Mount Gambier History Group Inc. in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia | Community organisation

Mount Gambier History Group Inc.

Locality: Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia

Address: O'Halloran Terrace 5290 Mount Gambier, SA, Australia

Website: http://mountgambierhistorygroup.weebly.com

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24.01.2022 We remember Mr. John Thomas Topham J.T. Topham was a stonemason and builder who in 1903 designed the wonderful Edwardian Baroque Wesley Hall on Penola road. He also built residences by carefully worked stone embellishments such as that at the corner of Edward and Wehl Street South and also houses in Bertha Street. The Boer War Memorial at the top of Bay road was erected to Topham's design in 1906. (Source: Mount Gambier Heritage Survey 1994 - Page 20) Border Watch, Mount Gamb...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Tony Gifford has made the following request. Can anyone help please Would anyone have a photo of George Coleman Sneyd, saddler first in Kingston, then moved to Mt Gambier. Or even a photo of his saddle shop in Mt Gambier. Better still if anyone has a saddle by Mr Sneyd we would be very interested as well.... He died in 1936 at Fullarton.

21.01.2022 I found this interesting.

21.01.2022 1944 Aerial Photo. South Australia State Library Collection

20.01.2022 Donated photo from our collection - Commercial Street - looking east

19.01.2022 RIP Prince Philip. Condolences to Queen Elizabeth and members of the Royal family. Who remembers the Royal visit in 1954? Border Watch, Mount Gambier, SA, Thursday 30 December 1954, page 12... 1954 WAS ROYAL VISIT & CITY YEAR For Mount Gambier, 1954 was the greatest year in its history. The people of this district were the first in South Australia to be hosts to a reigning monarch, and the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh will be vividly remembered for many years. Later in the year, Mount Gambier graduated as a town to a city and became the second South Australian town to earn this distinction. Photos from the Les Hill Collection. See more

19.01.2022 1874 Commercial Street Mount Gambier. Photo: Les Hill Collection

19.01.2022 What a challenging year! Sometimes it has been hard to find any positives. Many of us have probably cancelled travel plans, completed unfinished projects, researched our family history, cleaned cupboards, and our gardens have probably benefited from the extra attention. The biggest challenge was not being able to see family and friends. Lockdowns put things in perspective and when borders were closed and our time with family and friends was restricted we realised that this w...as the very thing that makes life worthwhile. The lockdowns gave me time to research and find articles to post on our Facebook page. As a relative newcomer to Mount Gambier, it gave me the opportunity to learn a lot about our history. I have enjoyed my 12 months as Facebook editor. It has been time consuming but nevertheless rewarding. Another member is taking over this role. Thanks to everybody who liked a post, made a comment, or asked a question. Some of the questions sent me back to the research books for answers! We are now in recess until February. If you have researched your history during this rather challenging year we would love a copy to add to our growing collection of family histories. Sharing your research might benefit another person who is starting their journey into their ancestry. Merry Christmas to you all. Enjoy the festive season. See more

18.01.2022 How many changes have occurred on this site on Ferrers street over the years? Fidler and Webb had a shop from 1860-1862. The German Club The Progressive Health College The Electric Light Power house the foundation stone has been used at the new complex...Continue reading

17.01.2022 Thankyou to Leigh Hammerton for sharing this 1958 photo of Nelson, Vic. From his fathers slide

17.01.2022 This is a panoramic view of the township with a peak, probably Mount Gambier, seen in the background. The house in the middle has washing on the line and its garden has many fruit trees. There appears to be some demolition work in progress on the block in the foreground. Note the wood paling fences around the gardens. State Library: [B 4184] Photographer: Sweet, Samuel White

17.01.2022 We remember Mr. William Ruler Allison Border Watch, Mount Gambier 30 Aug 1916 p3 MR. W. R. ALLISON. A well-known resident of this district passed away on Monday last. We refer to Mr. William Ruler Allison, eldest son of the late Mr. Wm. R. Allison and Mrs. Allison, of Mount Gambier. The deceased was born in Adelaide 66 years ago and came shortly afterward with his parents to this district, where he resided ever since, After leaving school he worked with his father as a carpen...ter, a trade in which he was an expert workman. The deceased was twice married, both his wives being daughters of the late Mr. Geo. Shelton, of Nymphsvale. The deceased had a family of eight, one (Mrs. Dr. Muir, who now resides in Melbourne), by his first wife, and seven by his second wife. Three of the latter are dead. He leaves four grandchildren. The funeral is advertised for this afternoon, Mr. Geo, Lewis having a hand in the funeral arrangements. Burial: Lake Terrace Cemetery. Section: G. Plot/Grave/Niche: Allotment 219. Funeral Director: George Lewis

17.01.2022 Border Watch, Mount Gambier, SA, Friday 28 March 1924, page 3 COLLINS-CAMERON. A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Monday, March 17. The contracting parties were Mr. Frank Colllins, son of Mr. and Mrs. A..J. Collins, "Blink Bonnie," and Miss Doris Cameron, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Cameron, "Waroonga," Mount Gambier. The bride, who was given away by her father, was beautifully attired in a gown of duchess mousseline with... georgette sleeves, and wore, the usual veil and orange blossoms. She carried a pretty bouquet, and wore the bridegroom's gift - a gold wristlet watch. Her sister, Miss Jean Cameron, acted as bridesmaid, and was frocked in apricot crepe-de-chene, and wore a black picture hat and the bridegroom’s gift - a Nellie Stewart bangle. The bridegroom was supported by the bride's brother, Mr. Colin Cameron. The bouquets were made and presented by the bride's aunt, Mrs. M.D. Cameron. Mr. H.S. May presided at the organ. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents. Among the handsome presents, which included a number of cheques, was a silver cake stand, the gift of the Mount Gambier Gun Club. The wedding cake was a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Copping, "Tarqua House," Glencoe. The happy couple left on their honeymoon for Sydney and Brisbane. The bride travelled in a costume of grey tricottine, with hat en suite. The future home of Mr. and Mrs. Collins will be at Mount Gambier. See more

