Heritage Living Summer 2011 - National Trust of Australia

Heritage Livingnational TRust of South Australiaceo’s reportState Office receivesregularly inquiries frommembers who wish to make abequest to the National Trustof South Australia. Given thislevel of interest, I have madean approach to the Trust’sLawyers (Thomsons), toconsider developing a specialmember’s package to enablea will, or an updated will, to be prepared at aconsiderably reduced cost. In the coming monthsI expect to be able to make an announcementon this exciting development, and also publish asimple guide to explain how this can be achieved.In the meantime, for those members consideringmaking a bequest, it is important to consider thatthere are essentially three main types of bequests:• a percentage of the estate• a specific sum of money• a specific item of personal or real property.By making provision for the National Trust in yourwill, you will be providing a lasting gift for futuregenerations. Every sum, no matter how small, iswelcomed and if desirable, you can specify whereyou want your money to be spent. It can go to a placeor property that has special significance for you.Reflecting back on our achievements for the 2010calendar year, and my first twelve months with theTrust, I am immensely proud of the efforts of ourCouncil, Committees, Branches, volunteers andmembers. Well done to each and everyone for anoutstanding effort.The past twelve months saw a significant increasein memberships and we will continue to buildupon this momentum during 2011. We need tocontinue to grow and remain a strong, viableand relevant organisation so that we remain theauthoritive community voice on matters relatedto heritage and conservation. With this in mind, Iwould like to issue a challenge to each and everymember to sign up a friend, relative, colleagueor associate to become a member of the Trust.Let’s see if we can make 2011 a record year formemberships !!Eric Heapy: CEOCouncillors Elected to CouncilDeborah MorganDeborah wasappointed to theCouncil in July 2010and is a memberof the Fundraising& Membership Committee andthe Editorial and PublicationsCommittee.Deborah’s family has a longstanding involvement with theNational Trust and her grandfather,Sir Edward Morgan, was Presidentbetween 1960 and 1961.Deborah was awarded a Bachelorof Laws in 1977, and for a numberof years worked as a lawyer inprivate law firms. Between 2000and 2010 she was a member ofthe Migration Review Tribunal andthe Refugee Review Tribunal.Deborah is currently the Vice-Convenor of the SA Council ofAustralasian Tribunals, a councilmember of St Ignatius CollegeCouncil and is on the WaterhouseClub Committee [affiliated withSA Museum]. Deborah’s previousboard appointments includeHonorary Solicitor for The CottageHomes Inc, Chair of the SAPsychological Board, member ofthe Board of State Opera of SA andof the Optometrists’ Board of SA.Marilyn TuckerMarilyn was nominated toCouncil in 2010 as regionalRepresentative for the CentralRegion. She has twenty yearsaccounting experience in smalland medium businesses ofvarious type. Marilyn is skilledin working with groups ofvolunteers.She was Treasurer and acommittee member involved ingrant applications, volunteertraining, management ofcollection and museum.Her community involvement hasincluded (2006- 2008) Treasurerof the Gawler Community Gallery.and (2002-2006) President, of theGawler Quilting Circle.ROBYN WIGHTCouncil nominatedand elected to theNTSA Council on 22April 2010. Robyn hasbeen a member of the NationalTrust of South Australia forseveral years, and a volunteer atAyers House for the past threeand half years. Robyn has a keeninterest in social, cultural andnatural history and conservation,and is also a member of theBrighton Historical Society. Shebrings to the Council extensiveadministrative and eventmanagement expertise gainedduring her career as an ExecutiveAssistant in public and privateorganizations, including PA to theHon Dean Brown.page 5

Heritage Livingnational TRust of South AustraliaRoseneathLyn O’Grady and deborah morganthat the cottage would have been used byservants. Other branches of the tunnel open intoa cellar and storeroom.Legend has it that another branch of the tunnelsled to the River Torrens to provide coolingdraughts into the house and an escape route inthe event of an attack by natives!! An importantKaurna Aboriginal camp-site was situated notfar away at the site where Stephen Terrace nowcrosses the River Torrens.The tunnels are an unusual form in SouthAustralia and it has been suggested that perhapsthey reflect the mining knowledge of JamesMcDonald, the original owner.Above: Courtesy of Heather and George Wright,photographer unknown, photo dates before 1920.Members of the Adelaide & Inner SuburbsBranch regularly meet to inspect heritagelisted properties. Recently, the owners of the,“Roseneath”, took A&IS Branch members andfriends on a guided tour of the residence.This property is entered on the Register of theNational Estate and also in the South AustralianHeritage Register as a “State Heritage Place.”The photograph above was taken in about 1919.The property has heritage significance becauseit is an extremely fine example of transposedEnglish design techniques, using possibly locallybaked bricks. Furthermore, the house reflectscharacteristic colonial design elements weddedwith the English.This two-storey house, built mostly of brick with aslate-roof, was completed in 1849 for James WyldMacDonald, an official at the Burra Mines.In it’s early days, olive trees and rows of vinessurrounded the house and an avenue of almondtrees led from gates on Stephen Terrace toRoseneath’s front door.Circa 1845 the limestone cottage, stables andcoach-house were built at the rear of the house.Roseneath is listed as a State Heritage Place, notonly for the reasons given above but also becauseof its unusual tunnels. Accessed from the groundfloor (pictured) is a brick-lined tunnel from whichother tunnels lead. The lengthy main tunnel leadsto circular steps that end in the kitchen and thecottage at the rear of the house. It is understoodAt present Roseneath’s sleeping quarters andbathroom facilities are downstairs, as is an office.Ground level main windows are twin casement.A large and very fine sitting room with two whitemarble fireplaces is upstairs. The sitting room hasaccess to the front verandah via French-latticedoors. A dining room and a small kitchen are alsoupstairs.Roseneath, an early house by South Australianstandards, provides a comfortable lifestyle (ductedair conditioning, dishwasher etc) for it’s ownerswho have been careful to maintain it’s specialoriginal features.Photo: Marcus Beresfordpage 6

