited South Australians to nominate and vote for their favourite buildings in the city area, including North Adelaide. The initiative was inspired by the highly successful Landmarks Projects undertaken in Chicago and Glasgow.

By the end of the poll, 191 buildings had been nominated and 5 372 votes had been cast. Much discussion had also taken place as people argued the case for their nominations and votes.

The buildings nominated ranged from the iconic- St Peter’s Cathedral, Adelaide GPO and Ayers House, to more recent buildings such as the Festival Centre and Adelaide Convention Centre, as well as less well known -and unprotectedheritage sites such as the Dun and Bradstreet building on Currie Street.

Nominations included a mix of public and commercial buildings and a few private residences, both grand and small. Overall, the nominations capture the rich diversity of Adelaide’s built heritage from early colonial to high Victorian to modernist and beyond. The strong showing of heritage buildings Above Ayers

A final list based on the voting is being compiled by an expert panel convened by the ACC. At the time of going to press, we are still waiting for that list, but will publish it as soon as it is available on our new website www.adelaideheritage.net.au.

You can go there and add your own thoughts if you missed out on the poll.

The National Trust was one of six project partners in the Greatest Buildings initiative. Towards the end of the month our call out to NTSA members asking them to cast their votes for heritage buildings met with a strong response.

Members rallied strong to the cause, nominating some ‘forgotten’

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in the poll provides another timely reminder of what we have in Adelaide and the importance of protecting and preserving our heritage for the future.

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buildings such as Scots Church, the Supreme Court Building and the Old Adelaide Gaol as well as voting for favourite heritage sites such as the Beehive Corner Building, OId Treasury Building and the Adelaide Arcade.

Thank you to all of those who took the time to participate and congratulations on making Adelaide’s heritage buildings shine in the poll. Once again, South Australians have shown their love of our built heritage. Let’s hope the State Government gets that message and reconsiders its recent recalcitrance in respect of heritage listings within the city area.

Heritage Heroes

Heritage forum packs them in

Groups and individuals from all over the state were recognised for their efforts in preserving our state’s heritage in the 2012 Heritage Heroes Awards, presented by the Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Hon Ian Hunter MLC, on Tuesday 21 May 2013. Several National Trust members were recognised for their contributions.

It was standing room only at the Heritage forum hosted by the National Trust at UniSA’s Hawke Centre in May. The forum posed the question: Has South Australia given up on heritage? A five person panel, chaired and introduced by Professor Norman Etherington AM, President of the National Trust, debated the proposition before a room filled to capacity.

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Lorraine Pomery, has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the history and heritage of Port Elliot and its surrounding district. She has been instrumental in recording Port Elliot’s history and heritage through the authorship of books and photography. Joining the National Trust in about 1981, Lorraine served as Chair of the Port Elliot branch of the Trust for many years and she has been an active participant in the Anglican Parish of Port Elliot-Goolwa, particularly St Jude’s Anglican Church at Port Elliot. In 1991 Lorraine became a member of then Port Elliot and Goolwa (now Alexandrina) Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee. When the Council resolved to protect the local heritage of the towns of Port Elliot, Goolwa and Middleton, Lorraine took on the task of providing historical background research for potential local heritage places. Her painstaking research provided an excellent basis to protect the heritage of these three towns.

Lorraine has recorded a huge amount of information about Port Elliot and District which she willing shares with other researchers

Minister’s Commendation – Individual Historian and heritage activist Brian Samuels, for his dedication to heritage protection in South Australia, particularly in helping to bring about the creation of the Port Adelaide State Heritage Area.

Certificate of Recognition – Individual Theo Ellenbroek, for his long-term contribution to the National Trust of South Australia, the Henley and Grange Historical Society and the Charles Sturt Memorial Museum Trust.

Above Lorraine Pomerey receiving the 2012 Heritage Heroes Award, presented by the Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Hon Ian Hunter MLC.

The following panellists addressed the audience in turn: The Hon Ian Hunter MLC, Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation

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Vickie Chapman MP, Deputy Leader of the Opposition David Brown, BB Architects, Norwood heritage advisor Sandy Wilkinson, North Ward Councillor, Adelaide City Council Marcus Beresford, National Trust of South Australia

The presentations and discussion ranged across many issues. Using a number of examples from across the CBD, Professor Etherington showed how, over decades, a number of unrealised development approvals in the city that involved the demolition of heritage sites have subsequently failed to deliver on promises to enliven the city and community. He called for a reconsideration of the urban planning regime by which such decisions are made and implemented.

