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Lewiston School

2010-11-19T07:02:40Z

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|AltName=Port Gawler East School
|SubCategory=Government
|StreetName=Intersection of Hayman Rd and Pederick Rd
|Locality=Lewiston
|Geocoordinates=34.601616° S, 138.594131° E
|DateEstablished=1885
|CeasedOperation=1944
|EstablishedBy=District Council of Mudla Wirra and the Education Board
|BusinessPurpose=Education
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The earliest reference to a Government school in the Hundred of Port Gawler is found in the minute book of the District Council of Mudla Wirra on 29 January 1855. `Mr McCord presented a memorial from a number of influential inhabitants of the Hundred of Port Gawler, requesting the district council to assist them in building a school house.' The commendable members of the council resolved that, `the sum of £200 was to be put aside for school building and other educational purposes . . .' with the proviso that, `the money must not be spent on land not vested in the district council.'

In March of that year Mr John Edwin Gameau, the clerk of the council was asked to prepare a trust deed of the land given by Mr Henry Hornhardt for the erection of a public school. Almost immediately a building committee was formed to prepare plans and costs. This committee consisted of Messrs Dennis McEvoy, Samuel Cossidy and for a short time Henry Hornhardt, James McCord and Johnson Carson. When they retired John Dawkins joined the committee. In October 1855 the approval of these plans by the Board of Education had been received together with a grant of C135.

Just one year after the original request, in February 1856, Mr George Warren reported to council that the school building on the Hundred of Port Gawler as `finished in a highly satisfactory manner.'

Mrs Ellen Mankey (nee Pederick), in the story of her life, recalls the Lewiston school being opened and of the first teacher, Mr Waters, who did not stay long and who was followed by Mr H. T Ashton. In July 1855 the Government Gazette mentions that Mr H. T Ashton was the teacher at Pt Gawler School, one of the places supplied with a school for the first time. There were 33 children attending.

Mrs Mankey says in her memoirs, `Mr Henry Prior Ashton was a good Christian man; always opened school with singing a hymn and prayer. He always tried to do what he thought was right. He often visited us in our homes and brought the illustrated London papers and spent the evening explaining the pictures to us. "

It is interesting to follow the story of this first Government school in the district, built by the District Council of Mudla Wirra and the Education Board. The former was responsible for the building and maintenance, the latter for teachers and inspection. As part of their responsibilities the Mudla Wirra Council resolved in March 1856 that, `the whole of the area is fenced, posts to be of peppermint with three rails of split pine.' By 1872 the school mistress was also conducting the post office in the schoolroom and apparently this practice continued for many years.

Unfortunately the school was in the floodpath of the Gawler River and during the big flood of 17 April 1889 water entered up to the windows. In 1917 came another big flood and Mr C. J. Pederick recollected how Mr Aunger came on horseback, in the middle of a dry, warm, sunny afternoon and told the teacher to send the children home immediately as the flood was coming. When Mr Pederick arrived home early, bringing the cows as was his practice, his parents reprimanded him severely. The flood did come that afternoon and again the school buildings had water up to the windows.

As the years went by a highlight of the school year became the picnic, later known as the Lewiston picnic. This was a day of community involvement, lunch and tea was served and sports conducted for children and adults. The cost for lunch was I/- and for lunch and tea 1/6 during all those years. The first recorded picnic was held on 17 September 1926, and the last on 6 October 1944.

Records of the Lewiston School committee were destroyed by fire when Mr R. McCord's residence was burnt on 27 September 1920. The committee members at that time were Mr R. L. Day chairman, Mrs Day, Mrs Aunger, Mr J. R. Lawrie, Mr. H. J. Pederick. At the final meeting of the committee in 1944 the members were Mr F. H. Frost chairman, Mr C. J. Pederick, Mrs H. Judd, Mr E. Green, Mrs S. Menadue, Mr G. B. Oliver. Mr W. H. H. Connor was the head teacher.

Apart from a brief occasion or two, the school remained open until the buildings were condemned in 1944. For a short period school was conducted in the old Bethesda church on the corner of section 205. However, the decision was taken to close the school and transport the children to Two Wells.