Left: Bay View Hotel, WhallaPhoto: Sue ScheiffersPicture Essay - Country Art DecoHeritage Livingnational TRust of South AustraliaSue Scheiffers and Marcus BeresfordThe term “Art Deco” came into use in the1960s to describe a style of decoration andarchitecture of mainly the interwar period. InAustralia, Art Deco continued through to the1950s, with some housing and furniture stillreflecting at least elements of the style. Thebeginning is generally ascribed to the “ExpositionInternationale des Artes Decoratifs etIndustriels Modernes” in Paris 1925,although the Viennese “Secession”movement (from the late 1890s) andGerman Bauhaus School (founded in1919) introduced some elements.perhaps more readily palatable than the strippeddown post-war modernist functionalism or later“brutalism”. Some people now find Art Decoold-fashioned and even unattractive (perhapssubconsciously rebelling against their parents’tastes!) but newer generations are re-discoveringthe style.French Art Deco was initially a style forthe elite, but by the 1930s Art Deco hadbecame a popular style often associatedwith cheap industrial design andmanufacture. Art Deco was perhaps thefirst truly international style, and usedinexpensive elements of the austereabove: Spencer Hotel, WhyallaPhoto: Sue Scheiffersleft: Renmark HotelPhoto: Sue Scheiffers.functionalism introduced by the Bauhaus School(such as steel windows and concrete renderedwalls), but dressed it up with ornament. Thelatter was often nautical in theme (reflecting theglamorous cruise ships of the era) with portholewindows and streamlined edges, but also includedrising sun, waterfall, fountain, floral, animal andother motifs. Stepped masses and ornamentationoften reflected the exciting Egyptian and Mayanarchaeological discoveries of the era.Art Deco was very popular in its day, promoted byit’s extensive use in the Hollywood film industryand musicals of the period. It’s embrace of themodern, but with traditional ornamentation, wasIt should not be any surprise to findArt Deco buildings throughout countrySA, often as shops, hotels, institutesand cinemas. These buildings are notalways protected and warrant carefulconsideration before demolition orunsympathetic alteration. Illustratedare just a few gems in different regionsof SA. Go to the Art Deco & Modernist Society ofAustralia Adelaide Chapter website www.flickr.com/groups/adelaidedeco/ for more.In Whyalla, the Hotel Spencer was designed byAdelaide architect Charles Alexander Russell inassociation with Caradoc, Ashton & Fisher, andbuilt in 1939. The repetitive terracotta frieze on thefaçade depicts shipyard and steelwork themes.The superb Hotel Bay View was built in 1941 anddesigned in the streamline modernist style byAdelaide architects Barrett Glover & Pointer.The Hotel Renmark is probably the mostspectacular Art Deco Hotel anywhere in SA, andwas designed by Adelaide firm Philip Claridge andAssociates in 1937.page 7

Heritage Livingnational TRust of South AustraliaTrust newsLeft: Murray Bridge Spur velleiaCentre: Murray Bridge stationArt Deco signageAbove: Murray BridgeRoundhousePhotos: Marcus Beresford.Murray Bridge Railway and Wharf Precinctan exciting opportunityBefore the Swanport Bridge over the RiverMurray opened, many interstate motoristswould have travelled through Murray Bridgetown-ship and been aghast at the long, long row ofugly factories, warehouses and other commercialpremises on the left hand side of the road into thetown. However, away from the road and nestlinginto the riverbank near the original road bridgeacross the river is a beautiful area with a richheritage.The Murray Bridge Railway and Wharf precinct isone of the ten SA sites identified as Heritage@Riskfor 2010, and its first important attribute is thesuperb view down the steep riverbank to the widebend of the River, and across the green floodplainsto the east.The old bridge itself is a fine landmark,constructed 1873-9, although the iron-workwas purchased in Britain in 1864, but rustedaway at Port Adelaide for nearly ten years whileParliament argued about whether to assembleit at Wellington or Mobilong. With its handsomeclassical-style piles, the bridge was initiallyused solely for road transport and stock droving,meeting the burgeoning need as SA’s ruralsoutheast boomed from the mid 19th centuryon. The second exclusively railway bridge wasconstructed 1923-5.The railway and station was not opened until 1886,unique in SA for its purpose-built siding down tothe riverboat wharves, from which 30,000 tons ayear of wool and wheat were trans-shipped in theearly 1900s. The first station building (architectMarcus BeresfordF Townsend) later became the refreshment roomsfor travellers on the overland train, and wasrenovated in the Art Deco style with fine signage,curvaceous bars and wall mirrors. An additionalstation building and two storey accommodation forcooks, waiters and other staff were added.Meanwhile the area had become a major railtransport centre, with the weatherboard TrainControl building and signalman’s quarters still inplace, a major T shaped stone single men’s quarterserected in the 1900s for railway employees, and7 other houses for other staff. Four of these areattractive stone six room villas (1880s), three arepleasing rendered concrete slab bungalows (c1920).Of particular interest is the superb hexagonal“roundhouse”, constructed in 1874 for the engineerof the bridge, later railway staff.Other features of the site include a hand-dugrailway cutting to the bridge (900 men workedon these), a turntable for reversing locomotives(the huge iron platform cast by Edgemore IronCo. Delaware USA in 1883) a corrugated ironworkshop, weatherboard SAR Institute and tenniscourts (still complete with bookings blackboard).Other interesting features include remaining railtracks, stone edged paths, or lamp posts, stairrailsand fencing made of recycled railway lines.A portion of the original red gum wharf remains(still used for paddleboat cruises), with an earlySA-made 5 ton steel crane (1887, now completewith National Trust Bronze plaque), some shedsand a marooned and rusting train locomotive andwagons.page 8

Heritage Livingnational TRust of South AustraliaMurray Bridge Railway and Wharf Precinct cont’dAnother important but previously unrecognisedfeature of the whole site is the very large areasof native grasses, and interesting remnant nativevegetation including native apricot, native juniper,guinea flower, New Holland daisy, iron-grass,nodding saltbush, red gum and a forest of riversheoak. The striking native Spur velleia can beseen flowering in spring and would be mistakenby many for a native orchid. Significant plantedvegetation includes 6 huge old ArgentineanPepper trees clearly intended for shade andrecreation around the rim of a gully, remnantrosebushes near the station building, and largepines and palms.Within the precinct are 5 State heritage registeredplaces, and part of the precinct is Local heritagelisted (including 4 Canary Island Palms). However,this will not be enough to protect the contextof listed sites or the historical integrity of thearea, and over 16 buildings, structures and othersites remain at risk. There has already been adevelopment application for a non-descript 4storey motel and casino on the riverfront cliff(which was apparently complying developmentand would have been considered without statutorypublic comment). The NTSA wants a detailedConservation Management Plan or Strategyprepared for the whole area, which ensuresretention of all historic elements of the area,identifies potentially acceptable uses, includesdetailed plans for future landscaping and outdoorfurniture, and identifies sites for redevelopmentwhich do not intrude on the heritage values.A nomination of the whole precinct for registrationas a State heritage area, which recognises itssingular importance and enables control ofsympathetic redevelopment, is being prepared by theNTSA in conjunction with the community group RailSA. Interested members could urge the government(its Land Management Corporation has control of thesite) to take steps towards these aims.Above: Murray Bridge 1873-9.Photo: Marcus Beresford.SA History Challenge presentationThe National History Challenge is an exciting contest that encourages students to use research andinquiry based learning to discover more about Australia and its past. Students are the historians, theycan investigate their community, explore their own and their family’s past, explore major events that havetaught Australia, as a nation, new ideas or theories.The Challenge encourages inquiry based learning,the use of primary and secondary sources and offersa variety of presentation styles that can cater toindividual learning styles.Students from Years 5 to 12, 19 years of age oryounger, in Australian schools submit their researchand can progress from School to Regional to State /Territory and National finals.The National Trust sponsors the Australia’s HeritageCategory. Councillor Sue Scheiffers was delightedto present the award to Joanna Tsigiotis, student atWalford Anglican School, for her essay titled“Sir Edward Dunlop – A Remarkable Australian”.Above: Sue Scheiffers presenting the award toJoanna Tsigiotis, student at Walford Anglican School.Photo: Anthea Buxtonpage 9

