Place Names of South Australia - E
Elderslie - Erith
- Elderslie
- Eldoratilla
- Elgin
- Elim
- Ellenville
- Elliot, Port
- Elliston
- Ellowar
- Emerson
- Emu Bay
- Emu Downs
- Emu Flat
- Emu Flats
- Emu Vale
- Encounter Bay
- Enfield
- English, Hundred of
- Ennis Hill
- Ephraim, Mount
- Erindale
- Erith
Elderslie
This property, near Penola, is described in the Register, 24 August 1880, page 5g:-
In the Elderslie Run there are 35,420 acres, all purchased land and all belonging to the family of the late Mr. John Robertson...
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Place Names
Eldoratilla
Nomenclature
The name was taken from pastoral lease no. 30 taken up by Alexander McCulloch in July 1851.
General Notes
A school "Hoisting the Flag" ceremony is reported in the Chronicle,
10 August 1901, page 31b:
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The ceremony of hoisting the flag was performed at the school on July 23 1901.
God Save the King was sung and the flag was then hoisted by one of the boys, after which apples were distributed among the scholars by their teacher, Miss Hopkins.
Also see South Australia - Miscellany - Flags and Patriotic Songs.
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Place Names
Elgin
Nomenclature
A subdivision of part section 397, Hundred of Yatala by Joshua Gurr in 1891 bounded by Gordon, Alfred (now Elgin) and Jean (now Jeannette) Streets; now included in Croydon Park, [His wife's birthplace, in Scotland - R. Cockburn.] She was the former Jean Ogilvie, who died at Kensington on 27 May 1903.
General Notes
The opening of Wesley Hall is reported in the Advertiser, 4 February 1929, page 12g:
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The dedication and opening of the new Wesley Hall at Elgin took place on 2 February 1929. The building, which is handsome and an ornament to Kilkenny, has cost £2,300, including the furniture. The hall will hold 300 and comprises five classrooms, a primary and a junior hall and a well-equipped kitchen... The trustees, not content with the fruit of their labours, have in mind a scheme for the internal and external decoration of the church. Standing beside the new hall it looks somewhat weather and time worn.
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Place Names
Elim
Nomenclature
The name is to be found in Numbers xxxiii, 9: 'The children of Israel pitched their camp at Elim because there were date palms and twelve wells of water.'
General Notes
School examinations are reported in the Register, 29 October 1863, page 2h:
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The first school examination took place in October
1863 and notwithstanding the heat and the dust was
attended by about 22 parents and 23 scholars... The
pupils readily and satisfactorily answered the numerous
questions put to them until after one o'clock when
sandwiches were made available... The subjects were
interspersed with a number of lively airs from Mr.
Curwin's and Edinburgh Training School Song Books...
See Advertiser, 29 November 1883, page 1c (supp.) in respect of "Elim Farm" on Yorke Peninsula.
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Place Names
Ellenville
Nomenclature
A subdivision of part section 50, Hundred of Adelaide by John Chambers in 1879 and named after his youngest daughter. It is bounded by East Terrace, West Beach Road and Fleet Street (shown on the plan as 'Holdfast Bay Railway') and the auctioneer proudly proclaimed that 'at Ellenville sickness will be unknown'! Now included in Richmond.
General Notes
A letter concerned about the lack of water supply is in the Register, 25 May 1891, page 7h:
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Twenty residents have been making efforts to get the extension of the water mains from the present terminus in Hilton to their township. On making enquiries at the Waterworks Office they were told that as the estimated revenue would not pay interest at the rate of 8 per cent per annum on the whole they would have to deposit £343. As the residents are all working men to do that is impossible...
Also see Adelaide - Water Supply.
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Place Names
Elliot, Port
Nomenclature
The port itself was named in 1850 by Governor Young after Sir Charles Elliot, who was successively Governor of Bermuda, Trinidad and St Helena; it was described by Captain Lipson as 'easy of approach and sheltered against all winds except the south-east'.
General Notes
Information on a proposed jetty is in the Register,
14 May 1851, page 2c and
a harbour master on
24 November 1851, page 2e; also see
Advertiser,
4 and 6 July 1928, pages 11f and 19e.
Information on early harbour-masters is in the Register,
23 January 1919, page 4g.
"Vision of Pioneer - Plea for River Murray Port" is in The Mail,
16 March 1929, page 31.
"Notes About Port Elliot" is in the Observer,
3 September 1927, page 7e,
1, 8 and 15 October 1927, pages 52, 43e-50 and 51,
Chronicle,
22 and 29 October 1927, pages 58 and 56a.
The Register of
26 May 1852, page 2e has an editorial about the sale of allotments while on
27 May 1852, page 3a details of the first day's sales are recorded.
On 3 December 1852 the same newspaper, on page 3e has a report on a proposed steam flour mill, while on
7 December 1852, page 2d there is an advertisement; also see
3 September 1853, page 3b.
The prospectus of a company planning to build a steam flour-mill is
in the Observer,
22 January 1853, page 2b.
Also see South Australia - Industries - Rural, Primary and Secondary - Farming - Mills.
"Port Elliot - Progress of Local Improvement" is in the Register,
8 March 1853, page 2e.
The laying of the foundation stone of St Jude's Church is reported in the Register,
28 June 1854, page 3f;
4 September 1856, page 3h.
Historical information is in the Register,
8 March 1921, page 6c,
Observer,
19 March 1921, page 44d;
its 75th anniversary is reported in the Advertiser,
24 June 1929, page 14a.
A lengthy report on a local bushfire is in the Register,
31 January 1855, page 2c.
Bush fires are reported upon in the Register,
9, 10 and 14 February 1859, pages 3f, 3b and 3g.
A fire is reported in the Register,
22 and 23 January 1880, pages 6d and 6e,
Observer,
24 January 1880, page 146a.
Also see South Australia - Natural Disasters - Bushfires.
A dinner for Captain Kay and officers of the Lady Emma is reported in the Observer,
14 February 1855, page 3c.
The wreck of the Commodore is reported in the Observer,
1 March 1856, page 1e (supp.).
Also see Place Names - Commodore Point
Wire-fencing is discussed in the Register,
11 April 1856, page 3b.
The breakwater is described in the Register,
23 April 1856, page 3e and
10 May 1856, page 2e; also see
Parliamentary Paper 65/1855-56.
