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Pioneer Park Karoonda

Locality: Karoonda, South Australia

Address: East Terrace 5307 Karoonda, SA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Thanks to the Karoonda & Districts Historical Society for their tireless efforts over many working bees to plan, prepare and install the new entry signage to the Pioneer Park. Well done!

25.01.2022 Circa 1950 Fordson tandem tractors // The combining of 2 tractors in to one unit was a way of getting increased horsepower and greater traction at a relatively low cost. These tractors used a Perkins 4.7litre 6-Cyl diesel engine and were rated at 45hp so this combination provided up to 90hp which was not readily affordable at the time. These tractors were donated to the Karoonda Historical Society by the family of the late David Wilson of Marama.

24.01.2022 A friendly reminder that our next meeting is being held tonight at 7:30pm in the Council Chambers,

24.01.2022 Karoonda Cash Store was opened by Mr Herbert Stanley Coombe for business in 1913 in the western end of the railway yard.

24.01.2022 Are you interested in?: Helping to preserve the local history Putting your handy skills to work on some interesting projects Helping to maintain the Karoonda Pioneer Park... Being involved with your local community New members wanted & welcome!! Please come along to the next Karoonda & District Historical Society meeting

21.01.2022 AGM NOTICE! Tuesday 20th April, 7:30pm @ District Council Karoonda East Murray - Council Chambers Election of Officers... All welcome

20.01.2022 Garage display with 1924 Chevrolet car donated by Don Anderson.

20.01.2022 Wow, wow, wow! . What a treat the Karoonda Silo Art night-time projection is serving up for us for the month of August!!! These pics are just a SMALL snippet of what you can expect to see this month during the SALA Festival. By day : you could visit the Pioneer Park , the Nature Walk & Bush Trail , view the permanent silo art and check out the homemade/hand crafted goodies on offer by our talented locals... By night : you can take in all of this talent (and more) on the nighttime projection , and grab a tasty meal at our local What are you waiting for?

20.01.2022 A small snippet of some of the recent works going on at the park

16.01.2022 A half sheep railway truck used to bring sheep in and out of the district and a half size open truck which was covered with a tarp when carting in superphosphate and used for carting back mallee stumps to Adelaide.

16.01.2022 Some lovely shots here from Ali during her recent visit to the park. Thank you for sharing Ali. Our volunteer team are working hard behind the scenes and now that restrictions have eased, we are looking forward to getting some jobs done at our next working bee in a weeks time. Our members are also working on some projects and we are really looking forward to sharing some updates on our activities in the near future!

16.01.2022 Great news folks! The Karoonda & Districts Historical Society is hosting a Pioneer Park OPEN DAY on Sunday 27th September, 10am-4pm. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to walk through the Church, Hood House, Cash Store, Settlers Hut, our newest display shed & more! Why not enjoy your lunch at the park whilst taking in the relics of yesteryear from one of the park benches on site. You could grab a bite to eat from the Karoonda Mini Mart, or choose from a selection of tasty ho...me-baked goodies at Farmhouse & Co or the Karoonda Community Craft shop. Don’t forget to pack your sneakers so you can enjoy a leisurely spring stroll afterwards through the adjacent Bush Walk & Nature Trail (late September being the perfect native orchid spotting time!). Once the sun sets you could make your way up to view the spectacular Karoonda Silo Art nightly projection which runs from sundown for approximately 3 hours. The Pioneer Park Open Day is a FREE event however we would be grateful for your donations which help to maintain and preserve this valued community asset!

16.01.2022 If you are interested in becoming involved with helping to preserve the local history please feel free to join us at our meetings

15.01.2022 Sunday is the day! September 27th, Open from 10am-4pm. We can’t wait to throw open the doors of our newest shed to show you all our slowly (but surely) evolving collection. You might even be lucky enough to see the shearing plant running! Doors also open on the church, Hood house and more! Don’t forget to check out the nature walk and bush trail while you’re here (entry from Pioneer Park car park).... Why not pack the hamper & thermos to enjoy a picnic lunch in the park? Or even better, sample some local homemade goodies from Karoonda Community Craft Shop or Farmhouse & Co. including tea, coffee, cakes, biscuits and more! Karoonda Mini Mart has you covered for your hot takeaway goods. The local IGA will be open until 2pm (all are located in the main street Railway Terrace, Karoonda). Our local Karoonda Hotel & Stay will be open from 11am until early evening for you to enjoy a fresh beverage or two (no meal service on Sundays sorry!). Afterwards you could check out our Karoonda Silo Art night time projection (from 6:30pm). We look forward to seeing you!

15.01.2022 Good news!! Our new toilet has been delivered to site. There are still some plumbing and wastewater works to be carried before it is functioning and ready for use. Watch this space for updates!

14.01.2022 Saturday 13th March Working Bee! Sausage sizzle lunch provided for volunteers Visitors - this is a great opportunity to drop in as the buildings will also be open! Works to be carried out include:... Fencing, moving telephone box & other items into the shed, railway tracks & trikes, Hood House maintenance See more

13.01.2022 It’s the perfect time to visit Karoonda this week, with Karoonda Farm Fair & Show running 9th & 10th of April plus plenty more to see while you’re here!