Heritage Livingnational TRust of South AustraliaNATIONAL TRUST South Australia 2010 Award RecipientsHonourary Life MembershipAnita Aspinall AM Mt Lofty BranchAnita has been a member of the Branch for manyyears. She was elected to the NTSA Council in 2001and from 2002 until July 2010 was President. Inthis role she did much to bring recognition to theBranches of the NTSA. She drove many miles andspent many hours visiting Branches across theState and attending various regional meetings. AsPresident, Anita was a member of the ACNT Boardwhere she was always mindful of the State’s needs,ensuring that the NTSA was not overwhelmed bythe needs of the more populous states.Anita has been a long-standing member of theCamellia Society that tends the beautiful gardensat Stangate House. The care given to this gardenhas made the property sought after for weddingsover the years thus providing much needed incomefor the Mt Lofty Branch.Dr Mildred Mocatta AwardGlennys Carse Vice President/Central RegionalRepresentativeGlennys has been a stalwart of the National Trustfor almost thirty years, firstly at Gawler where sheheld executive positions and worked tirelessly forthat branch and then on Council.She was Regional Representative for the CentralRegion and Chair of the Regions and BranchesCommittee. In addition to her work in her ownregion, Glennys has driven hundreds of kilometers toCertificates of AppreciationTony Hersey Renmark BranchTony has been a supporter of Olivewoodthrough his business and in his role asCouncillor for Renmark-Paringa Council.He has researched and produced plaquesfor Renmark. As a Vietnam Veteran hisartwork depicting Renmark’s role in thevarious war zones is in the RenmarkSoldiers’ Memorial hall.Barbara Cook Minlaton BranchBarbara has been a member of the Branch for manyyears, serving on the committee, supporting allactivities and is a regular supplier of goods for theshop which produces some much needed income forthe Branch. She is a regular worker at the shop.other regional meetingsrepresenting Council when therehas been no elected RegionalRepresentative.She is currently theVice-President.She has watched withexcitement the evolution ofthe National Trust with theopening of the Port of Adelaide andthe Adelaide and Inner Suburbs Branches andsadness at the closure of the Holdfast Bay Branch.Her contribution to Council has included a passionfor the people and places that form the NationalTrust and she has chaired the Museums andCollections Committee and the CollingroveAdvisory Committee.She worked on several policies including thecreation of the Collections Management and theOccupational Health & Safety policies and therevamp of the Branch By-laws.Glennys has provided calm and caring support tothe President and has contributed her wisdom tothe last four CEO’s serving in many practical ways.In her final regional report in October this year,she very aptly stated that it has been aninteresting and challenging ten years on Counciland this award acknowledges the significantcontribution that Glennys has made to thisorganisation.Graham Tucker Gawler BranchGraham has been a loyalvolunteer for the Branch formany years. He regularly assistswith museum duties and historywalks around the town. He hasbeen immensely helpful with publicity for theBranch for over 10 years.Ronald Knott Moonta BranchSince 2003, Ronald has been an irreplaceableand valuable member of the Branch. He workstirelessly at the Wheal Hughes Copper Mine andthe Moonta Mines Tourist railway maintaining therolling stock as well as driving the train. He alsoassists with various other Branch activities.Above: David Beaumont President of NTSA presents Glennys Carse with her Mocatta Award andCertificates of Appreciation to Tony Hersey and Graham Tucker. Photos: Sue Scheiffers.page 12

Heritage Livingnational TRust of South AustraliaNATIONAL TRUST South Australia 2010 Award RecipientsHonour AwardsJohn Verburgt Victor Harbor BranchJohn began his involvement with the NTSA asa volunteer with the Goolwa Branch. In 2002 hebecame a member of the Victor Harbor Branchtaking on all manner of maintenance work. He isthe Branch safety officer. For several years he hasassisted with the historic photo collection. He is aregular and reliable member on the roster for theEncounter Coast Discovery Centre.Jean Gundersen Central Yorke Peninsula BranchSince its inception in 1973 Jean has been a keenworker at the Ardrossan museum.She helped with its establishmentand upgrade and works tirelesslywith a range of activities such asmaintenance and taking her turnon the roster. For several yearsshe has been a committeemember and is a regularattendee at regional meetings.Janee Presgrave Keith BranchJanee is a long time member of theBranch and for 33 years has been a member ofthe committee in various roles. She has been along-term carer of the “Settlers Cottage” gardenand a guide to this and other properties. Shewas a member of the Save the Church Fundraising committee that enabled the Church tobe purchased and since then a member of theleadlight window team. Janee has organizedvisiting exhibitions as well as many local Branchexhibitions.Marian Duerden Burnside BranchMarian was one of the first guides at BeaumontHouse and encouraged others to join the guidinggroup and soon became the senior guide. Shehas taken on sub-committee roles relating toguiding at the house. It has been largely throughher efforts that the househas been able to maintainmonthly open days. Herwealth of knowledge aboutthe house and the familieswho lived there has beeninvaluable. She also assistswith fund-raising andcatering activities.Helen Tonkin Auburn BranchHelen has been a time committee member. Shehas shown good organizational skills particularlyin the areas of catering or hosting functions inher work for the Branch. For many years shehas diligently attended to the daily business ofthe Branch. She has been very involved in therecent kitchen upgrade to bring it up to a standardsuitable for catering purposes.David and Janette Seaton Robe BranchPrior to moving to Robe, David and Janettewere active members of the Mt GambierBranch. They led and worked tirelessly forthe establishment of the Robe CustomsHouse project, which has enabled theBranch to grow into an active and healthygroup. They have proven leadershipskills evident in a range of Branch projectsincluding. the Schools Tour programme,establishing a budget to allow changes ofdisplays over time and cataloguing the Branchcollection to name just a few.Peter Russell Auburn BranchPeter has been a member for many years,taking on various Branch committee rolessince 1980. As a stonemason he skills havebeen widely used around Auburn and in facta variety of towns across the State. He notonly does restoration work on buildingshimself but often supervises others sothat they can learn some of these skills. Peterwas very involved with the Courthouse kitchenrestoration, giving his time freely. He has helpedthe Auburn Community Development Committeewith their plaques around the town.Dianne Stone Burnside BranchAs a member of the Burnside Branch,Dianne has been working consistently on themanagement of the Beaumont House collection.When the State Office moved to BeaumontHouse there was a need to remove manyitems from the house. Dianne oversaw thisfirstly identifying the items to be stored and thenensuring the proper storage of the selected items.Dianne was the key person from the BurnsideBranch involved in the research, writing andediting of the newly installed interpretation panelsat Beaumont House.above: David Beaumont President of NTSA presents Honour Awards to Jean Gundersen, Marian DuerdenJanette Seaton and David Seaton. Photos: Sue Scheiffers.page 13