Minister Hunter defended the Government’s record on heritage. He noted that since 2002 there had been 81 new entries on the State Heritage Register, 25 provisional listings and only that only four sites had been removed.

He argued that heritage is not just about buildings in the CBD, but about natural heritage, indigenous culture and the stories behind heritage places.

Vickie Chapman, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, argued that the current Government does appear to have given up on heritage. She emphasised the importance of providing incentives to promote adaptive reuse, highlighting the need to provide money to actually protect heritage, not just penalties for its neglect and destruction.

Issues raised by the other speakers and the audience included the axing of the State Heritage advisory service, ministerial interventions in the planning process and the fate of heritage listed sites such as Union Hall, Northfield nurses home and Eastwood Lodge.

Cr Sandy Wilkinson advocated for a better balance of the old and the new, emphasising that heritage listed buildings comprise just a very small proportion of the city’s stock of some 10 000 buildings, despite calls from some quarters for a moratorium on heritage listing.

The forum was also the occasion for the launch of the National Trust’s Adelaide Heritage website (www.adelaideheritage.net.au) a new place for showcasing and debating heritage in the City of Adelaide.

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Places

Virtual excursion to the Bassett Boys’ Schoolhouse in Willunga Darren Peacock

| NTSA Councillor

The Bassett Boys’ Schoolhouse in Willunga was built in 1862 by Mr James Bassett as a private school for boys. A property of the City of Onkaparinaga, it is now managed by the National Trust as a small museum. For several years it has hosted school and adult groups, where visitors are invited to imagine what school was like 150 years ago and to share their own reminiscences about school days. Now, with the aid of new Internet-based technology, we are bringing the world into the Bassett Schoolhouse and opening the opportunity for schools to visit virtually without leaving the classroom.

The town of Willunga was one of the first five mainland sites connected to the National Broadband Network. In 2012, the Bassett Boys’ Schoolroom became the first museum in the country connected to the NBN. Our new education program incorporates live video streaming and video conferencing to enable two way communication between schools anywhere and the Bassett Schoolroom. It uses the high speed Internet delivered over the National Broadband Network to enable live video interaction.

The purpose of this new program is to pilot the use of video-based outreach to bring students into the Bassett Schoolroom, virtually, for a 45 minute interactive session. Once the pilot phase has been completed Above Calvary

the program can be offered in classrooms anywhere in Australia with access to video-conferencing equipment and sufficient Internet bandwidth. In this way we can greatly increase the potential number of classes and students who can visit the Schoolroom now and experience what school was like for previous generations.

The program turns the traditional museum visit on its head and creates new ways to study and experience history and heritage in the classroom. To complement the live program, Mr Bassett’s Schoolhouse now has its own website www. mrbassettsschoolhouse.net.au where teachers and students can access background reference

materials and suggested classroom activities, as well as the sessions that are delivered live.

The Bassett Schoolhouse program has been developed in accordance with the new Australian Curriculum (History) which becomes mandatory in all South Australian primary schools from 2014. The program design has been developed in conjunction with South Australian Department of Education and Child Development and with support, participation (and acting talent) from the Willunga Primary School.

A warm thanks to all the people who have made this pilot possible and successful, particularly the hardworking members of the National Trust Willunga Branch, most of all Kath Rayner, who plays a starring role as the Bassett Schoolhouse teacher (see photo).

Lutheran schoolchildren visit Bassett Schoolhouse. Kath Rayner, NTSA Willunga Branch, played a starring role as the Bassett Schoolhouse teacher

The new 2013 | 2014 Adelaide Entertainment™ Book is now available Selling for only $65, the new 2013 | 2014 Adelaide Entertainment™ Book is packed with hundreds of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers over $15,000 in value, from the best restaurants, cafés, hotel accommodation, attractions and activities.

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so please tell your family and friends, as the more Books we sell, the more funds we’ll raise!