Miss Coral Pratt (now Mrs Roberts) undertook to take the children to Two Wells Primary School in her 1924 Dodge car. There were nine children, sometimes ten and the round trip added up to a monthly mileage of 550 using on the average 26 gallons of petrol. Mrs Roberts recalls that she was never late for school and on one occasion when she had a flat tyre the children were delighted to imagine they would be late for once. However, not to be outdone, Miss Pratt got out the jack and changed the tyre and disappointed her charges by arriving on time as usual. She does recall one occasion when two young boys could not be found after school, so after waiting some 15 minutes she left without them.- An irate father came to see her that night and after she had explained that she could not find the boys he went home to discover their story. They had hidden themselves in the council chambers so they could walk home and go bird nesting!

The closing of Lewiston School after 88 years ended an era where a small community with limited funds could continue to educate their children.

As of 2010, this building no longer exists.

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*[[Barabba School]]
*[[Dublin School]]
*[[Establishment of Dublin School]]
*[[Feltwell School]]
*[[Grace Plains School]]
*[[Korunye School]]
*[[Long Plains School]]
*[[Lower Light School]]
*[[Mallala School]]
*[[New Two Wells School Opening]]
*[[Port Gawler North (Two Wells) School]]
*[[Redbanks School]]
*[[Reeves Plains School]] 
*[[Stony Point School]] 
*[[Two Wells School]] 
*[[Wild Horse Plains School]]
*[[Windsor School]]

== External Links ==

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== Sources ==

*"Life around the Light."  A History of the Mallala District Council Area.

Barabba Post Office

2010-11-19T00:32:41Z

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The Barabba Post Office opened in 1877 and in November 1971 when consideration was being given to its closure the postal authorities said: [The] non-official office serves a farming community of 12 households (including the Postmaster). Mails are exchanged six times a week with Adelaide (inward mail is resorted at Balaklava) ...

The office was erected by residents in 1926; prior to this it was conducted in a room in the school which opened in 1877.

Source: The Manning Index of South Australian History.

Barabba Post Office

2010-11-19T00:31:45Z

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The Barabba Post Office opened in 1877 and in November 1971 when consideration was being given to its closure the postal authorities said:
[The] non-official office serves a farming community of 12 households (including the Postmaster). Mails are exchanged six times a week with Adelaide (inward mail is resorted at Balaklava) ...

The office was erected by residents in 1926; prior to this it was conducted in a room in the school which opened in 1877.

Source: The Manning Index of South Australian History.

Barabba School

2010-11-18T22:58:08Z

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|SubCategory=Government
|StreetName=Corner Barabba Rd. and Wood Rd.
|Locality=Barabba S.A.
|Geocoordinates=34.345014° S, 138.589904° E
|DateEstablished=1875
|CeasedOperation=December 1968
|EstablishedBy=South Aust Government
|BusinessPurpose=Education
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On the 23rd. February 1875 land was set aside for the site of the Barabba School and the area comprised two roods 24 perches.

In 1876 tenders were called for the building of the school room and residence. The school room was completed and open for pupils in April 1877 but the residence was not built until 1885. Until this time the head teacher and his family lived in a small house just north of the [[Barabba Primitive Methodist Church]].

In a speech made by Mr J. Dow at the "Back to Barabba" celebrations in 1945 he states:  ''"The residents applied for a site for a school and they were granted a piece of land of about 1 acre. As it was Government Reserve land at the time, the residents said that they would like to have 5 acres. More land was acquired in October 1876.''

''When the residents of Barabba applied to have a school they were told they would have to raise 100 pound. This was duly done and 80 pound was forwarded toward the cost of the school house, 16 pound for the cost of fencing and 4 pound for an underground rainwater tank. The S.A. Government Gazette of October 5th 1876 states that the tender of Hague and Lake for a school-house and residence was accepted"''

The school opened in April 1877 but no Admission Register exists prior to 1883 at which time there were 58 children on the roll.

In 1898 Miss Amelia White was appointed to Barabba School as head teacher having been transferred from Watts Range School. She was accompanied by her mother and sister. This began a period of stability as Miss White remained at Barabba School until 1926 when she left the Education Department to marry and live in Western Australia. So ended a remarkable teaching career of 28 years at the Barabba School and involvement in the community.

On October 5th 1901 The Chronicle stated: ''"On Friday, the 10th annual schools picnic was held at Owen - adjacent to the railway line. The schools participating were Alma South, Alma North, Barabba, Dalkey Hill, Hundred of Dalkey, Owen, Pinery and Salters Springs. About 200 scholars were present and with parents and friends the company numbered 500. A programme of sports for the children was carried out and also elocutionary items and singing competitions."''