Heritage Livingnational TRust of South AustraliaTRUST NEWSTravelLer’s TalesHeather NimmoOne of the benefits of National Trust SAmembership is free entry to National Trustproperties all over Australia and in many othercountries. We invite you to send us your photo ofsuch a visit with a short description.Old Man of ConistonWe were in the LakeDistrict to walk OldMan of Coniston(opposite). We stayedat a cottage at HighArnside Farm, aworking farm leasedfrom the NationalTrust. The children’swriter Beatrix Potterhad bought 4,000acres of land, including 15 farms, to protect theLake District and the practice of fell farming fromhousing development. She bequeathed almostall of this to the National Trust. Her manuscriptsand drawings (which came to the Trust on thedeath of herhusband) can beseen at the BeatrixPotter Gallery,Hawkshead.We saw ChirkCastle, (opposite)an impressiveMarcher fortress,completed in1310, from adistance. Having walked 25 kilometres of theOffa’s Dyke long-distance path that day we had noenergy left for exploring the castle.Beaumont House Garden NewsABOVE: Alex in the garden. Photo: NTSAgreat deal of planting and hard work by our youngA and accomplished gardener, Alex McLachlanKambuts [see photo], has taken place since the lastissue of this magazine. Most recently white Plumbagohas been planted along the Glynburn Road fence,Westringia has been planted around the pond, theLomandra planting has been extended, a Banksiarose and Hardenbergia have been planted next to theaviary, a Manchurian pear tree has been planted onthe western lawn, and a new bed has been createdagainst the northern kitchen wall, and bluePlumbago has been planted there.Members of the Rotary Club of Adelaide [seephoto] have generously given of their time torenovate the aviary, and an anonymous donorhas given canaries and zebra finches.On 13 October, a lunch was held to raise funds forthe garden. The appeal has succeeded and it willnow be possible for the Trust to continue to employAlex, and to undertake urgent jobs such as treerepair and the renovation of the defective wateringsystem.Left: A littlebit of theFlindersRanges inLondon.Photos:HeatherNimmoABOVE: Adelaide Rotary Club members repairingthe aviary. Photo: NTSApage 14

Heritage Livingnational TRust of South Australiatrust newsPresident’s RiverlandTour will offer uniqueinsightsThe Presidentinvites you tobe part of a fullyinclusive weekendtour to SA’s RiverMurray region inMay 2011. It willvisit a fascinating Above: Overland Cornerselection of Hotel. Photo: NTSANational Trustproperties and other heritage places.The tour will be accompanied by scientific expertswho will offer insights to the natural environment(now beginning recovery after years of drought),and there will be visits to superb built heritage siteswith local National Trust Branch experts.The itinerary will include the Cobdogla steam andpump museum, the pristine arid mallee landscapeof Woolmer Reserve, riverside WilabalangalooReserve with its stunning ochre cliffs and newlyopened walking trail, superb Olivewood homestead,associated with the Chaffey Brothers who pioneeredRiverland irrigation, historicOverland Corner Inn withits ancient redgum parquetfloors, DB Mack reserve withits endangered mallee fowlsites, Morgan historic wharf,and more.Above: River atWilabalangalooPhoto: MarcusBeresfordLeaving on a Saturdaymorning and returning onSunday evening - cost willbe in the region of $400 (witha $75 surcharge for nonmembers)and places strictlylimited. Accommodationand meals plus morning and afternoon teas areincluded, and there will be a detailed informationpack supplied to each participant.Expressions of interest are sought from membersand their friends. The tour will help raise funds forthe National Trust of SA and its activities.Contact Joss Visentin at 8202 9200, jvisentin@nationaltrustsa.org.au or 631 Glynburn RdBeaumont 5066 now and further details will beforwarded - or go to the websitewww.nationaltrustsa.org.au.page 15

Heritage Livingnational TRust of South Australiatrust NewsThreatened Mitcham waterworks an intriguing relicMarcus BeresfordAlthough we take reticulatedwater pretty much for grantedin modern times, a water supplysystem was still a novelty in the 19thcentury. The recently rediscoveredhistoric Mitcham waterworks area fascinating and relatively intactexample of a small water reticulationsystem dating from 1879 1 .This system is spread over some5 kilometres, and begins with asmall weir and large bricked well,in the rather secret valley known asEllison’s Gully behind Brown Hill. On anortherly branch of Brownhill Creek,natural surface flows and aquifersfed what was entirely a gravity basedsystem. Imported cast iron pipes (withinteresting decorated joints) carriedthe water from the well along thebetter known part of Brownhill Creekvalley, with a cast iron fountain in theBrownhill Creek Recreation Park (thisreserve dates from 1841) 2 . The waterthen flowed seemingly uphill into alarge underground tank (with fine ironcolumns supporting a brick-archedroof) at the top of Carrick Hill Drive,Springfield, before being piped downinto Mitcham.The earliest reticulated watersystem in Adelaide was fromthe River Torrens in 1860. Mitcham wasone of the earlier settlements outsideAdelaide’s square mile, with SA Companygrazing activity from 1837, and a villagelaid out in 1840 (subsequently incorporatedas the first District Council in 1853) 3 . Thelocal community lobbied for its own systemfollowing construction of a second reservoiron the Torrens in 1872. Although the systemsupplied the busy Mitcham area, Ellison’s Gullyis also the site of an early metal mine (WhealGrainger 1841) and Deep Dell Brewery (1850).Left: Mitcham waterworks fountain.Photos Marcus Beresford.ABOVE: Impression of proposeddam over waterworks, withMitcham Shops and Ikea signsuperimposed for scale.LEFT: Tank drawingE & WS 1878.The waterworks are aunique remnant of colonialengineering. It is perhapsdifficult to appreciate the fullsignificance of the systemin its day in terms of publichealth and convenience, orthe importance of the drinkingfountain in the Recreation Park,which helped make the park amajor recreation destination.The tank on Carrick Hill Drive(now on private land) is State heritage listed, butnot yet the whole system, the integrity of whichis now under threat from a proposal to build a25metre high concrete flood barrier in Ellison’sGully. Mitcham City Council is opposed to thisproposal - for details visit Mitcham Councilwebsite, or contact Brownhill Creek AssociationInc, PO Box 113, Torrens Park 5062.1 This article draws heavily on Lane, Smith,Raglan & Ash “The Mitcham waterworks 1879-1930” in Smith, Pate & Martin (eds) Valleys ofStone (Kopi Books Belair 2006) pp17-282 Brownhill Creek Recreation Park ManagementPlan (Dept of Environment & Heritage June2003 p113 Preiss K & Oborn P The Torrens Park Estate(Stonyfell SA 1991) pp 4-7page 16

