The story of Chiverton – Past and Present

Monday 20 November 2023

The story of Chiverton – Past and Present

Presented by Anne Daniell, Archivist at St Peter’s Girls’ School and Dr Geoffrey Bishop, local historian

Our speakers will cover the story of Chiverton from 1880 when it was built as a grand two-storey bluestone family home in Stonyfell until its present day usage at the heart of St Peters Girls School. Reference will also be made to Chiverton’s relationship with Ferguson Park and to the School’s Museum.

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47420/11/2023

The story of Chiverton – Past and Present

Presented by Anne Daniell, Archivist at St Peter’s Girls’ School and Dr Geoffrey Bishop, local historian

Our speakers will cover the story of Chiverton from 1880 when it was built as a grand two-storey bluestone family…

Legend

B: Burnside topic

T: tape

d: disc

doc: pdf document

*: on location

Disc and Tape recordings available in the Local History Room

William Wyatt Protector of Aborigines and the Wyatt family connection with Burnside

Monday 16 October 2023

William Wyatt Protector of Aborigines and the Wyatt family connection with Burnside

Presented by Anne McCutcheon (Governor of the Wyatt Foundation)

Dr William Wyatt – Protector of Aborigines in the Colony (1837-1839), apothecary Surgeon, medical administrator, JP, land dealer, property developer, civic polymath – director of many of the early institutions in SA (schools, hospitals, societies, gardens, museums and so on) and undertook many public appointments in his lifetime. A man whose migration story created considerable rise in his fortunes and social status.

On his death in 1886 and after making provision for his wife and relatives, William Wyatt left the residue of his assets to form the basis of the Wyatt Trust valued at £50,000. The Trust is a perpetual foundation which 136 years later continues to partner with not-for-profit and community organisations to reduce poverty and inequality in South Australia. The Trust provides financial assistance and seeks to amplify the voices of those most impacted by poverty and inequality in our society.

Anne McCutcheon is a Governor at The Wyatt Trust. After a career in community development (including at Burnside Council during Coralie Soward’s time) and more latterly in small business development and advice, Anne’s retirement has been dominated by community service. As well as involvement in various club boating activities with her husband (who she met at Burnside Council!)

Anne is a Trustee at the Charles Sturt Memorial Museum and a keen gardener at the Heritage Garden.

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Meeting 16 October 2023 on topic William Wyatt Protector of Aborigines and the Wyatt family connection with Burnside

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473doc16/10/2023

William Wyatt Protector of Aborigines and the Wyatt family connection with Burnside

Presented by Anne McCutcheon (Governor of the Wyatt Foundation)

Dr William Wyatt – Protector of Aborigines in the Colony (1837-1839), apothecary Surgeon, medical administrator, JP, land dealer, property developer,…

Legend

B: Burnside topic

T: tape

d: disc

doc: pdf document

*: on location

Disc and Tape recordings available in the Local History Room

The State Horse Drawn Collection, a hidden gem

Monday 18 September 2023

The State Horse Drawn Collection, a hidden gem

Presented by Peter Foster OAM, Heritage Carriages

The Millicent National Trust Museum, formed in 1965, houses what is regarded as Australia’s finest horse-drawn vehicle (HDV) collection – holding some 90+ restored and conserved items. The collection has its roots in 1955 due to 3 visionary collectors determined to save the final vestiges of the previous all-encompassing transport system. Joining the Millicent NT branch in 1987, Peter Foster became the Honorary Curator in 1990, due to his love of HDVs and his accumulated ‘hands on’ restoration skills, including coach painting, trimming, period painting, sign writing and wheelwrighting.

For over 40 years, Peter has dedicated his life and labours to researching, and authentically restoring and conserving a broad range of HDV types and associated items. He published the book ‘Coaches, Carriages and Carts, HDV in Australia’ in 2011. He was awarded an OAM in 2020 for his services to community history. His presentation will highlight some of the finest and interesting vehicles in the Millicent Collection and the stories behind them.