The combined schools picnic at Owen continued to be a popular event.

In 1903 The Country Correspondence wrote:  ''"On Friday 2nd October people began to put in an appearance at 9.30 am. arriving from all points of the compass on bikes, horseback, spring carts, spring drays, spring vans and vans without springs! Buggies from the most up to date Marnie to the old family wagonette, to say nothing of sulkies and dog carts. The morning train also adding to the visitors. The city Volunteer Band provided music for the occasion."''

On December 12th 1913 the first examinations were implemented for the Qualifying Certificate (called the QC) replacing the Class 5 certificate.

This examination was duly replaced by the Progress Certificate in 1944.

On December 12th 1968 notice was received from the Director of Education that approval had been granted for the closing of the Barabba School as from the end of the school term 1968.

Teachers:

1878 - 1879  '''Alexander Lawson'''

1880 - Sept. 30th 1882''' ''' '''Henry Allport'''

1882 (Oct.) - 1883  '''John Young'''

1884 - 1885  '''Margaret M. W. Myles'''

1886 - 1888  '''William Phillips'''

1889 - October 2nd - 1892''' ''''''Elizabeth A. Poulton'''

Oct 3rd 1892 - May 8th 1898''' ''' '''Carl F.W. Hese'''

May 1898 - September 6th. 1926  '''Amelia White'''

Sept 7th - 1926 - May 15th 1937  '''John P. Trainer'''

May 16th 1937 - 1941  '''Henry L. Jacobs'''

1942 - Sept 10th 1945 '''Geoffrey E.H. Glover'''

Sept 11th 1945 - 1947  '''Rex M. Wilson'''

1948 - 1955''' ''' '''Sydney G. McRostie  ''' 

1956 - 1959  '''Alexander J. Millikin '''

1960 - 1963  '''Leon G. Hutchinson'''

1964 - August 28th 1965  '''Gwen Loveridge'''

August - December 1965  '''Alec J. Harris'''

1966 - 1968  '''Gerald W.D. Roberts'''

 

 

== Related Articles ==

*[[Alma South School]]
*[[Dublin School]]
*[[Establishment of Dublin School]]
*[[Feltwell School]]
*[[Grace Plains School]]
*[[Korunye School]]
*[[Lewiston School]]
*[[Long Plains School]]
*[[Lower Light School]]
*[[Port Gawler North (Two Wells) School]]
*[[Redbanks School]]
*[[Reeves Plains School]]
*[[Stony Point School|Stony Point School]]
*[[Two Wells School]]
*[[Wild Horse Plains School|Wild Horse Plains School]]
*[[Windsor School|Windsor School]]
*[[Writing slope]]

== External Links ==

== Sources ==

*Barabba School Scrapbook compiled by Glenys Edwards
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St Peters Anglican Church

2010-11-18T11:32:41Z

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|SubCategory=Religious
|StreetName=Aerodrome Rd.
|Locality=Mallala
|Geocoordinates=34.435256575084° S, 138.50957661867° E
|DateEstablished=1884
|EstablishedBy=Anglican Community
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St. Peters Anglican Church is located in Aerodrome Road, and was licensed in September 1884 by Bishop Kennion, second Bishop of Adelaide.

Rev W.F. Marshall was priest of the new mission district which included Dublin, Two Wells, Wild Horse Plains, Port Wakefield, Goyder and Balaklava.

From retirement in Perth he made the following remarks: " Fifty miles on horseback on a Sunday with three to five services spread widely apart was nothing unusual in those days. Often the round trip was made without a solid meal until 9 pm."

St Peters is a tranquil and hallowed building and to tell the story of loyal members down the years one has only to read about the donors of the furnishings. The congregation declined over the years and the church was placed under direct control of the Adelaide Home Mission Society which provided the priest.

In the year 2003, the congregation was assisted by a grant from the Ministry Development Council for the purpose of providing a priest.

In 2009 the Mallala and Two Wells Anglican congregations combined for services which alternate weekly between the two towns. They are now a dedicated, progressive and supportive group.

