2019 Kernewek Lowender Souvenir Guide

2019 KERNEWEK

LOWENDER MONDAY, MAY 13, TO SUNDAY, MAY 19

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Events for everyone Glenys Blacker EXECUTIVE OFFICER AFTER months of hard work, the 2019 Kernewek Lowender Cornish Festival is finally here!

We hope you all enjoy the exciting program featuring more than 50 events from Monday, May 13, to Sunday, May 19. We have something for everyone – heritage, entertainment, Cornish food and the traditions for which this festival is famous.

All three Copper Coast towns of Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo come alive with the festivities and involvement of people from all ages dressing in traditional Cornish costume, dancing in the streets and reveling in the chance to celebrate our Cornish heritage.

We thank our local community groups, volunteers and businesses for their huge support.

Without their continued input and enthusiasm this event would not have the buzz and excitement that sets this festival apart and has helped it become a biennial feature in the lives of many.

We thank our gold sponsors – Drakes Supermarkets, Newbery Chemists and RAA – and this year welcome our new sponsors – NYP Rotary Club, Moonta National Trust, radio stations Magic FM and 5CS and Kadina Apex Club.

This year, we are very excited to introduce the Apex Wallaroo Street Party featuring beer, wine, spirts, Swanky, food and live entertainment.

Every day of this year's festival is filled with interesting things to do including Maypole and Furry dancing, street parade and pasty bake-off, cavalcade of cars and motorcycles, concerts and Cornish ceremonies, markets, feasts and exhibitions, pub specials and entertainment, the art prize and much more.

For all your festival information and tickets to various events, visit our website www.kernewek.org.

This is Glenys Blacker's first year as executive officer of the Kernewek Lowender organising committee. She is excited about the bursting program of events which includes something for everyone.

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WELCOME to the 2019 Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival.

We are excited to bring you our 2019 festival with this year's program again celebrating the unique heritage of our region and the cultural contribution of the Cornish.

The program includes heritage, entertainment, food, markets, street parties, Maypole dancing, Furry dancing, cavalcade of cars, art prize, concerts and Cornish ceremonies over seven days with the main festivities on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Some new additions to the program ensure there is something for everyone.

We welcome the re-introduction of Swanky beer which will be on sale throughout the festival and can be enjoyed with the traditional Cornish pasty.

Events and experiences to celebrate our Cornish heritage have been made possible through the support of our valuable sponsors, local community groups, businesses and volunteers.

The hardworking KL committee must be acknowledged for its tireless enthusiasm and effort in planning this year's festival.

Its role for the past two years will culminate in entertaining the 45,000 plus visitors who will enjoy all we have to offer as we strive to not only retain recognition of the importance of our heritage and culture but also to attract younger and future generations to celebrate with us.

On a personal note, I celebrate my third festival as president after 32 years of involvement.

My Cornish ancestors held strong family and community values and I am thankful that I have been able to help maintain these traditions within the community, with my children and now with my grandchildren.

The 2019 festival is testament to the committee, the community and the hard work that goes into creating such a unique event.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this year's event and I challenge you all to experience as much as you can and revel in all things Cornish!

Anglican Parish of the Copper Coast Christ Church, Taylor Street, Kadina “A walk down the aisle,” wedding exhibition, with music Tuesday, 14th May – Sunday, 19th May, 10am–4pm Gold coin donation.

Community Café open 10am–4pm daily Cornish pasties, light lunches etc.

Community garden, open daily, during daylight hours

All Saints Church, corner Milne and Blanche Terraces, Moonta Fashion Parade and concert presented by Anne’s Op Shop Saturday, 18th May, at 11am $12 donation including lucky door prizes, raffle and afternoon tea.

Contact Ann Fry, 0428 114 653.

St Mary’s, Hughes Street, Wallaroo

Celtic Culture and a Cuppa

“3 Generations of Art Exhibition” Thursday, 16th May – Saturday, 18th May noon–4pm Celtic afternoon tea available.

Sunday, 19th May, 2pm–4pm Music and afternoon tea - featuring ‘Coro Quattro’ Tickets $15 from Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum Wallaroo, 8823 3015, or at the Anglican Church Café, Kadina, 0418 848 270.

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Why have a Cornish festival?

June Ladner WRITTEN BY THE Kernewek Lowender is the largest Cornish festival anywhere in the world outside Cornwall.

More than 45,000 people visit, many from interstate and overseas, and have the time of their lives celebrating all things Cornish.

So why have a Cornish festival on the Copper Coast?

About 10 per cent of South Australians and five per cent of all Australians, more than one million people, are of Cornish descent.

In the middle and late 19th century, about 25 per cent of South Australians and 10 per cent of Australians were Cornish or of Cornish descent.

It's important for them to celebrate who they are and where they came from as well as the wonderful contribution of this ethnic group to the development of SA. The Copper Coast was established after the discovery of copper in 1859. Thousands of miners from Cornwall emigrated to South Australia to work the mines, and they flourished.

By 1865, Cornish settlers were thought to make up more than 42 per cent of South Australia's immigrant population, and by 1875 Moonta had surpassed Cornwall as the British Empire's largest copper region.

By 1890, population of the district was approximately 30,000 people.

Moonta Mines has now been recognised on the National Heritage List and is in line for World Heritage Listing.

Who are the Cornish?

The Cornish are a distinct ethnic group from the southwest of the United Kingdom in the county of Cornwall.

The Cornish belong to an ancient group of people called the Celts. The Celts were the first to come from elsewhere and settle in the United Kingdom.

They became the dominant culture as there were only small numbers of indigenous people.

In later times, other groups settled in the UK. The Celts in the remoter parts of the UK remained significantly isolated and deliberately apart from the new invaders for more than 1000 years.

In this time, they continued to develop their own cultures and separate sense of identity.

Since 2012, various researchers at Oxford University have been surveying the DNA of people in the UK. They have discovered 17 markedly different clusters of people with distinctive differences from each other, as well as many similarities.

They had expected the DNA of the Irish, Scots, Welsh and Cornish, the largest Celtic groups in the UK, to be very similar.

There are strong similarities between these groups, but also significant differences.

Cornish DNA is 25 per cent different from all other DNA in the UK. This does not mean the Cornish are a separate race, but it shows they have been sufficiently isolated to develop physical as well as cultural differences from their neighbours.

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The Cornish have their own language. Its origins are Celtic and it is similar to Welsh and Breton, indicating cultural links with these places. In South Australia, there are words and expressions whose origin and pronunciation are Cornish; for example, 'knackered'.

There are three foods strongly identified with Cornwall – pasties, pies and saffron cake. In SA, pasties and pies are widely available but saffron cake is not. However, various yeast buns sold by bakers continue the Cornish tradition of working with yeast.

Legends and folklore Cornwall has wonderful legends about King Arthur, Tristan and Iseult and the lost land of Lyonesse. These have been shared in books, film and opera. In the past, the Cornish have had a strong belief in the fairy world and even today traditional Cornish fairy stories are used to help children learn the Cornish language. The Cornish were strongly superstitious.

They still say, 'It's seven years bad luck to break a mirror' and, 'It's unlucky to walk under a ladder'.