To order a book/s please contact National Trust of South Australia, Telephone: 82029200, Email: admin@nationaltrustsa.org.au or order your book online www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/1623x82 *Please remember to reference National Trust of South Australia when registering your 2013 | 2014 Entertainment™ Membership.

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Places

58th Annual General Meeting and State Conference Saturday 23rd November 2013 10am to 4pm Notice is hereby given that the 58th Annual General Meeting of the National Trust will be held at the North Adelaide Community Centre, 176 Tynte Street, North Adelaide, on Saturday 23rd November 2013 from 10 am to 12noon, to be followed by the State Conference.

AGENDA

NOTICE OF MOTION

1. Introduction and Welcome 2. Apologies 3. To receive and confirm the minutes of 57th Annual General Meeting 4. Business arising from minutes 5. President’s Report 6. CEO’S Report 7. Financial Report 8. Elections to Council and Notification of Regional Councillors 9. NTSA Awards Presentation 10. Any Other Business 11. Close of meeting

Notice of Motion to be made at a general meeting by any person not being a member of the Council shall be sent to the CEO twenty one days before the Annual General Meeting.

Such notice shall be signed by the proposer and a seconder, being members of the National Trust, and no motion of any member of the Council shall be entertained by a general meeting unless such notice has been given as aforesaid.

ELECTION TO COUNCIL Nominations are now being received for one vacancy on the National Trust Council (the seven Regional Representatives are elected at Regional meetings). Councillors must be members of the National Trust of South Australia, or a nominee of a corporate member, and be aged at least 18 years. Any two financial members of the Trust may nominate a member for election to this vacancy. Incumbents who have served their 2 year term may reapply.

The closing date for nominations to Council is Friday 25th October 2013 and forms are available from State Office. Regional Councillors must be appointed at least 3 months before the AGM, i.e. by Friday 23rd August 2013.

STATE CONFERENCE Saturday 23 November 2013 All members are invited to attend the State Conference at the North Adelaide Community Centre, 176 Tynte Street, North Adelaide. The conference offers members an opportunity to hear from a range of interesting speakers on topics relevant to the Trust. On-street parking near the Community Centre is available. Attendees may also park in the Medical Centre car park directly opposite the Centre.

Morning tea will be served from 9.30am prior to the commencement of the AGM at 10am. The State Conference Afternoon Program commences at 1pm after a light lunch and will include presentations from interesting and informative speakers. A schedule of speakers will be available closer to the date of the Conference.

Attendance and Catering at NTSA AGM 2013 Please notify State Office of your attendance. Morning tea and a light lunch can be ordered at a cost of $20.00 per head. Please contact Helen Cartmel, NTSA, 631 Glynburn Road, Beaumont SA 5066, phone 8202 9213, email executiveadmin@nationaltrustsa.org.au or download and complete a form from our website http://www.nationaltrust.org.au/sa by Friday 8 November 2013.

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Civic Partners Wanted A new chapter in National Trust relations with local government opened in March when the Adelaide City Council voted to become our first Civic Partner. The idea behind the civic partnerships is that as an organization independent of government we can provide a forum for the interchange of ideas about the protection of local heritage places. In addition, we can promote awareness of those places for residents and visitors. A pilot programme devised by our National Trust Councillor Darren Peacock uses new media and the internet to enhance appreciation of heritage places in the Adelaide City Council area, In view of its huge potential, the Adelaide Council has set further money aside to develop the idea.

For a recurrent annual fee of $5000 any local council can become a Civic Partner. Negotiations are already underway with the cities of Charles Sturt and Onkaparinga. If we can recruit 20 councils as Civic Partners, we will be able to pay a staff member to maintain the programme.

Those councils will be able to present a united front when submitting heritage places to the Minister for Planning for inclusion in development plan amendments.

If you know of council members in your area who could influence their local government to become a civic partner, please contact me by phone (08)8267 1714 or email, norman. etherington@uwa.edu.au.

NTSA Bequest Program Now Launched Bequests, or gifts by Will, have become increasingly important in supporting the work of the National Trust of SA. By making a provision for the National Trust of SA in your Will, you will be providing a lasting gift for future generations.

Every gift, whether large or small, is welcomed and valued.

Bequests are a simple yet incredibly powerful way to provide support for the causes that matter the most to you.

With little or no impact on your lifestyle today, a gift in your Will is one of the most influential ways you can be sure the vital work of the National Trust of SA continues for years to come.

