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Lake Alexandrina Nomenclature
The History Spot – Alexandrina, Lake -Nomenclature Did you know?……….. Discovered by sealers in 1828, Lake Alexandrina was named by Captain Charles Sturt on 9 February 1830. At a later date he said: “Considering this lake to be of sufficient … Continue reading
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Chinaman’s Well, Coorong National Park
A stone well between the main road and the Coorong 14 kms south of Salt Creek. This well was situated on the eastern side of the old mail track. The origins of the well are a little unclear but the … Continue reading
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Telling Our Stories
The SA Community History Website is now hosting the first five short films from the “Telling Our Stories” Project. From preserving the Ngarrindjeri language through song and dance, to the first Jersey in Mt Compass and the Dairy industry in … Continue reading
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The History Spot… The Barrages
The SA Life web site is an amazing treasure trove of history, and this segment on the Barrages contains some great footage from the time of construction. Take a look at the video here: SA Life “Our Barrages” If your … Continue reading
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The History Spot – The Village Settlements
The early 1890’s were a time of economic depression in South Australia, after a series of major strikes and the Australian Bank crisis of 1893. Widespread unemployment caused families to leave South Australia and settle in VIC and WA. The … Continue reading
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