A report on a proposed tramway to Strathalbyn is in the Register, 23 April 1856, page 3e:
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Will you allow me to announce my adhesion to Mr. Babbage's suggestion in favour of a new system of road making and, by way of application of the principle, to offer a few remarks on the desirability, practicability and prospective advantages of a tramway from Port Elliot to Strathalbyn... Public convenience, public profit and the wisest and soundest public policy all combine in favour of it.
The opening of the Bible Christian Chapel is reported in the Register,
4 December 1857, page 2h,
6 November 1862, page 3g.
An interesting letter setting out the rivalry between Milang and Port Elliot is in the Register,
5 June 1858, page 3a.
A cricket match against Goolwa is reported in the Register,
11 and 19 November 1859, pages 3d and 2g,
against Victor Harbor in the Express,
18 November 1872, page 3b,
against Middleton on
11 December 1872, page 2g,
Observer,
29 August 1896, page 20c.
Information on a newly established cricket club is reported in the Register,
11 March 1867, page 3f.
Reminiscences of early matches are in the Observer,
7 August 1915, page 36b.
Also see South Australia - Sport - Cricket - Miscellany.
Christmas festivities are discussed in the Observer,
7 January 1860, page 3c.
Christmas pastimes are traversed in the Register,
2 January 1861, page 3f.
Also see South Australia - The Colony - Christmas in South Australia.
An editorial on the "Wreck of the Flying Fish", including comments on the efficacy of the Port, is in the Register,
18 December 1860, page 2h; also see
22 December 1860, page 3a and
10 January 1861, page 3b.
"A Southern Port Scheme" is in the Register,
15 November 1924, page 10g.
The plight of local Aborigines is discussed in the Observer,
25 August 1850, page 1g (supp.).
"Port Elliot Blackfellows Address to the Governor" is in the Express,
22 December 1863, page 2e,
2 January 1864, page 3e.
A "black fellows' tea festival" is reported upon in the Register
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16 October 1865, page 3e.
Also see South Australia - Aboriginal Australians.
Information on the school is in the Register,
5 June 1860, page 3f.
Rifle shooting is discussed in the Observer
27 September 1862, page 2f (supp.)
Also see South Australia - Sport - Rifle Shooting.
The laying of the foundation stone of a Congregational chapel is reported in the Register,
16 December 1861, page 3e,
of the Catholic Chapel is reported in the Observer,
10 December 1864, page 4h.
The opening of an Independent Chapel is reported in the Register,
5 February 1863, page 3e.
A meeting of farmers is reported in the Register,
27 November 1862, page 3g.
Sketches of the town are in Frearson's Weekly,
22 February 1879, page 11,
Pictorial Australian in
March 1879;
photographs are in the Observer,
17 February 1917, page 26.
A history of the town and photographs are in the Chronicle,
13 April 1933, pages 33 and 45.
The town is described in the Express,
8 May 1865, page 3a,
Register,
22 August 1865, page 3b,
29 August 1865, page 3e,
18 April 1866, page 3a,
Advertiser,
18 May 1866, page 3a,
Register,
23 March 1867, page 3c.
Express,
14 July 1869, page 2b,
Observer,
12 November 1887, page 31e,
Register,
4 May 1892, page 6b,
29 January 1894, page 6e,
Parliamentary Paper 67/1888,
Register,
12 January 1898, page 4h,
25 February 1899, page 6c,
4 July 1911, page 8h.
The reminiscences of Edward Wood appear on
25 November 1918, page 9b; also see
20, 22, 28, 29 and 30 September 1927, pages 7, 7, 17, 8 and 12.
A coach trip from Willunga is reported in the Register,
22 August 1865, page 3c.
Also see South Australia - Transport - Horse Coaches.
The death of W. Parr Hill, surgeon, is reported in the Register,
7 October 1865, page 3d.
An obituary of J.W. Lush, hotelier, is in the Register,
21 November 1865, page 3h.
A proposed agricultural association is discussed in the Register,
18 May 1866, page 3g,
Observer,
19 May 1866, page 3f.
A Show is reported in the Chronicle,
15 February 1879, page 1a (supp.),
Register,
13 November 1897, page 10e;
photographs are in The Critic,
22 November 1902, page 14.
A photograph of the Show committee is in the Chronicle,
29 October 1904, page 28.
Also see South Australia - Agricultural, Floricultural & Horticultural Shows.
"Notes Down South" is in the Chronicle,
26 May 1866, page 3b.
A report on a new courthouse and a description of the existing structure are in the Register,
31 July 1866, page 2d.
Also see South Australia - Crime, Law and Punishment - Law - Local Courts.
The opening of a Roman Catholic chapel is reported in the Register,
13 October 1866, page 4a.
"Petty depredations" are discussed in the Observer,
27 July 1867, page 1g (supp.).
An article on the town's water supply is in the Register,
15 February 1868, page 3f,
24 January 1873, page 5b.
Also see South Australia - Water Conservation.
The consecration of St Jude's Church is reported in the Register,
11 March 1870, page 3f.
A sports day is reported in the Observer,
5 January 1878, page 10d,
3 January 1880, page 21a,
1 January 1881, page 32c.
"Commemoration Day at Port Elliot" is in the Observer,
4 January 1879, page 4d.
A Show is reported in the Chronicle,
15 February 1879, page 1a (supp.).
A photograph of the Show committee is in the Chronicle,
29 October 1904, page 28.
Also see South Australia - Agricultural, Floricultural & Horticultural Shows.
The opening of the Institute is reported in the Register,
19 October 1880, page 5a,
Observer,
16 July 1927, page 37d.
"Granite Cutting at Port Elliot" is in the Register,
20 October 1880, page 7c,
2 and 17 November 1880, pages 6f and 2d (supp.).
A report on the banning of quarrying of foreshore rocks is in the Register,
9 December 1880, page 5a-b.
Observer,
11 December 1880, page 996b,
5 November 1881, page 34d,
A description of Findley and Currie's granite works appears in the Register on
1 November 1881, page 5f; also see
18 February 1882, page 5e,
15 May 1882 (supp.), page 1g.
Also see South Australia - Industries - Rural, Primary and Secondary - Building Stone.