Sport Two distinctive Cornish sports are hurling and west country wrestling, neither of which have taken root in SA. However, the Cornish passion for regattas with competitions for rowing and sailing has transported well, as has swimming. The SA passion for recreational fishing probably also has links to Cornish heritage. The Cornish also enjoyed playing cards, cock fighting (now illegal) and greyhound racing.

Music The Cornish interest in music is strong. Singing and playing music is an important Cornish pastime. This love of music came with them to SA and enriched musical life. Some Cornish songs are hundreds of years old and still sung. Folk instruments are still played, and choirs and bands still perform.

Justice Perhaps because of the restrictions on their freedom and the poor conditions under which most of them lived, the Cornish have a passion for what is fair. The miners organised themselves to get better pay and safer conditions in the mines. They were part of the beginning of the trade union movement. They took an interest in politics as a way of improving people's lives. Four state premiers came from the Copper Coast; three had Cornish forebears as did other politicians in national life.

Religion At all stages of their history, the

Cornish have been religious. In early times, their worship was connected with nature and the seasons. The visible remains of their early culture are almost entirely connected to their beliefs about death. The introduction of Methodism in the 18th century made an impact on their Christian beliefs which were carried to SA where the Uniting Church (formed in 1977 by a union of Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches) continues the tradition.

Work The three principal occupations in Cornwall over centuries were mining, fishing and agriculture, in which the Cornish were very skilled. The foundations of the now vast Australian mining and agriculture industries were laid, in part, by Cornish settlers.

Festivals Festivals, carnivals and processions have been a feature of Cornish life for centuries. At such events they enjoy food, dancing, music, sideshows, markets and entertainment. SA now calls itself the festival state. Not all of its festivals are Cornish of course, but SA has a long tradition of processions, such as the Christmas pageant, and the Kernewek Lowender has a real festival spirit and celebration of all things Cornish.

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It’s the end of the road for local cavalcade organisers FOR the past 12 years, Bill Clarke and Claire Bettess have volunteered thousands of hours organising one of the Kernewek Lowender's biggest events –– the Classic Cavalcade of Cars and Motorcycles.

After this year, there will be an opportunity for new volunteers to get behind the wheel and steer the event into the future.

"It's time for us to step back and, with the event running successfully, it's a good time for other people to step in," Claire said.

Claire and Bill have made a formidable team, running the event like a well-oiled machine.

Bill takes care of the budget, marketing and promotion, marshalling, trophies and provides voiceover on the day whilst Claire works tirelessly behind the scenes completing all of the administration, registrations, records and financials.

"It has worked so well as we each have our own roles and aren't in each other's way," Bill said.

Bill's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to vehicles, their makes, models and history.

"He calls all the cars as we send them off from the marshalling yards and has something to say about almost every one," Claire said.

"He doesn't do any research; he simply knows most of the vehicles."

Bill and Claire said it is impossible for them to pick a favourite vehicle from over the years and that's the beauty of the event, there is so much variety.

"There is always something

Farm Machinery for all Seasons

Claire Bettess and Bill Clarke, with a 1965 Honda S600, are saying goodbye to organising the Classic Cavalcade of Cars and Motorcycles after 12 years. that tickles my fancy, and something everyone can look at and appreciate," Bill said.

"I think our event is so popular because of the range of vehicles, we have had everything from a 1905 veteran through almost all eras until we close off at 1985."

Claire said some more unique vehicles stick in her mind.

"There was a big hearse one

year and I think everyone was impressed by that," she said.

"We've really enjoyed seeing restored vehicles and people entering their pride and joy to share with others."

The biggest Classic Cavalcade of Cars and Motorcycles that Claire and Bill have been involved with attracted 520 entries in 2017.

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"Whilst we encourage people to pre-register, we do accept late entries on the day," Claire said.

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"If there is someone who is thinking they would like to take over, they can rest assured we will help them enormously with checklists and advice," Bill said.

"But they can also have input into the format and put their own spin on it."

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International author in town for Kernewek

The Boy in The Dark synopsis CORNWALL, 1858: A boy descends into the darkness of the Wheal Emma copper mine tormented by the mystery of his father's tragic death.

What clues lie hidden in his father's mining journal?

Who else is plotting to unlock the secrets of the mine?

And who really profits from the miners' back-breaking toil?

A beautifully told, skillfully plotted, authentic period thriller – a tale of loss and discovery, loyalty and treachery, poverty, hardship and riches.

The Boy in the Dark weaves a gripping tale around an accurate portrayal of the struggles of the Cornish men, women and children whose labours made staggering fortunes for speculators, landowners and the aristocracy.

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As a geologist, Ken finds it easy to imagine what life was like for the Cornish miners.

"I have spent a lot of time underground in old mines around the world and the life of Cornish miners is very well documented here in England," he said.

"I often came across so-called Cornish Jacks – miners with a Cornish background – and all of them retained a strong interest in their heritage.

"My particular hope is that my books go down well with them, and indeed with anyone who has Cornish mining in their blood."

Ken has visited Yorke Peninsula many times before and said it is one of his favourite parts of Australia.

During this month-long trip, he will be kept quite busy with speaking engagements, the book launch and signings.

"I am excited about launching the novel at the Kernewek Lowender and participating in the largest Cornish festival anywhere in the world," he said.

"I think I have 10 speaking engagements lined up across SA and I am much looking forward to them."

INTERNATIONAL author Ken McKechnie will be in town for the Kernewek Lowender and to launch his new book Cousin Jack.

It is a sequel to his first book The Boy in the Dark and is set half in Cornwall and half in South Australia.

"It was actually the discovery of all the Cornish heritage on the Copper Coast that partly gave me the idea of writing a novel based on 19th century Cornish mining -- that and my roaming about the West Country here in England," he said.

Cousin Jack continues the story of Cornish copper miner Thomas Pascoe who has been exiled to a South Australian sheep station.

"Cousin Jack brings to life the motivations, struggles and personal stories of the prospectors, miners, engineers and speculators that formed the basis of the global expansion of gold and metal mining in the late 19th century," Ken said.

"Thomas hears from home that the famous Pascoe Lode is dying, the town of Penpillick and Capun Clymo with it, they need him back.

"What is poisoning the people?

Where has the copper gone? Can he afford to leave the outback and can he discover new riches at Wheal

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The Farm Shed Museum and Tourism Centre *

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Monday 13th–Friday 17th 9am–5pm, Saturday 18th–Sunday 19th 10am–4pm Venue: 50 Mines Road, Kadina Entry Fee: Adults $10 / Child $3 / Concession Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) $25 Ticketing: Pay at Farm Shed Step back in time and take a journey through the famous Matta House, amid a collection of historic buildings and sheds filled with former treasures. The outstanding machinery collection is interpreted through displays covering many aspects of life on the land. Learn the story of women on farms, from pioneer times to the present day. Take yourself to old school days when you enter a 1950s rural classroom.

This wonderful National Trust facility will leave you with renewed appreciation of how far we have come. Allow at least one hour for a visit.

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Monday 13th – Friday 17th 10am-4pm Saturday 18th by appointment Venue: Kadina Community Library Doswell Terrace, Kadina Entry Fee: Free Yorke Peninsula History Group is open to help visitors research their family history which is linked to the Copper Coast.

Prized Collection * Time: Venue:

Monday 13th – Sunday 19th 10am–3pm Moonta Gallery of the Arts Cnr George & Henry Streets, Moonta Entry Fee: Free entry View a selection of award-winning art works from the Kernewek Lowender Art Prize.