Heritage Livingnational TRust of South AustraliaNational Trust South Australiaannual report 2009 – 201009annual report10Financial StatementsThe accompanying financial statements of the National Trust of South Australia being the consolidated accounts are, in ouropinion, properly drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Trust as at 30 June 2010 and of its resultfor the year then ended.DirectorsThe governing body of The National Trust of South Australia as at the date of signing are:Mr David Beaumont (President), Mrs. Anita Aspinall AM, Mrs. Glennys Carse (Vice-President),Mrs. Carlsa Carter, Mr Michael Loffler, Mr Chris Perriam, Mrs. Sue Scheiffers, Mr John Stafford, Mr Richard Stewart, RobynWight, Deborah Morgan, Marcus BeresfordDated at Beaumont, this 26th day of November, 2010Signed on behalf of the CouncilD BeaumontPresidentM Lofflerchairman, Audit, Finance & Governance CommitteeThe accompanying financial statement of the National Trust of South Australia, being the consolidation of Head Office andBranches, was compiled from information recorded at 631 Glynburn Road, Beaumont and submitted by Branches at the end ofthe financial year.In our opinion this information was properly accounted for and accurately reported to give a true and fair view, and the financialrecords have been properly maintained.Dated at Beaumont, this 26th day of November, 2010.Signed:E HeapyChief Executive OfficerE MartinFinance Managerpage 17

Heritage Livingnational TRust of South AustraliaANNUAL REPORT for the year ending 30 June 2010INCOME & EXPENDITURE STATEMENT FOR THE FINANCIALYEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20102010 2009Note $ $BALANCE SHEET AS AT30 JUNE 20102010 2009Note $ $REVENUEIncome from Properties 776,635 809,338Membership 1.13 117,170 120,743Government Grants– General Organisation- 230,583Grant Revenue - Adelaide 1.2 121,371 54,861Grant Revenue - Branches 1.2 194,190 95,488Government Grants- Stimulus Grants1.16 1,485,200 -Donations and Fundraising 1.15 278,867 550,218Investment Income 1.4 188,709 276,593Sales 419,493 349,726Legal Costs Recovered 85,000 -Unrealised Gain onInvestments37,094 -Other Income 34,176 142,9693,737,905 2,630,519EXPENSESRepairs and Maintenance 1.3 281,815 307,452Depreciation 103,361 66,509Advertising 28,073 35,953Audit Fees 21,022 26,608Cleaning 26,621 28,199Computer Expenses 13,972 12,164Consultants/Contractors -21,327 -AdelaideConsultants/Contractors -14,170 16,452BranchesCost of Sales - Adelaide 18,939 9,636Cost of Sales - Branches 408,339 260,923Finance Costs 2,546 -Fundraising 18,376 22,234Grant Expenditure - Adelaide 1.2 6,912 823Grant Expenditure - Branches 1.2 193,190 113,471Grant Expenditure - StimulusPackage1.16 1,054,609 -Insurance 83,785 101,122Light & Power 50,205 47,390Legal Fees 32,646 62,513Magazine Production 40,333 29,105Printing, Postage & Stationery 65,914 50,673Water Rates & Taxes 40,158 37,173Rent 28,824 33,613Salaries & Employee Costs -443,363 474,363AdelaideSalaries & Employee Costs -111,022 99,352BranchesSpecial Events - Adelaide 17,428Special Events - Branches 22,427Telephone 27,735 27,953Tours Branches 10,558 8,885Loss on Investments - 2,650Unrealised Loss on Investments - 11,441Other Expenses - Adelaide 81,755 80,293Other Expenses - Branches 104,121 194,1553,373,546 2,161,104Current AssetsCash 9(b) 1,102,019 971,536Receivables 81,555 122,066Financial Assets 2.1 2,942,676 3,000,591Inventories 1.5 86,014 166,535Other 68,435 93,148Total Current Assets 4,280,700 4,353,876Non-Current AssetsProperty, Plant andEquipment3 7,601,731 7,257,213Financial Assets 2.2 463,919 307,676Total Non-Current Assets 8,065,650 7,564,889Total Assets 12,346,350 11,918,765Current LiabilitiesCreditors and Borrowings 4 1,054,656 770,511Provisions 5 23,212 21,467Other Liabilities 6 209,855 435,840Total Current Liabilities 1,287,723 1,227,818Non-Current LiabilitiesBranch External Loans 44,847 35,055Total Non-Current Liabilities 44,847 35,055Total Liabilities 1,332,571 1,262,873Net Assets 11,013,779 10,655,892Accumulated FundsEndowments 7 1,107,643 1,075,975Reserves 8 3,160,150 3,181,089Retained Earnings 6,745,986 6,398,828Total Accumulated Funds 11,013,779 10,655,892The accompanying notes form part of these financial statementsPROFIT/(LOSS) 364,359 469,415The accompanying notes form part of these financial statementspage 18

