Heritage South Australia Newsletter

Edition 33 December 2008

Department for Environment and Heritage

www.environment.sa.gov.au Contents Minister’s Update

3 My favourite heritage place ‘The Cedars’ - Hans Heysen’s house South Australians The State Government is encouraging are proud of their South Australians to become more 4 Heritage Places heritage and involved in recognising and celebrating Awards for heritage 2008 clearly enjoy the our built heritage through a number Two Wells Courthouse sense of place of projects, including the SA Schools Adelaide Gaol that comes from Heritage Competition. 6 Heritage Homes acknowledging The creative and inspirational entries Yelki and understanding received from schools across South our past. 7 Heritage + Wine + Food Australia remind us of the enjoyment Saldechin Tea Rooms While many and sense of place that comes from think of heritage as being about grand understanding our past. 8 Heritage Anniversaries buildings, simple places often reflect The Competition has inspired school The Marines just as much of our State’s history and children to delve into their families and Sir Wilfred Lawson are equally deserving of our care and local communities, challenging them to 10 Heritage + Community protection. find ‘unsung’ local heroes and connect Community Identity We are learning more and more each people and places across generations. year about places of significance to 11 Heritage + Tourism Each generation has a responsibility Aboriginal people, to their culture and Portholes to the past to protect significant places for future heritage. generations and I look forward to a 12 State Heritage Areas The South Australian Heritage Register continuing community debate about Port Adelaide includes many places that reflect both our heritage. 14 Heritage Volunteers social justice and the contribution of ordinary men and women to the South Hon Jay Weatherill 16 Partnerships Australian story. Minister for Environment Heritage Places Database and Conservation Architects of SA The former Adelaide Workmen’s Cottages at Mile End tell an inspiring Minister Weatherill took over the Environment portfolio 17 architects and Builders of SA - 6 story of philanthropy. Sir Thomas Elder from the Hon Gail Gago MLC in July 2008, at the same Brian Claridge bequeathed 25,000 pounds to establish time gaining the new Early Childhood Development portfolio. He continues as Minister for Aboriginal Affairs 18 DEH Heritage News an organisation to provide cottages for and Reconciliation and Minister Assisting the Premier in workmen for reasonable rent. 19 Heritage Bookshelf Cabinet Business and Public Sector Management. The life and needs of the 19th century Railway heritage booklets workers are also reflected in the built Kangaroo Island Shipwrecks heritage of Burra. Many small cottages Adelaide: Then and Now and other simple dwellings remain to help us understand and imagine life in Burra as a thriving mining town. Front Cover: The Marines, Grange. The complex of thirty three cottages Image by Tim Sylvester www.timsylvester.com.au around Paxton Square in the Mid- The Heritage South Australia Newsletter is published North town is one of Australia’s earliest in March and September by the Department for examples of company housing. Environment and Heritage ISSN 1443-9719 December 2008 Number 33 Contact the Editor: (08) 8124 4947 Email: [email protected]

DEH Heritage Branch GPO Box 1047 Heritage Directions Adelaide SA 5001 Built heritage is cathedrals and cemeteries, factories and fences, museums Disclaimer and markets, wineries and warehouses. Heritage places may be a 1860s While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure miner’s cottage at Moonta, a 1930s mansion at Springfield, the site of an old the contents of this publication are factually correct, the Department for Environment and Heritage makes gum tree at Glenelg, a biscuit factory in the city, a cemetery at Robe, a jetty no representations and accepts no responsibility for the at Port Germein, a pub at Penola or a 1950s Housing Trust home at Elizabeth. accuracy or completeness of the contents, and shall not Heritage is part of everyone’s life.

be liable for any loss or damage that may be occasioned Extract from Heritage Directions: A Future for Built Heritage in South Australia directly or indirectly through the use of or reliance on the (Department for Environment and Heritage, 2003) contents of this publication.

2 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 My Favourite Heritage Place

‘The Cedars’ - Hans of Brachina Gorge, was completed Delights (incredible cheeses, great Heysen’s House seven years after he first made drawings service and a B&B out the back); Lloyds in the Flinders Ranges in 1930. It now (olives and wine from the region) and www.visitadelaidehills.com.au/thecedars hangs with Heysen’s A Lord of the Bush The German Arms Hotel (can’t go past a (1908) in the National Gallery of Victoria. beer and a Bratwurst). Heysen had more than 30 major Up the road, the boys at the Hahndorf exhibitions and won the prestigious Hill Winery will look after you and their Wynne Prize for landscape painting nine view is incredible. And while in the times between 1904 and 1932. He was region some of my other favourite spots appointed an Officer of the Order of include (in no particular order): The new the British Empire in 1945 and knighted Lobethal Bierhaus, the Heart of the Hills in 1959. Market next door; Aptos Cruz Gallery This historic property, with its grand (Stirling) and the Stirling pub, nature homestead and beautiful surrounding based experiences including Cleland, Andrew McEvoy gardens and studios, remains much the Warrawong and Belair National Park and I haven’t even begun to talk about the Andrew McEvoy is the Chief Executive of same as when the great artist died in wineries and accommodation (perhaps the South Australian Tourism Commission 1969. the best B&B’s in the State). So much about travel and tourism is I personally love walking among the But the real reason to go is a visit to the what you learn along the way. The towering gums, and standing in the very home of Sir Hans Heysen – not enough intimate stories you get told, the better spots where Heysen painted some of his South Australians go. Guided tours of the understanding of our past and the most famous works. Exploring the house house and studio commence daily at interaction with the arts, culture and and cottage garden also give you a 11am, 1pm and 3pm from September to heritage of a place. sense of the spirit of the place. May and 11am and 2pm from June to The gracious old home, still owned by Nowhere is this more true that at one of August. Call 8388 7277 if you’re unsure. my favourite places to visit: The Cedars – the Heysen family, has an incredible collection of paintings and drawings the family home and studio of renowned Andrew McEvoy Australian artist Hans Heysen in the displaying the artist’s remarkable glorious Adelaide Hills. versatility in the subject and medium. Sir Hans Heysen lived and worked in My favourite place on the grounds is Hahndorf for more than 60 years and Heysen’s working studio - built in 1912 The Cedars, his historic property, home and used by this iconic painter until his garden and studios remain one of South death in 1968. His painting materials and Australia’s unique cultural experiences. tools, sketches, notes and more are all I find it incredible that so few people on display. A walking trail is also featured actually visit – I think the number is on the 60-hectare property and directs around 12,000 and 80% of the people visitors to favourite painting sites used by are from interstate! the artist. It makes me think that often we take our The studio of Nora Heysen (Archibald history, heritage and backyard beauty prize winner and daughter of Hans) for granted. is also open for viewing and features continuous exhibitions of her work. Nora’s Reading the literature and visiting the work is actually much more appealing house, I came to learn that Heysen to my sensibilities. She is also a great bought The Cedars in 1912, and painted character in her own right. in its studio for the rest of his life. His passion was the Australian bush, and Dame Nellie Melba was a regular from 1908 a wide section of the public houseguest and friend of Sir Hans Heysen began to see his artwork as symbols of and paintings of her remain in the house, the Australian landscape. along with her memorabilia. The amount of original artwork on display The Cedars is a stone’s throw from at the Cedars is phenomenal and Hahndorf and people should combine the pristine way the house is kept and their day trip or overnight stay with what displayed is testimony to the passion and I believe is an incredible town on the commitment of its curators. regeneration trail. Heysen often spent years finishing his Some other places to combine with Sir Hans Heysen studio, The Cedars, Hahndorf (1997). artwork. His best-known piece, Guardian the Cedars would include places on Hahndorf’s main street such as Udder Copyright SATC/Adelaide Hills Tourism

Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 3 HERITAGE PLACES

Awards for Heritage John’s Décor Building Redevelopment, Heritage, Commendation Woodhead Pty Ltd 2008 Wallaroo Primary School The judges said that recent renovations Fire reinstatement project, Australian Institute of Architects captured the potential of the building Swanbury Penglase (formerly RAIA) - SA Chapter to provide high-quality commercial The judges believed that the repair and Heritage Awards of Merit environments. The grand stair, the jarrah upgrade of the school following the floors and, most notably, the windows, 2006 fire balanced heritage character Carclew Youth Arts Centre, Tower have been retained and restored and with contemporary needs and will serve Conservation, Swanbury Penglase matched in scale and quality by the as a model for the future upgrades of The judges said that the work was of new services and fit outs. numerous similar schools throughout SA. the highest level of historic architectural restoration, and will reinforce the cultural significance of Carclew as well as inspiring ongoing renovation of the rest of the building.