After you have provided for your loved ones, please consider leaving a gift in your Will to the National Trust of SA. Each and every gift makes such a difference.

How often it has been said: “If only there was some way I could do more.” A bequest to the NTSA in your Will does enable you to do more … much, much more. It is a powerful reflection of the values and principles you treasure.

It will enable you to do what perhaps you cannot do during your lifetime.

It will also enable you to create a legacy of love that is a testimony to your kindness, concern and care for your community, your environment and heritage; it will empower you to continue your life’s aims, even after your own lifetime.

You might like to include what is know as a Residuary Bequest in your Will, that way you’ll have the peace of mind of knowing that your loved ones will be catered for without sacrificing your long-term support for the National Trust.

This is simply a gift of whatever is left of your estate (or a percentage thereof) after all your other gifts, taxes and debts have been fulfilled.

As they are not specific amounts of money, this sort of bequest keeps its value regardless of inflation over the years. It means that the gift you include today is worth just as much when the time comes to put it to work conserving South Australia’s treasured Culture and Heritage.

Pecuniary Bequest This refers to leaving a gift of a set dollar amount determined by you at the time of drawing up or altering your Will.

Specific Bequest This is leaving a gift of an item of specific value to be passed on to the National Trust of SA in order to generate funds.

Inform us of your gift If you intend to leave a gift to National Trust of SA in your Will or if you have already included us, we would really like to know so we can thank you personally. Informing us, allows National Trust of SA to better plan for the future. Please be assured all information will be held in strict confidence and if you prefer to remain anonymous, we will of

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course respect your privacy.

You can let us know by phone 08 8202 9200 or email at admin@nationaltrustsa.org.au.

Whether you inform us of your gift or not, we are very grateful to you for remembering National Trust of SA in your Will. You will be making a great difference to the lives of South Australians today and tomorrow and well into the future.

Please consider making your community a better place through a bequest to the National Trust of SA

Your Bequest Every gift, no matter how large or small, is important to the National Trust of SA. Thomsons Lawyers offer the National Trust of SA Members, the opportunity to have a simple Will prepared free of cost*, when you decide to leave a gift to the National Trust of SA. To find out more about how to remember National Trust of SA in your Will, or to make an appointment with a Solicitor, contact the National Trust State Office: By telephone on 8202 9200 or email at admin@nationaltrrustsa.org.au *(Please note, if your Will has detailed provisions that cause complex planning, the solicitor may charge you for the costs of preparing your Will, the solicitor would however, make you aware of those costs prior to commencing any chargeable work.)

Ivy Freeman OAM Born 28 January 1920 – Died 6th of May 2013

Born in Tumby Bay on the 28th January 1920, educated at Saint Joseph’s Convent in Port Lincoln, Ivy Freeman grew up during the Depression. From milking cows by hand to doing voluntary work during World War II, then to purchasing her own property in 1951, Ivy advanced to supervising a seven thousand acre property growing crops and running sheep and cattle. In 1991 she was made Life Member of the Australian Stockmen’s Hall of Fame.

Ivy was a dedicated member of the local Community, driving the school bus from Tumby Bay to the Point Bolingbroke area for many years, serving on the Tumby Bay Progress Association for over thirty years, judging at local Agricultural Shows and becoming the first woman elected to the District Council. Ivy was a member of the Liberal Party and served the Flinders electorate on State Council for many years. She joined many local organisations, including

the Tumby Bay Arts Council, the Country Women’s Association of SA, Tumby Bay Bowling Club, the Tumby Bay Ladies Auxiliary of RSSIIA (now known as the Returned Servicemen’s League of Australia), the Royal District Nursing Association of SA and the Tumby Bay Branch of Women in Agriculture and Business. Ivy received a United Nations Decade of Women (1976 to 1985) Merit Award for her contribution to the community and in 1998 she was

presented with the Tumby Bay Citizen of the Year Award.

Ivy was a Life Member of the National Trust of SA and served as Chair of the Tumby Bay Branch for 34 years. She compiled the ‘History of Tumby Bay and District’ in 1981 and the ‘Historical Walks Book of Tumby Bay’ for the Tumby Bay school’s 90th birthday in 1995. She also financed the ‘Eyre Peninsula Ramblings’’ book for the SA Jubilee 150 in 1986 and became chairman of the Tumby Bay Jubilee committee.