Heritage Livingnational TRust of South AustraliaANNUAL REPORT for the year ending 30 June 2010STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010Endowments Retained Earnings Reserves Total$ $ $ $Balance at 30 June 2008 934,952 5,960,783 3,246,831 10,142,566Transfers to/from Accumulated FundsTransfers (to)/from Endowments 61,426 (61,426) - -Transfers (to)/from Reserves - 7,926 (7,926) -New Endowments 108,245 - - 108,245Capital Expended (28,648) 22,130 (57,816) (64,334)Profit / (Loss) from Ordinary Activities - 469,415 - 469,415Sub-total 141,023 438,045 (65,742) 513,326Balance at 30 June 2009 1,075,975 6,398,828 3,181,089 10,655,892Transfers to/from Accumulated FundsTransfers (to)/from Endowments 50,361 (50,361) - -Transfers (to)/from Reserves - 20,939 (20,939) -New Endowments 1,920 - - 1,920Capital Expended and Applied (20,613) 12,221 - (8,392)Profit / (Loss) from Ordinary Activities - 364,359 - 364,359Sub-total 31,668 347,158 (20,939) 357,887Balance at 30 June 2010 1,107,643 6,745,986 3,160,150 11,013,779The accompanying notes form part of these financial statementsCASHFLOW STATEMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010Note2010 2009$ $CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIESReceipts from customers, tenants and supporters 1,805,014 2,276,365Payments to suppliers and employees (2,885,947) (2,134,019)Government grants received 1,518,134 249,870Finance costs - -Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 9(a) 437,201 392,216CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIESInvestment income 172,641 265,552Payment for property, plant and equipment (447,880) (487,950)New Endowments 1,920 104,329Capital expended (8,392) (60,418)Proceeds from sale of investments 57,915 4,684Payment for investments (94,437) (506,010)Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (318,233) (679,813)CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIESProceeds from borrowings - 4,466Repayment of borrowings 11,514 -Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 11,514 4,466Net increase in cash held 130,482 (283,131)Cash at beginning of year 971,536 1,254,667Cash at end of year 9(b) 1,102,018 971,536The accompanying notes form part of these financial statementspage 19

Heritage Livingnational TRust of South AustraliaNOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010NOTE 1. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTINGPOLICIES1.1 Basis of AccountingThe financial report is a special purpose financial reportprepared to satisfy the rules of The National Trust of SouthAustralia. The council of The National Trust of South Australiahave determined that the Trust is not a reporting entity.The National Trust of South Australia is a body corporateconstituted by the National Trust of South Australia Act 1955and domiciled in South Australia. The financial report ispresented in Australian currency.Basis of PreparationThe report has been prepared in accordance with therequirements of the Council of The National Trust of SouthAustralia and the following Australian Accounting Standards:AASB 110: Events after the Balance Sheet DateAASB 1031: Materiality.No other Accounting Standards, Australian AccountingInterpretations or other authoritative pronouncements of theAustralian Accounting Standards Board have been applied.The financial report has been prepared on an accrualsbasis and is based on historical costs modified by therevaluation of selected non-current assets, and financialassets and financial liabilities for which the fair value basisof accounting has been applied.The following is a summary of the material accountingpolicies adopted by the entity in the preparation of thefinancial report. The accounting policies have beenconsistently applied, unless otherwise stated.1.2 GrantsGovernment Grants received on a regular basis are takenup as revenue in the year in which they are payable by thegovernment department as they contribute to the generaloperations of the TrustSpecific Grants for the Branches and Adelaide Office arereceived for special projects. When the funds have beenreceivedthey have been included as Revenue. Projectexpenditure has been charged to Expenditure in theFinancial Reports.Grants unexpended at the end of the year have beenincluded in the Liabilities of the Trust for the current year.Surpluses, upon completion, are returned to the grantor ifrequired. Any surplus which the Trust is entitled to retain istaken to the Income Statement.1.3 Repairs and Maintenance/Capital ImprovementsExpenditure on properties, collections and plant andequipment associated with normal wear and tear is treatedas an expense in the appropriate section of the IncomeStatement.Where the expenditure is of a capital nature over $1,000.00or relates to improving a property it is added to the cost ofthe asset in the Trust’s Balance Sheet.1.4 Financial AssetsShort-term investments are held for resale and allinvestments are stated at market value.Current investmentsare held in interest-bearing products with financialinstitutions.Non-current investments are held in listed Australianshares.1.5 InventoriesInventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisablevalue.1.6 Property, Plant and EquipmentLand, buildings and collections purchased by the Trust arerecorded at cost. Items donated to The Trust prior to 1994are held at nil value, except Collections at Ayers House,Colingrove and Beaumont House. Any significant donationsfrom 1994 onwards are held at valuation, at the date ofdonation.Historic buildings, investment properties and collections arenot depreciated. Other buildings are depreciated at ratesof 2.5% - 5% per annum over their estimated useful livesusing the straight line method of depreciation from the dateof acquisition.Expenditure associated with normal wear and tear onproperties is expensed to the Income Statement.Where the expenditure relates to an improvement it isadded to the cost of the asset in the Balance Sheet.Significant capital works of a general nature are capitalisedand depreciated over their estimated useful life usingthestraight line method of depreciation from the date the workis performed. Items of plant and equipment and furnitureand fittings are depreciated at rates of 20% - 25% overtheir estimated useful lives. The straight line method ofdepreciation is used. Assets are depreciated from the dateof acquisition.1.7 Employee EntitlementsProvision is made for long service and annual leaveestimated to be payable to employees on the basis ofstatutory and contractual requirements.1.8 TaxationThe Trust is exempt from the payment of Income Tax underSection 50-10 of the Income Tax Assessment Act (1997).1.9 EndowmentsEndowments - specific reserves are established forindividual endowments to The National Trust of SouthAustralia and to acknowledge the support of the Trust by itsbenefactors.Amounts applied for fund purposes are amounts usedto assist the objectives for which the endowment wasestablished.1.10 Donations Revaluation ReserveIn July 2002, The Trust obtained an independent valuation ofthe collections at Ayers House, Collingrove and BeaumontHouse. The value of the donated collections has beenrecognised by creation of the Donations RevaluationReserve.1.11 Heritage Funds ReserveReserve to preserve funds, partly for future Trust projects.Unrealised gains/losses in share investments aretransferred to this reserve.1.12 Remuneration of Auditors 2010 2009Amounts paid or payable toPitcher Partners and BDO for:Auditing the accounts 12,038 10,000Other Services - -12,038 10,000page 20