A fatal boat accident is reported in the Observer,
12 and 19 March 1887, pages 28e and 7d.
Local orchards are described in the Observer,
6 December 1890, page 10a,
Register,
9 December 1903, page 7h.
Register,
9 December 1903, page 7g.
Also see South Australia - Industries - Rural, Primary and Secondary - Fruit and Vegetables.
The demolition of the old store near the jetty is reported in the Register,
29 February 1896, page 5h.
A field naturalists excursion is reported in the Register,
14 November 1896, page 10g.
The reminiscences of a Mrs Fidock are in the Register,
12 January 1898, page 5h; she claimed to be the first white child born in South Australia to become a mother.
The golden wedding of Mr & Mrs John Trigg is reported in the Register,
18 July 1898, page 6c.
"A Summer Resort" is in the Observer,
25 February 1899, page 33c.
Some local industries are discussed in the Chronicle,
19 August 1899, page 40.
Industries of the district are reported upon in the Advertiser,
26 August 1899, page 10c.
Reminiscences of Mrs Clindening, "A Pioneer Doctor's Wife" are in the Observer,
24 and 31 October 1914, pages 32a and 45a - they include a description of a bullock wagon trip from Adelaide in 1853, a description of the township and her home;
Register,
20 October 1914, page 7a;
her obituary appears on
11 August 1925, page 9c.
Biographical details of J.S. Harding are in the Register,
7 July 1902, page 4g.
A discussion on "street lighting" is in the Register,
28 February 1903, page 4c,
Observer,
21 March 1903, page 1a (supp.).
Also see Adelaide - Lighting the City and Homes.
Photographs of the opening of a tennis club are in The Critic,
26 December 1903, page 10.
"Verse From Port Elliot - A Letter to Town" is in the Register,
4 May 1907, page 12g.
Information on and photographs of a ball are in The Critic,
23 September 1908, page 12.
Also see South Australia - Social Matters - Dancing and other Sins.
Biographical details of Samuel Grey are in the Register,
25 February 1909, page 5b,
of Mrs C.H. Hussey on 22 May 1914, page 8a.
Photographs of the opening of the post office are in the Observer,
3 September 1910, page 31,
of school visiting day on
19 August 1911, page 30,
of an Australia Day celebration on
7 August 1915, page 29.
Also see South Australia - Communications - Mail and Postal.
"In Arcadia - Beautiful Port Elliot" is in the Advertiser,
5 November 1915, page 11d.
A photograph of a recruiting train is in the Observer,
6 May 1916, page 23,
of former school teachers on
12 April 1924, page 32.
A photograph of Australia Day celebrations is in the Chronicle,
5 August 1916, page 27,
of a life saving team on
21 February 1935, page 32.
The reminiscences of Edward Wood are in the Observer,
30 November 1918, page 19b;
an obituary appears on
15 March 1919, page 31c.
The reminiscences of C.W. Colman are in the Register,
2 August 1919, page 5a,
Observer,
9 August 1919, page 13a.
"Interesting Reminiscences" is in the Observer,
6 November 1920, page 37e.
Reminiscences of quail shooting are in the Register,
6, 9 and 16 February 1924, pages 11c, 11e and 3f-5b.
Also see South Australia - Sport - Miscellany.
"The Port Elliot Obelisk" is in the Observer,
28 February 1925, page 60a,
4 July 1925, page 59e.
"Crow's Rest Farm" is described in the Advertiser,
31 March 1926, page 12f.
Biographical details of Samuel Grey are in the Register,
25 February 1909, page 5b,
of Mrs C.H. Hussey on 22 may 1914, page 8a.
"Back to Port Elliot" is in the Advertiser,
18 October 1927, page 20.
Photographs are in the Chronicle,
14 January 1932, page 32.
A photograph of a football team is in the Chronicle,
21 October 1937, page 32.
Port Elliot - Obituaries
An obituary of S. Trigg is in theRegister, 29 November 1883, page 5d,
of Rev John Hotham on 27 May 1885, page 5b,
of William Bowman on 31 May 1894, page 5c,
of Henry C.
Scarfe on 1 November 1895, page 5c,
of Robert Jemison on 12 July 1898, page 7c,
of Miss Jessie L. Hussey on 17 and 20 March 1899, pages 7f and 3h.
An obituary of William Bowman is in the Observer, 2 June 1894, page 30d,
of Henry C. Scarfe on 2 November 1895, page 30c,
of Robert Jemison on 16 July 1898, page 30a,
of C.H. Hussey on 14 January 1899, page 16d,
of Miss J.L. Hussey on 25 March 1899, page 46c.<
An obituary of Mathew Adams is in the Observer, 17 November 1900, page 31c,
of "Mr Welch, senior", on 15 February 1902, page 39c,
of James S. Harding on 25 June 1904, page 34c,
of Alex Miers on 23 December 1905, page 38a,
of James Dodd on 16 February 1907, page 40e,
of Mrs C.H. Hussey on 30 May 1914, page 41a,
of E.H. Dodd on 10 October 1914, page 42b.,
of Joseph Field on 14 April 1923, page 35b.
An obituary of Charles Dean is in the Register, 5 March 1902, page 5b,
of James Long. "an old whaler", on 14 March 1903, page 10d,
of J.S. Harding on 23 June 1904, page 4i,
of George Pearce on 11 June 1908, page 5b,
of H.A. Hussey on 21 September 1909, page 4i,
of Mrs E.H. Dodd on 6 October 1914, page 6g.
An obituary of S. Trigg is in the Register, 29 November 1883, page 5d,
of Rev John Hotham on 27 May 1885, page 5b,
of William Bowman on 31 May 1894, page 5c,
of Henry C. Scarfe on 1 November 1895, page 5c,
of Robert Jemison on 12 July 1898, page 7c,
of Miss Jessie L. Hussey on 17 and 20 March 1899, pages 7f and 3h.
An obituary of William Bowman is in the Observer, 2 June 1894, page 30d,
of Henry C. Scarfe on 2 November 1895, page 30c,
of Robert Jemison on 16 July 1898, page 30a,
of C.H. Hussey on 14 January 1899, page 16d,
of Miss J.L. Hussey on 25 March 1899, page 46c.