Wallaroo Primary School following repair and upgrade. Image by David Russell, courtesy of Swanbury Penglase.

Former John’s Emporium, corner Hindley and Leigh Streets. Image courtesy of Woodhead and AIA. Carclew tower after conservation. Image by David Russell, courtesy of Swanbury Penglase. Carclew

4 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 heritage places

From courts to crafts Steve recognises that conserving the at Two Wells building will be something that will happen over time. Heritage buildings that are occupied ‘With the ongoing commitment and and useful have the best chance of obvious passion of the community I am being maintained into the future. This sure we will reach our goal,’ he said. bodes well for the Two Wells Courthouse. The Two Wells Community Craft Shop has Empty and barely maintained for about been operating out of premises in Main three decades, this State heritage St, Two Wells, for twenty-nine years. Look listed building is back on track with a out for Mollie’s biscuits and Pauline’s new beginning housing the Two Wells plants. Community Craft Shop. And as is often the case, the driving Lyn Baxter force behind the move is a group Public Communications Officer of dedicated ‘never say die’ local volunteers. For at least twenty years, the ‘Two Wells Regional Action Team’ has been trying to secure permission for ongoing use of the building, and has now received a licence to occupy. District Council of Mallala Mayor, Steve Kennedy, is enthusiastic about the future of the former Courthouse. ‘Now that we have a tenant, we can use the funds raised to go towards matching funds from Grant applications,’ Steve said.

Celebrating the move of the Two Wells Community Craft Shop to the former Two Wells Court House in July 2008.

Adelaide Gaol a range of activities to ensure a And if you have any stories of your own viable future for the Gaol. The team to share about the Gaol, the team www.adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au is supported by a passionate group wants to hear from you. After all, it’s your What lies beneath of volunteers – the Adelaide Gaol stories that bring our heritage to life. Recent archaeological investigations Preservation Society. Lyn Baxter at the Adelaide Gaol have uncovered If you are interested in finding out more Public Communications Officer some intriguing finds. about the DEH Adelaide Gaol project, So far the investigations have raised contact the Project Manager, Peter more questions than answers but have Miller, at [email protected]. revealed some insight into the shared au. The team would also welcome landscape of 1836 to 1849 on this anyone who is interested in becoming portion of the River Torrens, including the a volunteer. Visit the Adelaide Gaol sites of Buffalo and Coromandel Rows, website www.adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au where early settlers temporarily resided. for more information The construction of the female cell block Gaol stories online placed a lid over the cultural landscape Convicted of the murder of her husband and sealed it for almost 160 years with Thomas in 1873, Elizabeth Woolcock only limited disturbance over that time. was the only woman executed in South There is probably no other site on the Australia. Listen to her story unfold; her River Torrens or anywhere in Adelaide life – the crime – the trial – the execution, that offers such potential for significantly online at the Adelaide Gaol website. raising our understanding of the early settlement of Adelaide. You can also view footage of Australia’s Hardest Prisons (courtesy of National What lies ahead Geographic Channel). A Department of Environment and Heritage Project team is managing Artefacts found during dig, Adelaide Gaol.

Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 5 Heritage Homes

‘Yelki’ John Brewster Jones is now the fourth ‘When I first saw [Yelki] at close hand a generation of his family to call State few years ago it was in urgent need of (former Fountain Inn) heritage-listed ‘Yelki’ home. maintenance with roof leaks, leaking Encounter Bay ‘Every nook, cranny and floorboard - and/or missing gutters and downpipes and rising damp from water ponding at In 2008, winter visits to the Victor Harbor every colour; they all have meaning for the base of walls,’ said Andrew. area are made in the hope of catching me,’ says John. a glimpse of whales off the coast. In ‘We are so pleased we have managed ‘Thanks to John and Sue and some help 1837, the sighting a whale from the Bluff to keep it in the family’. from the heritage grants it now has dry feet and a hat! This has stabilised the precipitated a hunt that resulted in As with any building, Yelki requires care condition of the building and will allow whale carcasses being towed back to and maintenance to keep it sound. Last John and Sue to get on with further the beach to be boiled down for oil. year John and his wife Sue successfully conservation works gradually over time State heritage listed ‘Yelki’ at Encounter applied for a South Australian Heritage without having to worry about ongoing Bay has a rich history that spans both Fund grant, which has assisted them to deterioration.’ these eras, and everything in between. re-roof a section of the house. And although it enjoys an enviable Victor Harbor Council Heritage Adviser, Lyn Baxter beachfront position, Yelki is not your Andrew Stevens, has been able to help Public Communications Officer average holiday home. with heritage conservation advice and Believed to have been built as an inn encouragement. (it is also known as the ‘Fountain Inn’) John Brewster Jones at Yelki, (2008). in around 1837, it is significant for being one of the earliest surviving structures in the area, and later, the venue for the earliest meetings of the local Council. The inn’s patrons, the whalers,’ were not thought to be respectable’ (Brown & Mullins, Country life in Pioneer South Australia 1977), with 1840 reports reaching Adelaide that ‘whaling parties were conducting themselves in a very unruly manner at Encounter Bay’. It is perhaps ironic that the gathering place for men who included some described as ‘bad, swearing, quarrelsome, unprincipled fellows’ should later become the home of the Congregational minister, Reverend James Jefferis. That this drinking hole for the ‘flotsam and jetsam’ of the whaling industry should become, over time, a genteel venue for Sunday School and church dances is a salient reminder that places cannot be kept frozen in time. The heritage significance of a place is not necessarily lost by the overlays of new uses. James Jefferis acquired Yelki as a summer residence in 1894. Over a hundred and ten years later, his great- grandson has made it his home. A touring musician, John now gets enormous satisfaction from having put down roots in a place rich with both personal and South Australian history.

