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Today you can witness the remarkable eras from the historical buildings that line Gawler’s Main Street. district. the
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in 1861 to search for the ill-fated Burke and Wills. This is a a is This Wills. and Burke ill-fated the for search to 1861 in Centre is this attractive7 park. Originally planned as the town of The Bunyip newspaper which was first published on surrounding towns. The building was erected in the late 1870s 1870s late the in erected was building The towns. surrounding
John’, as he was known to other explorers, led the expedition expedition the led explorers, other to known was he as John’,
cemetery which closed 6 in 1870 and the headstones removed. Saturday 5 September 1863 under the management of Mr and read all about the local happenings in Gawler and and Gawler in happenings local the about all read and
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and read all about the local happenings in Gawler and Saturday 5 September 1863 under the management of Mr Mr of management the under 1863 September 5 Saturday John’, as he was known to other explorers, led the expedition removed. headstones the and 1870 in 6 closed which cemetery
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3 Charles Sturt Memorial One of the most well-known buildings in Murray street, Essex House, is a particularly fine building enlarged and improved harshness. social and environmental Stop outside the Exchange Hotel and look across the road 12
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APPROX 2 KMS 2 APPROX APPROX 80 MINUTES 80 APPROX 7 ANZ Bank of many early societies including The Humbug Society, the and Co. Adjacent to the mill are the original Mill Offices which This Italianate villa style building originally the Bank of Freemason and the Oddfellows. The telegraph operated from were constructed in 1868. Adelaide was constructed in 1873 from local bluestone and the building from 1857 to 1860. This hotel is worth stopping at features pointed and lined stucco corner blockings and for lunch or dinner. 23 South Para Bridge dressings. The fence and gates were manufactured in Gawler Cross over the South Para Bridge taking in the beautiful by James Martin and Co in 1874. 16 Bank SA views. The bridge was declared open on 22 January 1908 Next stop is the Bank SA building built in 1911. The lower level by the Governor of South Australia, Sir George Le Hunte. It 8 Gawler Institute openings of this building are classic semicircular arches with has also been known as the “Mill Inn Bridge’, “Gawler South Next to the ANZ Bank is the Gawler Institute which was built keystone. The roof is made from Marseilles tiles and the upper Bridge’ and ‘Tramway Bridge’. in 1870 from local bluestone rubble. Looking closely, you level has rectangular windows, balustrades and columns to will see two plaques on the walls, one refers to the building the balcony. Another beautiful historic building that displays 24 Gawler’s Heritage, it is in a strong French Renaissance style Apex Park as the home of ‘Song of Australia’ and the other, to the You may like to sit for a while and enjoy the scenery of Apex combining Edwardian elements (the roof tiles). iron balustrade, which was cast from the first iron smelted Park. This park offers a walking track along the banks of the in the colony at James Martin and Co in Gawler in 1871. 17 South Para River and is a great spot for a family picnic with The Balustrade was presented by James Martin in 1879. Baptist Church a children’s playground, barbecue, picnic tables and seating. This building is now home to the Gawler Public Library and Further down Murray Street is the Baptist Church. Services You will be impressed by the huge Moreton Bay Fig trees magnificent Reading Room. began in the Oddfellows Hall in 1866. The first part of which were planted in the late 1870’s. this stone and brick building was built in 1870, it was then 9 extended in 1873, classrooms were added in 1879 and a Gawler Town Hall 25 James Martin Statue Next to the Gawler Institute is the Gawler Town Hall, built in kitchen and lecture hall in 1900. The Gawler Baptist Church North along Julian Terrace, you will come to the marble 1878 again from local bluestone rubble. On this impressive holds services Sunday mornings and evenings and is a monument which was erected as a public tribute to James edifice you can see an elaborate balustrade parapet with popular venue for weddings. Martin who founded the largest engineering and agricultural ornate urns and false central pediment containing the Coat implement-manufacturing establishment in South Australia. of Arms. Call in and view the magnificent Walk of Honour, 18 Professional Chambers This statue first occupied the position on the south-eastern dedicated to those who have served, in the front foyer. Continuing on is Gawler’s Professional Chambers. Built in 1859, the original owners were the South Australian Banking corner of Murray Street and Calton Road where it was unveiled in August 1903. It was moved to its current position in 1969. 10 National Australia Bank Company. This building is in formal Italian style with dome pilasters. In 1892 the building was purchased by the Union Opposite, you will notice another fine stone building with front 26 facade in Ashlar work with stucco dressings in an Italianate Bank and was sold in 1938 to Rudall and Rudall. Methodist Hall style. This building, the National Australia Bank was designed Near the corner of Julian Terrace and Tod Street you will see by Daniel Garlick and built by J Kelly in 1881-82. 