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Road Tram Tour – Moonta Township Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Monday 13th 10am Moonta Tourism Office, Blanche Terrace, Moonta $5 per person Ticket Moonta Tourist Office – Bookings essential

Take a tour on this unique Road Tram around the streets of Moonta. A tour guide will tell the story of the history of the Cornish miner’s settlement of this historic town. Many of its buildings are heritage listed. Disabled access available.

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Monday 13th – Sunday 19th 10am–4pm School of Mines, Ellen Street, Moonta $5 per person Pay at door

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Monday 13th – Sunday 19th Departs daily 10.30am / 11.30am / 1pm / 2pm Venue: Moonta Mines National Heritage Area Verran Terrace, Moonta Mines Entry Fee: Adults $12 / school age children $5 Under school age free of charge Ticketing: Pay at venue

A trip on the award-winning Tourist Train leaves from the Wheal Munta Station (adjacent to museum) taking passengers on a 50-minute trip through the historic landmarks of former mining operations with the driver explaining workings of the ore sorting floors, reservoir and the tunnel through Ryan’s Tailing Heap. Pets allowed on-board. This Railway is proudly presented by the Moonta National Trust.

Moonta Cemetery Tour Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Monday 13th 1pm Moonta Cemetery, 5 Retallick Road, Moonta Adult $5 / Children Free Pay at cemetery

Discover the stories, history and hardship of our Cornish ancestors during a guided tour of the Moonta Cemetery with Cornish Bard Liz Coole, President of the Yorke Peninsula Cornish Association.

Moonta Mines Sweet Shop * Time: Venue:

Monday 13th – Sunday 19th 10am–4pm Moonta Mines National Heritage Area Verran Terrace, Moonta Mines Entry Fee: Free entry Ticketing: No tickets required Built in 1946 this shop was originally the post office at Moonta Mines.

It is a character–filled building housing traditional old-fashioned sweets like the old sweet shops’ famous Spuds. The shop sells a large variety of old-fashioned sweets and English lollies, as well as old-fashioned traditional soft drinks such as ginger beer. A favourite with visitors who come to experience the heritage of the Moonta Mines area.

Proudly sponsored by Moonta National Trust.

Moonta Mines Museum * Time: Venue:

Monday 13th – Sunday 19th 1pm – 4pm Moonta Mines National Heritage Area Verran Terrace, Moonta Mines Entry Fee: Adults $8 / school children $4 Under school age free Ticketing: Pay at venue Located in the former Moonta Mines Model School, erected in 1878, the school remained active and an important centre for the Moonta Mines community for ninety years, closing in 1968. The museum tells the story of Cornish pioneers who came to South Australia for the copper mines 1861 – 1923. There are 14 rooms housing thematic displays on the Cornish miners’ lifestyles – mining lodges and friendly societies, sports and pastimes, death and hardship, extensive display costumes, china, silverware, photographs and memorabilia and a furnished classroom c. 1900. Proudly sponsored

by Moonta National Trust.

Volunteer researchers can assist with family and local history. Extensive records on early history, shipping records, births, deaths and marriages and newspaper records are available. Proudly sponsored by Moonta National Trust.

Wallaroo Heritage & Nautical Museum *

Miners Cottage and Garden *

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The Miner’s Cottage was established around 1870 and built in traditional style, initially with wattle and daub, and as the family grew added to in several stages with whatever materials were available. Many of the rooms are furnished with artefacts donated by descendants of early residents of the district to create an authentic display. The garden, which has obviously had several makeovers, is a colourful oasis in the midst of the skimp dumps and provides a relaxing haven for visitors.

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Monday 13th – Sunday 19th 10am – 4pm Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum Jetty Road, Wallaroo Entry Fee: Adult $6 / Children $3 Ticketing: Tickets at the door – group bookings phone (08) 8823 3015 Located next to the historic 1877 relocated Tipara Lighthouse. This unique museum has extensive maritime and local history displays. See “George” the giant squid. There is a large shell collection. Displays on the copper smelting era 1861 – 1923, the history of rail transport, the war years, general local history, over 70 model ships and discover how the Welsh and Cornish settled historic Wallaroo. There are tours available and souvenirs and history books for sale. A must see – this museum is proudly presented by Wallaroo branch of National Trust.

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Northern Yorke Peninsula Quilt Exhibition *

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Camelot Garden Stroll *

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Tuesday 14th – Friday 17th 10am – 3pm Camelot Garden, 18 Olive Parade, Kadina $10 per person – includes Cornish Cream Tea (part proceeds to Cancer Council SA) Pay at venue

Visit the private garden of Helen and Dean Rodda and enjoy strolling this beautiful depiction of an English Country Garden on an acre of land. The garden beds showcase cottage flowers, including roses, geraniums, fuschias, salvia, hellebores and borders of rosemary and English Box. Established Silky Oak, Claret Ash, Prunus, Pine and Golden Elm trees are a backdrop of the garden. A scaled model of a Cornish Miners’ Cottage can be found at the end of the manicured lawns. A decked area overlooks the dam and adjoins the croquet court.

Dressing the Graves – Green Plains West Time: Venue:

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10.30am Green Plains Cemetery (turn right (South) off Copper Coast Highway into West Ella Road.

Then right (West) onto Paskeville Road.

Cemetery is set back from road.

Free event Not required

Honouring our forebears – this year’s celebration will have a farming theme.

There will be a post ceremony gathering at the Paskeville Community Centre.

Dressing the Graves – Wallaroo Cemetery Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

1.30pm Wallaroo Cemetery 11040 Spencer Highway, Wallaroo Free event Not required

Moving ceremony held to honour ancestors buried in the Wallaroo Cemetery.

This year will have World War I theme. Local school choirs sing and place flowers and the KWM Band plays in support. A memorable experience and opportunity to gain unique knowledge on the history of those who lived in the area.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 Cornish Connections Quilts and More * Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Wednesday 15th and Saturday 18th 10am–4pm Wallaroo Mines Institute 21 Stirling Terrace, Kadina $5 per person includes Devonshire Tea Pay at door

A display of Cornish quilts, local quilts, bags, heritage hall refurbish.

Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th 10am–4pm Friday 17th 9.30am–4pm; Saturday 18th 10am–4pm; Sunday 19th 10am–3pm Moonta Town Hall, George Street Moonta $4 per person Pay at venue

Diverse display of quilts, wall hangings and bags. Purchase fabric at the venue from Kadina Sewing & Craft Shop. Members Challenge – Spring Showers. There is a trading table and raffle with all proceeds to Estia Health Kadina.

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Wednesday 15th 10am–noon Moonta Mines Uniting Church Hall 557 Milne Street, Moonta Mines $15 per person (includes morning tea) At the door

This lesson aims to teach participants simple everyday expressions in Cornish, with students interacting with each other. Written exercises in the booklet provided are very simple and easy to understand. A simple song which can be sung in rounds brings a lot of fun, enjoyment and achievement.

Days of the week, months of the year, numbers and a simple table grace are also included in this lesson. This is a fun lesson, which should appeal to everyone – particularly those with Cornish heritage. Conducted by Lilian James, a Cornish Bard, this event is proudly coordinated by Yorke Peninsula branch of the Cornish Association of South Australia.