Heritage Livingnational TRust of South AustraliaNOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20101.13 Membership IncomeMembership Fees are recognised as income in the year theyare received and not pro-rated in the subsequent year.1.14 Capital CommitmentsAt balance date, certain restoration projects were inprogress and their completion is subject to funds beingavailable.1.15 DonationsDuring the 2010 income year, the Trust received bequestsof $10,000 from the Estate of Marie Joan Hammond and$2,000 from the Estate of Maxine Grace Smith. The Trustgratefully acknowledges the generosity of these bequestswhich continue to assist it in pursuing its mission.1.16 Stimulus GrantsDuring the 2010 year, special one-off Federal GovernmentStimulus Grants of $1,485,200 were awarded to the Trust,and restoration project costs of $1,054,609 have beenbrought to account as expenses, giving rise to a positivenet impact on profit for the year of $430,591. In accordancewith established accounting policies (refer note 1.6), theseexpenses do not include an additional $262,526 which hasbeen spent on property improvements and additions whichhave been added to Property, Plant and Equipment assets(refer note 3)2010 2009Note $ $2. FINANCIAL ASSETS2.1 Current 1.4Branch Investments 1,243,481 1,236,198Bank SA 1,489,481 1,354,661Savings & Loans Fixed TermDeposits209,714 202,670National Australia Bank fixedTerm Deposits- 207,0622,942,676 3,000,5912.2 Non-currentShares in listed companies 1.4 463,919 307,676463,919 307,676TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS 3,406,595 3,308,2672.3 Movements in Shares inlisted companiesOpening balance - at fair value 307,676 212,286Purchases 119,149 114,344Sales - (7,513)Revaluation increment/(decrement)37,094 (11,441)Closing balance 463,919 307,6763. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENTFreehold Land and Buildings- at Cost1.6 4,222,711 4,222,711Accumulated Depreciation (200,230) (182,091)4,022,482 4,040,620Capital Works - at Cost 1.6 1,070,302 704,517Accumulated Depreciation (332,202) (313,115)738,100 391,4022010 2009Note $ $Plant & Equipment - at Cost 1.6 450,963 421,424Accumulated Depreciation (239,960) (196,882)211,003 224,542Furniture and Fittings - atCost1.6 883,277 830,722Accumulated Depreciation (779,868) (756,811)103,409 73,911Collections - at Valuation 1.10 2,526,738 2,526,7382,526,738 2,526,738TOTAL 7,601,731 7,257,2134. CURRENT CREDITORS AND BORROWINGSTrade Creditors 317,431 63,777Sundry Creditors (91,660) 2,094Appeals-Cash held on behalfof third parties599,479 410,155Grants not fully expended -Adelaide1.2 30,596 88,433Grants not fully expended -Branches1.2 99,658 98,362Sponsorship not fullyexpended69,711 68,666Accruals 29,441 39,0241,054,656 770,5115. PROVISIONSEmployee entitlements –Annual Leave1.7 23,212 21,46723,212 21,4676. OTHER LIABILITIESRevenue received in advance- Beaumont House Future20,609 34,237FundsUnspent Grants - 3,819Grants Received In Advance 189,247 397,784209,855 435,8407. ENDOWMENTS7.1 Endowments comprise:(a) Beaumont House 76,442 74,361(b) Brinkworth Reserve 48,651 47,327(c) Caudle 296,302 288,232(d) Engelbrook 5,326 5,181(e) Freebairn 137,858 134,103(f) Ramco 42,911 41,742(g) Roachdale 275,200 267,705(h) Stangate 869 846(i) Victor Harbor 10,202 9,923(j) Watiparinga 63,198 62,552(k) Dorothy Loffler 13,089 11,804(l) Five Finches Futures Fund 9,985 8,065(m) Glenda Loechel Bequest 76,210 74,134(n) Kenneth Maguire Bequest 51,400 50,0001,107,643 1,075,975continued next pagepage 21

Heritage Livingnational TRust of South AustraliaNOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 20102010 2009Note $ $(k) Endowments - DorothyLofflerBalance at beginning offinancial year11,804 10,289Transfer from (to) GeneralFunds- -(Decrease)/Increase in capitalvalue557 -New or transferred endowments 954 1,515Capital expended - -Applied for Fund Purposes (226) -1.9 13,089 11,804(l) Endowments - Five FinchesFundBalance at beginning offinancial year8,065 7,285Transfer from (to) GeneralFunds- -(Decrease)/Increase in capitalvalue- -New or transferredendowments1,920 780Capital expended - -Applied for Fund Purposes - -1.9 9,985 8,065(m) Endowments - GlendaLoechel BequestBalance at beginning offinancial year74,134 20,143Transfer from (to) GeneralFunds- -(Decrease)/Increase in capitalvalue3,496 1,349New or transferred endowments - 53,185Capital expended - -Applied for Fund Purposes (1,420) (543)1.9 76,210 74,134(n) Endowments - KennethMaguire BequestBalance at beginning offinancial year50,000 -Transfer from (to) GeneralFunds- -(Decrease)/Increase in capitalvalue2,358 -New or transferred endowments - 50,000Capital expended - -Applied for Fund Purposes (958) -1.9 51,400 50,000TOTAL 1,107,643 1,075,9752010 2009Note $ $8. RESERVES8.1 Reserves comprise:Heritage Fund Reserve 1.11 569,329 532,235Asset Disposal Reserve -Baker Reserve21,169 21,169Asset Disposal Reserve -Melrose Hotel25,555 25,555Asset Disposal Reserve -Mundulla Hotel50,222 50,222Asset Disposal Reserve -Williams Road- 47,767Asset Disposal Reserve -Tumby Bay Church5,240 5,240Asset Disposal Reserve - EastMoonta11,988 22,256Donations RevaluationReserve1.10 2,476,645 2,476,6453,160,150 3,181,0898.2 Movement in ReservesBalance at Beginning ofFinancial Year3,181,089 3,246,831Transfers (to)/from Reserves (20,939) (7,926)Capital Expended - (57,816)Balance at End of FinancialYear3,160,150 3,181,0899. CASH FLOW INFORMATION9(a) Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with Profitfrom Ordinary Activities after Income TaxProfit from ordinary activitiesafter income tax364,359 469,415Non-cash flows in profit fromordinary activitiesDepreciation 103,361 66,509Investment income received (188,709) (276,593)Devaluation of investments - 11,441Loss on Investments - 2,650Revaluation of investments (37,094)Decrease/(Increase) inreceivables56,580 303,550Decrease/(Increase) ininventories80,521 (3,827)Decrease/(Increase) in otherassets- (5,158)Increase/(Decrease) inpayables56,438 (179,346)Increase/(Decrease) inprovisions1,745 3,575Cash Flows from Operations 437,201 392,2169(b) Cash AssetsCash on hand 400 850Cash at bank 1,101,619 970,6861,102,019 971,536page 23