19 Dead Man’s Pass the original Wesleyan Chapel. The first section dated 1850 One of Gawler’s best known locations is Dead Man’s Pass. was opened on 20 October of that year. The transept was added in 1858 and the two storey classroom was built in 1875. 11 Golden Fleece Theories abound as to the naming of Dead Man’s Pass but the story centres around the finding of a man’s body near or The original parsonage facing Scheibener Terrace was built The Golden Fleece was the first building constructed along in a gum tree in the area. If you would like more information in 1858. Murray Street and also the first hotel in Gawler, opening its the Gawler Public Library has produced a Historical Pamphlet doors in 1840. It was the stopping place for travellers passing titled Dead Man’s Pass which is available from – the Library, through the town and at various times served as the town’s 27 Tortola House Visitor Information Centre or Council’s website. Until 1849, mortuary, post office and meeting place. Step in and enjoy a Tortola House is the next stop on Tod Street. During the early the shallow ford across the river was the only southern access cold beverage in this historic hotel. 1870’s Mr William F Wincey, an ex-mayor of Gawler and to Gawler. Today, it is a pleasant park beside the river. There successful businessman built the two-storey section which are shelters, seating and toilet facilities which make it an ideal 12 Oddfellows Hall adjoins the cottage he purchased in 1867. The architecture spot for a picnic. is Venetian Gothic Revival with French-Byzantine influences. As you head south across Calton Road, just before the The iron lacework to the front fence was added by Alfred May building with the clock tower you will come to the Hall. It was 20 Waterworks Building when he occupied the premises at the turn of the century. here in the hall upstairs, that the Song of Australia was first At the corner of Julian Terrace and Murray Street you will The lacework was manufactured in the May Brothers Foundry performed in 1859 by twelve-year-old Mary Ann Allen. see a stone and brick building with a galvanized roof which at Gawler West. The building was purchased in 1912 by the was originally the Waterworks building. Completed in 1882, 13 Tod Street Methodist Church to use as a manse for £1000. Old Post Office it housed the pumping plant and well which fed Gawler’s first It is also said that the bricks for the front of this house were The old Gawler Post Office built from local stone in 1866. water supply system. The original well is concealed beneath imported from Florence, Italy. The unusual thing to observe is the eastern face of the clock, the floorboards. Today, the building is the SA Water Depot. which has numerals the wrong way round: the numerals “IV” 28 Solid Construction Cottages appear where the number “VI” should be. Also take note of 21 Gas Works the plaque on the clock tower. Coming to the end of the walking tour, you will see a set of As you head along Julian Terrace stop and look across the cottages. These cottages used to house mill workers and South Para River, you will see the old building and stable 14 Old Telegraph Station formed part of the ‘Victoria Mill’ complex, erected by Mr S of gas works. The Provincial Gas Co. began in 1869 and King in 1845. A fire unfortunately destroyed the Mill in 1867. Next to the old Post Office is the Old Telegraph Station built in the building was constructed at about the same time. The 1860 of local stone. Telegraph operations were moved to the business was taken over by the SA Gas Company from August 29 Post Office when it opened and this building was subsequently 1877 and continued to operate until 30 November 1917. The Uniting Church used as the letter carrier’s residence, the Gawler School gasometer was removed in 1918 but the building you now see Financed by local businessman William Wincey, this church of Mines, Technical School and Commonwealth Electoral was converted to a private residence. The stable features was built in 1867-69 with stone from Clement’s quarry in Hill Office. It is now the home of the National Trust Museum. circular opening vent, rendered walls, curved corrugated iron Street, Gawler. It was opened on 28 March 1869 by Reverend When entering the building be sure to view the original roof and ornate parapet. John Walford. gaslight above the front entrance. Inside you will find a mural of one of May Bros machinery. 22 Union Mill Complex 30 1 Tod Street Along Julian Terrace to the corner of Bridge Street, this large As you head east back towards Murray Street, the last stop 15 Kingsford Hotel brick and stone complex was originally the Union Mill. The on Gawler’s Historic Main Street Walking Tour is number 1 Kingsford Hotel can be seen on the western side, originally original building on this site was erected by Harrison Brothers Tod Street. Built around 1858, it was a carpenter and builder’s the Globe Hotel, built in about 1851. The hotel possesses in about 1853 but was destroyed by fire in 1914. The present workshop which was established by William S Taylor and a distinctive architectural style with artistic cast iron work building was erected in 1915. Much of the machinery used in expanded into undertaking in the 1890’s. The horse-drawn on the balcony. This building was the venue for meetings the milling process was manufactured locally by James Martin hearse was stored in the large shed at the rear of the premises.
We hope you have enjoyed just some of our hidden treasures on your walking tour of Gawler's Historic Main Street