Kernewek Golf Day Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Wednesday 15th from 12 noon Kadina Golf Club, 53 Russack Road, Kadina $5 per person Pay at venue

Join in the fun – Men’s and Women’s Stableford Golf Day.

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Cornish History Seminar – “Cornish Australians who Changed our World” Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

8.30am for 9am start Wallaroo Town Hall, Irwin Street, Wallaroo $65 per person Contact Jan Lokan, Seminar Coordinator jj.lokan@bigpond.com or www.kernewek.org

Program of illustrated talks relate to the theme for 2019 – Cornish Australians who Changed our World. Includes morning/afternoon teas, lunch, bound book of papers.

KWM Band Concert Dressing the Graves – Kadina Cemetery Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

10.30am Kadina Cemetery, 122 Russack Road, Kadina Free event Not required

This year will have a Pioneer Children theme – honouring the many children interred in common graves. A moving ceremony held to honour ancestors buried in the Kadina Cemetery. Local choirs sing and place flowers. This is a memorable experience and opportunity to gain unique knowledge on the history of those who lived in the area.

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1.30pm Moonta Cemetery, 5 Retallick Road, Moonta Free event Not required

Moonta’s ceremony begins with a re-enactment of a funeral procession of the era. Moving ceremony held to honour ancestors buried in Moonta Cemetery. Local school choirs sing and place flowers. A memorable experience and an opportunity to gain unique knowledge on the history of those who lived in the area.

Feast or Famine Dinner Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Wednesday 15th 6pm–9pm Kadina Wesley Uniting Church Corner Hay & Taylor Streets, Kadina $45 per person bookings essential – limited availability Email: kwucklevents@gmail.com Phone: 0417 821 109 Mail: KWUC 6 Ramsey Street, Kadina 5554

A five-course dinner of plain country cooking with recipes from the mining era. This is not gourmet food, but is food that evokes good memories. Our forebears were poor so each course would have represented a whole meal in the old days. The menu is fun and just a bit different. A description of each meal will be delivered before each dish is served. Enjoy lively and entertaining music between courses. This is a popular event.

Wallaroo Historical Walk & Ghost Tour * Time: Venue:

THURSDAY, MAY 16 Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th – 2pm–4pm Wallaroo Heritage & Nautical Museum Jetty Road, Wallaroo $6 Adults / $3 Children From Wallaroo Heritage & Nautical Museum

Assorted ghosts, howls and screams! Discover Wallaroo’s haunted past, ghost stories, historic buildings and sites on a guided two-hour walking tour.

Will you see the ghost of “Captain Burge”? The Wallaroo Historical Walk and ghost tour is hosted by the Wallaroo National Trust. For enquiries phone 8823 3015.

Poetry and Prose Afternoon Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Thursday 16th 2pm–4pm Patio Restaurant, 196 Bay Road, Moonta Bay Free entry (afternoon tea coffee, tea, cakes $8 per person) No bookings required

Copper Triangle Writers Group invites you to relax and enjoy listening to short stories and poetry. There is an opportunity for the audience to read their work also. During the afternoon, winners of the Kernewek Lowender Literary Competition will be announced and their entries read out. More information – call Roger 8825 1981.

What’s on...

FRIDAY, MAY 17 Official Opening of the 2019 Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival

What’s on...

Time: Venue:

Thursday 16th 7.30pm Wallaroo Town Hall, 1 Irwin Street, Wallaroo Adults $10 per person (includes tea, coffee, biscuits) Available at door

In the majestic Wallaroo Town Hall, enjoy a brass band and contemporary music concert.

Dressing the Graves – Moonta Cemetery

Road Tram Tour – Moonta Township Cornish Language Lesson for Beginners

OFFICIAL PROGRAM

Thursday 16th 10am Visitor Information Centre Blanche Terrace, Moonta $5 per person Visitor Information Centre, Moonta – Bookings essential

Take a tour on this unique Road Tram around the streets of Moonta. A tour guide will tell the story of the history of the Cornish miner’s settlement of this historic town. Many of its buildings are heritage listed. Disabled access available.

Will take place at 1.30pm at the Rotunda, Queen Square, Moonta Includes welcome speeches from the official party and features the Australian and Cornish National Anthems featuring the Band of the South Australia Police.

OFFICIAL OPENING

Drakes Supermarkets Moonta Parade and Street Party Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Friday 17th 10.30am George Street, Moonta Free event No tickets or bookings required

Three Generations of Art Exhibition *

A grand procession of floats, vibrant costumes. Featuring the renowned Band of the South Australia Police, other marching bands, dancers and choirs making for a spectacular sight. The parade winds its way down George Street culminating at Fer Kernewek, a traditional Cornish fair at Queen Square, Moonta.

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Drakes Supermarkets Pasty Bake-Off

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Thursday 16th – Saturday 18th noon–4pm St Mary’s Anglican Church Hughes Street, Wallaroo Gold coin donation Tickets will be available at the door or through Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum or Anglican Church Café, Taylor Street, Kadina

St Mary’s Anglican Church will host acclaimed artists Allyson Parsons, Marie Parsons and Henry Cockington’s “Three Generations of Art” exhibition. Celtic afternoon tea will be available.

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Friday 17th following procession George Street, Moonta Free event No tickets or bookings required

The Pasty Bake-Off is staged on a truck on the corner of George Street and Ellen Street – local students and VIP guests bake-off in a race to be the first to make the best pasty from scratch. Be part of the fun and cheer on your favourite person.

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FRIDAY, MAY 17 Radio Magic FM and 5CS Maypole Dancing Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

The Maypole Dance is a traditional dance performed in Cornwall in celebration of “May Day”, heralding the onset of spring. Performed several times during the festival, costumed school children dance in a circle each holding a coloured ribbon attached to a large pole. The ribbons are intertwined and plaited either onto the pole itself or into a web around the pole. The dancers then retrace their steps exactly in order to unravel the ribbons. There are numerous different dances performed each with its unique combinations of steps creating an array of varied patterns.

Radio Magic FM and 5CS Furry Dance Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Friday 17th 12.30pm George Street, Moonta Free event No tickets or bookings required

Fer Kernewek Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Meet the Cornish

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Friday 17th 2pm – 4pm Mining Precinct, Moonta Mines $5 per person Moonta Tourist Office

Meet the Writers Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Friday 17th 2.30pm Moonta Community Library Moonta Area School, Blanche Terrace, Moonta Free event Not required

Copper Triangle Writers Group invites you to meet the local writers and poets. Enjoy a free cuppa and listen to these local writers talk or launch their books. Signed copies will be available for sale. A wonderful hour, relaxing, informative and not to be missed. For more information contact Roger 8825 1981.

Newbery Chemists’ Kernewek Lowender Art Prize – Opening Soiree

The Furry Dance is one of the oldest traditional Cornish customs. Be a part of the crowds which line the streets to watch adults and children alike dressed in authentic costume dance and weave their way along George Street. It is one of the festival’s most popular events.

Friday 17th 10am – 4pm Queen Square, Moonta Free event No tickets or bookings required

Fer Kernewek is a traditional Cornish fair featuring many varied stalls selling food, souvenirs and trinkets with entertainment throughout the day.

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Guided Tour of Moonta Mines

Guided tour of Moonta Mines area by mining historian and retired geologist Greg Drew Msc/Dip ED. This tour commences at the Hughes Engine House, Moonta Mines. Tour is proudly sponsored by the Moonta National Trust.