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Heritage Livingnational TRust of South AustraliaEVENTSAdelaide and Inner Suburbs BranchSaturday Morning at Ayers House Margot Way, Managerof the Heritage Office at Royal Adelaide Hospital will talkabout the built form at the RAHSaturday 12th FebruaryTime: 10.30amPlace: Ayers House MuseumEnquiries: Heather Nimmo (08) 82234458or hnimmo@westnet.com.auBurnside BranchDiscovery Day with James Bruce‘Antique Road Show’ style day with James Bruce and histeam from Theodore Bruce AuctionsSunday 13th FebruaryTime: 10.00 am-4.00 pmPlace: Beaumont HouseCost: $5.00Enquiries: Malcolm Thompson (08) 837 94381Victor Harbor Branch TalkSpeaker – Pat Uppill – trip to the GalapagosThursday 17th FebruaryTime: 2.00 pmPlace: Old School Building, Torrens St, Victor HarborEnquiries: Val Yelds (08) 8552 4440Burnside BranchBeaumont House Open DayBeaumont House built in 1849, home of the firstAnglican Bishop of Adelaide, Bishop Augustus Short andlater by Sir Samuel Davenport, politician, horticulturistand founder of the olive oil industry in SA. Find out moreof the history of the house and its people by visiting thishistoric propertySunday 6th MarchTime: 2.00pm-4.00 pmPlace: 631 Glynburn Rd, BeaumontCost: Tour $5.00 (afternoon tea incl)Enquiries: Enid Hills (group tours also available)(08) 8431 5093Victor Harbor Branch TalkSpeaker – Roy Bridle – “Captain Cadell”Thursday 17th MarchTime: 2.00 pmPlace: Old School Building, Torrens St, Victor HarborEnquiries: Val Yelds (08) 8552 4440Burnside BranchBeaumont House Open DayBeaumont House built in 1849, home of the firstAnglican Bishop of Adelaide, Bishop Augustus Short andlater by Sir Samuel Davenport, politician, horticulturistand founder of the olive oil industry in SA. Find out moreof the history of the house and its people by visiting thishistoric propertySunday 3rd AprilTime: 2.00pm-4.00 pmPlace: 631 Glynburn Rd, BeaumontCost: Tour $5.00 (afternoon tea incl)Enquiries: Enid Hills (group tours also available)(08) 8431 5093Burnside BranchBurnside Branch Members FunctionIf you missed the Christmas function last Decemberthen you will not want to miss this Members function.To receive all the branch news and details of functionsthe quickest way is to join the branch. There is no extrafee involved, just let the State Office know that you wouldlike to be affiliated to the Burnside Branch. A part ofyour membership subscription is allocated to the branchby the State Office which helps funding the branchactivities and care of Beaumont House and groundsFriday 8th AprilTime: 7.00 pmPlace: Beaumont HouseEnquiries: Enid Hills (group tours also available)(08) 8431 5093Victor Harbor Branch SlideshowPresented by Photographer Gary RobertsThursday 21st AprilTime: 2.00 pmPlace: Old School Building, Torrens St, Victor HarborEnquiries: Val Yelds (08) 8552 4440Penola BranchPenola Branch photographic exhibitionSunday 1st MayPlace: John Riddoch Centre 27 Arthur St PenolaEnquiries: E Bowden (08) 8737 2152Email: evelynne@limestonecoast.netBarmera BranchThe Humphrey Pump & Steam Open DayFeaturing the Humphrey Pump, Steam & / or DieselTrain, Engines, Tractor rides & National Trust displaysSunday 24th AprilTime: Gates open from 9.00am, exhibits from11.00-4.30pmPlace: Cobdogla Irrigation & Steam MuseumCost: Family $25, Adult $10 per head, Children under5yrs free, Conc. $5,Enquiries: (08) 8588 7186, 08 8588 2879 or(08) 8588 2323 or e-mail denis.wasley@bigpond.comBurnside BranchBeaumont House Open DayBeaumont House built in 1849, home of the firstAnglican Bishop of Adelaide, Bishop Augustus Short andlater by Sir Samuel Davenport, politician, horticulturistand founder of the olive oil industry in SA. Find out moreof the history of the house and its people by visiting thishistoric propertySunday 1st MayTime: 2.00pm-4.00 pmPlace: 631 Glynburn Rd, BeaumontCost: Tour $5.00 (afternoon tea incl)Enquiries: Enid Hills (group tours also available)(08) 8431 5093Victor Harbor Branch TalkSpeaker on BirdsThursday 19th MayTime: 2.00 pmPlace: Old School Building, Torrens St, Victor HarborEnquiries: Val Yelds (08) 8552 4440page 25

Heritage Livingnational TRust of South AustraliaEVENTSBurnside BranchBeaumont House Open DayBeaumont House built in 1849, home of the firstAnglican Bishop of Adelaide, Bishop Augustus Short andlater by Sir Samuel Davenport, politician, horticulturistand founder of the olive oil industry in SA. Find out moreof the history of the house and its people by visiting thishistoric propertySunday 6th JuneTime: 2.00pm-4.00 pmPlace: 631 Glynburn Rd, BeaumontCost: Tour $5.00 (afternoon tea incl)Enquiries: Enid Hills (group tours also available)(08) 8431 5093Barmera BranchThe Poets Breakfast - SA Country Music FestivalBe entertained as poets walk by presenting their workFriday 11th JuneTime: 7.00amPlace: Cobdogla Irrigation & Steam MuseumCost: Entry free but patrons can purchase a cooked breakfastEnquiries: (08) 8588 7186, (08) 8588 2879 or(08) 8588 2323 or e-mail denis.wasley@bigpond.comBarmera BranchThe Humphrey Pump & Steam Open DayFeaturing the Humphrey Pump, Steam & / or DieselTrain, Engines, Tractor rides & National Trust displaysSunday 12th JuneTime: Gates open from 9.00am, exhibits from 11.00-4.30pmPlace: Cobdogla Irrigation & Steam MuseumCost: Family $25, Adult $10 per head, Children under5yrs free, Conc. $5,Enquiries: (08) 8588 7186, (08) 8588 2879 or(08) 8588 2323 or e-mail denis.wasley@bigpond.comBarmera BranchThe Humphrey Pump & Steam Open DayFeaturing the Humphrey Pump, Steam & / or DieselTrain, Engines, Tractor rides & National Trust displaysSunday 17th JulyTime: Gates open from 9.00am, exhibits from 11.00-4.30pmPlace: Cobdogla Irrigation & Steam MuseumCost: Family $25, Adult $10 per head, Children under5yrs free, Conc. $5,Enquiries: (08) 8588 7186, 08 8588 2879 or(08) 8588 2323 or e-mail denis.wasley@bigpond.compage 26

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