The Council, staff and volunteers of the National Trust of South Australia pay tribute to Ivy’s dedication to the National Trust of South Australia, to all her varied committee work and to the outstanding contribution that she made to her community.

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Please help us…..

For just $10, this dream could be yours in the Channel 9 Telethon Distinctive Home and Land Lottery

Tickets are $10 each Book buyers (those purchasing a book of 5 tickets for $40) will be in the running to win $5,000 cash. Book sellers have the chance of winning $500 cash.

The lottery home, located in Isaac’s Way, Aspire at Evanston South will be open between 1-5pm daily from 28 July until 24 November.

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with every ticket you purchase from the National Trust of SA you will support us in our heritage and conservation endeavours.

To purchase your tickets/ books please contact Joseanne Visentin, NTSA State Office on (08) 8202 9200 or email admin@nationaltrustsa.org.au

Out ‘n’ About Wednesday 7th August Time: 1:30pm Place: Local History Centre, Dumas Street Mount Barker Enquiries: Secretary: Triss Wales, (08) 8389 9281

Above Ayers

House After Dark Team Photo: Janine Hook

AUGUST Ayers House �� After Dark (Extended Season) Ayers House After Dark tours. Get in quick to avoid disappointment as tours are extremely popular and space is limited. Bookings are required. Private bookings available for groups on request (minimum 20 people) Saturday 2nd, 16th & 30th August Time: 7.00pm Cost: Adult: $16.00 Concession: $14.00 National Trust Member: $12.00 Child Under 16 years: $8.00 Family: $40.00. Low heel, comfortable shoes recommended.

Enquiries: (08) 8223 1234 or ayershouse@nationaltrustsa.org.au �� A Night at the Opera An exhibition of fabulous Opening Night Fashion for SALA Saturday 10th – 15th August Time: Open during Museum Opening Hours Cost: Free Admission

Burnside Branch

�� Talk: Chris Chardon Topic: “Stirling” Chris has written two editions of the history of Stirling. Having lived in Stirling all his life, Chris has many fascinating stories to share with us Tuesday 6th August Time: 1:30pm Place: Uniting Church Hall Enquiries: Secretary: Triss Wales, (08) 8389 9281

Port Elliot Branch �� T alk: Speakers Lynn Openshaw and a senior member of the Resthaven Aged Care team Topic: Current Resthaven construction at Port Elliot Thursday 8th August Time: 8.00pm Place: RSL Hall, The Strand Port Elliot Enquiries: Gretchen Lindner (08) 8664 2457 �� A delaide Treasury Tours Explore one of Adelaide’s oldest and most significant historical sites on a tour of the Old Adelaide Treasury, and much more!

Sunday 11th August Time: 11.00am Place: Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury, Corner Flinders and King William Streets Enquiries: (08) 8223 1234 or ayershouse@nationaltrustsa.org.au

�� B eaumont House Open Day Sunday 4th August Time: 2.00pm – 4.30pm Place: 631 Glynburn Rd, Beaumont Cost: $8.00 Enquiries: Enid Hills (08) 8431 5093

September Mount Barker Branch �� Annual General Meeting Talk: Speaker Glenn Liebelt of “Platform One” railway at Littlehampton.

Topic: Benjamin Gray was involved in many activities in the District. He was a member of the first Mount Barker Council in 1849 and was involved with Gray’s Inn Tuesday 3rd September Time: 1:30pm Place: Uniting Church Hall Enquiries: Secretary: Triss Wales, (08) 8389 9281

Burnside Branch �� Beaumont House Open Day Sunday 1st September Time: 2.00pm – 4.30pm Place: 631 Glynburn Rd, Beaumont Cost: $8.00 Enquiries: Enid Hills (08) 8431 5093

Port Elliot Branch �� Talk: Speaker Anthony Presgrave Topic: The Murray River Trade Thursday 12th September Time: 8.00pm Place: RSL Hall, The Strand Port Elliot Enquiries: Gretchen Lindner (08) 8664 2457

