Park Lands Naming Project Consultation Report

Table A: Comments on the naming approach (Guiding Principles)

No. Summary of response Response received Administration response received

1 Supports use of “I declare an interest as I was the Councillor in the 2010-14 Council that proposed the Council’s endorsed Guiding Principles have names of influential Motion which was adopted leading to this project. The intention was to have non- an approach which includes names of people rather than Indigenous names of people associated with the City added to the Indigenous names. influential people, as well as other options. translations. I do not support the translation of existing Indigenous names being used as the non- Indigenous name which is inconsistent with the existing names of the six Squares, Ellis Park and Veale Gardens etc. and inconsistent with the intent of the original Council Motion.

During my time as Town Clerk/CEO there was an established list of non- Indigenous names which the Council would refer to and consider when wishing to name an area of the Park Lands then unnamed and just having a number.

The fact that Indigenous names were later applied to all areas of the Park Lands (which I strongly supported) does not, in my opinion, change the intent of having non-Indigenous names of people associated with the City used in conjunction with the Indigenous names. This is very different from just using "translations".”

2 Supports use of “Keep the Kaurna name and add an English translation in smaller letters below the Kaurna Council supports the Kaurna names and Kaurna name with name, this would encourage Adelaideans to learn some Kaurna and refer to places by their Kaurna translations. These are used and English-language traditional name. explained in interpretive signage throughout translation in smaller the Park Lands and supported in some letters. Having two different names for a park to increase knowledge of the place is absurd.” instances as part of the Naming Project. The Council has sought two names for the Parks

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The Indigenous name should be the first listed as it is a traditional title that was around which is what the Naming Project has long before the English name. delivered.

If English names are essential they should all be based on the traditional place name not street names that do nothing to describe the type of country this used to be. We are talking about parkland not shopping centres.

Look to New Zealand who have more cordial relations between non-indigenous and Indigenous citizens due to Maori place naming and language learning in school.”

3 No support for “We think it is ridiculous to have parks (and other places) with two names, especially those Council has taken the complexity of names complex names or use with up to twelve or more letters. into account in the selection process. The of names of Council has sought two names for the Parks prominent people or We support names like Possum Park, which is a great name for a park, but parks named which is what the Naming Project has two names at all. after people long gone have no relevance to young people today. A plaque within the park delivered. The names selected have some would be more appropriate to remember these people. Complex names make places meaning to the Park beyond being simple difficult to find.” wayfinding nomenclature.

4 Does not support “Current use and history should have more weight in the guidelines. After all, the purpose Council has selected names which have some Kaurna translations. of the name is to identify the area so it can be easily located by travellers. While I meaning to the Park beyond being only appreciate and support use of Kaurna names, I believe English names should primarily wayfinding nomenclature. Some Park names reflect current usage and recent history before translations are used.” reflect historical use eg. Carriageway Park, consistent with the Guiding Principles.

5 Supports names “The names appear to be carefully considered and with two appropriate names it should Noted. proposed. please all users of the parklands. The names provide a reminder of both the original name and in many cases a name honouring those who played an important role in the history of and the Park Lands.”

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6 Supports names “I am in favour of the Kaurna name translations, as well as prominent people or historical Noted. proposed. events being associated with these parks. Some of the Kaurna names are difficult to pronounce, so having an alternative is also good.”

7 Believes Guidelines “Recalling the infamous American cyclist, liar, and drug cheat Lance Armstrong and the Council’s endorsed Guiding Principles have should be based on shameful association of his illegal activities with the , are all persons an approach which includes names of people with a proposed to have areas of Park Lands named after them already deceased? influential people, as well as other options. connection to the history of the Park What has Stella Bowen or Helen Mayo or Mary Lee or Kate Cocks got to do with the history The Guidelines support a range of types of Lands. of the Adelaide Park Lands?” names, not just history of the Park Lands.

8 Support for Kaurna “The second name should be the English translation of the indigenous name as opposed to Council’s endorsed Guiding Principles have translation. an influential person. In the south coast of NSW, place names are often in the local an approach which includes a mixture of language with a translation below.” Kaurna translations as well as names of influential people in certain circumstances. Kaurna names and Kaurna translations are and will continue to be used and explained in interpretive signage throughout the Park Lands.

9 Believes Kaurna name “In signage of place names, the Aboriginal name should be listed first. If the English name The protocol since the Kaurna names were should be listed first. is first, many will not challenge themselves to read the Aboriginal name and so enable it to introduced has been for English language to become familiar to them.” come first and this approach was endorsed by Council when it instigated this project in 2013.

10 Opposed to the use of “I believe principle 2 (history and use of area) should apply and override a less meaningful, Council supports the Kaurna names and

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Kaurna translations. confusing translation name. Kaurna translations. The names selected Supports a criterion of have some meaning to the Park beyond being history and current I believe current use and history should have more weight in the guidelines. After all the only wayfinding nomenclature. use as a preferred purpose of the name is to identify the area so it can be easily located by travellers. While I approach. appreciate and support use of Kaurna names, I believe English names should primarily reflect current usage and recent history before translations are used.”

