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Willunga Slate in the 1840s
Introduction Slate was discovered in the hills near Willunga before June 1840 by Edward Loud (1811- 1887) when the South Australian Register newspaper reported (6
Shearing at Woodside Farm.
Photo 0030a. Shearing at ‘Woodside Farm’, home of Francis and Treaza Culley (nee Cox). Taken before 1908. Located between Aldinga and Sellicks Hill. Francis Culley
Beneath our Feet
“Slate is everywhere in evidence in Willunga: … culverts are topped, bottomed and sided by it, bridges and waterways lined by it …” Southern
What’s in a Name?
The hill at the end of St Andrew’s Terrace in Willunga has an interesting history. In the 1840s Doctor James McDonald built his house “Prospect
A Happy Outing? Maybe Not!
This photo recently came to us courtesy of Brian Foreman. It’s easy to assume it was a group of happy travellers, on an excursion in
TROVE is Invaluable! Help Protect It
Many of us have discovered Trove, the National Library of Australia’s index to early newspapers, photographs and much more. We ask that you consider signing