�� Talk: Speaker John Brewster Topic: Fountain Inn or Talk: Speaker Fred Van Gestel Topic: Photographs of “Then and Now” Victor Harbor Buildings Thursday 19th September Time: 2.00pm Place: Old School Building, Torrens St, Victor Harbor Enquiries: Val Yelds (08) 8552 4440

Mount Barker Branch

AGM and Monthly Meeting Thursday 15th August Time: 2.00pm Place: Old School Building, Torrens St, Victor Harbor Enquiries: Val Yelds (08) 8552 4440

Victor Harbor Branch

�� AGM & BBQ Sunday 25th August Time: 10.00 am Place: 631 Glynburn Rd, Beaumont Enquiries: Chris Perriam Email: Perriam@arcom.com.au

�� C elebrate Family Week Talk: Speaker Graham January Topic: “Where did I come from?

Getting started in family history.”

Bookings essential

Victor Harbor Branch

october Mount Barker Branch Above Adelaide

Treasury Tours,Tunnels Photo: Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury

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�� A visit to the Littlehampton Brickyards The Littlehampton Brickyards,

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which began in 1892, is the last brick manufacturer in the Mount Barker District. RSVP required as limit on numbers Tuesday 1st October Time: 1:30pm Place: Please meet at the car park at the Brickyards Enquiries: Secretary: Triss Wales, (08) 8389 9281

Burnside Branch �� Beaumont House Open Day Sunday 6th October Time: 2.00pm – 4.30pm Place: 631 Glynburn Rd, Beaumont Cost: $8.00 Enquiries: Enid Hills (08) 8431 5093

Port Elliot Branch �� TBA Thursday 10th October Time: 8.00pm Place: RSL Hall, The Strand Port Elliot Enquiries: Gretchen Lindner (08) 8664 2457 �� Roachdale Reserve Open Day Morning Tea & Sausage Sizzle/ Veggie Burger BBQ lunch will be provided.Guided nature trail walks, kids’ nature activities,displays and slide show. Local native plants for sale Saturday 12th October Time: 10.00am-3.00pm Place: Reserve: 3km from Kersbrook on Williamstown Rd, left hand side of road, 2nd gate – Look for signs

Victor Harbor Branch �� T alk: Norman Etherington AM, NTSA State President or NTSA Representative Thursday 17th October Time: 2.00pm Place: Old School Building, Torrens St, Victor Harbor Enquiries: Val Yelds (08) 8552 4440

Ayers House Museum �� Playing Miss Havisham An “intimate comedy with an array of endearing characters” Theatreview Sunday 20th October Time: 1.00pm Cost: $35 ($30 pre-booked) (Includes: theatre show, tour of Ayers House Museum and afternoon tea) Enquiries: (08) 8223 1234 or ayershouse@nationaltrustsa.org.au

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november Burnside Branch �� B eaumont House Open Day Sunday 3rd November Time: 2.00pm – 4.30pm Place: 631 Glynburn Rd, Beaumont Cost: $8.00 Enquiries: Enid Hills (08) 8431 5093

Mount Barker Branch �� T alk: Speaker Jan Polkinghorne Topic: “Mylor” Jan has published a history of Mylor so is well able to share some experiences of this Town Tuesday 12th November Time: 1:30pm Place: Uniting Church Hall Enquiries: Secretary: Triss Wales, (08) 8389 9281

Port Elliot Branch �� A nnual Musical Evening Thursday 14th November Time: 8.00pm Place: RSL Hall, The Strand Port Elliot Enquiries: Gretchen Lindner (08) 8664 2457 �� Adelaide Treasury Tours Explore one of Adelaide’s oldest and most significant historical sites on a tour of the Old Adelaide Treasury, and much more!

Sunday 17th November Time: 11.00am Place: Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury, Corner Flinders and King William Streets Enquiries: (08) 8223 1234 or ayershouse@nationaltrustsa.org.au

�� L ady Ayers 200th Birthday High Tea Lady Anne Ayers, wife of Sir Henry Ayers, invites you to celebrate her 200th birthday with a decadent traditional Victorian high tea in the opulent State Dining Room Sunday 24th November Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Place: Ayers House Museum, North Terrace Cost: $40 per person Enquiries: (08) 8223 1234 or ayershouse@nationaltrustsa.org.au

december Burnside Branch �� Beaumont House Open Day Sunday 1st December Time: 2.00pm – 4.30pm Place: 631 Glynburn Rd, Beaumont Cost: $8.00 Enquiries: Enid Hills (08) 8431 5093 �� Christmas Dinner Friday 6th December Time: 7.00 pm Place: 631 Glynburn Rd, Beaumont Enquiries: Enid Hills (08) 84315093