Friday 17th 11.45am George Street, Moonta Free event No tickets or bookings required

OFFICIAL PROGRAM

Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Friday 17th 6.30pm Exhibition Gallery, Ascot Theatre Graves Street, Kadina $10 per person Bookings essential via website www.kernewek.org – or at door if not sold out

A delightful evening held to launch the 2019 Kernewek Lowender Art Prize.

This year we will celebrate 44 years as part of the festival. An opportunity to view a collection of quality art works, meet the artists, enjoy music and refreshments and be present for the announcement of winners of the biennial art awards. All art works are for sale. The exhibition remains open from Saturday 18th – 23rd May 2019.

CLASSIC CAVALCADE

Friday 17th 6.30pm Wallaroo Town Hall, Irwin Street, Wallaroo $35 per person Bookings essential via website www.kernewek.org or at door if not sold out

A traditional Methodist chapel tea with toasts, Cornish grace, dialect recitations, music and speeches. Proudly presented by the Cornish Association of South Australia.

Nos Lowen Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Friday 17th 7.30pm – late The Boatshed, Wallaroo Jetty, Wallaroo $30 per person Bookings essential The Boatshed – Wallaroo Jetty, Wallaroo Phone: 8823 4006

“Anchors a-weigh” at the Boatshed Restaurant for a fun-filled night: Nos Lowen – live music with sounds from Cornwall, Wales, Ireland, Scotland and Australia. Enjoy mulled wine, Cornish supper, good company and great fun.

Traditional Variety Concert Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Friday 17th 7.30pm – 9.30pm Kadina Church of Christ Chapel 7 Taylor Street, Kadina $10 per person Kadina Christian Bookshop, 10 Graves Street, Kadina or at the door

Featuring vocal tenor Bernard Hull supported by Jess Charles on piano and Ben Simmonds on clarinet. Bernhard (Cornish descendant) is a respected tenor and has starred in many musical productions including Phantom of the Opera.

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Friday 17th 8pm–11pm Cornerstone Stadium, Harvest Christian College George Street, Kadina Entry Fee: $22 adult / $20 Concession Ticketing: Bookings essential via website www.kernewek.org or Lorraine Darling 0418 830 639 A popular event of the festival this year featuring Tom and Patsy Routledge – husband and wife duo who pay tribute to the likes of Gene Pitney, Marty Robbins, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline to name a few. They will be joined by Wayne Horsburgh – Australia’s international award-winning performer whose musical influences include Frank Ifield, Wilf Carter and Slim Whitman.

The Smelters Heritage Accommodation * Time: Venue:

Friday 17th – Sunday 19th 10am–4pm The Smelters Heritage Accommodation 1a Heritage Drive, Wallaroo Entry Fee: Gold Coin donation Ticketing: Not required State heritage listed, The Smelters Heritage Accommodation , C1861, in an original building directly associated with the Copper Triangle copper mining.

The home was the manager’s building and pay office for the miners – hence, Office Beach. Many Cornish and Welsh miners were utilised for their adept skills and knowledge of mining practices. Sir Walter Watson Hughes and Sir Thomas Elder have a personal connection to the home. Well worth a visit.

What’s on...

SATURDAY, MAY 18 Rotary Village Fair Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Saturday 18th 9am–4pm Victoria Square, Digby Street, Kadina CBD Free event No tickets or bookings required

Loads of fun for the whole family. There are around 100 stalls to roam and enjoy with lots of local produce, food trucks, show rides and entertainment including a performance by KWM Band. Buy a traditional pasty from Northern Yorke Peninsula Rotary Club.

Cousin Jack and Jenny Competition Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Saturday 18th 10.30am Kadina CBD, Graves Street Free event No tickets or bookings required

Saturday 18th 9am–4pm Wallaroo Uniting Church Hall 4B Emu Street, Wallaroo Entry Fee: $25 per person individual session full day $90 per person Ticketing: Bookings essential – limited availability Call Necia (08) 8821 3383 or 0409 286 884 The morning session will be a cooking demonstration which will be a walk down memory lane as we explore how to make food our grandmothers fed us. All recipes are at least 50 years old and some go back 100 years or more.

Since many of our Copper Coast grandmothers were Cornish there is a strong Cornish flavour in the food which includes the traditional Saffron Cake, the iconic Star Gazy Pie, small cakes including scones, banburies, ginger buns and coffee rolls. Break for lunch (not included). Afternoon session is a hands on experience for all participants who will make their own pasty using a traditional recipe and old-fashioned implements.

Tea and coffee is available all day.

Kernewek Lowender Shield Wallaroo v Moonta Heritage Football & Netball Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Saturday 18th from 9.30am Wallaroo Football Club – Cornish Terrace, Wallaroo $7 per person Available at gate

Local rival football and netball clubs from the Cornish towns of Wallaroo and Moonta face off in football and netball contests. A grade teams from both codes vie for the coveted Kernewek Lowender Shield and cash prizes.

Come and enjoy the atmosphere of a typical camaraderie-filled country football and netball competition.

Apex Wallaroo Street Party Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Saturday 18th 1pm–6pm Owen Terrace, Wallaroo Free event No bookings required

Street parties have been a feature of Celtic village life for many years. Enjoy lively entertainment in a relaxed beer garden atmosphere with local traders offering a varity of food. Wallaroo is famous for clean fresh seafood and this will be featured along with traditional Cornish Swanky style beer, other craft beers and local wines.

Saturday 18th 2.30pm Davies Square, Wallaroo Free event No bookings required

An opportunity to dress up in traditional Cornish attire and be part of the festival spirit. Register your entry online at www.kernewek.org or registration from 10am on the day. Vie for a prize in one of the Best Dressed categories.

This noble and moving ceremony is conducted in the ancient Cornish language. Clad in traditional blue robes, the Bards – many of whom travel from around the world to participate – proceed in procession to the Gathering Circle. Harp music, a choir, banners, flags and dancing all make for a special occasion. An official ceremony of the Cornish Association of South Australia and proudly sponsored by Kernewek Lowender patron Diana Hancock.

Maypole Dancing

The Cadillacs Rockin’ The Kernewek

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Saturday 18th noon Kadina CBD Free event No tickets or bookings required

The Maypole Dance is a traditional dance performed in Cornwall in celebration of “May Day”, heralding the onset of spring. Performed several times during the festival, costumed school children dance in a circle each holding a coloured ribbon attached to a large pole. The ribbons are intertwined and plaited either onto the pole itself or into a web around the pole. The dancers then retrace their steps exactly in order to unravel the ribbons. There are numerous different dances performed each with its unique combinations of steps creating an array of varied patterns.

Furry Dance Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Saturday 18th 12.45pm Kadina CBD Free event No tickets or bookings required

The Furry Dance is one of the oldest traditional Cornish customs. Be a part of the crowds which line the streets to watch adults and children alike dressed in authentic costume dance and weave their way along Graves Street. It’s one of the festival’s most popular events.

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SUNDAY, MAY 19 Aussie Breakfast Time: Sunday 19th 7.30am-noon Venue: Wallaroo Sailing Club, Heritage Drive, Wallaroo Entry Fee: $10 per person small breakfast / $12 per person large breakfast Ticketing: At the door Enjoy breakfast after watching the Blessing of the Waters. This event has been enjoyed by many and is a great vantage point from which to view the passing of the Cavalcade of Cars and Motorcycles.

