Mintaro catholic churchyard, mintaro, stanley, south. Catholic church and methodist church, mintaro, south australia, ca. Together with magnificent walking trails, a feast of nearby wineries, art galleries, eateries and boutique accommodation. The epic of australias founding by robert hughes, girt by david hunt, dark emu by bruce pascoe, th. Mintaro superbly preserved historic town on the eastern edge of the clare valley. The vineyards were originally planted in 1962 and subsequently incorporated into a functioning winery complex in 1985 by the present owner, winemaker and producer, peter houldsworth. After reading an earlier column about willunga, one theo ellenbroek suggested that the clare valleys mintaro has its own interesting slate history. Heritage buildings of south australia photos mintaro. Spacious and private, each apartment is elegantly furnished and decorated to make your stay truly memorable. Ngadjuri aboriginal people of the mid north region of south australia. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
Mintaro is a historic town in the eastern clare valley, east of the horrocks highway, about 126 kilometres north of adelaide. Oct 14, 2017 built in 1879, martindale hall is located near mintaro in south australia. Mintaros cultural significance is enhanced by its picturesque setting among wheat fields and vineyards surrounded by a broad band of hills. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in mintaro, south australia on tripadvisor. Martindale hall, mintaro state library of south australia. Mintaro is of great historical importance being declared a state heritage area for south australia in 1984. Mintaro, clare and gilbert valleys, state of south australia. Its appeal comes from the harmony exhibited with other materials. The 5 best things to do in mintaro updated 2020 must see. Mintaro is a beautiful heritage village based in the clare valley and the mintaro historical society is working to preserve its great past for the future.
Apart from some of the finest wineries in australia, you can cycle on the riesling trail, or visit martindale hall. Martindale hall is a georgian styled with italianate influenced sandstone mansion which has significant heritage value in south australia. Martindale hall is located near mintaro in south australia. Prior to the arrival of europeans the area was home to the. Flinders ranges research provides historical information and research services on both south australia and the northern territory. Mintaro, snuggled beneath hills of wineries and rosehip bushes, retains many of its original buildings with. Mintaro was laid out by 1854, but was probably in use before then as a way station, perhaps because it was a convenient resting point and watering hole for those transporting copper ore from burra to port wakefield.
Martindale hall at mintaro, south australia faran silverton. Dec 14, 2018 after reading an earlier column about willunga, one theo ellenbroek suggested that the clare valleys mintaro has its own interesting slate history. Established in 1849, mintaro is situated on land which was bought originally by joseph and henry gilbert, which they subdivided into 80. Get lost in mintaro maze, south australia expedition australia. Booktopia buy history books online from australias leading online bookstore. Today it is quiet and offers superb walks tracing the history of the numerous stone buildings. Mintaro maze, martindale hall and the magpie and stump are just some of the must see attractions. Mintaro catholic cemetery in mintaro, south australia find. This little state heritage town is rich with history and the mintaro historical society incorporated is dedicated to capture and savour it. Mintaro, district council of clare and gilbert valleys, south australia, australia add to map memorials 30 added 93% photographed. Aboriginal rock engravings, now believed to be among the oldest in the world, were created in the olary region of south australia. Due to its historical and cultural significance, the entire town of mintaro was declared a. In 1984 mintaro became the first entire township in south australia.
Redwood studio mintaro mintaro, accommodation sa tourism. If you would like to participate, visit the project page. Well known in south australia as a manufacturer of farm implements, mr. Notice of annual meeting mintaro slate and flagstone company. It was founded by jesuit fathers and brothers in 1850. Martindale hall georgian style mansion near mintaro, south. Established in 1849, mintaro is situated on land which was bought originally by joseph. A landmark of faith church of the immaculate conception mintaro and its. In the 1840s and 1850s it became an early staging point for transporting copper from the burra mines to port wakefield and from the 1860s onwards, it was south australias leading producer of high quality slate. Ghosts of martindale hall adelaide by annette vandersluis. Australian cemeteries south australia mintaro general.
Mintaro slate is used in many of australias most distinguished, contemporary and historic buildings. Its the inspiration for a homestead in my current work in progress, strays, a fantasy fiction in which a young matriarch buys herself a foreign. Situated in mintaro in the south australia region, william hunts retreat cypress studio has a garden. Mintaro football club b 63494 photograph this item is only available to users within the state library of south australia. As early as 1861 and again in 1924 mintaro was described as superior to any slate previously known.
Top restaurant with food that is a mix of colour, taste and texture is terroir in auburn. Mintaro hideaway guesthouse, south australia tripadvisor. In the early nineties he designed and built a powerpropelled vehicle, which, a few years later, astonished all adelaide as it chugged its way through the streets at 15 miles. Built in 187980 for edmund bowman jnr, martindale hall originally named martindale tells a tale of success, survival and tragedy. And my excitement over exploring another slatey town was not misplaced. Rich in history and heritage buildings, the entire town of mintaro was declared a heritage area for south australia in 1984. Slate quarry road mintaro online data headstone photos gravesecrets headstone photos look ups local council contact. The town of sevenhill postcode 5453 is in the clare valley of south australia, approximately km north of adelaide.