16.01.2022 A couple of Hundred maps (1867) so you can look up where your ancestors lived.

15.01.2022 What is one thing you wish you had known when you first started working on your family history?

14.01.2022 "Everything is interconnected." Discover the deep understanding of the Boandik people and how they've managed water in the South East of South Australia for th...ousands of years. #WaterWisdom #NAIDOC2020 #MountGambier

12.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL HISTORY LOVERS! In 4 days time it will be 118 years since a colourful event at Frew Park Mt Gambier on 7th January 1903. It was a fete to raise money for the Blind Industrial School in Adelaide. The star performance for the day was a much anticipated colourful ladies cycling performed by 28 local women. A photo of the event from the State Library Records and a description from the 10th January 1903 page 2 edition of the Border Watch give a delightful ins...Continue reading

09.01.2022 1950. Hustlers Store next to Harry Taylors Menswear and the Sun Insurance Agency

07.01.2022 Corner of Crouch Street and Commercial Street

05.01.2022 Border Watch, Mount Gambier, SA, Thursday 8 October 1931, page 4 CARTHEW-GALWEY. The Presbyterian Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, September 19th, where Millie, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.B.C. Galwey, of Penola road, was married to Arnold, only son of Mr. and Mrs, J. Carthew, of Glencoe West, Rev. A.H. Ballinger performed the ceremony. The church was daintily decorated by girl friends of the bride, with arum lilies and fern; wedding bells; were su...spended from the arches. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked charming in an ankle length frock of ivory crepe de chine and wore a coronet of orange blossom and veil. She carried a sheaf of arum lilies and fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Mavis Galwey, sister of the bride was attired in salmon pink crepe de chine frock, with a black hat and satin shoes and stockings to match. She carried a sheaf of autumn tints. Little Verna Carthew, sister of the bridegroom, was flower girl, and looked dainty in a pale blue silk frock, and carried a basket of pale pink flowers. The bridegroom was supported by his cousin, Mr. Fred Carthew. Miss Nellie Collins pre-sided at the organ, and "Because" was feelingly rendered by Miss E.V. Higgs. The bride's mother wore a frock of black crepe de chine and straw hat, and the bridegroom's mother looked smart in a pale green flecked flannel frock and hat to match. Among the many handsome and valuable presents was a picture from the Suttontown Sunday School, and one from the Glencoe West choir. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a hand-bag, and to the bridesmaid a beautiful box of stationery, and to the flower girl a gold brooch. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was an antique clock. Mr. and Mrs. Carthew left amid showers of confetti for their future home at Glencoe West. See more

04.01.2022 Who has taken a photo of our unbelievably beautiful Blue Lake recently? Let’s see your photos. Add a bit of colour to our page.

04.01.2022 1890 Commercial Street, Mount Gambier. Photograph: Les Hill Collection

03.01.2022 1973 Looking west along Commercial Street, Mount Gambier Photo: Les Hill Collection

03.01.2022 Bay Road/Penola Road. Photo: Les Hill Photographic Collection

03.01.2022 Border Watch, Mount Gambier, SA, Saturday 20 November 1915, page 3 KIESELBACH-EARL. A pretty wedding, and one that caused much interest locally, was that of Miss Laura Louisa Kieselbach, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Kieselbach, of Wagga, New South Wales, and Thomas Henry Earl, second son of Mr. T.A. Earl, of Allandale. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, 10th inst., at the residence of the bride's aunt. Miss S. Wallace, the Rev. J.W. Barrett, of Port MacDonnell, be...ing the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. A.B. Wallace, looked charming, being gowned in cream cashmere serge, trimmed with silk overnet and pearls, finished with swath silk belt to match. Orange blossoms adorned the bridal veil, kindly lent for the occasion by Miss J.A. McAskill. The bride also carried a lovely bouquet of asparagus and white carnations. Miss Laura Wallace, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore cream voile, trimmed with cream ribbon. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Frank Earl, as best man. Only relatives and intimate friends were present at the ceremony and wedding breakfast, which followed, and which was laid out in a large marquee near by. After the good things provided had received ample justice speechmaking was the order of the day. The usual toasts were honored and responded to, and hearty congratulations and best wishes for the happy couple dominated all the speeches. A number of useful presents were on view, which gave evidence of esteem and respect. The happy couple left after the break-fast for Nelson, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's travelling dress was blue crepe de chine in coatee fashion, with hat en suite. Mr. and Mrs. Earl intend taking up their residence in Allandale. See more

03.01.2022 Border Watch, Mount Gambier, SA, Saturday 22 May 1897, page 3 MARRIAGE OF MR JOHN P. KENNEDY AND MISS JENS. The most popular wedding that has been celebrated at Mount Gambier for a long time, judging by the crowd of friends who assembled to see it and wish " God speed " to the contracting parties, took plaoe in St. Paul's Catholic church on Thursday morning. The young people who were united on the occasion were Mr. John P. Kennedy, of Sunny Brae, Torrensdale, third son of Mr....Continue reading