Blessing the Waters Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Sunday 19th 8am Lawns by Caffe Mia – Wallaroo Free event – bring your own chair No bookings required

This foreshore setting is the ideal venue for this morning Blessing the Waters ceremony. It is an event which remembers the hardships of previous generations, many of whom sailed from faraway lands to Wallaroo, Kadina and Moonta in the hope of striking copper.

RAA/Rosewarne’s Classic Cavalcade of Cars and Motorcycles Time: Venue:

Sunday 19th 10am Departs Viterra marshalling yards – Wallaroo.

Travels through the Copper Coast towns of Wallaroo, Moonta, Moonta Bay, Port Hughes and Kadina Entry Fee: Cars $45 Ticketing: Car and motorcycle registrations download entry form from website www.kernewek.org A favourite event of the Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival that attracts over 500 entries from motoring enthusiasts from around Australia. Join the crowd of spectators along the way to wave participants on and marvel at these classic, veteran and vintage cars and motorcycles as they drive through the towns of Wallaroo, Moonta, Moonta Bay, Port Hughes and Kadina ending at the Kadina oval

RAA/Rosewarne’s Classic Cavalcade Fun Fair

Gathering of the Bards Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

OFFICIAL PROGRAM

Saturday 18th 6.30pm–11.30pm Wallaroo Town Hall, Irwin Street, Wallaroo $15 per person Bookings essential – contact Lynlee 0488 522 111 or www.thecoastersrocknrollclub.com

Join one of Adelaide’s favourite rock and roll bands “The Cadillacs” for a night of rock and roll dancing fun. Enjoy the music of the era when rock and roll was played every Saturday night. Dress up in your Black and White theme outfits and dance, dance, dance. BYO supper and drinks.

Lobethal Harmony Choir Concert Time: Venue:

Saturday 18th 7.30pm – 10pm Kadina Wesley Uniting Church Corner Hay and Taylor Street, Kadina Entry Fee: $15 per person Ticketing: Bookings essential – email knucklevents@gmail.com phone 0417 821 109; Ivy & Grace Boutique, 39 Graves Street, Kadina – post 6 Ramsey Street, Kadina 5554 This amazing choir presents music that ranges from powerful renditions, to humorous pieces to stirring songs of the soul. Formed in 1878 this male choir still maintains its popularity with the strength and versatility of its performance. Supporting artists will present both vocal and instrumental items to provide the perfect balance.

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Sunday 19th 11.30am–4pm Kadina Football Club Oval, 1 Doswell Terrace, Kadina $7 Adults/Children under 15 years free No bookings required. Pay at the gate

The vehicles from the RAA/Rosewarne’s Classic Cavalcade of Cars and Motorcycles gather at the Kadina oval. It allows the public to get a closer look at the magnificent machines and an opportunity to chat with the very proud owners. Enjoy the fun of the fair where there is entertainment for the whole family. Sample the various foods on offer, stroll around the merchandise stalls, fun fair rides, enjoy the festival’s special brew of Swanky beer from the “pop -up” beer garden. There will be trophy presentations and you can dance along or just enjoy the music of the “Legends” rock ‘n’ roll band and dancers.

Heritage Church Service Time:

Sunday 19th 12.30pm (Community Singing) – Church Service 2pm Venue: Moonta Mines Uniting Church Milne Street, Moonta Mines Entry Fee: Free entry Ticketing: No tickets or bookings required This Ecumenical Heritage Church Service features 1000 voices raised in songs of praise, reminding us of the Christian heritage of our Cornish forebears. Features community singing, an amazing choir and worship service.

Celtic Culture and a Cuppa Time: Venue: Entry Fee: Ticketing:

Sunday 19th 2pm–4pm St Mary’s Anglican Church, Hughes Street, Wallaroo $15 per person and includes a Celtic afternoon tea Bookings through Anglican Church Café Taylor Street, Kadina or Wallaroo Heritage & Nautical Museum

Relax and enjoy Celtic music performed by Coro Quattro in the historic St Mary’s Anglican Church.

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Sharing the recipes of Cornish grandmothers

June Ladner and Wendy Bennetts will share recipes of their Cornish forebears at the Mildred's Kitchen cooking sessions during the Kernewek Lowender.

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MILDRED'S Kitchen is a new and exciting event offering a day-long food experience for people interested in traditional Cornish cooking.

"It will allow a walk down memory lane as we explore together how to make the food our grandmothers fed us," organiser June Ladner said.

"All recipes used are at least 50 years old and some go back 100 years or more."

June is Cornish through and through and has fond memories of her childhood cooking with her mother and grandmother.

"In my family, Saturday mornings were for cooking, we would cook pasties, pies, fruit cakes, banburies and more," she said.

"Mildred, after which we have named the event, was my grandmother's name."

June said after many years of just offering pasty making, there will be an emphasis on showcasing other Cornish recipes.

"The morning session will demonstrate the making of many Cornish family favourite foods and allow participants to taste what has been cooked," she said.

"The afternoon session will be a hands-on experience for all participants who will make their own pasty using a traditional recipe and old-fashioned implements."

One such demonstration will be for saffron cake.

"They would make it at night and leave it by the wood stove to let it rise," June said.

"It was usually only made for special occasions - Christmas, Easter, birthdays, et cetera, as it was too expensive to make regularly."

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Hobbin (made of short pastry and raisins, not figs) and Cornish Fairings which were like a ginger biscuit.

"Hevva cake was made when the fishermen came home shouting 'Hevva! Hevva!' meaning heavy, a good catch," June said.

"Their wives would then get busy and make a quick sweet for them, like a layer of pastry with lots and lots of currants; it was certainly not heavy to eat."

Rock buns and banburies were also popular and, of course, scones.

Another iconic Cornish recipe is Star Gazy Pie. "The village of Mousehole was threatened with starvation, crops were poor and the weather so stormy ships had not been able to leave harbour to catch fish," June said.

"A man called Tom Bawcock, desperate and determined, rounded up a crew willing to brave the storms and against the odds they returned safely loaded down with seven kinds of fish on December 23.

"Ever since then, Mousehole has celebrated the eve of Christmas Eve as Tom Bawcock's Eve. "The traditional meal served is fish pie made with seven different kinds of fish and a sturdy pastry crust which has fish heads poking through it to gaze at the stars."

Of course, pasties were the Cornish culinary treat which became most popular throughout SA and even Australia.

"It seems there were many recipes for pasties, though there were some similarities between all of them -pastry, potato, onion, swede and/or turnip with some meat and a bit of trombone added as an Australian touch," June said.

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Female pioneer being honoured at Moonta Dressing the Graves Barbara Alexander and Robyn Knight WRITTEN BY

Jane Hooper (nee Wade) is an inspiration to her many descendants, a number of whom reside in the Copper Coast. She will be honoured at Dressing the Graves on Wednesday, May 15.

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ONE of the fascinating identities being honoured in this year's Dressing the Graves is Jane Hooper (nee Wade).

This strong, resourceful pioneer died on the eve of her 94th birthday after a long life of courage and toil.

Jane was a true Cockney, born in London on September 21, 1842.