6 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage + Wine + Food

From high finance contrary; its historical premises gives this Striking for its simple beauty, quiet dignity, to high tea business a head start in the ambience and symmetrical lines, and embracing stakes. Importantly, expert heritage the most modern innovations in building Saldechin Tea Rooms guidance made sure that h significance practice, the new A.M.P. Building in King was conserved while changes were (former AMP [Australian Mutual William Street forms a notable addition to made. Provident Society] Building) the architecture of Adelaide. Rising to the 21-23 King William Street, Adelaide Originally constructed in 1935/36, the refit height limit allowed in the city, the structure of the ground floor was completed in impresses with its obvious solidarity and Food and heritage are a common February 2007. The original ground floor pairing; the spaces in many of our chamber provides a superb space for its artistic finish. In building for the efficiency of historic buildings adapt well to the needs new use. its services, the A.M.P. Society has added of wining and dining establishments. This building is of major historical to the beauty of the city . . . the building The sumptuous Saldechin Tea Rooms are significance due to its association with is the epitome in marble and stone of the a glorious example. the AMP Society and the development high traditions of the Australian Mutual This former city headquarters for the of insurance provision in Adelaide and Provident Society. AMP Society stood empty for nearly South Australia, and is entered in the Externally the building remains largely a decade. The ten-storey building, South Australian Heritage Register as a unaltered since completion. The original designed in 1934 by Woods Bagot State Heritage Place. iron gate at the front entrance is still Laybourne-Smith and Irwin in the The features of the building (directly used to secure the building. The original eclectic, Inter-War, commercial attributable to the corporate culture of large, suspended, Art Deco light fittings Palazzo style, now hums with life. The the AMP) are significant for their high over the main chamber are used at ground floor and mezzanine are the quality workmanship and example of night to light the chamber to great Saldechin Tea Rooms; the floors above crafts which are now uncommon, for effect. have been redeveloped as student example, the extensive use of scagliola accommodation. [a technique for producing architectural Detailed information about the business – Saldechin Tea Rooms – is available from their website: The building’s status as a State elements that resemble marble]). http://www.saldechin.com/aspx/home.aspx Heritage Place has not prevented From the Advertiser, 18 July 1936, the its redevelopment and new use as day after its opening: Lyn Baxter feng-shui inspired Saldechin. Quite the Public Communications Officer N owell. Interior, Saldechin Rooms Tea (former Interior, AMP Building), King William St, Adelaide. Image by Grant

Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 7 heritage anniversaries

125th Anniversary

The Marines 499-513 The Esplanade, Grange

‘The Marines’, a terrace of eight attached residences, is prominently sited on the beachfront at Grange and is a landmark from both land and sea. It is closely associated with the establishment of this seaside suburb and with the founding of the Grange Land and Investment Company, which was responsible for much of the early development in the area. Frederick Estcourt Bucknall and Arthur Harvey, who were founding members of the Company, became members of the South Australian Parliament to better promote expansion in the area. Designed by Bayer & Withall, this imposing row of three-storied houses was constructed in 1882-83, during the peak of the land boom in Adelaide. It The Marines, The Esplanade, Grange (2007). was planned in the grand scale of similar buildings at English seaside resorts and Construction of ‘The Marines’ began in From 1883 to 1885, until an Anglican is one of only a small number of three- October 1882 using bluestone quarried Church (St Agnes) was opened at storied terrace houses remaining in South at Dry Creek, although some stories Grange, Anglican services were held in Australia. suggest that the building stone had a room at ‘The Marines’ lent by Arthur The early 1880s land boom included been carried as ballast on sailing ships. Harvey. the sale of many new sites in the The cast iron was by local foundry G.E. Robyn Ashworth Grange and Henley Beach area. As Fulton & Co. of Peel Street, Adelaide. Senior Heritage Interpretation Officer a consequence, F.E. Bucknall and A. The eight-dwelling terrace was completed in December 1883 and the Harvey founded the Grange Land and Editor’s note: These are edited versions of the Anniversary Investment Company to develop these residences advertised as being for lease Fact Sheets for these places. The complete versions, and seaside suburbs. or sale. other fact sheets for selected State Heritage Places, can be found on the Heritage Branch website at http:// Arthur Harvey was the first to purchase The Company constructed roads in the www.environment.sa.gov.au/heritage/showcase_ area and the Grange Railway and Jetty one of the houses and, in a letter to saregister2008.html to encourage further development and, a prospective tenant, described the in June 1882, the ‘Marine Residences terrace in some detail: Company’ was formed, with the aim of acquiring land and erecting beachside They are magnificent houses, each residences that would later be sold or let. contains eleven rooms, bathroom, W.C. The Marine Residences Company and large cellar. The verandah on the purchased a sea frontage of 569 feet ground floor is 12 feet wide with balconies in length, between the railway terminus each 9 and 6 feet respectively on first and the Jetty. Messrs. Bayer & Withall and second storey. They are elegantly were appointed as architects and finished in the latest style and are close to developed a plan to erect a terrace of the Grange Jetty and the terminus of the 24 three-storied houses, which was later Grange Railway. altered to a row of eight dwellings. The houses each had eleven rooms and (State Library of South Australia, were described as being similar to those BRG 35, page 245) erected at seaside resorts in England, with separated verandahs ensuring the privacy of each dwelling.

8 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 heritage anniversaries

The Sir Wilfred Lawson (1878 – 1908). Image from the A.D. Edwardes Collection held by the State Library of South Australia. 100th Anniversary Unfortunately the cables parted and a storm a week later and became a the vessel went ashore. The cargo was total wreck. The Sir Wilfred Lawson was Sir Wilfred Lawson (1878–1908) lightered onto another ketch and the Sir uninsured. Wilfred Lawson was refloated almost two Ketch; wooden hull; 52 gross ton The wreck site was located in 1994, weeks later. following a ‘tip-off’ from a local spear- Length 22.0 metres; Breadth 6.2 metres; fisherman. It consists mainly of iron Depth 1.8 metres remains, such as sections of the windlass Built: Southport, Tasmania and a length of chain, some copper Lost: 20 March 1908, Gilbert Reef, fastenings and lead pipe, with no Port Moorowie wooden material surviving. Surprisingly, the ship’s bell was discovered wedged Protected under the Commonwealth Historic in the reef, in less than a metre of Shipwrecks Act 1976 water. It was remarkably well-preserved, Little is known about the Sir Wilfred considering that it had been pummelled Lawson prior to its loss. It was first in the ocean for 86 years. registered in Port Adelaide, by E.J. Finding the bell (1994). The bell has been conserved by Wright, in 1891, having previously worked Department of Environment and out of Melbourne. In 1897 it was sold The wreck of the Sir Wilfred Lawson Heritage and is now displayed in the to R. Fricker, with its final owner being Edithburgh museum. C.E.Fricker. The loss of the Sir Wilfred Lawson is a simple story of navigational error. On In South Australian waters the wooden Robyn Ashworth 20 March 1908 the ketch was in ballast, ketch was involved in a few minor Senior Heritage approaching the Port Moorowie Jetty incidents, including a collision with the Interpretation Officer to take on a load of wheat, when it steamer Era in the Port River in 1900 and grounded on the outer Gilbert Reef, grounding in Marion Bay in 1905. On the with no lives lost. Captain Harper sent latter occasion, the Sir Wilfred Lawson a carpenter to inspect the damage to was carrying a general cargo from Port the hull but, before any repairs could be Adelaide to Port Lincoln but needed to made, the vessel was battered during shelter in Marion Bay during a SSW gale.

Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 9 Heritage + community

Community Identity hotels, prominent buildings, parks and More broadly, the State’s network of And Everyday Heritage reserves, tree-lined streets and character Visitor Information Centres, another field homes. where volunteers make a significant The annual State History Conference contribution, now provides a very good mounted by the History Trust of SA is Protecting local heritage basis for visitors to discover an area’s the State’s biggest gathering of people When it comes to protecting a locality’s attractions and heritage, as do the involved in history and heritage. heritage, the challenge lies in deciding many walking and cycling trails that Approximately 170 attended the what it is both desirable and feasible have and are being developed. 17th conference, held 1-3 August at to retain. That in turn depends on the In conclusion Sunnybrae Farm Function Centre at resources you can muster, the lateral Regency Park, a State Heritage Place thinking you can engage in, and where In A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens has (once part of the Islington Sewage you take your stand on the continuum Scrooge say: ‘I will live in the Past, the Farm). between ‘development at all costs’ and Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all ‘save everything’. Three shall strive within me. I will not shut Heritage Branch staff member Brian out the lessons that they teach’. Samuels spoke on ‘Community Identity Heritage listing is only part of the answer and Everyday Heritage’. The following is and has its limitations - we need to We need to study the past to fully a condensed version of Brian’s talk. acknowledge what heritage listing understand what’s important in our can’t do. For example, it can’t sustain communities. We need to audit the Defining ‘community’ businesses that are no longer viable. Nor present resources of our communities A ‘community’ can be defined as where is it always very effective in addressing and manage, conserve and interpret you feel a sense of belonging. You the preservation of industrial complexes. some of them for the benefit of both can find it at home, at work, at play, There is also the issue of the heritage present and future generations. We with family, with friends, and through listing of individual buildings leaving need to plan for the future by engaging membership of organizations such as the remainder vulnerable, which is with others, so that we can lift our sights sporting or special interest or service why precinct-level protection – State beyond the problems of the present and groups. It can be local, regional or Heritage Areas, Historic (Conservation) find hope and encouragement in what extend nationally or internationally, and Zones and Historic Policy Areas, which might be achieved in the future. But, I be maintained by face-to-face contact are all created under the provisions of hasten to add, this must not be a form of or letters, phone calls, emails or other the Development Act – is needed. They escapism – grand visions which are not electronic forms of communication. in turn need to be supplemented by grounded in reality. character protection, which is also best At any point in time life is a mixture of Local communities addressed through the planning system. continuity and change. It may be that Given that a sense of belonging can be the best plans are often evolutionary Some positive trends found in several places, the tendency to rather than revolutionary – combining focus on a romanticized ‘community’ as There are some well established positive a close analysis of what is with a clearly something found in small areas where trends. Historical walk brochures, articulated vision of how to get to a ‘everyone knows everyone else’ can interpretive signage and local history desired future state. collections in libraries are continuing often lead to confused discussion. It’s Finally, while considering the future, the to proliferate, while local histories are obvious that even in smaller settlements 175th anniversary of the formal European appearing more frequently than they there is not one community but lots settlement of South Australia is not far once did, as are smaller booklets of smaller communities. The common away. With less than two and a half on more specialized topics. A few use of the term ‘local community’ or years before the commencement of the days holidaying in Quorn last month referring to someone as being a ‘local terquasquicentennial year, perhaps it’s introduced me to the substantial histories identity’ are evidence of this tendency time for the voluntary history movement produced for Quorn and Hawker’s 125th to want to keep alive the idea of a to take the lead and join with local anniversaries. Such histories are very single local community of interest. government to develop worthwhile ways useful, not least because if local histories of acknowledging the milestone in local Local identity are to serve as a tool for understanding communities across the State. A feeling of belonging to your locality in how communities have evolved, it’s part derives from the local relationships really important that we don’t wait 50 Brian Samuels that you have. These relationships can or 100 years to update them. My time in Editors note: The views expressed in Brian’s talk and this in turn relate to your use or membership Quorn also reacquainted me with the article are his own and do not necessarily represent the views of his employer. of local ‘institutions’ – libraries, shops, impressive achievements of the Pichi sporting and recreational clubs, service Richi Railway Preservation Society, a organisations and churches. A feeling of fine example of living heritage and, like belonging can also derive from familiar the work of many other transport history features of the local area that ‘have societies, an extraordinary testament to always been there’ – for example older what volunteers can accomplish.

10 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 heritage + tourism

Portholes to the past architectural detail on a heritage or any corpse which may be brought building. to his public house for the purpose of a http://www.portenf.sa.gov.au/ The self guided walks start and finish Coroner’s inquest.’ ‘A treasure trove of South Australia’s at the Port Adelaide Visitor Information (Port Adelaide Heritage Pub Trail heritage awaits you in Port Adelaide.’ Centre and are available throughout brochure 2007). (Walk the Port, Heritage Walking Tour the year. Interpretive signs, including the recently of Port Adelaide brochure) Pub Heritage Trail launched State Heritage Area entry It is widely acknowledged that history point signs, help visitors explore and and heritage are important drawcards Currently 10 pubs involved, with the appreciate all the area has to offer. for visitors. The City of Port Adelaide history and folklore of each pub outlined Enfield is making the most of its heritage in a brochure. Go to the Port Adelaide Enfield website for more information on all the heritage attractions http://www. assets using innovative tourism products Early liquor licensing law in South portenf.sa.gov.au/ and cleverly promoting what the area Australia (1839) stated that a publican has to offer, in particular the unique was required to provide for ‘… a traveller Port Adelaide State Heritage Area and his horse, or a traveller without (see separate article). Jane Marr and a horse, the horse of a traveller not Anne Hall from the Port Adelaide Visitor becoming a guest of the house … Information Centre presented an outline of their tourism plan and products at the 17th State History Conference, held at Port Adelaide State Heritage Area entry point signs Regency Park recently. The following is These signs are designed to help people recognise that they are entering taken from their presentation: a unique place – a South Australian State Heritage Area. Port Adelaide is Guided Walks the first of South Australia’s 17 State Heritage Areas to install markers such as these to help identify and promote its heritage status. Port Walks - ‘let a local be your guide’ Volunteer tour guides showcase the Port Adelaide State Heritage Area to small groups of up to 6 people for a one hour guided walk. Tours offered every Thrusday and Sunday at 2pm. Bookings essential. Cost: donation based.

Semaphore Walks Volunteers showcase Semaphore’s heritage buildings: the unique Timeball Tower, the Palais, doctors’ residences, churches and more. One hour tours offered on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 1pm. Bookings essential. Cost: donation based.

Self-Guided Walks Kids Port Walks Free, family-friendly walks for children aged 8 to 12 years. These walks are designed to help explore the Port Adelaide State Heritage Area in an interactive way. Parents hire backpacks for their children, with each backpack containing an assortment of items including a photo trail guide, compass, binoculars and activity packs to use during the walk. Activities include using a compass at Black Diamond Corner, binoculars at the waterfront to locate maritime items of interest, and a magnifying glass to examine Pt Adelaide Mayor Gary Johanson, Federal Member for Pt Adelaide Mark Butler. Butler. Mark Adelaide Pt for Member Federal Johanson, Gary Mayor Adelaide Pt Launching the new signs, from L to R: DEH Chief Executive Allan Holmes,

Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 11 STATE HERITAGE AREAS

Port Adelaide State The ‘new’ Port of an outer harbour (1908), and the Heritage Area The newly located port developed construction of the Birkenhead Bridge rapidly. Wharves were gradually (opened 1940). www.stateheritageareas.sa.gov.au constructed upstream and downstream Historic appeal Port Adelaide is a working seaport of the original ones, and were The historic appeal of the Port located 14 kilometres north-west supplemented by the construction of Adelaide State Heritage Area results of Adelaide. The actual City of Port docks and basins. Private enterprise from its recognised collection of Adelaide is located on a bend of the initially developed most of the wharves, heritage buildings. Streetscapes are Port [Adelaide] River in the Inner Harbour but they were later taken over by the characterised by continuous facades of the Port of Adelaide. South Australian Harbors Board. The river to the street boundaries, with few early The Port Adelaide State Heritage Area channel was widened and deepened, structures demolished, replaced or encompasses a substantial section of with the dredged silt being used for the substantially altered. The architecture the commercial and administrative reclamation of the adjacent swampy is predominantly Victorian, ranging core of early Port Adelaide. It is situated land. By the 1850s many substantial from early styles, such as the Bond between St Vincent Street and the buildings were established in areas Store and former Union Bank in Lipson waterfront (North Parade), and extends adjacent to the waterfront, and in 1855 Street to mid-Victorian structures such from Nelson Street on the west to Jubilee Port Adelaide was declared a corporate as the former Telegraph Station on Street on the east. town. North Parade. A number of buildings As the Port developed, links with also reveal high-Victorian styles, for Significance Adelaide became more formalised. A example St Vincent Chambers, the old The Port Adelaide State Heritage government-owned railway from Port Courthouse and (probably the best Area was declared as an area of Adelaide to the capital was opened example of the excesses of this period) architectural and historical significance in 1856. This was South Australia’s first the former Bank of Adelaide in Lipson containing South Australia’s most steam-powered service. Street. substantial and continuous grouping of The 1860s was a period of immense colonial buildings, many of which have development and growth for Port direct associations with Port Adelaide’s Adelaide, as it was for South Australia function as the State’s major port. generally. The products of successful Port Adelaide is the historic maritime mining ventures and of agricultural heart of South Australia and was one industries (especially wheat and wool) of the State’s earliest settlements. The were important exports for Port Adelaide Port became the principal gateway to during this time. the colony for immigrants and supplies A major flood in 1865 caused great and developed rapidly as a shipping, damage in many areas, when high tides transport and industrial hub. The many and strong winds forced the river water substantial government and commercial over the levee bank. This highlighted buildings that remain are evidence of the need for land reclamation, which the centre’s prosperity and importance had been ongoing since the 1840s and during the mid and late 1800s. continued into the 1870s, and resulted in A Brief History of Port Adelaide the raising of ground levels against many buildings. (particularly related to the heritage In 1883 the telephone link between precinct) Bond Store ( Now SA Maritime Museum), Lipson St Adelaide and Port Adelaide was Adelaide’s port was initially (1836) a established. There had been an early Disappearing ground floors primitive landing place on the Port electric telegraph from 1855, but the One aspect of Port Adelaide’s early Creek (later Port Adelaide River), about telephone now connected the Port’s history that has provided a unique two kilometres upstream of the present business houses more effectively with character to parts of the State Heritage Birkenhead Bridge. Conditions for the city. During the 1890s and early Area, was the gradual raising of street landing both goods and passengers at 1900s the facilities within Port Adelaide and allotment levels between the 1840s this original Port Adelaide were very poor, were continually upgraded. Electricity - 1870s. Because of flooding produced and the site became known as ‘Port replaced gas street lighting in 1899 and during high tides, the streets of Port Misery’. After four years a new landing a power station was constructed in Nile Adelaide were built up with material place was established by the South Street in 1907 (now demolished). dredged from the river. The building sites, Australian Company, at the northern however, were not generally raised to end of what is now Port/Commercial Waterfront changes during the twentieth the same levels and, as a consequence, Road. century involved the upgrading of the wharves, including the development many early buildings were elevated to

12 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 street height on heavy timber structures, with the rear of these properties at the original ground level. Alternately, some earlier buildings had street levels raised after they were constructed, resulting in ground floor levels ‘disappearing’ below footpaths. A stroll along Lipson Street, for example, will highlight a number of such buildings, including the Railway Hotel, which has stables in its basement, with the former entrance doorways partially exposed at street level.

Robyn Ashworth Senior Heritage Interpretation Officer

Editor’s note: This article on the Port Adelaide State Heritage Area is an edited version of information from the State Heritage Areas website. For the complete version and information about the sixteen other State Heritage Areas see www.stateheritageareas.sa.gov.au

Lipson St, Port Adelaide (2008).

Archaeology project While the project has a South Australian at the Port wins focus, there are clearly implications for heritage management around Australia. national funding Initiated by Flinders University and A three-year project to investigate coordinated by Associate Professor archaeological heritage management Mark Staniforth, project partners in the Port Adelaide area has secured include DEH, the SA Maritime Museum funding from the Australian Research and Archaeological & Heritage Council. Management Solutions. Focussing on the Port Adelaide area For more information contact David and the rich social and economic Nutley on 8124 4944. history that is stored in its archaeological remains and other material culture, researchers will seek to understand the impact that heritage professionals, administrative bodies, legislation, documentation and stakeholder interests have on historical and maritime archaeological heritage management. The project will also investigate how archaeological investigations can help piece together the stories and social meaning of a place, and the potential for this to be integrated into heritage management strategies.

Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 13 Heritage VOLUNTEERS

Heritage Volunteers timber which had washed ashore. From ashore the tug Fearless, lifting its 500 tons this material, he constructed fences and some metres by flotation within a basin Passionate and committed volunteers sheepyards. formed by porous sand lined with plastic. give freely of their time and expertise to My interest in shipwrecks began in the help look after our heritage. For those Stuart: 1960s. While spearfishing I came across involved with maritime heritage, Bob several wrecks including the Victor at An interesting experience was assisting Sexton and Stuart Moody need little Balgowan and several of the Wardang Rob McKinnon and Cos Coroneos in introduction. We asked them these Island wrecks, including the Songvaar, their field work on the Investigator Strait questions about their experiences: Australian and Investigator. shipwrecks. This involved taking them to several shipwreck sites, showing them People involved with maritime While the fish life on these wrecks was relics and sharing of knowledge. heritage are typically pretty prolific and interesting, I was fascinated passionate about it—what got you by the remains of these old wrecks. I The field trips with Bill Jeffery to the started? would try and visualise how they looked Zanoni, involvement with the discovery before being wrecked, the type of of the Sir Wilfred Lawson bell, the wreck Bob: cargoes, the nationality of the ship survey trip to the Sir Joseph Banks group My interest in and crew, etc. This led me to libraries, and the expedition to Wedge Island maritime history archives and discussions with some of to locate the Glenpark are all very stems from the more elderly people in the area. memorable. a boyhood fascination with As a volunteer in this field, what What do you think will be ship models, and do you think has been your most important to the future after a break important contribution? conservation of South Australia’s during schooling maritime heritage? and studies as Bob: Bob: a mechanical I have published many of my findings The first priority is to arouse public interest draughtsman and later civil engineer it and made plans freely available and awareness of this rich heritage so was re-kindled when I was posted to Port to interested people including that there will be continuing political, Lincoln with the Highways Department. modelmakers and family historians. As and financial, support. It is impossible While there I was approached by a well, I have been active with various to maintain ships afloat indefinitely, but schoolteacher who wanted a sketch bodies involved with maritime history much can be done with static displays done of HMS Investigator in a local projects: the SA Maritime Museum, DEH of smaller craft and artefacts redolent setting. It was realised that it is not on the Water Witch and Zanoni, the of seafaring, perhaps de-centralised to necessary to see pictures of a ship such WA Museum Dampier’s Roebuck, and outports whose character attracts visitors. as this ex-collier to know its general form, the Scottish Maritime Museum’s City of Adelaide. but filling in the details took considerable Stuart: work. Together we also recorded the Stuart: More field trips to the sites of the details of the ketch Hecla and the steel An important contribution as a volunteer unresearched shipwrecks and other schooner Claire Crouch, which was then has been the assistance and sharing of maritime sites of interest, such as the carrying acid from Port Pirie to the local information with the DEH over the years. Tipara Reef Lighthouse and surrounding fertiliser works. This has led to continuing Always a contentious issue has been reef. research, to the detriment of ship- the removing of relics from shipwreck modelling ambitions. Favourite South Australian sites. During the 1960s and early 1970s, shipwreck story? Stuart: several local wrecks were blown up Maybe partly by divers looking for scrap metal. Truck Bob: genetics. In 1929 loads of non ferrous metal were sold for I am torn between those of the Admella my grandfather scrap. I considered these ships’ fittings and the Star of Greece. Both wrecks harnessed a as historically important and have involved heavy loss of life and resulted team of draught presented museums with artefacts from in both a strengthening of a sense of horses after the the local wrecks. community and improvements in the ketch Eclipse Tell us about your most interesting lifeboat service. was wrecked experience as a volunteer in this Stuart: adjacent to our field property between The story of the wreck of the Admella Port Victoria and Balgowan. He took the Bob: would rank high as one of my favourites. There is a connection on this part of horse team across the sandhills to the My most interesting, and terrifying, the [Yorke Peninsula] with some of the coast and salvaged the masts and other project as a volunteer was to bring passengers from the Admella.

