City Council explores Old Gaol options
April 19, 2010
Mount Gambier City Council is likely to explore allowing an improved backpackers accommodation facility at the old gaol, following a number of interested parties flagging their interest in the historic site.
At least two organisations — including an established backpackers and tours operation at Naracoorte — have lodged expressions of interest. Read more
Ideas invited for use of the Old Gaol
February 1, 2010
Mount Gambier City Council has called for community input into the future use of one of the city’s most historical landmarks, the Old Gaol.
Its current lease will expire on September 30.
Council will hold an inspection of the Old Gaol for individuals and community groups on Friday, February 12 from 4pm to 5pm and February 13, from 10.30 am to 11.30am. Read more
Heritage thanks set in stone
December 15, 2009
Names of hundreds of supporters of a project to preserve Port MacDonnell’s heritage and beautify one of the area’s most historic precincts have been set in stone.
Port MacDonnell Pioneers Committee chairman Jim Galpin and Grant District Council Mayor Don Pegler opened the Pioneer’s Heritage Path yesterday at the Woolwash Historical Reserve. Read more
Historic stable restored
December 13, 2009
Years have passed since the old Mount Burr Forest Reserve Stables housed horses, but the historic place has retained its charm thanks to a couple who refused to watch it rot. Read more
Rook Walk commemoration
November 25, 2009
The Mount Gambier community will celebrate the 91st birthday of The Rook Walk this Friday.
The 203m long handmade wall is considered to be one of Mount Gambier’s most historical landmarks.
Located next to the picturesque Blue Lake, The Rook Walk was built in just one day by residents on November 27, 1918. Read more
Admella heritage preserved
November 9, 2009
The future of the lifeboat used in the rescue of survivors from the famed Admella wreck off the Carpenter Rocks coast appears secure. Read more
SES Channel 8 Mount Gambier
August 8, 2009
I am currently researching the history of Australia’s regional television stations and am seeking photographs relating to the history of SES Channel 8 Mount Gambier.
The purpose of my research is to produce and publish a book documenting the establishment of each regional station (by pre-aggregation call-sign), capturing some of the “TV magic” that each station brought to its local community and acknowledging the fantastic work of our regional TV “pioneers”. Read more
Admella commemorations begin
August 7, 2009
Descendants of those who tragically died 150 years ago when the SS Admella broke in three near Carpenter Rocks yesterday joined residents for a commemoration service which marked the opening of the Admella 150 Festival. Read more
Admella commemoration begins
August 6, 2009
Today (Thursday) marks 150 years since the SS Admella came to grief in rough seas near Carpenter Rocks, leaving passengers and crew clinging to the wreckage a mile offshore for up to eight days.
While 89 lives were tragically lost, 24 people survived thanks to a gallant rescue bid. Read more
Admella hooks historical interest
August 4, 2009
A grappling hook from the Admella shipwreck, which disappeared from the Von Stanke family’s collection many years ago, has finally found its way back to the family and just in time to be included in the Admella 150 Festival. Read more
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