An obituary of Mathew Adams is in the Observer, 17 November 1900, page 31c,
of "Mr Welch, senior", on 15 February 1902, page 39c,
of James S. Harding on 25 June 1904, page 34c,
of Alex Miers on 23 December 1905, page 38a,
of James Dodd on 16 February 1907, page 40e,
of Mrs C.H. Hussey on 30 May 1914, page 41a,
of E.H. Dodd on 10 October 1914, page 42b.,
of Joseph Field on 14 April 1923, page 35b.
An obituary of Charles Dean is in the Register, 5 March 1902, page 5b,
of James Long. "an old whaler", on 14 March 1903, page 10d,
of J.S. Harding on 23 June 1904, page 4i,
of George Pearce on 11 June 1908, page 5b,
of H.A. Hussey on 21 September 1909, page 4i,
of Mrs E.H. Dodd on 6 October 1914, page 6g.
An obituary of F.P. Kelly is in the Register, 31 January 1916, page 4f,
of Joseph Field on 9 April 1923, page 4g,
of Charles W. Coleman on 16 May 1927, page 11g.
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Place Names
Elliston
Nomenclature
The Town of Elliston 168 km north-west of Port Lincoln is generally accepted as having been named by Governor Jervois on 23 November 1878 after Miss Ellen Liston. The government township was proclaimed on 16 January 1879; its school opened in 1880.
Miss Liston, the daughter of David and Mary Liston, was born in London in 1837 and at the age of 12 years left England with her family on 2 April 1850 on board the ship Candahar, destined for South Australia and arrived in Adelaide on 21 August that year. In about 1867 she came to Eyre Peninsula as governess to the children of the owner of Nilkerloo Station, Mr J. Hamp. She became an accomplished bushwoman and an expert rider often assisting in station activities including taking part in the musters. Being always interested in others and ready to lend a hand... she became very popular among residents of the district.
On leaving Nilkerloo [circa 1872] she joined the Education Department and later due to failing health transferred to the Postal Department which finally brought her to the Marrabel Post Office as Postmistress where she remained until her death on 19 August 1885 at the age of forty-seven years. At the time of her death Miss Liston had written many short stories and will be always remembered as a clever writer of verse. The following is an extract from a letter written by Miss Liston dated 23 January 1869 which describes her arrival at Port Lincoln and her initial trip to Nilkerloo to take up the position of governess.
- The New Year brought the advent of another baby to the pioneer family. The day Mrs Hamp was taken ill, we had not a horse or boy to send for the woman who lives nine miles off, but as we expected hourly for Mr Hamp to return we were not perturbed. Towards evening a boy arrived with a note and the mail from Mr Hamp that he was remaining for the day or two in Port Lincoln. The black boy was the only one who knew where the woman lived and he had started out searching for lost sheep, so when he returned at dusk we started him off immediately but he managed to lose himself."The baby was born at two o'clock with nobody but Mrs Hamp and myself, in a state of terrible anxiety, present. Thank goodness all was right and I washed and dressed the baby boy in a fashion. I must have grown very weak minded lately, for when Mrs Hamp lay moaning I only saved myself from fainting by lying on the floor outside the door and when the woman came I was fool enough to cry. Mr Hamp expressed the utmost gratitude and brought me a present from town.
In respect of the town's nomenclature the following facts are irrefutable; firstly, Ellen Liston left the employ of Mr Hamp circa 1872 and, secondly, it was named by Governor Jervois on 23 November 1878. Indeed, it is more than possible that the Governor never knew of Ellen Liston because he was sworn in as Governor early in October 1877 and in February 1878 departed for England to escort his family to South Australia. He returned in August 1878 and named the town three months later - at this time Miss Liston had long-departed the West Coast and was engaged as a school teacher. Thus, those who claim the nomenclature honours her memory have no substantive facts to support their case.
Governor Jervois named 36 towns in South Australia and invariably remained within the realm of family and friends when christening the creations of Government and, on 23 November 1878, he simply wrote on a 'Plan for a Town at Waterloo Bay' the word 'Elliston'. At the time of his appointment Governor Jervois was a Lieutenant-General, having joined the Royal Engineers in 1839. As a Brigade Major he led an expedition against the Boers in South Africa in 1842. (See Place Names - Cradock and Place Names - Beaufort)
He commanded the Royal Engineers' unit at Chatham from 1848 until 1852 and, coincidentally or otherwise, Sir Samuel Burdon Ellis (1787-1865) commanded the Chatham Division of the Royal Marines from 1851 to 1855.
Of course, it cannot be said dogmatically that it honours that gentleman, but the evidence regarding Governor Jervois' 'whims and fancies' in respect of nomenclature and the application of logic must place its previously accepted derivation in extreme jeopardy; indeed, I believe it to be incorrect. A second candidate could have been Sir Henry Walton Ellis (1783-1815) who died of wounds at the battle of Waterloo; it is possible that Governor Jervois used the battle link with existing names in the near vicinity, viz, Wellington and Wellesley Points which were named in 1865, ie, fifty years after the battle of Waterloo.
General Notes
In respect of the "Adelaide" subdivision, the founder, A.L. Lymburner, and his son, are reported as finding an outcrop of copper on the River Onkaparinga - see Register, 3 March 1870, page 5d.
The town and district on Eyre Peninsula are described in the Observer,
12 July 1879, page 10b,
17 May 1884, page 41b,
Register,
22 May 1884 (supp.), page 1a,
25 May 1901, page 8e,
18 June 1901, page 9h,
Advertiser,
6 July 1905, page 8f,
7 August 1906, page 7e,
Register,
15 and 17 August 1906, pages 6e and 7e,
9 February 1911, page 6e,
18 May 1926, page 7.
Photographs are in the Observer,
11 July 1908, page 32,
11 November 1911, page 32,
Chronicle,
9 February 1933, page 32.
The reminiscences of John Bascomb(e) are in the Register,
6 August 1924, page 13c; also see
16 January 1928, page 14a:
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Mr. John Bascomb was born at Mount Wedge in 1863 and is the oldest resident in the Elliston district. In that year his father was shepherding on that run for Messrs Andrew Tennant and John Love... Mr. Bascomb, senior, took up Terre station and held it until he was killed in a horse accident in 1878...