Mount Barker Branch �� Talk: Speaker Max Shackleford Topic: “James Shackleford the second school teacher at Mount Barker Springs”. Max Shackleford will speak about his great grandfather. James was the first teacher at the school on the Frame property Tuesday 3rd December Time: 1:30pm Place: Uniting Church Hall Enquiries: Secretary: Triss Wales, (08) 8389 9281

Port Elliot Branch �� Christmas Dinner Thursday 5th December Time: 6.30pm Place: RSL Hall, The Strand Port Elliot Enquiries: Gretchen Lindner (08) 8664 2457

Victor Harbor Branch

Victor Harbor Branch

�� T alk: Speaker Pat Page Topic: Faberge Eggs Thursday 21st November Time: 2.00pm Place: Old School Building, Torrens St, Victor Harbor Enquiries: Val Yelds (08) 8552 4440

�� Christmas Lunch tba Thursday 12th December Enquiries: Val Yelds (08) 8552 4440

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The Humphrey Pump at Cobdogla Sue Scheiffers

| Vice President NTSA

The restored Humphrey pump at Cobdogla is one of only two in the Southern Hemisphere and holds the title of the only working Humphrey Pump in the world.

The Humphrey pump was designed and patented in 1906 by Herbert Alfred Humphrey, a London chemist and gas engineer. The Pump’s unique design and simple principle of operation gives it significant historical importance in the engineering world. An explosion of inflammable gas and air acts on the surface of the water propelling the water to an elevated position. As a result, the Humphrey pump has been likened to a water cannon.

The working Humphrey Pump one of the two there installed) now forms part of the Cobdogla Steam and Irrigation Museum which is owned by SA Water and run by local volunteers. It can be seen in action four times a year and is known as ‘Big Thumper’, as the ground shakes with its action. Big Thumper can deposit 1.25 million gallons of water in irrigation channels per hour.

In June 2010 the Humphrey Pumps at Cobdogla were declared a national engineering landmark by the nation’s leading professional engineering organisation, Engineers Australia, in a celebration for the community and engineering heritage enthusiasts across Australia.

SA Water Principal Engineer, Salt Interception, Peter Forward, has been working with the Pumps for many years and says they have a strong historical meaning to the Cobdogla community and surrounding districts. “From 1927 to 1965 the two pumps were the lifeblood of the Loveday and Nookamka divisions of the Cobdogla Irrigation Area, providing irrigation water from the River Murray for irrigated farming,” Mr Forward states. “They hold local historical significance in the development of the Barmera region because when soldiers returned

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from World War One they were allocated land in the area and so the demand for irrigation increased, as did the use of the Pumps. Water was lifted 34-feet by the Pumps to a channel which delivered water for irrigation. The Pumps were powered by gas which was produced at the plant and in 1965 they were replaced by electrically-driven pumps due to a shortage of wood fuel.”

Engineers Australia Deputy National President Merv Lindsay says recognition of the pumps was a significant engineering milestone.

“An Engineering Heritage National Landmark is the ultimate accolade from Engineers Australia to highlight engineering works of outstanding historical significance, and the Pumps at Cobdogla are not only part of Australia’s engineering heritage but also played a significant role in the history of irrigated agriculture in the Riverland.”

Humphrey Pump Photo: Sue Scheiffers Humphrey Pump, Interior detail, Humphrey Pump, Humphrey Pump Photos: Sue Scheiffers Background image Humphrey Pump Photo: Sue Scheiffers right - top to bottom Gasometer,

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Most young boys play soldiers, but few become legends on the battlefield.

The story of Arthur Seaforth Blackburn is one of remarkable bravery and duty which spans two world wars. Discover his story along with 175 years of courage, heartbreak, struggle and success as you follow the Heritage Highlights Interpretive Trail at West Terrace Cemetery.

For more information phone 8139 7407 or visit www.westterracecemetery.com Pictured: Arthur Seaforth Blackburn VC

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