She became a housemaid, but craved a better life, so emigrated to South Australia on board the Frenchman with her brother, sisterin-law, and sister, arriving in Port Adelaide on September 20, 1858.

Jane became a farmer's wife, marrying Thomas Jackman Hooper at McLaren Vale in 1864.

From there, with three children in tow, they moved to a farm in the Dalkey Plains district of Balaklava.

Jane and Thomas purchased land at Koolwurtie in 1876 and the family had grown to eight by 1879.

The family pitched tents under shady tea trees in the middle of 524 acres of uncleared land, fenced the

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block and cleared scrub.

Jane would take the dogs hunting kangaroos, sometimes getting lost in the scrub, having to 'cooee' until she heard those at home answer.

They made an oven from mounded loose dirt covered with mud and left to dry, and sank a tank to catch water off the ground.

Daughters Eliza Jane and Caroline, at age 12 and 11, with their horse and dray and a 400-gallon tank, hauled water by bucket and rope from shallow wells at Mount Rat, three miles away.

Life was tough with crops failing or being eaten by kangaroos, and Jane having to feed her family with cooked marshmallow plants in winter.

Jane's husband Thomas died from blood poisoning in May 1885.

She struggled to find farm workers and was virtually starved off the farm, eventually selling it to her son-in-law George Sparrow, husband of Eliza Jane, for around 120 pounds in 1888.

Ever resourceful, Jane became a midwife, often moving in with a family as they awaited the birth whilst leaving her own children at

home to fend for themselves.

Not surprisingly, Jane was much in demand for her services and helped to birth many of her grandchildren.

Hard work and a variety of enterprises paid off for Jane, enabling her to purchase a farm at Agery in 1902.

She was the first woman in the district to own land.

Farm machinery was almost nonexistent, and times remained tough.

However, her children married well and prospered.

Jane's son, Thomas Henry, took over the farm, and, from her residence at 12 Ryan Street, Moonta, Jane ran a confectionary shop from 1924-1929, and grocery shop from 1929-35.

A brief remarriage to John Halbert Hunter in 1891 has disappeared into history as Jane reverted to the name of Hooper and John Halbert Hunter has not been traced.

Jane was buried in Moonta cemetery on what would have been her 94th birthday, September 21, 1936. She epitomises the resilience and resourcefulness of pioneering women of the time.

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Celtic music a unique type of entertainment

Greon Dove – Paddy Montgomery, Sam Davies and Kat Chishkovsky – will play traditional Celtic instruments during the Kernewek Lowender.

ENTERTAINMENT is at the core of the Kernewek Lowender to emulate the Cornish people's love of music with a variety of supporting events featuring Celtic musicians from around Australia.

"Celtic is a broad umbrella term for music from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Isle of Man, Cornwall and Brittany," associated event organiser Cherry Hall said.

"Fortunately for us in this country, the Celts who migrated from those countries brought their unique and beautiful kind of music."

Cherry said the entertainment is more than just singing a few songs.

"Music was part of their existence.

It's not just about playing instruments, a big part of it is the voice – harmony singing and making music together is very common for people from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Cornwall," she said.

"The artists instruments coming to the Kernewek are unusual, they are quite exclusive instruments that came from the ancestral culture and are very delicate."

Cherry has organised four musical acts – Vagaband, Tidal Moon, Greon Dove and Elaine McLoughlin – to play at associated events during the festival.

"Greon Dove is a unique talented Gaelic Trio from Melbourne who will be playing the Irish Uillean pipes, fiddle and bouzouki," she said. ''Tidal Moon is a harp/guitar/vocal duo, Barbara Jeffrey is travelling from Queensland and Jose Garcia is travelling from Victoria to join us.

"Then we have Vagaband and Elaine

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coming up from Adelaide.

"Amongst others, Elaine will sing three songs written by local woman Fiona Karamanlidis.

"These songs have never been sung in public before and are about Cornish migration."

Cherry said she has many fond memories of singing as a child growing up in West Cornwall and when she returned to her mother country from 1993 to 2011.

"When I was a teenager, the folk clubs were very popular and my cousin used to come and pick me up and we would go along," she said.

"It was the perfect place for folk musicians to come and sing the songs they loved to sing. A lot of it is storytelling through music, that's what Celtic music is about.

"Harmony singing and pub singing are also popular, they always bring joy to people in Cornwall and this style of singing is very infectious."

Cherry said she loves the Kernewek Lowender and is passionate about keeping the Cornish heritage alive.

"It was phenomenal what they were able to do so I don't want that to be forgotten," she said.

"I love the Cornish festival because it brings people and children together, shares the history, acknowledges our ancestors, and is a lot of fun."

The Celtic musicians will join the grand procession in Moonta on Friday and play at the Nos Lowen event at The Boatshed, Wallaroo, on Friday evening as well as the Prince Edward Hotel, Wallaroo, on Saturday evening.

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Coro Quattro sharing their singing talent MARK Roberts has fond memories of his family dressing as Cousin Jacks and Jennies, and wrangling with ribbons around a maypole with Wallaroo Mines Primary School at the Kernewek Lowender.

This year, Mark returns to the Cornish festival as part of the entertaining quartet Coro Quattro.

Mark recalled participating in the first Kernewek Lowender watching the grown-ups dancing their way through the streets of Kadina and the flurry of pasty making that took place.

In readiness for this year's festival, he has been practising making pasties and thinks he has just about perfected them having checked out the Cornish association's website for the exact ingredients – skirt steak and white vegies.

Mark moved to Adelaide to complete his schooling at Brighton where he studied music in depth, having first learned from local piano teacher Julie Ayles.

At Brighton High School he performed in stage productions, allowing him to discover his voice as well as perfecting his piano and string bass skills.

Mark will be joined by fellow members of the Coro Quattro quartet performing a mixture of Celtic songs sung in harmony at this year's Kernewek Lowender.

Three of the Coro Quattro group, Nicola Bevan, Catherine Cox and Mark, met in 1980 when they sang in the Canticle.

The fourth member of the group, Chris Simpson, will join them singing at St Mary's Anglican Church Wallaroo on Sunday afternoon, May 19.

Tickets are available at the Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum and Kadina Anglican Church Cafe.

Brenda March, Colin Roberts and Mark Roberts rehearsing in St Mary's Wallaroo ahead of Coro Quattro's performance on the Sunday of the Kernewek Lowender, May 19.

Swanky brewed and ready SWANKY is back for the 2019 Kernewek Lowender.

Watsacowie brewing company has been contracted to produce the iconic Cornish beer and has been working hard to come up with something people will enjoy.

"Swanky actually came up in our research when we started the brewery because we looked at beers that were originally from the area," owner Brendan Phasey said.

"It was on our radar but we hadn't really thought much more about it for a year or two.

"When Kernewek Lowender executive officer Glenys Blacker approached us, we were more than happy to put something together."

Brendan said the Swanky beer is quite unique.

"Whilst Swanky is brewed in a similar way to normal beer, the hardest thing was there was no specific recipe that we could find and follow," he said.

"We have some anecdotal evidence to suggest what Swanky was originally and we didn't think if we followed the recipe to the letter it would be a beer people would enjoy.

"I don't think anyone has ever followed a true original recipe so we have looked at the region and the traditional beer styles from there.

"We have used some artistic licence to make a beer that we think people will enjoy drinking but also has some ties back to the Cornish region."