Its school opened in 1880.
A photograph of the Governor-General talking to school children is in the Chronicle,
1 August 1908, page 31.
Observer,
18 March 1911, page 16d.
In 1936, the Hassell Press reprinted some of the stories and poems written by Ellen Liston under the title of "Pioneers" (Mortlock Library ref. Z.829.3 - L773). One such story is in the Register,
23 June 1870, page 6f, where the author ascribes herself as - "Ellie L., Nilkerloo, 1869" and of interest is the fact that one of the characters in the story is "Maggie Elliston".
A notice of her death and obituary are in the Observer,
29 August 1885, pages 24b and 30d.
A letter claiming the town was named after her is in the Register,
9 April 1926, page 13d.
"The Wants of Elliston" is in the Chronicle,
1 February 1879, page 11d,
Register,
17 July 1879, page 6g; also see
22 July 1879, page 5a,
22 November 1921, page 6b.
A sale of allotments is reported in the Chronicle,
18 October 1879, page 2c (supp.).
Its school opened in 1880.
Information on the harbour and district is in the Register,
5 February 1880, page 6e.
A proposed jetty is discussed in the Chronicle,
14 February 1880, page 10c,
Observer,
31 October 1891, page 31d.
A photograph of unloading wheat at the jetty is in the Chronicle,
1 April 1905, page 27 and
"Bramfield and Waterloo Bay" is in the Chronicle,
3 April 1880, page 11a.
Treatment of prisoners in the town is a subject of a complaint in the Register,
6 July 1880 (supp.), page 1g.
A ploughing match is described in the Register,
3 September 1883, page 6g.
Also see South Australia - Industries - Rural, Primary and Secondary - Ploughing Matches.
An outbreak of diphtheria is reported in the Register,
2 and 5 September 1884, pages 4h and 5b,
Advertiser,
5 September 1884, page 7c.
Also see South Australia - Health - Fevers - Diptheria.
A horse race meeting is reported in the Chronicle,
19 March 1887, page 15c,
14 March 1891, page 13c and
Also see South Australia - Sport - Horse Racing,
a sports day on
19 April 1890, page 23c,
11 September 1897, page 26e.
Observer,
4 May 1889, page 19d.
Photographs are in the Chronicle,
24 February 1912, page 30.
Storm damage to the jetty is discussed in the Register,
11 April 1896, page 5g.
A photograph of unloading wheat at the jetty is in the Chronicle,
1 April 1905, page 27 and
of members of the district council on
1 August 1908, page 29.
A rifle match is reported in the Chronicle,
19 September 1896, page 8b.
Also see South Australia - Sport - Rifle Shooting.
A cricket match against Colton is reported in the Chronicle,
11 August 1906, page 39a.
Also see South Australia- Sport - Cricket - Miscellany.
"Experiences of Motoring [to Adelaide by Dr R.G. Burnard] is in the Register,
17 September 1907, page 6g.
Also see South Australia - Transport - Motor Cars and Cycles.
A letter expressing concern at "Gambling and Church Bazaars" is in the
Register,
19 January 1909, page 9e.
Also see South Australia - Social Matters - Gambling - Miscellany.
The laying of the foundation stone of the hospital is reported in the Register,
6 September 1910, page 9c.
An interview wirh Mr R.W. Feltus is reproduced in the Register,
1 August 1911, page 3e.
A photograph of local identities, Bob and Billy, is in the Observer,
13 January 1912, page 30.
"Some Wants and Activities" is in the Observer,
26 November 1921, page 37.
"From Elliston to Port Lincoln" is in the Register,
19 August 1926, page 15e.
The reminiscences of Mrs E.M. Coleman are in the Register,
15 November 1927, page 11e.
Elliston - Obituaries
An obituary of Ebenezer Keynes is in the Register, 5 September 1893, page 5b,
of Dr A. Carter in the Observer, 16 December 1905, page 34b,
of W.J. Phillips on 16 October 1915, page 46a.
An obituary of Edward Morris is in the Register, 3 March 1908, page 8c,
of W.J. Phillips on 12 October 1915, page 4h,
of John G. Fraser on 2 December 1927, page 15h.
An obituary of Patrick Coughlan is in the Observer, 16 September 1916, page 22d.
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Ellowar
As narrated in Romance of Place Names of South Australia this name is a reversal of "Rawolle", the surname of early settlers in the district; it was applied to a school which opened in 1930 and closed in 1937.
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Emerson
Nomenclature
A railway station at the intersection of Cross and Main South Roads; taken from 'Emerson Road' in an adjoining subdivision
General Notes
The railway crossing was the location of the first installation of arrows in road traffic signals - it was facetiously called "Hastings", ie, a reference to King Harold and his demise at the battle of Hastings from an arrow in an eye.
Emu Bay
Nomenclature
The town in the Hundred of Menzies, 19 km north-west of Kingscote, was proclaimed as 'Maxwell' on 28 December 1882. Its present descriptive name was adopted on 20 February 1941. The bay itself was named by Captain Bloomfield Douglas in 1857.
General Notes
A sports day is reported in the Chronicle,
7 January 1899, page 15d:
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On New Year's Day, 1899, the local sports committee held their annual picnic on the beach. A varied programme was presented, including two bicycle races, which were the first held on Kangaroo Island...
A photograph of the sports committee is in the Chronicle,
7 January 1911, page 30.
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Place Names
Emu Downs
"Getting to Emu Downs [in the Burra district]" is in the Observer, 16 May 1914, page 35c:-
The experience which befell Mr. R. Homburg, MP, while travelling from Burra to Emu Downs, a distance of 19 miles, is not likely to be forgotten by him... All went well until the 14-mile post was passed when he took a wrong turning which led to a discarded road in a slippery and muddy condition... After proceeding for five miles he decided to turn back when a dense fog, with misty rain, caused the headlights of the motor car to throw only a dim illumination, with the result that a slight deviation from the main track landed the car in a large Waterhouse and caused the wheel to be smashed to splinters. With the aid of motor lamps a four mile tramp in the mud was necessary to reach the nearest house and, with the assistance of a buggy and a pair of horses, Mr. Homburg attended the meeting of the Liberal Union, about three-quarters of an hour late...
