$2 The Scottish Associations of South Australia Inc. Member of the Multicultural Communities Council of SA Inc. 2020 SCOTTISH DATEBOOK and DIRECTORY John McDouall Stuart 1815 - 1866 Scottish Associations of SA Website: www.scotasa.com.au John McDouall Stuart The most notable influence to the development of South Australia was in the field of exploration by a remarkable man, namely John McDouall Stuart, whose contribution to this state is recognised by a statue to his memory in Victoria Square. This statue was donated to the City of Adelaide by the South Australian Caledonian Society (now the Royal Caledonian Society of S.A.) Accolades such as “the explorations of Stuart” may truly be said, without disparaging his brother explorers, to be among the most important in the history of Australian discovery. Stuart, born in Dysart in 1815 (Dysart is on the Northern shore of the Firth of Fourth, almost directly opposite Edinburgh) ultimately graduated as a civil engineer. He came to SA in 1839 and worked for the Government Survey Department. 1844 saw him part of the Captain Charles Sturt expedition in search of an inland sea. Stuart commanded the SA Great Northern Exploring Expedition in the years 1861 - 1863, which completed the first crossing of Australia from Adelaide to Van Dieman Gulf, passing through the centre and returning along the same route without loss of life. He undertook 6 expeditions between May 1858 and January 1863 and on his last attempt, succeeded in raising the flag on the north coast of Chambers Bay on 25th July 1862. The return journeyof 3,200km was a great feat of survival as Stuart’s health failed, but all of his party returned safely to Adelaide. Stuart returned to the U.K., and died aged 50 years on 5th June 1866, and is buried near Governor Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell in Kensal Green Cemetery London. He had named the MadDonnell Ranges in the Northern Territory after the Governor. Stuart’s expedition resulted in South Australia gaining control of the Northern Territory and establishing the settlement we know today as Darwin. (Escape Cliffs) The overland telegraph line linked Adelaide to Europe via Darwin and was constructed along his route,1872. Likewise the Central Australian railway (The Ghan) from Adelaide to Alice Springs. Vast areas of the north were opened up for pastoral and mineral development. The Stuart Highway linking Adelaide to Darwin was named in his honour and sections closely follow the route he blazed. Surely a remarkable contribution to the benefit of South Australia. 1 | P a g e The Scottish Associations of South Australia, Inc Date Book 2020 INDEX EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2019 -2020 ......................................................... 4 PRESIDENTS SINCE INCEPTION .................................................................. 5 LIST OF MEMBERS 2020 ................................................................................ 6 DATEBOOK – SOCIAL EVENTS – 2020 ....................................................... 8 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SCOTTISH CLANS ................................................ 12 SCOTTISH CLUBS & SOCIETIES ................................................................ 14 SCOTTISH HIGHLAND DANCE SCHOOLS ............................................... 18 SASCHDI – Highland Dancing Competition & Events 2020 ......................... 21 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PIPE BANDS .......................................................... 24 PIPING COMPETITIONS, PIOBAIREACHD & BAGPIPES ....................... 28 SCOTTISH PIPERS FOR ENGAGEMENTS ................................................. 30 SCOTTISH RADIO STATIONS ..................................................................... 32 KILT MAKERS ................................................................................................ 32 TARTAN AMBASSADOR IN AUSTRALIA ................................................ 32 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE GROUPS ................................................... 33 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES & CONTACTS ....................... 35 SCOTTISH ENTERTAINERS ........................................................................ 36 CLIPPER SHIP – CITY OF ADELAIDE ........................................................ 38 MASONIC LODGES ....................................................................................... 38 COMPERES, BURNS HISTORIANS, SPEAKERS....................................... 39 GAELIC – Spoken and Written ....................................................................... 39 MARRIAGE & FUNERAL CELEBRANTS .................................................. 39 SCOTTISH TRADE SHOPS ........................................................................... 40 INTERSTATE SCOTTISH SOCIETIES & CLANS ...................................... 