Accommodation mintaro a step back in time mintaro, south. Located in mintaro in the south australia region, william hunts retreat cypress studio has a garden. Dan moss, innovative chef and owner of terroir restaurant in auburn, is one of five finalists in the appetite for excellence australian young restaurateur 2015 awards, and. The town lies at the south eastern corner of the hundred of clare, within the clare valley wine region. Dennis born 1876, who lived for a time in the former auburn hotel, which has since been demolished. Media in category mintaro, south australia the following 23 files are in this category, out of 23 total. William hunts retreat cypress studio, mintaro, australia. The hall is located at mintaro in south australia s midnorth is located on the property originally known as martindale station. A small tributary of the wakefield river, dennis creek runs through the town and was named in honour of his father, who was a local publican 186880. Mintaro wines is a family owned and operated boutique winery situated in the historic town of mintaro in the beautiful clare valley district of south australia. It featured in the famous australian movie picnic at hanging rock, and is now. The town lies at the southeastern corner of the hundred of clare, within the clare valley wine region. Mintaro has many attractions to keep you and the family entertained. Dan moss, innovative chef and owner of terroir restaurant in auburn, is one of five finalists in the appetite for excellence australian young restaurateur 2015 awards, and the only finalist from south australia.
There are many exciting things to see and do in the clare valley. There are very few architectural intrusions from the 1900s. Located 126 km from adelaide, mintaro is a thoroughly charming and largely untouched historic town lying to the. South australias first motor car and early registrations. William hunts retreat is known in mintaro as the place to stay for guests to enjoy the history and step back in. The airconditioned bed and breakfast consists of 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries, and a seating area. James fry was appointed head teacher of the first government school in 1872 and stayed until 1902 when he was replaced by alfred march. Mintaro, south australia is within the scope of wikiproject australia, which aims to improve wikipedia s coverage of australia and australiarelated topics. The mintaro state heritage area is a rare south australian example of a wellpreserved, mid19th century village. Mintaro primary school national library of australia.
Theres a reason the top 3 star hotels in mintaro, south australia are so incredibly popular. For andor cultural reasons this item may only be accessed from computers in the state library of south australia. The olde devonshire house built in 1856 as the devonshire hotel, now provides three luxury selfcontained apartments for discerning guests. They combine comforting amenities and justforyou service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. Built in 1879, martindale hall is located near mintaro in south australia. Department of mines, south australia, report book no. Mintaros historic character was shaped by two important mining industries in nineteenth century south australia. At the attractive village of mintaro about km north of adelaide, there is a. The devonshire house is truly a part of south australias colonial heritage. Mintaro football club state library of south australia.
The paths of glory lead but to the grave a history of clare cemeteries by. Edmund surrounded the home with a polo ground, a racecourse, a boating lake. South australia history south australia australias guide. Horrocks arrived in the colony of south australia on his 21st birthday, 22 march 1839, less than three years after its proclamation by governor john hindmarsh. It also has several of its publications on south australian history for sale. David shearer, of mannum, river murray,can claim to be australias first inventor of a motor car. The village of penwortham was founded by settler, pioneer and explorer, john horrocks 22 march 1818 23 september 1846. The best way to see this unique village is on foot. South australia history more than 40,000 years ago early aboriginals inhabited south australia. South australia has the greatest utilisation of heritage or building stone in. Mintaro slate is used in many of australia s most distinguished, contemporary and historic buildings. The hall is located at mintaro in south australias midnorth is located on the property originally known as martindale station.
The property is 11 miles from clare, and complimentary private parking is offered. Mintaro catholic churchyard, created by billiongraves, mintaro, stanley, south australia, australia take billiongraves with you wherever you go. Mintaro s cultural significance is enhanced by its picturesque setting among wheat fields and vineyards surrounded by a broad band of hills. Mc 4486, riverton, north mt lofty ranges, mt lofty ranges, south australia, australia 34 9 5 s 8 49 57 e. Town attractions mintaro, clare valley south australia. The beautiful town of mintaro, situated on the far eastern edge of clare valley, is considered one of the jewels of south australia. The airconditioned bed and breakfast consists of 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries, and a. South australia s first rhodes scholar, norman jelly, received his early education at mintaro. This magnificent building is a georgian styled sandstone mansion built in 1879, near mintaro, south australia which appeared in the film picnic at hanging rock. Bursting with rich history and heritage dwellings, mintaro was declared a heritage area for south australia in 1984. Mintaro is a historic town in the eastern clare valley, east of the horrocks highway, about 126 kilometres 78 miles north of adelaide, south australia. Making it into s top 40 list of australias favourite secret spots, mintaro maze is a living hedge made from over 800 conifers pine trees and a range of other features including fountains, twists and dead ends to make it a challenge to find the centre. Welcome to mintaro this small, thoroughly charming, largely untouched historic town features some of the most significant and captivating 19th century buildings and ruins in the state.
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