Brendan said the beer has taken about 10 weeks to create from start to finish.

"It has been a fun exercise to create Swanky because sometimes you get stuck brewing the same beer over and over so it's nice to come up with something new," he said.

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Students learn Cornish traditions the SA Police Band as well as the VIP morning tea," Mrs Swan said.

"The years 11-12 students will be cooking for and running a food stall in Queen’s Square which will sell pies, soups, muffins, coffee and more.

"Additionally, the year 10 students have made about 500 Cornish pasties which are sure to be a hit.

"School captains will also be participating in the Cornish pasty bake-off."

During the parade, students will be dressed in costume playing old-style games down George Street such as marbles, skipping and hoop toss.

Groups of middle primary girls will perform the Maypole and Furry dances at events across the Copper Coast during the weekend.

"All students have been learning about Cornish history in the lead up," Mrs Swan said.

"They are looking forward to showcasing what they have learned and being part of the cultural experience."

Harvest Christian College students will be involved with Dressing the Graves in Kadina, Maypole and Furry dances, and a school living exhibit at Moonta Mines School Museum.

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Moonta Area School students Bree Williams, Charlotte Keleher, Maeve Cockshell, Abby Braley and Hollie Knott are excited to be involved with this year's Kernewek Lowender Cornish Festival.

Wallaroo, students are participating in the Maypole and Furry dances in both Moonta and Kadina.

Kadina Memorial School students will join the Dressing the Graves ceremony in Kadina, the Furry and Maypole dances, and the choir is entertaining.

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"I've been impressed by the level of enthusiasm at rehearsals and the continued commitment of students, staff and parents to ensure the success of this important biennial event," he said.

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Moonta Area, Kadina Memorial, St Mary MacKillop, Wallaroo Primary, Wallaroo Mines and Bute Primary Schools, as well as Harvest Christian College, have been immersing their students in Cornish history leading up to the event.

Moonta Area School students are heavily involved with many of the week's events.

Teacher Jane Swan said it is important the community understands how much the students contribute.

"Mrs Sharp and the school choir will be in costume to sing the National Anthem and Linden Lea for the Dressing the Graves ceremony at Moonta on Wednesday, May 15," she said.

"Students will also be involved with dressing the unmarked children's graves in the Moonta cemetery."

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Wallaroo's Welsh connection Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum’s Colin Boase with the Hughes Chimney Stack in the background. Colin will lead historical walks and ghost tours around the town during the Kernewek Lowender.

The ghost of Lydia Gully THE tragic story of Lydia Gully is just one Colin Boase will share during the historical walking and ghost tours of Wallaroo.

Lydia suicided by taking poison in room 11 at the Globe Hotel (now Weeroona Hotel) on July 3, 1905.

"Her husband was a ship captain who had a fatal accident adjusting the mast and her only child died of typhoid – she lost them both during a two-week period," Colin said.

"She came to Wallaroo to see her husband's grave and had been staying in the hotel for about a week when the owner found a suicide note to her parents."

It is said Lydia's ghost haunts the Weeroona to this day.

"The current owners have seen her and say they have seen things go flying off the shelves for no reason at all," Colin said.

"No one wants to stay in room 11!"

WALLAROO played an important role in the region's mining history as home to the smelting works and port for shipping the locally-produced copper all around the world.

Before Patrick Ryan's copper discovery, Wallaroo was nothing more than a sheep station with one small jetty and tiny house.

But when the mining industry went gangbusters, the town was born.

Wallaroo historian Colin Boase will take visitors on historical walks and ghost tours around the town during the Kernewek Lowender, sharing his bountiful knowledge and stories of the past.

"Wallaroo was mainly settled by the Welsh because they were the ones with expertise in copper smelting," Colin said.

"Sir Walter Watson Hughes took over the lease of the sheep station in 1859 and instructed his shepherds to be on the lookout for signs of minerals.

"He then made Wallaroo the chief port for the copper smelters and built the main flue for all the furnices, which still stands today, in 1861.

"It was the biggest copper smelter outside of Swansea in Wales and employed 1000 people.

"The mines closed in 1923 after the price of copper made it not worth mining; the Wallaroo and Moonta Mining and Smelting Company subsequently went into liquidation and they started demolishing the smelting works in 1931."

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"One of my favourite stories is that of the Wallaroo Town Hall," Colin said.

"It was built by the Wallaroo Council in 1902 but in 1917 it was gutted by a disastrous fire, thought to be arson but never proven.

"It was rebuilt at a cost of about 10,000 pounds, which nearly sent the town broke, and reopened in 1919.

"It is one of the biggest town halls on Yorke Peninsula, accommodating up to 1000 people, and is really beautiful with its ornate ceiling and large stage."

Colin also has a soft spot for the town hall as he worked there for 30 years as a projectionist.

It was there he believes he had his one and only ghost encounter.

"I was showing a film one night and I had this feeling someone was behind me," he said.

"When I turned around, I saw a faint shadow drift into the film winding room next door; it was a strange but interesting experience."

The historical walk and ghost tour will take visitors to a many different locations including the old bond store (cu2 accommodation), old shop (BC Beauty), Copper Coast Hotel, former 1910 post office, town hall, Sonbern Lodge Motel, the former railway porter's office (now the Boathouse Restaurant) and the customs house.

Tours will run at 2pm each day from Thursday to Sunday, May 16-19.

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Three generations showcasing art

Renowned artist Allyson Parsons with son Henry Cockington and mother Marie Parsons. The trio will bring their Three Generations of Art exhibition to the Kernewek Lowender.

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IT is rare to see three talented artists spanning three generations of one family exhibiting together but this is possible at St Mary's Anglican Church, Wallaroo, during the Kernewek Lowender.

Marie Parsons, daughter Allyson Parsons and grandson Henry Cockington will bring their Three Generations of Art exhibition to the Cornish festival.

The family has previously exhibited together at the Port Vincent Easter Exhibition and as part of the South Australian Living Artists Festival.

"For our upcoming exhibition at the Kernewek Lowender people can expect an interesting mix of styles, mediums and subject matter including landscapes, urban street scenes and still life," Allyson said.

"When Margie Davies invited us to exhibit in the historical St Mary's church we were very pleased to be able to show our work in such a beautiful venue.

"This exhibition is unique because we are three generations of artists."

Marie was an art teacher at Minlaton for 13 years and has always loved to draw but didn't become a serious artist until 1994. Her work features striking compositions and superb

choice of colours.

Marie enjoys experimenting in all sorts of mediums and loves finding inspiration from field trips.

Allyson has become a soughtafter artist with many of her works finding their way to homes overseas and featuring in major corporate and private collections around Australia.

Allyson has lived most of her life in rural South Australia, giving her a great feel for the colours and landscape of bushland.

She loves nothing better than field trips to the Flinders Ranges and Kangaroo Island for inspiration along with her beloved Yorke Peninsula.

Henry grew up loving sport, including cricket, football and athletics. It wasn't until the age of 15 he discovered his love of painting.

He was recipient of the annual visual arts prize, the Jack De Vidas prize, at Prince Alfred College in years 11 and 12.

He has also twice been a finalist in the Fleurieu Peninsula Art Prize at Victor Harbor and held his own exhibition at Dog Ridge Winery in McLaren Vale.

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