The War Memorial was originally erected to commemorate those from the District who died in service or were killed in action in World War One.
A plaque was added at a later date to commemorate those who lost their lives in World War Two, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
History Month Festival
Thursday 27 May 2021 at 6.30 pm (approx 60 mins)
Burnside Library, 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore
Per Person: $5.00.
Bookings required – Event capacity 70
Contact Burnside Library, Phone: 8366 4280, e-mail: library@burnside.sa.gov.au
It’s February 1942. With Japanese planes bombing Darwin, Adelaide fears an invasion. Amid this tension a teenager, her life up-ended, begins a diary to store memories for her missing father.
At 2 pm for (approx. 60 mins)
City of Burnside Library
401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore
Presented by Bob Stace, member of the Burnside Historical Society and former President of the Pioneers Association of South Australia, this illustrated presentation explores the life and times of Colonel William Light (1786-1839). While the events of the final three years of Light’s life spent here in Adelaide are relatively well known this presentation examines now his first 50 years led Light to his final destiny as Adelaide’s founding surveyor.
Bookings essential
Event capacity 40
Price per person $5.00
Contact Burnside Library 8366 4280
Olives
History Month Festival
Wednesday 12 May 2021 at 11.30 am (approx 90 mins)
Burnside Community Centre, 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore
Adults: $5.00.
Bookings required – Event capacity 70
Contact Burnside Library, Phone 8366 4280, e-mail: library@burnside.sa.gov.au
Have you ever wondered what was eaten in Burnside in the past? The available vegetables, fruits and meats? The types of farming techniques and food storage?
History Month Tour
Saturday 22 May 2021 at 11.00 am (60 mins tour)
18 Jackson Street, Magill
Adults: $5.00.
Bookings required – Event capacity 16
Contact Margaret, 0438 838 894 or email Burnside Historical Society
Subdivision for the village of ‘Makgill’ in 1838 included land for a chapel and cemetery. Early European settlers, contributors to developing the district, were buried in Magill Wesleyan Cemetery, including Charles Bennett founder of Bennett’s Pottery, Joseph Crompton wine and olive maker and the Black family.
Mary Cock and her son donated land for the Magill Wesleyan Church and in 1878 it was held by trustees. It changed title in 1944 and there was a trustee revision in 1958. In 1974 the cemetery was transferred to the City of Burnside.
Join our guided tour to discover the stories behind the headstones.
Makgill Village was subdivided in 1838 by two Scots, Robert Cock and William Ferguson. Magill is part 0f both Burnside and Campbelltown Council areas. You will be guided back in time from the early village to points of interest beyond. Some rural elements and industries still exist – the Magill Grain Store, Bennett’s Pottery, Penfold Winery and the historic Romalo House.
Learn about early local businesses, changes to schools, the historic cemetery and local churches. Join us to discover the history of parts of Magill.
Saturday 29 May 2021, 10.30 to 12.00 pm
Meet at Pepper Street Arts Centre
558 Magill Road, Magill
Adults: $5.00
Bookings required (event capacity 16)
Contact Margaret on 0438 838 894 or the Burnside Historical Society by email
A History Festival Event
Wheal Watkins was part of Australia’s first metalliferous mining area. It is a 178 year old silver-lead mine site that became the introduction to Cornish mining in South Australia. The area was worked in the 1840’s and was the forerunner to the mining industry based on copper in SA. It transformed the economy of South Australia from depression to rapid growth and prosperity.
Sunday 16 May 2021, for 1 h0ur
Groups limited to 16
Bookings required
Starting either 1.00 pm or 2.30 pm, arrive 15 mins prior
Cost: Adults $5.00
Phone 0439 478 352
Sturdy closed in footwear needed. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Walkers require a moderate degree of mobility as lengthy, undulating track and steps to get up and down along the path.
Meet guide at Wheal Watkins Reserve Fire Track, Allandale Avenue, Glen Osmond. Park near 23 Allandale Avenue. but there are only a few parks at end of the road.
We’ll be hosting a number of special events for South Australia’s History Festival from 1-31 May 2016.
| Date | Time | Event | Guide / Speaker | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 4 May 2016 | 10am - 12noon | Walk around The Village of Burnside | Colin Harris PSM | Booking details |
| Thursday 5 May 2016 | 10am - 12noon | Walk around The Village of Knightsbridge (now Leabrook and Hazelwood Park) | Margaret and Ally Preiss | Booking details |
| Sunday 8 May 2016 | 1.30 - 4.00pm | Beulah Park Walk online - Launch at Clayton- Wesley Church | Self-guided | Booking details |
| Thursday 12 May 2016 | 10am - 12noon | Walk around Eastwood and former Glenside Hospital site | Ally Preiss | Booking details |
| Saturday 14 May 2016 | 2.00 - 4.00pm | Surface visit to Glen Osmond Mines, including Wheal Watkins | Dr Ross Both | Booking details |
| Monday 16 May 2016 | 7.30 - 9.30pm | Presentation at monthly meeting: Penryn is Nothing to Adelaide: Early Cornish Emigration to South Australia | Dr Philip Payton | Details |
| Saturday 28 May 2016 | 2.00 - 4.00pm | Surface visit to Glen Osmond Mines, including Wheal Watkins | Dr Ross Both | Booking details |
Charges apply for the walks. For more information refer to our page on the history festival website.
Burnside Historical Society is offering two guided walks in two City of Burnside areas.
Thursday 14 May at 10am Eastwood Walk commences from the Eastwood Community Centre, 95 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood.
Saturday 23 May at 2pm Glen Osmond Walk commences from JB Ware Reserve, corner of Portrush and Glebe Roads, Glen Osmond.
Limited numbers for each event.
Full details of each of the Society’s events can be found on the Society’s About Time event page.
About Time is all about South Australian history. From 1 to 31 May 2015 thousands of people will explore SA’s history through over 500 events which range from walks to websites, talks to tours, and exhibitions to special events. History Festival events are happening all over the state – explore the About Time website.
The Burnside Historical Society and Burnside Library are offering the following events in History Month. Check details in the official About Time booklet or at abouttime.sa.gov.au.
| Day | Time | Event | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 2 May 2013 | 1.00 - 4.30pm | Local History Open Day. Local History Room, Burnside Library | Andrew Ward and Burnside Historical Society members |
| Tuesday 7 May 2013 | 10am - 12 noon | Walking tour of Eastwood | Ally Preiss |
| Wednesday 8 May 2013 | 10 - 11.45am | Walking tour of Beaumont | Colin Harris |
| Tuesday 14 May 2013 | 10am - 12 noon | Walking tour of Eastwood | Ally Preiss |
| Wednesday 15 May 2013 | 1.00 - 3.30pm | Bus tour of parts of the City of Burnside | Colin Harris |
| Sunday 19 May 2013 | 1.30 - 3.30pm | Walking tour of Rose Park | Isabel Williams and Meredith Ide |
| Monday 20 May 2013 | 7.30 - 9.30pm | Burnside Historial Society general meeting Down by the Creek: Burnside's first industrial zone | Speaker: Colin Harris, PSM |