11 Supports combination “I think the idea is wonderful…combining indigenous names with the names of others.” Noted. of indigenous names with the names of others.

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Table B: Comments on specific names

No. Summary of response Response received Administration response received

Pirltawardli (Park 1): Possum Park/Pirltawardli

No comments received.

Pardipardinyilla (Park 2): Denise Norton Park/Pardipardinyilla

1 Support for this name “Our family would feel very honoured if the park were to be named after Denise. She is an Noted. from Denise Norton’s energetic and motivated woman who continues to have a great interest in sport, and who family. still keeps fit. She is always swimming at the gym or out walking or cycling in the Park Lands.”

2 Opposed to names “What has Denise Norton got to do with the history of the Adelaide Park Lands?” Council’s endorsed Guiding Principles support which aren’t people a range of types of names, not just history of who are connected to the Park Lands. the history of the Park Lands.

Kantarilla (Park 3): Kantarilla Park/Kantarilla Kangatilla (Park 4): Kangatilla Park/Kangatilla

3 No comments received

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Ngampa Yarta (Park 5): Bragg Park/ Ngampa Yarta

4 Opposed to names “What have the Bragg father and son got to do with the history of the Park Lands? When Council’s endorsed Guiding Principles support which aren’t people and where did the Braggs live on Lefevre Terrace?” a range of types of names, not just history of who are connected to the Park Lands. However, it is true that the the history of the Park Braggs are well-recognised throughout Lands. Adelaide and the Naming Committee has reviewed its recommendation. Also note a recent announcement in The Advertiser announced that a new medical research building will be named “The Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research”.

Nantu Wama (Park 6): Lefevre Park/Nantu Wama

5 Opposed to Lefevre “As part of the SA Masters Athletics I use the parklands regularly for training and Noted. Park proposal and competition as well as working on South Tce, when I use the parklands for a lunch venue would support name and relaxing and walks in the morning before work during the winter months. of someone or something related to I understand a lot of thought has been put into all the parkland names, but was the important horse disappointed with Park No. 6 on Lefevre Tce being Lefevre Park. I don't know the agistment in this Park. background of the area, but it seems there has been horses agisted in that area behind the playground extending over to Robe Tce for a long, long time, and maybe a name of someone involved in that would have been suitable. Someone by the name of Lefevre may be just that; I don't know the local history.

The other parklands seem to have valid reasons for their English names”.

Kuntingga (Park 7): The Olive Groves/Kuntingga

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Parngutilla (Park 8): The Olive Groves/Parngutilla

6 No comments received.

Tidlangga (Park 9): Tidla Park/Tidlangga Warnpangga (): Bullrush Park/Warnpangga Tainmuntilla (Park 11): Mistletoe Park/Tainmuntilla

7 No comments received.

Karrawirra (): Red Gum Park/Karrawirra

8 Opposed to proposed “Park 12 is proposed to be renamed Red Gum Park. This area includes University Oval #1 Council’s endorsed Guiding Principles support Red Gum Park and and #2, and soccer fields used by University teams. Every week opposition teams travel to a range of types of names, not just supports “University this area for competition against University teams and renaming to Red Gum Park would use or history of the Park Lands. Playing Fields” as a be confusing for many people, especially when maps are updated. Given over 100 years of better suggestion. University sport in this park, I believe it is widely known for University sport. I propose a better name would be 'University Playing Fields'.”

Ityamai-itpina (Park 15): King Rodney Park/ Ityamai-itpina Tuthangga (Park 17): Carriageway Park/Tuthangga Wita Wirra (Park 18): Peppermint Park/Wita Wirra

9 No comments received.

Pityarilla (Park 19): August Pelzer Park/Pityarilla

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10 Support for use of “We are very pleased to see the naming process is using dual English and Kaurna names Noted. “Pelzer Park”. for all the Parks which comprise the Adelaide Park Lands. The decision to recognise people who have been significantly involved in shaping the Park Lands, landscapes and other significant areas throughout South and Australia is to be commended.” (AILA)

Kurangga (Park 20): Blue Gum Park/Kurangga Walyu Yarta (Park 21): Walyu Park/Walyu Yarta

11 No comments received.

Mirnu Wirra (Park 21W): Golden Wattle Park/Mirnu Wirra

12 No comments received.

Wikaparntu Wirra (Park 22): Josie Agius Park/ Wikaparntu Wirra Wirrarninthi (Park 23): Wirra Park/ Wirrarninthi Tampawardli (Park 24): Ellis Park/Tampawardli and Ellis Park Road

13 No comments received.

Narnungga (Park 25): Gladys Elphick Park/Narnungga

14 Opposed to this name “Park 25 - the suggested name (Gladys Elphick) does not have any connection to the focus Council’s endorsed Guiding Principles support as Gladys Elphick has of this park now or in the future being a sporting hub, perhaps misallocated.” a range of types of names, not just history of no particular the Park Lands. connection with this Park.

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15 Opposed to names “What has Gladys Elphick got to do with the history of the Adelaide Park Lands?” See above. which aren’t people who are connected to the history of the Park Lands.