Document:

Presentation 18 September, The State Horse Drawn Collection

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472doc18/9/2023

The State Horse Drawn Collection, a hidden gem

Presented by Peter Foster OAM, Heritage Carriages

The Millicent National Trust Museum, formed in 1965, houses what is regarded as Australia’s finest horse-drawn vehicle (HDV) collection –…

Legend

B: Burnside topic

T: tape

d: disc

doc: pdf document

*: on location

Disc and Tape recordings available in the Local History Room

The Life of Henry Ayers and an update on Ayers House

Monday 21 August 2023

The Life of Henry Ayers and an update on Ayers House

Presented by Grant Morgan

Grant will speak on the “Life of Sir Henry Ayers” who was the dominant figure in South Australia in the second half of the 19th century. He was Premier of SA five times between 1863-1873 and his influence touched so many aspects of life in South Australia over a long period, in such areas as mining, agriculture, politics and much, much, more.

Grant has been a guide at Ayers House for 26 years and during this time has conducted extensive research into the life of Sir Henry Ayers and the history of the period.

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August presentation flyer

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The Life of Henry Ayers and an update on Ayers House

Presented by Grant Morgan

Grant will speak on the “Life of Sir Henry Ayers” who was the dominant figure in South Australia in the…

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B: Burnside topic

T: tape

d: disc

doc: pdf document

*: on location

Disc and Tape recordings available in the Local History Room

Telling tales about school: a look at early schooling in South Australia, highlighting a number of eastern suburbs schools, teachers, buildings and records

Monday 17 July 2023

Telling tales about school: a look at early schooling in South Australia, highlighting a number of eastern suburbs schools, teachers, buildings and records

Presented by Alison Hicks

From earliest colonial days education was important to those settling in South Australia. Alison’s talk will explore the first school records available with the information they provide, and the development of government schooling. Included will be the fascinating personal stories that arise through further research. While the talk will highlight eastern suburb schools, it will also take a look at the interesting features of old schools Alison has found through her travels across the state.

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BHS July Meeting flyer

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470doc17/7/2023

Telling tales about school: a look at early schooling in South Australia, highlighting a number of eastern suburbs schools, teachers, buildings and records

Presented by Alison Hicks

From earliest colonial days education was important to those settling in South Australia. Alison’s talk will explore the first school…

Legend

B: Burnside topic

T: tape

d: disc

doc: pdf document

*: on location

Disc and Tape recordings available in the Local History Room

Fashion over a century: 1820-1920

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46919/6/2023

Fashion over a century: 1820-1920

Presented by Victoriana Society of South Australia

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d: disc

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The Secrets of Dulwich – A SA History Festival Event

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46815/5/2023

The Secrets of Dulwich – A SA History Festival Event

Presented by Polly Dundon

Presented by Polly Dundon, author of ‘Secrets of Dulwich and its nearby surroundings’

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B: Burnside topic

T: tape

d: disc

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The Adelaide Regiment of Volunteer Rifles 1860 – 1865, with a focus on the rifle companies associated with the Burnside area (and AGM of the Burnside Historical Society)

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46717/4/2023

The Adelaide Regiment of Volunteer Rifles 1860 – 1865, with a focus on the rifle companies associated with the Burnside area (and AGM of the Burnside Historical Society)

Presented by Dr Nic Grguric

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The extraordinary life of Sir Hubert Wilkins

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46620/3/2022

The extraordinary life of Sir Hubert Wilkins

Presented by Carolyn Spooner

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Early Relations between the Tarndanya (people of the Adelaide Plain) and the European colonists 1836-40

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46520/2/2023

Early Relations between the Tarndanya (people of the Adelaide Plain) and the European colonists 1836-40

Presented by Dr Skye Krichauff

View the information flyer.

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T: tape

d: disc

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