14 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Line drawing showing a possible reconstruction of the Waterwitch by Bob Sexton.

Which historic shipwreck would in the context of naval architecture you most like to find? and shipbuilding techniques if a reconstruction of the possible details Bob: of ships of yesteryear can be achieved. I have recently been studying the I feel we owe it to future generations seven nineteenth century shipwrecks to ensure that these basic resources in Guichen Bay, and these are thus continue to be available. foremost in my mind at the moment. Three occurred in 1857 while bringing Stuart: Chinese miners on their way to the Looking after our maritime heritage is Victorian goldfields. Of them, the Dutch important because it is our history – if Koning Willem II and the American-built our history and heritage is not kept or Phaeton were large ships, and their recorded, we risk losing it forever. discovery and study should be most rewarding. About Bob: Stuart: Interests over the years have included The ketch, Lillie May. Probably for no painting and sketching, and above other reason than it is local. The Lillie all music, despite being possibly the May was sailing from Port Victoria to worst flautist in the world. I enjoy Wallaroo in June of 1921 with a cargo writing and have published books of wheat and when off Cape Elizabeth, on HMS Buffalo and on shipping mysteriously sank. All on board were lost. movements in South Australia prior to I have made several attempts to locate 1850. the vessel. About Stuart: Why does looking after our I have lived all my life on a sheep maritime heritage matter to you? and grain growing property between Bob: Port Victoria and Balgowan. Besides farming, I have carried out extensive As a researcher, I am well aware of revegetation projects and have the importance of evidence by way placed a large part of my coastal of personal reminiscences, newspaper dune country under a heritage reports and pictorial records as well as agreement. actual artefacts which must be viewed

Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 15 PARTNERSHIPS DELIVER WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE

Better access to New database preserves a list of sources that offers a scholarly heritage data lives of SA architects starting point for further research,” Dr Garnaut said. www.planning.sa.gov.au/go/ www.architectsdatabase.unisa.edu.au “The entries not only help our heritagesearch A new online database reveals a understanding of individual contributions Information on State Heritage Places is treasure trove of South Australian but also add to our knowledge of now only a click away thanks to a new architectural history. Invaluable buildings that are part of our everyday website that opens a window into the information about the professional lives, lives, our State’s history and built rich resources of the South Australian careers and works of some of South environment heritage.” Heritage Register. Australia’s most important architects - Ms Raina Nechvoglod, manager of This breakthrough is the result of a from settlement to the present day – can DEH’s Heritage Branch, said the tool was collaborative project between DEH now be found in one, user-friendly online an important part of preserving South and the former Planning SA, now part space. Australia’s built heritage. of the Department of Planning and The Architects of South Australia online “This sort of research helps to build a Local Government (DPLG), responding database, launched last month by bank of knowledge that we can draw to the need for a ‘one stop shop’ for UniSA’s Architecture Museum and on to better understand our unique information on State Heritage Places, the SA Department for Environment heritage places, which in turn reminds Local Heritage Places and Contributory and Heritage (DEH), will preserve and encourages us to keep them safe,” Items. important information about the she said. The new web site, hosted by DPLG, State’s architectural history for future The Architects of South Australia allows for easy searching for information generations. database is the key outcome of the by suburb, Council area, ID numbers It has been developed with a variety South Australian Architects and their and dates of listing (local places and of potential academic, industry and Works, 1836-2006 project, funded by the CI’s), and for export into MS Excel community end-users in mind, including DEH. The Department also funds the SA formats or, in the case of Development heritage consultants, academics, Built Heritage Research Fellowship, which Plan lists, into MS Word. students, professional and family over the past two years has produced It includes links to Commonwealth historians and the general public. reports and monographs on architects websites to give access to South Architects of South Australia was Russell S Ellis and Brian Claridge. Australian places on the World, National appropriately launched with the click of The database can be found at www. and Commonwealth Heritage Lists. It a mouse by Adrian Evans, director of JPE, architectsdatabase.unisa.edu.au also has a link to the State Heritage whose practice is linked to the colony’s Areas of SA website for background earliest architects. Vincent Ciccarello Editor, UniSA News information on the Areas. The url is Dr Christine Garnaut, Director of UniSA’s http://www.planning.sa.gov.au/go/ Architecture Museum and project (This article appeared in the Oct/Nov 2008 issue of UniSA heritagesearch or you can navigate to leader, said the database was an News) Development Plans > Heritage Places important milestone in the development Database Search from the home page of research infrastructure to support of the Planning in SA section of the DPLG scholarly study of South Australian and website. Australian architectural history. While the main professional audience “The online database is a ‘living’ research is State and local government planners tool that can be updated as new and heritage professionals, others such information becomes available on the as heritage enthusiasts, journalists, and professional lives and contributions of tourism industry workers may also be South Australian architects,” she said. quick to add the new website to their Currently represented are 77 architects, ‘favourites’ list. such as Edmund Wright and Thomas The project fits perfectly the DEH goals Frost from the colonial era, through to to gather and provide high quality 20th century figures such as F. Kenneth and accessible information based on Milne and Jack McConnell. The number evidence and research, and build of entries is expected to grow to partnerships to deliver the best value. approximately 100 by mid-2009. “Each of the individual entries provides biographical information about architects’ professional backgrounds and contributions as well as their key Staff member in the architecture office of F. Kenneth Milne, c1920s, office of F. Staff member in the architecture buildings in South Australia and includes Museum, University of South Australia Milne collection S4, Architecture

16 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Architects and Builders of SA