The closure of its "German" school is reported in the Advertiser , 12 June 1917, page 4h:
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Notice has been served upon the proprietor or headmaster of each of the German schools in the State that the Minister of Education will take over the school from I July 1917. The German school at Emu Downs has 20 pupils...
Also see South Australia - World War I - Germans in Australia.
A "mysterious" cave near Eudunda is reported in the Observer,
11 February 1928, page 40a.
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Place Names
Emu Flat
This name was also applied to a place in the "Ninety-Mile Desert" - see note under that heading in respect of its cultivation; also see Express,25 March 1887, page 3a,
13 September 1887, page 4e,
31 October 1887, page 3c,
Chronicle,
7 October 1882, page 18b,
3 September 1887, page 13f,
5 November 1887, page 12d,
Advertiser,
31 October 1887, page 5g:
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This particular land, which has lately come into the possession of the government through the non-payment of rent by the lessee, comprises of an area of about 11,000 acres. It is situated about half way between Murray Bridge and Bordertown, lying some four miles north of the railway line, and is known as the Emu Flat old station... The property is entirely deserted now but there are, although considerably out of repair, buildings of considerable extent, consisting of one or two dwelling houses and large stables...
The Emu Flat Forest Reserve near Keith is mentioned in the Register,
16 April 1888, page 6b,
3 May 1888, page 6e,
15 October 1888, page 7b,
14 and 15 July 1890, pages 6g and 6h,
Chronicle,
20 October 1888, page 14c; also see
Register,
26 February 1889, page 4h,
Express,
14 July 1890, page 2f,
Observer,
19 July 1890, page 10c.
Sketches are in the Pictorial Australian in
November 1888, page 112.
Also see South Australia - Industries - Rural, Primary and Secondary - Forestry.
Information on the Emu Flat mine near Kapunda is in the Express,
13 August 1872, page 2e.
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Emu Flats
See note under Place Names - Outawurta and Register,9, 11 and 12 July 1850, pages 3a, 2c and 3a,
15 May 1867, page 2d.
The Register of 12 September 1864, page 3f talks of "Emu Flats" as being "16 miles south of Kooringa".
See Place Names - Emu Vale.
The laying of the foundation stone of a Bible Christian Chapel is reported in the Observer, 16 September 1871, page 7c:
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The foundation stone of a Bible Christian chapel was laid on 30 August 1871 by a resident, the Revs Richards and R. Bandt taking part in the proceedings. After tea a public meeting was addressed by the ministers named and Messrs Johnston and Roberts... For some time services have been conducted in a dwelling house in this comparatively new settlement.
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Emu Vale
There is a report of "a Sunday School treat" at this place in the Register, on 9 April 1863 at page 2f and on
15 April 1863, page 3d it was said to be "about six-and-a-half miles from Apoinga".
See Place Names - Emu Flats:
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On Good Friday the Wesleyans at Emu Vale gave the children belonging to the Sunday school a treat, together with parents and friends. It had been announced that the picnic would be held at the Belt, about five miles from the chapel. The dampness of the morning prevented it and the treat came off on the chapel's ground... Just as tea was ready the Rev H. Chester drove up on his way to Kooringa...
The Register of 28 June 1870, page 3d has a report on the opening of a Wesleyan Chapel.
Parliamentary Paper 41/1866-67 shows the school teacher was William C. Williamson, with 28 children enrolled.
An obituary of George Williamson is in the Register,
27 November 1913, page 8a.
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Encounter Bay
Nomenclature
In his log of Thursday, 8 April 1802 Captain Matthew Flinders recorded:
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Before two in the afternoon we stretched eastward again; and at four, a white rock was reported from aloft to be seen ahead. On approaching nearer, it proved to be a ship standing towards us; and we cleared for action, in case of being attacked. The stranger was a heavy looking ship...; and our colours being hoisted, she showed a French ensign, and afterwards an English Jack forward, as we did a white flag... it was the French national ship Le Geographe, under the command of Captain Nicolas Baudin...
General Notes
See Register,
23 October 1841, page 3b-d,
for a lengthy account of the district and environs and
30 December 1843, page 2d:
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Of the great pastoral and agricultural capabilities of Encounter Bay, I have never heard a doubt expressed... From the first establishment of the colony the whale fisheries have been a source of great interest... I know of nothing so pleasingly exciting as to witness the pursuit of one of these enormous creatures...
Also see
Register,
25 April 1866, page 2h.
A "Report on the Capabilities of Encounter Bay" is in the South Australian Record,
14 November 1838, page 115; also see
South Australian Magazine,
1841-1842, page 113.
Strangways and Hutchinson's report of an overland trip from Adelaide is reported in the Register,
20 January 1838, page 3d.
A "Survey Report on the Capabilities of Encounter Bay" is in the Southern Australian,
2 June 1838, page 4b; also see
9 June 1838, page 3b,
7 July 1838, page 4b.
"Encounter Bay Old and New" is in the Register,
25 January 1919, page 6e.
An early map of the district is in the Observer,
25 January 1919, page 12.
See Register,
23 October 1841, page 3b-d,
for a lengthy account of the district and environs and
30 December 1843, page 2d.
Historical information on the Fountain Inn is in the Observer,
10 March 1928, page 56c.
An overland trip from Willunga is described in the Observer,
16 March 1844, page 5a.
The opening of a Lutheran mission chapel is reported in the Observer,
2 November 1844, page 6c.
A report of the district is in the Observer,
4 July 1846, page 10a.
"Romantic Associations of Encounter Bay" is in The Mail,
4 and 18 December 1926, pages 17c and 8a.
The reminiscences of Simpson Newland are in the Advertiser,
1 November 1915, page 6h.
Information on a newly licensed public house is in the Register,
3 November 1847, page 3c and
local Aborigines in the South Australian,
16 November 1847, page 3d.
"Death of Veteran Black" is in the Advertiser,
30 May 1896, page 4i.
A photograph of Tommy Holmes and his lubra is in the Observer,
23 April 1910, page 29.
Also see South Australia - Aboriginal Australians.
Horse racing is reported upon in the Observer,
19 January 1850, page 3a,
20 March 1858, page 7f.
Also see South Australia - Sport - Horse Racing.