== Related Articles ==

*[[Bethesda Church]]
*[[Foundation of Mallala Methodist Church]]
*[[Bethesda Church Pedal Organ]]
*[[Church Pedal Organ]]
*[[Red Banks Wesleyan Methodist Church]]
*[[St Malachys Catholic Church]]
*[[St Paul's Anglican Church]]
*[[Feltwell Primitive Methodist Chapel]]
*[[Grace Plains Bible Christian Chapel]]

== External Links ==

*

== Sources ==

*"Life Around the Light" A History of the Mallala District Council.
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Pinery Hall

2010-11-18T05:39:16Z

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Pinery Hall

Mallala Postal Services

2010-11-18T05:36:17Z

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|SubCategory=Government
|StreetNumber=6
|StreetName=Wasleys
|StreetSuffix=Road
|Locality=Mallala
|Geocoordinates=34.438263° S, 138.511426° E
|DateEstablished=1865
|BusinessPurpose=Postal and communication services
}}
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The earliest postal services operated from Butler Station. This postal service formally opened as Mallala Post Office from 1 April 1865. Postal facilities in the days of settlement were poor. Hill & Co. ran a mail coach from Adelaide to Two Wells, and for some years farmers took turns on Saturdays to visit Two Wells and collect the mail. Years later, after the construction of the bridge over the River Light (known as Paddys Bridge) at Korunye, a single horse buggy made a daily trip to Mallala from Two Wells to deliver mail. A railway service at Wasleys opened in 1869. The post office eventually relocated into the Mallala township, but the exact date, and the location it operated from, have not been determined. H.L. Roe is recorded as the first postmaster, from 1867 to 1870.

Facilities for Money Orders were established in 1875.

By this time Mr F. Hastwell had taken over as postmaster, and on 22 July 1880 the Telegraph Office opened.

The new post office at 6 Wasleys Road was declared open on 24 November 1880.

In about 1883 a coach driven by Mr B. Angus and pulled by a team of 5 horses made the journey to the Wasleys Railway Station 5 days a week to deliver and return mail and passengers. His son Mr Sam Angus continued this service until 1917. Then on 20 April 1917 the railway line through Mallala was officially opened and the journey to the Wasleys Railway Station was no longer necessary.

In 1910 Mallala was classified as an Official Office. This was altered again on 1 May 1914 when its status changed to an Allowance Office, and it reverted to an Official Office again in 1924.

The current postcode of 5502 was allocated in 1967, and in 1993 the service was listed as a Licenced Post Office.

 

===== Postmasters until 1900: =====

H.L. Roe 1867-1870

E. Hastwell 1871-1880

Miss Waddy 1880-1882

Miss Alice Boys 1882-1883

Miss C. Baker 1884-1898

Mrs M.E. Droper 1898-1902

 

'''Later postmasters included:'''

1939 - H.A Byerlee

1940 - Mr J.R. Ryan until

1956 - Mr J.R. Ryan

1957 - Mr R. Johncock until

1964 - Mr R. Johncock

1964 (October ) - Mr H. B. Grantham until

1981-  Mr Harold Grantham.

The Mallala Post Office was then made an unofficial Post Office.

 

 

 

== Related Articles ==

*[[Mallala (Butler) Station]]
*[[Post Office opening|Post Office Opening]]
*[[RAAF Post Office]]

== External Links ==

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== References ==

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{{Memories|A Mr. Murphy was Postmaster, perhaps during the 1920's. He was also part-time District Clerk (C.E.O.) of the then District Council of Grace.

Mr. J.R. Ryan was Postmaster during and after World War 2. He and his daughter Mary ran the Office practically unaided during the War, after 1941, at a particularly busy time because of the establishment of the R.A.A.F. base, before a Post Office was established at the base. For a time there much telegraphic traffic coming to the base, often in code, and Mr. Ryan was the only person qualified to operate the morse code equipment.

At the same time, the population of the town had practically doubled because many families were "required" to provide board and lodgings, firstly for the base construction workers, and then for R.A.A.F personnel and their wives.There was no mail delivery in the town at that stage - so everyone came to the Post Office to collect their mail either at the counter or from the post boxes.

There were two incoming mails and two out-going mails each day.Telegrams were delivered to households by bicycle, which was also the mode of transport of the large bags of out-going and incoming mail, to and from the railway station.

The P.M.G. Department was a big employer given that there were the office staff, the telephonists (24 hour service), and the linesmen.
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Barabba Primitive Methodist Church

2010-11-18T01:16:10Z

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|SubCategory=Religious
|StreetName=Intersection of Woods Rd and Barabba Rd. on the north/east side.
|StreetSuffix=Part Section 200 Hundred of Dalkey
|Locality=Barabba S.A.
|DateEstablished=1867
|CeasedOperation=1967
|EstablishedBy=A group of people of Methodist faith.
|BusinessPurpose=Religious services
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 Church services were first held in the home of Edward Bacon, a son of Lady Charlotte Mary Bacon. Edward purchased his land Section 411 Hundred of Grace in 1866.

Land was donated by Mr Edward Wall to build a church on part Section 200 of Dalkey, and in 1867 a pug and pine building plastered with mortar was built and used as the first church.

The church was part of the Primitive Methodist Church circuit of Gawler and a minister travelled from Gawler, but was assisted by local preachers to enable the church to function.

In 1876 an stone and mortar church was built in front of the first church and the cornerstones were laid by Misses Wall, Fidge, Crawford and Mrs Lithgow. The church building cost 200 pound and was officially opened on 26th November. Trustees appointed at this time were John Lithgow - secretary, James Dow, Edward Wall Jnr, John Wall, John Searle and William Towell - treasurer.

In the early days services were held morning and evening and the Sunday School which had started in 1876 was held in the afternoon.

Following amalgamation in 1900, Barabba became part of the Methodist Church of Australia and was included in the Mallala Circuit.

In 1925 a church hall was built onto the rear of the church and was opened by Mrs W. Sears. The Barabba Methodist Church closed in 1967 due to dwindling attendances. The last minister was Rev. Jim Dawes.

The trustees at the time of closure of the church were  A.H. Wall, J.D. Dow, D.L. Dow, D.L. Wilson, C.W. Munday and A.N.Wood.

The church was eventually demolished and a cairn built from some of the stones used in the church. The inscription on the plaque reads as follows:

''To the Glory of God''

''This cairn was raised''

''To recall that on this site''

''Stood the Barabba Methodist Church''

''From 1867 to 1967.''

 

External Links

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== Sources ==

*"Life around the Light" A History of the Mallala District Council Area.
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Shannon Cemetery

2010-11-15T22:14:26Z

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|Street name=Corner Daniel & Rowe
|Street suffix=Roads
|Town or Locality=Long Plains, South Australia
|Geocoordinates=34.39189569679° S, 138.41437697411° E
|Used for=Cemetery
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== ==

The foundation stone of the Shannon Methodist Chapel was blessed by Mr. Joshua Marshman of Mallala on 8th October 1872.

The Shannon Methodist Chapel was officially opened on 17th July 1873 on land donated by Messrs Wright Bros. The original trustees were Messrs G.N. Johnson, N.J.W. Lindsay, J. David, S. Davis, J.P. Sutton, R. Cooper and C. Carslake.

'''''Mr. Hartley was elected curator of the cemetery ajacent to the church.'''''

Due to declining numbers the church was closed in 1957 when Rev. R. C. Dalton was the circuit minister.

'''''The church building was demolished in 1966 and at that time the District Council of Mallala took over the management of the Shannon Cemetery. '''''

A cairn was built on the site of the Shannon Methodist Church and on April 17th 1977 the plaque was unveiled by Mr. Frank Johnson.  Rev. T.C.O. Patrick was invited back for the Memorial Dedication Service.

The sign "SHANNON CEMETERY" was built by the firm Basset Welding & Fabrication, Lewiston and erected in 2005.

On April 11th 2010 a service was held at the Shannon Cemetery to dedicate the newly erected columbarium. During the service Mrs Gwen Secomb was the master of ceremonies and Rev Grant Jewell officiated.