41 SCOTTISH WEBSITES – South Australia ..................................................... 43 2 | P a g e 3 | P a g e The Scottish Associations of South Australia, Inc EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2019 – 2020 PRESIDENT Mr. Allan Lewis m 0408 002 070 Email: [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT Ms. Rosemary McKay m 0433 101 568 [email protected] SECRETARY Jo Richardson 0435 117 161 Email: [email protected] PUBLIC OFFICER Mr. John McNeil (08) 8333 3990 Email: [email protected] TREASURER Mr. Ken McLean (08) 8276 8495 Email: [email protected] Please address all correspondence to The Secretary The Scottish Associations of South Australia, Inc. P.O. Box 244, Glenside, SA, 5065 DELEGATES MEETING DATES 2020 February 9th April 19th June 14th August 9th AGM October 11th December 13th 4 | P a g e The Scottish Associations of South Australia, Inc Incorporated 6th December 1979 PRESIDENTS SINCE INCEPTION Scott Mathieson – Chairman – April 1978 – November 1978 Scott Mathieson – President – November 1978 – November 1982 Jack Craig – November 1982 – November 1984 Jack Calgie – November 1984 – November 1987 Tom Coupar – November 1987 – November 1991 Arthur Littlejohns – November 1991 – August 1994 William Paterson – August 1994 – December 1999 Sandy Douglas – February 2000 – August 2001 Trevor Powell – October 2001 – August 2014 Jean Lumsden – August 2014 – August 2016 John McNeil – October 2016 – 2019 Allan Lewis – 2019 CONSTITUTIONAL OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION I. To unite all Scottish Clubs, Societies and Associations into a State-wide Association with each Member Body retaining its individual identity. II. To represent Member Bodies with a united voice when dealing with matters of common interest. III. To create and maintain communication between members in the fostering of national customs. IV. Generally to further the advancement of Scottish interests. V. This Association shall be non-sectarian and non-political. 5 | P a g e THE SCOTTISH ASSOCIATIONS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC LIST OF MEMBERS 2020 Adelaide Scottish Country Dance & Social Club Inc. Clan Baird Society Clan Campbell Society of South Australia Inc Clan Donald Society of South Australia Inc Clan MacFarlane Society Australia Inc Clan MacFie Society of Australia (SA) Clan Maclean Association in Australia Inc Clan MacLeod Society of South Australia Inc Clan MacNeil Association of Australia Inc Clan Ross Clipper Ship “City of Adelaide” Garrick-Stewart School of Highland Dancing Social Club Madadh Fiadhaich – Scottish Military Broadsword Display Team Mount Barker Caledonian Society Inc Mount Gambier Caledonian Society Inc Munno Para Caledonian Society Inc (IN RECESS) Naracoorte Caledonian Society Inc Port Adelaide Caledonian Society Inc Royal Caledonian Society of South Australia Inc Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Adelaide and Districts Branch Inc Scottish Radio Association of South Australia South Australian State Committee of Highland Dancing Inc Two nominated members, on behalf of the Association, will be Delegates to The Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia 6 | P a g e THE SCOTTISH ASSOCIATIONS DATEBOOK/DIRECTORY March 2020 – February 2021 The Executive Committee most sincerely thanks all Societies, Clans, Clubs and Kindred Societies for their co-operation in providing the information for this year’s Datebook/Directory. The material, as published, is correct at the time of going to print but the inevitable alterations throughout the year’s Calendar should be allowed for, and urge you to contact the various organizations for any updated information. Functions as listed within the Datebook/Directory may be cancelled, transferred to another date, or altered due to unforeseen circumstances, so check with the respective Society, Clan or Class as to the time and date of any event or function listed when making your bookings. Whilst every care has been given to Telephone, Mobile, Email and Web details please re- check that the details you require are in fact correct. All interested persons are most welcome to attend and support any of our Scottish functions. 7 | P a g e DATEBOOK – SOCIAL EVENTS – 2020 February 2020 14th Fri The Borderers Kentish Arms (Adelaide Fringe) 15th Sat Both Friday and Saturday Jim: 0418 818 443 www.theborderers.com.au 21st Fri Adelaide Scottish Fiddle Club Scotland in Australia. Carclew,11 Jeffcott St, North Adelaide. 7pm. Tickets $18 ($12/$10) www.adelaidescottishfiddleclub.com.au Adelaidefringe.com.au 1300621 255 23rd Sun The Borderers Les Darcy Musical (unsung Hero) Stirling Fringe Stirling Theatre – evening 25th Tues Robert Burns Study Group 7.30pm in “Corner Room” of the Burnside Council offices Cnr Portrush & Greenhill Rds 26th Wed The Borderers Les Darcy Musical (unsung Hero) Stirling Fringe Stirling Theatre