The village, prior to its formal creation by Mr Rumbelow, is described in the Register,
25 January 1860, page 3f.
"Encounter Bay in Early Days" is discussed on
17, 25 and 31 May 1918, pages 4e, 10e and 9e,
20, 23 and 25 June 1925, pages 9a, 10c and 12f,
4, 6 and 9 July 1925, pages 10g, 12d and 12c.
The reminiscences of R.T. Sweetman are in the Register,
3, 8 and 13 March 1928, pages 19e, 10f and 11f.
A letter recounting a geological excursion from Angaston to Encounter Bay in the 1850s is in the Register,
29 November 1869, page 3c.
A ploughing match is reported in the Farm & Garden,
14 October 1858, page 68.
Also see South Australia - Industries - Rural, Primary and Secondary - Ploughing Matches.
Information on the school is in the Express,
18 July 1868, page 2d,
Observer,
3 February 1872, page 11b.
The bay and settlement are described in the Register,
30 March 1886, page 6c.
"Some Old Landmarks - The Windmill at Encounter Bay", including an early history of the settlement, is in the Register,
1 January 1898.
"Encounter Bay and Gold Mining" is in the Advertiser,
26 October 1901, page 6c.
Also see South Australia - Mining - Gold.
The golden wedding of Mr & Mrs William Battye is reported in the Register,
9 January 1905, page 4f.
His obituary is in the Register,
7 September 1916, page 4h.
"The Rumbelow Family" on
12 June 1907, page 9h,
Observer,
15 June 1907, page 32,
An obituary of Mrs Mary Rumbelow is in the Register,
1 August 1923, page 12d,
of Henry Rumbelow on
14 March 1928, page 8g.
"Departed Octogenarians" is in the Register,
15 February 1915, page 9d,
Observer,
20 February 1915, page 45c - L. Tite, Mrs Mary Bird, Robert Jagger, Mrs Prouse, J.R. Cakebread, Mrs Dorothy Robinson, Mr Baxter, Mrs G. Battye and Mrs Elizabeth Coombes.
Biographical details of E.R. Bolger are in the Register, 9 June 1915, page 6h,
of Albert Battye on 12 June 1915, page 6g,
of Eric L. Rumbelow on 12 August 1926, page 8h.
The erection of a monolith to celebrate the foundation of "The Tabernacle" in 1846 is reported in the Register,
26 November 1925, page 11c; also see
3 December 1925, page 12g.
The reminiscences of Thomas Sweetman are in the Observer,
10, 17 and 24 March 1928, pages 56c, 20a and 21a.
"A Cave at Encounter Bay" is in the Advertiser,
7 August 1928, page 15d.
The golden wedding of Mr & Mrs Alfred Fielding is reported in the Register,
18 January 1919, page 6g.
An obituary of J.V. Parkes is in the Register,
5 March 1927, page 8h.
Encounter Bay - Whaling
Also see South Australia - Industries - Rural, Primary and Secondary - Fishing - Whaling.
"The Whale Fishing" is in the Southern Australian,
4 and 11 September 1839, pages 3b and 3a; also see
Observer,
26 August 1845, page 5b.
"Whales, Long Ago and Now" is in the Observer,
31 July 1909, page 18b,
7 August 1909, page 56a.
The reminiscences of a whaler are in the Register,
25 April 1866, page 2h and
information on local whale fishing on
8 June 1872, page 5c,
9 September 1872, page 5d.
"Whaling at Encounter Bay" is in the Observer,
13 June 1891, page 43d,
8 August 1891, page 41c.
"Whales at Victor Harbor - Some Reminiscences" is in the Advertiser,
22 July 1909, page 11b. Also see
Register,
20 and 24 June 1925, pages 9a and 7f,
Observer,
4 July 1925, page 59d-e.
"Two Old Whalers of Encounter Bay", J. Long and H. Lush (and photo.), is in the Observer,
14 June 1902, page 26.
Mr Long's obituary is in the Observer,
21 March 1903, page 34d.
Also see South Australia - Industries - Rural, Primary and Secondary- Fishing - Whaling.
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Place Names
Enfield
Nomenclature
The original survey in the area was carried out under Colonel Light's direction between 1837 and 1839. On 4 March 1842 George Hickox (c.1806-1866), and other un-named parties, purchased section 342, Hundred of Yatala and in 1843 George Hickox laid out the village of Enfield. Later he conveyed to the other persons, who helped finance the purchase of the section, the various allotments in the village which comprised 44 blocks each of one quarter of an acre. His obituary appears on 6 September 1911, page 7a.
Mr Hickox named the village after his birthplace in Middlesex, England which derives from either the Anglo-Saxon enedfeld - 'duck field' or the Old English feld - 'open country'.
General Notes
Mr Folland's obituary is in the Register, 6 September 1911, page 7a and that
of his wife on 25 August 1903, page 4g.
The Diamond Jubilee of Mr & Mrs J.G. Folland's marriage is reported upon in
The Mail, 14 April 1928, page 16f.
The village is described in the Register,
28 November 1846, page 4a.
Reminiscences of its foundation appear on
16 November 1905, page 4g and
those of Mr C.F. Folland on
24 June 1910, page 7c; also see
27 and 28 June 1910, pages 10h and 3h.
Historical information on the North Road cemetery is in the Register,
27 and 30 January 1914, pages 8e and 8d;
information on an early cemetery appears on
8 June 1920, page 6f:
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Negotiations have been in progress for some time for further extension of the North Road Cemetery... In the older portion of the cemetery the practice has been to dig the graves 10 feet deep. The excavation goes through thick strata of limestone, marl and clay and the ground is dry...
Also see South Australia- Miscellany - Burying the Dead.
A fire is reported in the Observer,
1 January 1853, page 5d.
Also see Adelaide- Fires and the Fire Brigade.
The opening of the Baptist Church is reported in the Register,
10 February 1859, page 2h.
Information on a school is in the Observer,
12 February 1859, page 3e.
A meeting about school accommodation is reported in the Register,
23 June 1877, page 5d.
A complaint about road conditions in the immediate district is in the Register,
28 July 1862, page 3c: "... Between the windmill which spreads its disused arms as if to offer warning to unwary travellers, or to express horror at the fate which awaits them..."