BRIAN CLARIDGE, stone and the rest areas of timber. The exterior included sand pit and an area 1924-1979 siting of the building exploited the then for play equipment. spectacular, panoramic view of the Claridge changed firms after this No. 6 in a series of articles about South plains and lights of Adelaide. project. His work with Stephenson & Australian architects and builders. The Sedunary House was constructed on Turner was varied, but there are several Philip George Brian Claridge was the a considerable slope in bushland in 1957. projects for which he has claimed son of prominent Adelaide architect It used concrete block work instead principal involvement. The first were two Philip Rupert Claridge (1884-1968), and of stone, and mostly prefabricated school projects, Loreto Junior School at began his career in his father’s firms cladding instead of the timber he used Marryatville and Cabra Senior School after the Second World War. He was in previous projects. On its southern at Cumberland Park, both of which a leading advocate of the modern aspect it jutted out into space over the successively magnified his previous movement in the 1950s. He lobbied for wooded valley. working budgets by several factors: from change in the education of architects, In almost all of his projects Claridge around £6,000 to £20,000 initially, then to wrote on architecture and art, and insisted on some kind of manifest over £100,000. was widely published. His architectural relationship between contemporary art career was relatively brief, however, for and architecture and his own home he was involved in practice for only two featured a striking wall mural. The most decades. extensive and public example of his As a young man, he pursued his wider ideas about the interrelationship of art interests outside his formal education and architecture was the RAIA’s Sixth as an engineer and architect. From the Australian Architectural Convention mid-1940s he was active in the world Exhibition (6AACE), presented in Botanic of theatre as a performer and stage Park in mid 1956. The exhibition’s form designer, and in the early 1950s he was arose through initial discussions and work Secretary, Vice-President and Acting- by Claridge and Robert Dickson, who President of the Contemporary Art also began his career with Claridge, Society of South Australia. Hassell and McConnell. The project involved the design and Claridge received high praise for a Brian Claridge: Architect of Light and Space erection of a number of temporary number of his buildings, especially in Order online at the UniSA website http://www.unisa.edu. the 1950s for two of his house designs, buildings and artworks featuring au/arc/archarchive/DEH_SA/default.asp at Stonyfell and at Crafers, and his modern design principles and new Claridge also designed two branches economical, open plan designs for materials. There were some wonderful for the English Scottish & Australian Bank, kindergartens, at Rose Park and Erindale. examples of contemporary structures using similar treatments, 27 Gouger Street His Sedunary House (1957) at Crafers, and of interfacing of architecture (recently used by Bang & Olufsen) and built for Mr. R. Sedunary while working in and art in 6AACE. Most of the murals 107 Murray Street Tanunda (still used the Office of P.R. Claridge, was regarded and sculptures were executed by by BankSA, although now significantly as one of the best Australian homes W. Dutkiewicz and Stanislaw Ostoja- modified). Like most of Claridge’s designed in the 1950s. Kotkowski, but there were also sculptures by Voitre Marek and a mural by Francis buildings, these featured an organic In the aforementioned residential Roy Thompson. Ostoja-Kotkowski also aesthetic, open plan design and projects Claridge insisted on not clearing documented the 6AACE on colour film. psychologically inviting entrance. the vegetation on the hills’ blocks before The architect was credited with the building. His style veered away from Claridge was able to develop a St. Joseph the Worker church on contrived detail and ornamentation, novel and economical approach to Ridge Street at Lobethal, dating from as he relished economical solutions, kindergarten design in two projects, at 1964. The building’s exterior is a typical, and he compensated for the lack Rose Park (1958) and Erindale (1959). In economical Claridge design; while the of ornamentation by incorporating the first of these projects, he reworked interior has contrasting coloured timber natural textures, especially inside the the arch design of the Timber House panelling at the back of the altar and buildings. His preferred, ecological from the 6AACE. The most interesting minimalist timber pews. The building aesthetic gravitated towards feature of this structure is the choice of runs at a diagonal across the east-west “Organic” architecture, and his houses steel for the main frame. block, with its entrance facing north-east, were designed to settle into their The second building featured the use allowing for maximum penetration of environments. of foam concrete floor, timber arch sunlight during mass on winter mornings. The most striking feature of the plan of construction with ring connectors, Claridge left professional practice at the Stonyfell house is its construction cement block walls, flat roof with the end of the 1960s, and from the in two intersecting rectilinear sections, overhanging extensions, soundproofed beginning of 1970 worked as a lecturer the living area essentially of random ceilings, and an open plan floor space totalling approximately 22 squares. The for the University of Adelaide.

Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 17 DEH Heritage News

He continued to write and publish Heritage Branch Staff Edward Creek Railway Siding – off until the time of his death, in 1979, Oodnadatta Track at which time he was Senior Lecturer Senior Conservation Architect Pippa in Architecture. Morgan and Conservation Officer It is not only important to recognize Andreea Sankey have left DEH to take Claridge’s contribution as a pioneering up positions with Flightpath Architects. modernist of minimalist inclination, with Principal Conservation Architect Paul a masterful grasp of the use of textures, Stark has accepted a position with the light and space in his buildings. He was Department of Planning and Local also a writer of considerable critical Government. intelligence on both architecture After 29 years with the State government, and art. His role was pivotal in the Maritime Technical Officer Rick James broadening of artistic and architectural has left DEH to take up a position with The siding is one of the largest and most horizons in Adelaide, and in the the Commonwealth. intact railway complexes along the exchange of ideas between modern David Nutley has been appointed as former Great Northern Railway. art and architecture in his community. Principal Maritime Heritage Officer. More information: http://www. environment.sa.gov.au/heritage/pdfs/ Adam Dutkiewicz David comes from New South Wales Heritage and has 20 years experience showcasing/edwardcreek.pdf Adam Dutkiewicz is a freelance art critic, writer and working in maritime heritage at a researcher and publisher of Moon Arrow Press. He is national and international level. the second recipient of the Department for Environment and Heritage South Australian Built Heritage Research We are currently looking to fill vacancies Fellowship at the Architecture Museum, Louis Laybourne in the Conservation and Management Smith School of Architecture and Design, University of team. For further information contact South Australia (2007-2008). Raina Nechvoglod, Manager Heritage Sources Branch, on (08) 8124 4979. Published Art and Architecture [Los Angeles] 73, New State Heritage no.10 (October 1956), pp.30-1. Places Claridge,w B. (1957-58) ‘The New Eclecticism: Former Salisbury Explosives An Assessment of Australian Architecture.’ Dick Clark’s Residence – Ivor’s Art Review (Adelaide). Factory (sometime Defence Andamooka Science Technology Organisation) Claridge, B. (1964) ‘Public Awareness of Architecture This semi-dugout, built by a pioneer of & the Role of the Critic.’ Architecture in Australia – Edinburgh Parks (Dec. 1964), p.135. the Andamooka Opal Fields, is a rare Claridge, B., D. P. Michelmore, I. MacDonald & R. H. example of the early dwellings built in Dickson. (1963) ‘The Development of Adelaide, 1837- this harsh environment. 1963.’ Building Ideas 2, no. 4. More information: Claridge, B. et al. (1965) ‘An Exercise in Redevelopment: Kensington, South Australia’ in Building & Architecture 4, http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/ pp.32-6. heritage/pdfs/showcasing/dickclark_ Clerehan, N. (ed.) (1961) Best Australian Houses: recent andamooka.pdf houses built by members of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Cheshire, Melbourne. Dutkiewicz, A. (2006) A Matter of Mind: An Introduction to the Art of Wladyslaw Dutkiewicz (1918-1999). Moon Arrow Press, Norwood, p.49. The complex has four zones identified Fargher, P. (1959) ‘Brian Claridge.’ Ivor’s Art Review 4, no. as four individual State Heritage Places 1, [p.1]. This site played an important role in Contemporary Architects’ Group. (1954) Modern Houses: Adelaide and Suburbs. Australia’s defence efforts during World Northcote, H. Stafford. (1956) ‘Art and Architecture.’ CAS War Two and has since been associated Broadsheet (July), pp.3-5. with defence science projects including Ostoja-Kotkowski, J. S. (1956) Architectural exhibition. 20 atomic testing at Maralinga and minutes, colour film. SLSA. Page, M. (1986) Sculptors in Space: South Australian activities at the Woomera Rocket Range. Architects 1836-1986. RAIA (SA), Adelaide. More information: http://www. Saunders, D. (1979) ‘Brian Claridge (Architecture).’ environment.sa.gov.au/heritage/pdfs/ Obituary in University of Adelaide, Lumen 8, no. 3. showcasing/edinburghparks.pdf Architecture and Arts, Melbourne, August 1956, pp. 24-31. Unpublished Ward, E. Dorothy. (c.1980s) ‘The Hands that Rocked the Cradles: The Heritage of Evelyn Dorothy and Philip George Brian Claridge and their heirs.’ Typed manuscript.