== ==

== Related Articles ==

*[[Barabba Cemetery]]
*[[Dublin Cemetery]]
*[[Feltwell Cemetery]]
*[[Mallala Catholic Cemetery]]
*[[Two Wells Cemetery]]

== External Links ==

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== Sources ==

*Mallala Museum records
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Shannon Cemetery

2010-11-15T21:21:17Z

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Foundation of Mallala Methodist Church

2010-11-11T11:14:11Z

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|Street name=Balaklava
|Street suffix=Road
|Town or locality=Mallala
|Geocoordinates=34.436782° S, 138.506869° E
|Date occurred or began=1909/02/01
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== ==

The first Primitive Methodist Church in this district was built on the [[Mallala (Butler) Station|Mallala (Butler) Station]] in the late 1850s. Two miles South West of Mallala in an area known as Feltwell, a Primitive Methodist chapel was built with the [[Feltwell Cemetery|Feltwell Cemetery]] adjacent. The Chapel was also used as a school and was in operation from at least 1869. A third Primitive Methodist church was built in the township of Mallala, and was opened in November 1874 to accommodate the needs of the people living in or near the town, as the Feltwell Chapel was always overcrowded.

Church union occurred in 1900, and the 1908 Mallala Trust meeting gave the trustees permission to build a [[Foundation_of_Mallala_Methodist_Church|Methodist church]] in the town of Mallala to the cost of 650 pounds. The foundation stone was laid by the Governor, Sir Samuel Bart Way, and the church was opened in July 1909.

 

 

MALLALA METHODIST CHURCH

SIR S.J. WAY LAYS THE FOUNDATION STONE

Mallala, February 1, 1909

To-day was a gala day here, on account of the visit of his Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor (Sir Samuel Way) to lay the foundation stone of the Methodist Church. As it was the first visit of a vice regal representative, visitors came from all parts of the district, and the proceedings were of an impressive character.

The Rev. J. Dingle received his Excellency, and after luncheon at the manse an official visit was made to the public school. His Excellency was received by the head teacher (Mr T. Nevin) and Messrs H.B. Moody and F. Carter (members of the board of advice). Sir Samuel delivered an address to the pupils and parents on the subject of character-building, and contrasted the methods of teaching and school life of the present with what prevailed in his own schooldays.

At 2.30 p.m. to the accompaniment of the strains of the National Anthem, played by the local band, under the direction of Mr C. E. Lutz, the Lieutenant-Governor proceeded to the site of the new building. The circuit minister (Rev. J. Dingle) introduced his Excellency, who was then welcomed by Mr G. Marshman (chairman of the district council) on behalf of the towns-people and district, while Dr Dawkins spoke on behalf of the Congregational Church. The President of the Conference (Rev. I. Rooney) then asked his Excellency to lay the foundation stone.

Sir Samuel Way, in a stirring address, congratulated the residents upon their prosperity, and drew a vivid picture of the progress which agriculture had made under practical and advanced methods of cultivation. He had been pleased to learn of the loyalty shown by the district in sending several soldiers to South Africa during the Boer war, and had also to express his delight that increased numbers in Methodism had necessitated the construction of a new church.

After Sir Samuel had declared the stone well and truly laid, Mr A. Dunstan thanked him on behalf of the church members. The following gentlemen also took part in the ceremony: Revs G. Hall and J. Thorne and Mr. T. Nevin. The new building is being constructed by Mr G. Cheeney, and the architect is the Rev. T.G. White. When completed it will have a most attractive and effective appearance. Its external measurements are to be 48 ft by 30 ft., and the height from the floor to the ridge will be 39 ft.

After the stone had been laid an adjournment was made to the [[Mallala Institute|Institute Hall,]] where about 500 people sat down to tea. In the evening a crowded meeting was presided over by his Excellency. In an interesting address Sir Samuel Way referred to the fertility of the district and the obligations farmers owed to Professor Lowrie for the introduction of superphosphates. But however much material wealth they might accumulate, the true purpose of life was unattained without due recognition of their spiritual obligations. He hoped their generosity would be such that when the new church was opened it would be absolutely free from debt. The other speakers were the Revs. I. Rooney, H. Howard, and T. G. White. Several anthems were excellently rendered by the choir, under the baton of Mr F. Dingle. The Rev. J. Dingle presented a financial statement to the meeting, showing that the collections at the Sunday services, conducted by the president of the Conference, and the total of that day's proceedings amounted to £63. This with the promises and subscriptions already received, brought the total amount received or promised to date up to £435. The total cost of the new church was estimated at £650, exclusive of sand and stone, which the members were generously supplying.

 

== [[Mallala Methodist/Uniting Church| ]]Related Articles ==

*[[Bethesda Church]]
*[[Bethesda Church Pedal Organ]]
*[[Church Pedal Organ]]
*[[Red Banks Wesleyan Methodist Church]]
*[[St Malachys Catholic Church]]
*[[St Paul's Anglican Church]]
*[[St Peters Anglican Church]][[Mallala Methodist/Uniting Church|Mallala Methodist/Uniting Church]]
*[[Grace Plains Bible Christian Chapel]]
*[[Mallala Methodist/Uniting Church|Mallala Methodist/Uniting Church]]

== External Links ==

*National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5169789

== Sources ==

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Alma South School

2010-11-11T10:08:46Z

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{{Building
|Town or Locality=Alma South, South Australia
|Geocoordinates=34.2666312° S, 138.6307482° E
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== ==

18 November 1903, page 3h:

From ''"The Register"''

18 November 1903, page 3h:

 In 1903 Mr. A. Jones officiated as postmaster and Messrs. J. Pearce and P. Smith were blacksmiths. The State School at Alma North was in charge of Miss Venning and Miss Tamblyn occupied a similar position at Alma South. 

Examinations at the Alma Plains School are reported in the ''Advertiser'', 20 August 1870, page 3f.

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Redbanks Methodist Church Hall

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The first meeting in connection with building a Methodist Church at Red Banks was held in the home of Tom Hall in 1932. In July 1933 it was decided to accept the offer of a tract of land from H. H. Roberts in the Red Banks sub division for this purpose. Those willing to become trustees were: Messrs J. Hall, A.H. Loller, H.A. Verner, W. Agnew, L.D. Jenkin, M.W. Roberts, and others invited were A.E. Wait and S. Agnew.

A tender of 274 pounds 19 shillings was accepted.

Mr T.H. Worden laid the foundation stone on Saturday 12 April 1934.

The president of the Methodist Conference Rev. J.C.Stone opened the Red Banks Church Hall on 29 July 1934. The new building cost 533 pounds 10 shillings but many gifts were received and the hall opened almost free of debt. Two hundred and seventy people signed the visitors book on the opening day.

As well as a venue for Church services and Sunday School, the Church Hall was used for many social occasions including wedding breakfasts, parties, school breakups, dances, concerts and picture evenings.

At a committee meeting in August 1964 it was agreed to close the Red Banks Church Hall.

== Related Articles ==

*[[Reeves PLains Primitive Methodist Church]]
*[[Bethesda Church]]
*[[Foundation of Mallala Methodist Church]]
*[[Red Banks Wesleyan Methodist Church]]
*[[Grace Plains Bible Christian Chapel]]

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Redbanks Methodist Church Hall

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The first meeting in connection with building a Methodist Church at Red Banks was held in the home of Tom Hall in 1932. In July 1933 it was decided to accept the offer of a tract of land from H. H. Roberts in the Red Banks sub division for this purpose. Those willing to become trustees were: Messrs J. Hall, A.H. Loller, H.A. Verner, W. Agnew, L.D. Jenkin, M.W. Roberts, and others invited were A.E. Wait and S. Agnew.

A tender of 274 pounds 19 shillings was accepted.

Mr T.H. Worden laid the foundation stone on Saturday 12 April 1934.

The president of the Methodist Conference Rev. J.C.Stone opened the Red Banks Church Hall on 29 July 1934. The new building cost 533 pounds 10 shillings but many gifts were received and the hall opened almost free of debt. Two hundred and seventy people signed the visitors book on the opening day.

As well as a venue for Church services and Sunday School, the Church Hall was used for many social occasions including wedding breakfasts, parties, school breakups, dances, concerts and picture evenings.

At a committee meeting in August 1964 it was agreed to close the Red Banks Church Hall.

== Related Articles ==

*[[Reeves PLains Primitive Methodist Church]]
*[[Bethesda Church]]
*[[Foundation of Mallala Methodist Church]]
*[[Red Banks Wesleyan Methodist Church]]
*[[Grace Plains Bible Christian Chapel]]

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Alma South School

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18 November 1903, page 3h:

From ''"The Register"''

18 November 1903, page 3h:

In 1903 Mr. A. Jones officiated as postmaster and Messrs. J. Pearce and P. Smith were blacksmiths. The State School at Alma North was in charge of Miss Venning and Miss Tamblyn occupied a similar position at Alma South. 

Examinations at the Alma Plains School are reported in the ''Advertiser'', 20 August 1870, page 3f.

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