The opening of St Clement's Church is reported in the Register,
21 November 1867, page 2f; also see
26 November 1867, page 2g and
19 May 1884, page 7d.
Information on a rifle club is in the Express,
1 August 1871, page 2d.
Also see South Australia - Sport - Rifle Shooting.
The growing of lucerne in the district is discussed in the Register,
20 October 1873, page 7d.
Parliamentary Paper 40/1874 has a petition from citizens seeking a water supply to the village: "... water is not obtainable under a depth of 100 feet, and even then too salt to be drinkable."
The laying of the foundation stone of the Institute is reported in the Register,
19 May 1879 (supp.), page 1g.
Its opening is reported on
4 November 1879, page 6g; also see
The News,
6 October 1927, page 10d.
A complaint about a local butcher's establishment is in the Register, 30 March 1882 (supp.), page 1g:
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When the wind blows from the direction of this establishment I cannot stop in my garden, I must run or vomit. There are large heaps of putrid animal matter [and] exposed to our burning sun the emanations from those putrefying masses are dreadful...
4 January 1896, page 25e.
Also see South Australia - Sport - Horse Racing.
The death of Charles Forster and son after being smothered in a chaff mill is reported in the Observer,
10 and 17 March 1900, pages 29e and 29b.
"Wild Flowers Near the City" on Mr Thomas Magarey's property are described in the Register,
29 September 1903, page 8f.
An obituary of Thomas Magarey is in the Register,
1 September 1902, page 5a.
Also see Place Names - Blair Athol.
"The Village Bully" is in the Register,
12 June 1909, page 7g.
Information on the Receiving Home is in the Observer,
23 June 1917, page 31b,
Advertiser,
16 June 1926, page 14c,
28 March 1931, page 7d.
The 62nd wedding anniversary of Mr & Mrs David M. Peek is reported in the Register,
2 July 1919, page 6i,
the golden wedding of Mr & Mrs Potter on 17 June 1922, page 12d.
The opening of the Ozone Theatre is reported in the Register,
14 December 1926, page 13c.
Also see South Australia - Entertainment and the Arts - Moving Pictures and Television.
"John Ragless, senior, Early Enfield Days" is in the Register,
9 November 1928, page 10a.
A photograph of his home, Angmering, built in 1840 is in the Chronicle,
24 May 1934, page 37.
A photograph of the Ragless family is in the Register,
7 January 1928, page 10; also see
18 January 1928, page 13f and Place Names - Battersea Park.
Enfield - Obituaries
An obituary of J.A.T. Lake is in the Register, 14 March 1876, page 5d.
An obituary of Mrs Mary Rofe is in the Register, 21 September 1891, page 5a.
An obituary of C.J. Stevens is in the Observer, 17 February 1917, page 49a,
of W.H. Brooks on 2 September 1922, page 20b.
An obituary of Mrs P.H. Wright is in the Register, 13 February 1920, page 6i,
of David M. Peek on 7 August 1920, page 6h,
of E.H. Lock on 11 July 1921, page 4i,
of William H, Brooks on 28 August 1922, page 6h,
of William Mussared on 10 January 1929, page 12d.
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English, Hundred of
Nomenclature
Thomas English, MLC (1865-1884). Born in Cumberland, England in 1820 he came to South Australia in the Richardson in 1850 when he engaged in the building trade, erecting the town hall and several churches. He entered the Legislative Council in 1865 and died in office.
General Notes
The Register of
22 September 1866, page 2d has a report of a presentation to Mr English from the employees of the firm of English and Brown;
a farewell dinner is reported in the Express,
1 March 1878, page 2b.
Thomas English's obituary is in the Register, 18 December 1884, page 5g and
of his father on 15 March 1895, page 5b.
A photograph of members of the district council is in the Chronicle,
10 February 1912, page 30.
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Ennis Hill
This place in the Mount Lofty Ranges is mentioned in the Observer, 24 May 1851, page 2c.
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Ephraim, Mount
This place near Prospect Hill is mentioned in the Chronicle, 4 October 1873, page 7a:
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There is already a chapel at Spring Grove and another at Mount Ephraim, but they are both small and awkwardly situated, the frequenters living between the two...
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Erindale
Nomenclature
Probably derived from the Irish words Erin (Ireland) and dale (valley), but unfortunately no documentary evidence can be found to support the suggestion; there is a town of 'Erindale' in County Carlow. However, it can be said with certainty that it was named after a house of the same name, first built about 1850.
- In the 1850s Mr. Henry William deMole built Erindale, Burnside, and with his family and unmarried brother, lived there for some years. Subsequent owners of the property, which originally comprised 24 acres, were T.D. Futcher, merchant, Mr. Sison of the brewing firm of Syme & Sison and John Stuart Sanders, who planted an extensive orangery. In 1889 it was purchased by James Cowan whose sons were well known in the medical, pastoral and commercial world of South Australia.
He had a great love for native birds and beasts and part of the estate was set aside as a happy hunting ground for wild geese, duck, swans and wallabies. After living there for only a year he met a tragic death at Dry Creek railway crossing. The next owner was M.L. Arnold, who was prominent in racing circles, and he effected many improvements... The homestead and a few acres are leased by Mrs G.K. Edwards who conducts a nursing home. She has lived there since 1913, with the exception of two years it was occupied by Mr. Arnold... (The Mail, 14 July 1928, page 12c)
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Erith
Nomenclature
Eight kilometres south of Balaklava, named after its counterpart in Kent, England by Robert F. Ware, who conducted the post office from January 1877 and a greengrocery business. He arrived in the Canton in 1838 and died at Balaklava in 1909 aged 81. The name probably derives from either the Anglo-Saxon earhyth - 'sea wharf' or ear-hythe - 'muddy landing place'.
General Notes
Charles Ware's obituary is in the Register, 16 October 1884, page 5b:
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Mr. Charles Ware died at Erith in October 1884. For many years he carried on a business at Bexley Heath, in Kent, as a horticulturist and, following his arrival in the Canton in 1838 he established himself on the North-East Road, about two miles from Adelaide. Misfortune overtook him and during the last twelve years of his life he lived in comparative seclusion with his son. He was born in 1794...