18 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Getting the public The session was therefore a celebration Railway Heritage on board of the achievements of this important BOOKLETS Maritime Archaeology group of researchers and writers. Conference held in Adelaide Many of these researchers have no Gawler and Peterborough are towns government affiliation - they are often rich in railway heritage. Peterborough, This recent Adelaide conference volunteers, historians and descendants where broad, narrow and standard attracted delegates with the theme of of seafarers. gauges once met, and Gawler, ‘engaging the public in archaeology’, as Papers included two from well known where in 1890 James Martin & Co’s well as offering valuable insights into the South Australian heritage identities, factory manufactured the first steam way archaeology and history interact. Peter Bell (‘Under the Radar: The locomotive made in the Colony, have At the opening of the conference, Maritime Defences of South Australia Steve McNicol’s Railmac Publications to DEH Executive Director Greg Leaman during the Second World War’ and thank for Gawler 150 and Peterborough commented on the strong interest Peter Christopher (‘Research and 125, two well-illustrated 28 and 36 page that he had developed in maritime Photographic Material of Volunteers’). booklets. archaeology in the 1970s as a founding Delegates also looked at case studies The former includes some good member of the Maritime Archaeology on archaeological developments photographs of the Gawler Railway Association of Tasmania. overseas, as well as those closer to Station (State Heritage Place 10379) Mr Leaman noted that there was a home, including community involvement and entertaining accounts from connection between the conference in the excavation of an early settlement contemporary newspapers of the theme and a key corporate direction of site outside of Canberra and the public public celebrations of the opening of DEH, that is, placing a strong emphasis interest in a major shipwreck in mid- the line to Salisbury and then Gawler. on ensuring that the Department reflects nineteenth century Sydney. The Gawler event on 5 October 1857 the expectations and values of the The conference is held annually by attracted thousands of people, with community it serves. The Australian Institute of Maritime 800-900 travelling on ‘the longest train He drew the delegates’ attention to Archaeology (AIMA), the Australian ever moved by steam in South Australia’. the presence of interpretive signs on Society for Historical Archaeology The many fine photographs of the roadside and along the coast, and (ASHA) and the Australian Association for locomotives in the Peterborough book online information that highlights South Maritime History. are supplemented by several photos of Australian historic shipwrecks as part of less well-known heritage. They include a multi-faceted strategy designed to an enclosed swimming pool opened engage and inform the public. in 1903, a ‘Baby Health Centre Car’ (a converted carriage) which was staffed ‘These approaches deliver invaluable by the Mothers and Babies Health information about the purpose, process Association, and the distinctive railway- and nature of archaeological investigation themed signs at the entrances to the and appropriate management,’ he said. town, made by retired local blacksmith Colin Campbell between 1997 and 2000. ‘Archaeology is not about digging up The author also mentions that the 125th objects but about extracting and sharing anniversary celebrations were actually information about people.’ held in the wrong year thanks to a He therefore urged the delegates previously accepted date of 17 January to ‘make new connections, build new 1881 being incorrect. (The narrow gauge collaborations and find new ways of line from Jamestown was actually bringing the public closer to the people opened by Governor Jervois on 14 and stories of their past’. December 1880.) Heritage Branch Principal Maritime The books are available from the Archaeologist, David Nutley, organised National Railway Museum at Port a conference session titled, ‘Publications Adelaide, the newsagency at Adelaide from beyond the Bureaucracy’. This Railway Station, Dymocks Rundle Mall, session focused on the quality research Junction Models or Railmac Publications, that arises from the initiative and PO Box 290, Elizabeth 5112. Tel: 8255 interests of individuals working outside 9446, Email [email protected] of key government underwater cultural They cost $9.95 each. heritage management agencies. Brian Samuels Principal Heritage Officer

Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008 19 Heritage Bookshelf

image and the shipwreck story. The Part of the pleasure of the book connection to the story is also aided is spotting the similarities and by the increased number of images differences between the historical including photographs by the author and contemporary images, and the and others. effectiveness of these comparisons is The new work contains a summary of subtly enhanced by the absence of references used by the author and an colour. The sepia tones of the early extensively revised Index to assist access photographs are matched with black to information. and white reproduction of the modern images, which has the effect of Kangaroo Island Shipwrecks is a valuable softening and reducing the impact of record of the shipwreck history of the later intrusions so that the ‘bones’ of the Island. buildings show through. David Nutley In some views the subjects are readily Principal Maritime Heritage Officer recognisable, and appear remarkably Kangaroo Island Shipwrecks intact and unchanged over time. These By Gifford Chapman. include some of the city’s most iconic Published by the author, Kingscote 2007. civic and ecclesiastical buildings, whose fine architectural detailing is given Gifford Chapman lives on Kangaroo special attention. In many instances, Island and has had a life long interest in comparisons between ‘then’ and ‘now’ the history of his home and a particular photographs illustrate adaptations passion for the Island’s maritime history. which reflect growth and changes in This hardcover, well bound book is an use, technology and architectural tastes update of the author’s 1972 volume of over successive decades. In others the the same title (published by Roebuck, contrast with the modern day is stark, Canberra). with all evidence of the past completely The 2007 edition has a much heightened obliterated to make way for newer crispness to the images and print. It owes Adelaide: Then and Now large-scale developments. this to the use of colour, improved paper Text by Bernard Whimpress, with Though it is sobering to reflect on the quality and larger typeface. The well contemporary photographs by Adam disappearance of so much of the designed and dramatic cover featuring Lee. Published by Axiom Australia, city’s built heritage over time, this George F Gregory’s portrayal of ‘The Stepney SA, 2008, 130 pp, RRP $27.95 publication also reminds us that a great Foundering of the S.S. You Yangs’ will deal of value still survives, and should ensure that this production will stand out It is always fascinating to compare past encourage us to more fully appreciate in any book display. with present, and readers with an interest what remains. A living city is inevitably a in the architectural and social evolution The new edition tells the stories of 88 mixture of continuity and change. of the city over the past 150 years will shipwrecks - 42 more than the first This is a worthy addition to the find plenty to engage them in this edition. The shipwrecks range from photographic record of the history of the attractively presented publication. the William in 1847 to the Santa Maria city, alongside other publications such II wrecked in 1996. While retaining The book includes over seventy historical as Victorian and Edwardian Adelaide much of the original text, the author images, selected from the State from Old Photographs compiled by has extended this to include additional Library’s photographic collection, and W.B. Pitcher (1977), Lost Adelaide: A details. featuring streetscapes and landmark Photographic Record by Michael buildings around the CBD and North The years between 1972 and 2007 Burden (1983) and Vintage Adelaide by Adelaide. These are presented enabled the author not only to reveal Peter Fischer & Kay Hannaford Seamark alongside contemporary photographs many more shipwrecks but to utilise (2005). taken from a similar viewpoint and are advances in printing technology. The accompanied by detailed captions. A Deb Morgan 2007 edition has colour plates scattered concise introductory chapter traces the Heritage Officer throughout the volume. Instead of a history of the development of Adelaide, few black and white images on gloss Editor’s Note: Found a heritage-related and provides a useful background sheets grouped at intervals throughout publication that you think others would to understanding the way the city’s the book, this edition places the like to know about? Reader submissions appearance and character has been images, colour and black and white, for Heritage Bookshelf are very welcome, shaped by successive economic, within the text for each shipwreck. This although publication is not guaranteed. demographic and legislative changes. greatly assists the reader in making an immediate connection between the

20 Heritage South Australia Newsletter December 2008