Part of Park 26, area north of : Stella Bowen Park

16 Opposed to a “Park 26A – do we need to identify this separately at all. I’m presuming you are referring to Noted. separate name for the northern car park.” this part of Park 26 (north of Adelaide Oval).

17 No issue with the “Adelaide Oval SMA has no issue with the proposed naming of this area.” Noted. proposed name.

Bonython Park/Park 27 – division into sections

18 Suggests use of one “With the Torrens Junction project underway, new connections joining all the sections of Noted. name for all of Park the Park coming and in a sense the train corridor will disappear below ground should we 27/ consider unification of the whole and not stick with previous ‘sections’?”

19 John Ednie Brown “Re Bonython Park why not give Aboriginal names as well as English ones to the previously This would seem like a weight of names for Park, Kate Cocks Park, un-named sections of the park?” small areas of Park Lands. Helen Mayo Park all need Kaurna names.

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Park 27a: John Ednie Brown Park John Ednie Brown Road

20 Support for “John “We are very pleased to see the naming process is using dual English and Kaurna names Noted. Ednie Brown Park”. for all the Parks which comprise the Adelaide Park Lands. The decision to recognise people who have been significantly involved in shaping the Park Lands, landscapes and other significant areas throughout and Australia is to be commended.” (AILA)

Park west of Morphett Street Bridge: Helen Mayo Park Helen Mayo Road

21 Support for “Helen “Names have power. They indicate tone and the intent within the goal of this project to Noted. Mayo Park”. identify a non-indigenous name for each park to be used together with existing indigenous names. The Australian Medical Association(SA) thinks this is a great idea and supports the proposal in terms of Dr Helen Mayo. Thank you for including the association in your consultation and we wish you well with the development.”( Australian Medical Association (SA) Inc.)

Unnamed land between Thebarton Barracks and NRAH: Kate Cocks Park

22 Support for Kate “The Police Association of SA will be more than happy to have the north park lands Noted. Cocks Park. adjacent the Thebarton Police Barracks named "Kate Cocks Park".”

Running Loop in Park 10

23 Support for Robert “The Robert Crouch Loop is fitting since it was instigated by him and so many of South Noted. Crouch Running Loop. Australia's elite and ordinary citizens experienced this because of his efforts. You need just

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ask the likes of Jason Gillespie, Jan Stirling, Ken Cunningham or anyone in the sporting arena that no more deserving an individual exists. Some people achieve great things and never put up their hand and some need to be remembered for those achievements. Since CASM was also a part of the Centre for Physical Health an elder from there could be in conjunction. The former Minister for Recreation and Sport would more than support the naming of the Robert Crouch Loop.”

24 Opposed to Robert “Whilst Robert Crouch may have helped establish the popular running loop in the east Park There are many potential deserving Crouch Running Loop Lands, the view of Athletics South Australia is that this name doesn't resonate with the recipients. and should be a users of the facility. South Australia has a rich history of success globally in distance shortlist of names running and so Athletics South Australia would propose a process whereby a shortlist of selected based on names for the loop that reflect this rich distance running heritage is created. Consultation running heritage. would then be held with the wider local running community to come up with an appropriate name. Athletics SA would be more than happy to facilitate this process.

Our strong view is that the loop should be named in honour of one of South Australia's past greats in distance running. Many of these world class athletes utilised the uni loop track when they were training for events such as the World Championships and . Many current top level athletes such as Olympic marathon runner, Jess Trengove, use the loop currently as a key training venue. Past world class South Australian athletes such as Kerry O'Brien, Lisa Ondieki, and David Fitzsimons could be considered in naming the loop, which would resonate with the wider running community.”(Athletics SA)

25 Opposed to changing “Happy with all of them except renaming the 'Uni Loop'. Rob Crouch was a great name from Uni Loop. proponent of athletics in SA and I remember him from my Uni days. However the Uni Loop Noted. is a distinctive name and I'm sure he wouldn't mind. I shan't be overly worried if the name changes, but change for its own sake seems superfluous.”

26 Supports Robert “It is a great idea to name this running track after Robert Crouch. He played a vital role in Noted. Crouch name. the design and building of the track. This loop has made a significant contribution to the physical fitness of both professional sportspeople and the numerous ordinary citizens who derive a great benefit from the track. The loop was a result of Bob's vision and

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determination to provide a facility for the benefit of all those interested in improving their fitness.”

27 Supports Robert “I think the idea is wonderful, combining indigenous names with the names of others. I Noted. Crouch name. think Robert Crouch would certainly have agreed with the sentiment.” (Ron Kandelaars, proponent of the name)

28 Opposed to name “Why recognise Robert Crouch rather than any other with far more connection with the Council’s endorsed Guiding Principles support without more history of the Adelaide Park Lands?” a range of types of names, not just history of connection to the the Park Lands. history of the Park Lands.

Roads in the Park Lands (generally)

29 Suggests other Park “Could the road behind the Grandstand be formally named? It is Noted however it could imply a sense of Lands roads for signposted “Uni Oval Road” but should be formalised to assist in finding locations in ownership in the Park Lands which the names. emergencies.” (University of Adelaide sport, via telephone). Naming Committee has advocated strongly against.

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