13.01.2022 The park was looking special Friday night! Between the gorgeous moon light and our newly installed entrance sign, it was certainly a pretty sight!

12.01.2022 Sunset and rainbows at the park tonight. Stunning!

12.01.2022 History buffs, you will love this little piece of Karoonda history! Happy 90th earthday to the Karoonda meteorite!

11.01.2022 The Hood House. This is typical of many Mallee farmhouses of the period except that it is clad with timber and not corrugated iron, as the Hoods also owned a sawmill. It contains many household artefacts.

11.01.2022 Less than two weeks to go for the Pioneer Park Open Day! Hope to see you there!

11.01.2022 Karoonda, a great regional town that I was pleased to visit with my colleague and local member, Adrian Pederick MP. Pioneer Park Karoonda Karoonda Silo Art District Council of Karoonda East Murray

09.01.2022 Upcoming Meeting. New members most welcome. Tuesday 20th October, 7:30pm @ Karoonda Council Chambers

08.01.2022 SALA in the Park // ** TICKET PURCHASES CLOSE ON MONDAY!! ** So, we might be known for our visual spectaculars, and we can guarantee your eyes will need a res...t after taking in the views of our one night only pop up art gallery and nightly projection show. However, this event will be something a little extra, as we share with you a touch of Karoondas history through hosting our event in one of our most unique locations, the historical village of Pioneer Park Karoonda. AND WHATS MORE, we will be joining forces with one of Adelaides leading multi award-winning boutique caterers, Plenty catering Co to bring you some tantalising canapes to get your taste buds buzzing. Youre in for a real treat my friends We hope to see you there! BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sala-in-the-park-canapes-dr COVID-19 INFORMATION In the interest of public safety, this event will fully comply with all COVID-19 restrictions for public gatherings.

07.01.2022 The Wynarka Methodist Church was the first church in the district and built in 1913. The church was dismantled in 1986 and reassembled in Pioneer Park between 1989 and 1995 by the Lions Club and the Historical Society. With the financial help of members of the Uniting Church, it was repainted in 2019.

05.01.2022 Calling all friends of Pioneer Park WORKING BEE ALERT! SAT 27TH JUNE from 8:30am ... Are you a handy person looking for a way to contribute to the local community? WE NEED YOUR HELP! The Historical Society is a very small volunteer group and there is a long list of jobs to be done at the Pioneer Park We welcome you to join us at East Terrace, Karoonda from 8:30am, this Saturday 27TH June

05.01.2022 Happy National Volunteer Week . Thank you to all of the dedicated Karoonda & Districts Historical Society volunteers for all of their valuable contributions towards the Karoonda Pioneer Park! Your time , hard work , tools and ideas are pivotal in continuing to keep the park going for the community & visitors to enjoy. Well done!

04.01.2022 ALL ABOARD!! Meeting Working Bees Open Day ... The Karoonda & Districts Historical Society committee has been busy chipping away at tasks and the Pioneer Park is abuzz with activity Please join us at our upcoming meeting on Mon 14th September @ 7:30pm in the Council chambers Extra worker-bees also appreciated and most welcome at our working bees on 19th & 27th September from 9am And dont miss the rare opportunity to walk through the Pioneer Park buildings during our OPEN DAY on Sunday 27th September 10am-4pm We hope to see you there!

04.01.2022 What a spectacular night! The newest display shed here at Pioneer Park was the venue for a recent event - ‘SALA In the Park’. This was a ‘1 night only’, pop up gallery of artworks by South Australians which featured on the Karoonda Silo Art SALA projection during August (including three super talented Karoonda locals). The freshly installed shearing plant was the perfect stage for the formalities of the night. ... If you are interested in event hosting at the Park, please get in touch with the Karoonda & Districts Historical Society for further information.

04.01.2022 1910 Moline tractor (USA) . Bought early 1920s by FW Ewald Lauterbach, a pioneer of Peake and was one the first tractors used locally. It was used until 1950 and later displayed in Apex Park Karoonda. The rear wheels of these machines were often removed and the tractor mounted directly on to the implement so making it self propelled. Tractor was repainted by Bowhill Engineering. ... Donated by Karoonda Apex Club and R Lauterbach See more

03.01.2022 ITS THAT TIME AGAIN!! WORKING BEE SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST FROM 9AM... Calling all friends of the Karoonda Pioneer Park. The Historical Society members will be diligently chipping away at tasks at the Pioneer Park again this Saturday. Extra hands are most welcome

02.01.2022 Pioneer Park toilet now in service

02.01.2022 News & updates from Karoonda & Districts Historical Society: Our recent AGM saw the election of the new Executive Committee; Andrew Radloff (Chairperson), Gerry Paay (Deputy Chairperson), Elizabeth Kerr (Secretary), Denis Roberts & Russell Norman (Executive Committee). General meetings will continue to be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm at the Institute Supper Room.... Our next working bee will be held on Sunday May 2nd from 9:00am, with a sausage sizzle lunch provided to volunteers. Buildings will be open and visitors are most welcome.

01.01.2022 We love our new signage at the front of the park showing the grain growing and sheep industries in the area also the steam train, which provided transport of goods, services and passengers. It looks great at night when its lit up!

01.01.2022 Next meeting notice!

01.01.2022 Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity!