Mission Hall - Lenswood & Forest Range history display

WE NEED A HALL

In 1910 a group of residents of Forest Range met

to discuss the building of a Mission Hall and

community gathering place. The group was led by

Rev Everett who was the Anglican minister of the

time. The intent was to build a building that could

have multiple uses. The hall could be used for

Anglican worship, social events and

entertainment.

Mr JB Fry gave the land for the building and the

community cleared and levelled the site. The

block sits immediately above The Ford on Stony

Creek. A newspaper of the time states that the

building would be:

“a compact little village church in the Gothic style,

with porch, vestries and other conveniences. The

building will be erected of local stone, and will

make a pleasing addition to the township”

RELIGIOUS NOTES. (1913, September 27). The Register

(Adelaide, SA : 1901 – 1929), p. 6.,

from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59104665

The building was built by Mr A Brockhoff, who was responsible for many buildings

in the district. On 1 October 1913 the foundation stone was laid by the Governor of

the time (Sir Day Bosanquet). On 7 February, 1914 the building was opened by

Mrs Bosanquet.

Image = Mission Hall - from "The Ford" around 1960'shttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59101570

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59641747

The Ford – before building the Mission Hall (postcard, collection of J Shaw)

March 21, 1909 – first Church of

England service held at Forest School

(now Lenswood Primary School)



• Original grant 11 March 1859 to - EA &

F Wright

• Part 62. FP 7816, Lots 2 & 10, Original

CT 3.21 (Current CT 1180-171)

• GPS S 34 33.060 E 138 29.148

• Subsequent 27 December 1872 - Rev

GH Farr & F Wright

• 18 October 1881 – R Smith & A

Hayward & K StB Miller & WF Smythe

• 24 August 1899 – JB Fry

• 16 February 1911 – Church of England,

Diocese of Adelaide

THE LAND

Forest Range Institute - Opening Day. State Library of South Australia.

B 519

NEW MISSION HALL

CEREMONY AT FOREST RANGE.

A very large number of people from Forest Range and

neighboring districts gathered yesterday afternoon to

witness the laying of the foundation stone of the

new Mission Hall to be used for Church of England services

and, when not required for services, for general purposes,

and concerts. The hall will hold 200 people, and the plans

were prepared and presented to, the church by Mr.

Senior (architect). The matter has been in hand for the last

year or so, and the Rev. F. Sewell, the Sector in charge of

the district, has been gratified by the wonderful response

that the church people in the neighborhood have made.

Work to the valve of £130 has already been done by them in

levelling the site and carting sand, lime, and stone to the

spot. The stone was laid by his Excellency the Governor,

who spoke highly of the character of the people of

the district, many of whom were his friends. Wherever the

English race went, he said it carried its religion with it. They

believed that a nation which was based on righteousness

was sure to succeed. That was why there had never been

another Empire like the British Empire. He considered the

sight [sic] of the hall excellently chosen, and was glad to

know that the edifice was to be used for social as well as

religious purposes. The Rev. F. Sewell read the service, and

his Lordship Bishop Wilson blessed the stone before it was

laid, and afterwards thanked the Governor for attending.

Hymns were sung by an excellent choir. A bodyguard of

cadets was present, and various friendly societies were

represented.

1913 'NEW MISSION HALL.', Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924),

30 September, p. 3, viewed 9 July, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-

article105595426

1913 'FOREST RANGE HALL.', The

Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929),

1 October, p. 9, viewed 7 July, 2013,


Sir Day Hort Bosanquet, from State

Library of SA -http://images.slsa.sa.gov.au/mpcimg/18500/B18312.htm

http://images.slsa.sa.gov.au/mpcimg/18500/B18312.htm

NEW HALL, FOREST RANGE.

OPENED BY LADY BOSANQUET.

About four years ago the Bev. A. W. B.

Everett, who was then Anglican minister at

Forest Range, began a movement which

had for its object the erection of a building

that for the pre sent could be used as a

mission hall and also for entertainments and

social gatherings, but which, later on, when

the future additions as proposed in the plans

were added, would be a model little village

church. The residents took a lively interest

in the matter, and a committee, with Mr. W.

Tribe as secretary, was formed for the

purpose of carrying out the proposal. Mr. J.

Fry came forward and gave a block of land

which, overlooks the roadway near the ford,

a fine elevated site for a church.

The townspeople cleared and levelled the land. Last week Lady Bosanquet, in opening the first portion of the church (Sir Day

Bosanquet having laid the foundation-stone some months ago) said this was the last work of the kind she would perform in South

Australia, and the new building was in the hills where the had spent many happy months in the beautiful surroundings of Forest Range.

The building of such a pretty little church as she bad seen by the plans was a great work for such a small community to commence, and

she congratulated them on their efforts so far in the completion of the hall. Many baskets of beautiful flowers and fruit were presented

to Lady Bosanquet, after which the Rev. F. Sewell thanked her for declaring the hall open, and conveyed to Lady Bosanquet the

best wishes of the residents. Mr. E. W. Senior, of A.M.P. Buildings, King William street, the architect, gave his services free. Mr. A.

Brockhoff was the contractor.

1914 'NEW HALL, FOREST RANGE.', The Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954), 7 February, p. 5 Section: SATURDAY'S NEWS SECTION., viewed 7 July, 2013,


Honour guard of girls dressed in white for the opening of the Mission Hall – collection of J Bishop

FOREST RANGE HALL. : OPENED BY LADY BOSANQUET.

Saturday last was a beautiful day in the hills, and the residents of Forest Range and vicinity turned out

in strong force to take part in the ceremony of opening the new hall. Lady Bosanquet and

Miss Bosanquet., who were attended by Captain Fletcher, A.D.C., motored over from Marble Hill, and

were met by a guard of Honor of young ladies, who formed a archway from the motor car to the hall

door. After an inspection of the new building, the foundation-stone of which was laid by his Excellency

the Governor on September 29 last, Lady Bosanquet formally declared it open for social

purposes. The hall has been urgently required in the district for some years. About four years ago the

Rev. A. W. B. Everett, who was then the Anglican minister there began a movement which had for its

object the erection of a building that could be used as a mission hall, and also for entertainments and

social gatherings. The residents took a lively interest in the matter, and a committee consisting of the

following gentlemen was formed:— Messrs. H. Caldicott, A. Brockhoff, R. Collins. F. Hackett. J. and N.

Norton, H. Trevenen, G. E. Smith, E. Dearman, W. and R. Hale, and H. Baum, with Mr. W. Tribe as

secretary. Mr. J. Fry gave a block of land, which overlooks the road way near the ford, and a start was

at once made to clear and level the ground. This was done by the townspeople. Contracts were then

let to Messrs. A. Brockhoff and J. Templer for the construction of the building, the former doing

the mason work and the latter the carpentering, and the expenditure amounted to about £650. The

first service was conducted in the hall by the Rev. F. Sewell on Sunday. Lady Bosanquet was

presented with basket of flowers and fruit by Misses Madge Caldicott and C. Lindstrum respectively.

The Rev. F. Sewell, in asking Lady Bosanquet to declare the building open, said they were all pleased

that she had consented to do so. Lady Bosanquet said she was delighted to be present that afternoon

to open the new hall, especially as the stone had been laid by her husband. That was the last work of

the kind she would have to perform in South Australia, and she was pleased that it was in the hills

where she had spent many happy months. It might be lonely to live in the hills, particularly for the

young people, who might feel that they were cut off from the pleasures of the city, but she was

sure life in the country, especially in such beautiful surroundings as at Forest Range, was the

healthiest and best. By erecting that hall, in which there was ample space for a library and a reading-

room, for lectures or dances, and also in which a moving picture show could be held, they had done a

great deal to bring the pleasures of the city to their country homes. It was a great work for a small

com munity to have done, and she congratulated them because their efforts had been crowned with

success. (Applause.)The hall was gaily decorated, and a number of pretty stalls were arranged round

the walls. The stallholders were:— Refreshments, Mesdames Caldicott, W. Hale, Patterson, and

Misses Caldicott (3) ; cakes, Mrs. Dearman; sweets, Mrs. Tribe and Miss Jennings; work, Mesdames

Trevenen, Baum, and Brockhoff, and Misses Lyons (2) ; strawberries and cream, Misses Brockhoff

and Dearman; ice cream, Misses G. Tribe and M. Caldicott; cool drinks, Messrs. Trevenen and O.

Caldicott; fruit, Misses Hackett and Brown; shooting gallery, Messrs. F. Hackett, R. Hale, and E

Dearman; Aunt Sally, Mr. W. Hale, Mr. E. W. Senior was architect for the building, and gave his

services gratis.

1914 'FOREST RANGE HALL.', Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 7

February, p. 43, viewed 7 July, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88831204

At the opening George Smith had

a dark suit died to try to get it

white. But it didn’t go white, it

went “old gold’. He still had to

wear it and stood out for miles.P & J Trevenen

Mission Hall with footbridge, 1918 Taken By Glen Caldicott, collection of John Bishop

Heating didn’t exist in the hall, but there was

an open fireplace in the supper room.P & J Trevenen & M Fry

Collection of P von Creytz, circa 1960

1950 - State Library of South Australia. B 61020 59

Oz Caldicott was caretaker. He used to

manage the gas lighting (no electricity

until 1951). There was a box near the

side door . Gas was a fuel (shellite) and

Oz used to pump it up and light the 4 or 5

lights. They were Gloria lights (pressure

gas lights) and put out a wonderful light.P & J Trevenen & M Fry

The ladies toilet was to the side across a

little bridge over the gutter. You went out a

door in one of the little side rooms. The

Toilet was covered in blackberries and

behind it was a forest of broom. The

men's was at the back but wasn’t really

used much! Later they were combined in

the one spot – in a red brick building at the

back.P & J Trevenen & M Fry

Attendance and office bearers

From year book of the Church of England in Australia in the Diocese of Adelaide Year ends March

Collection of J Gardiner, circa 1980

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1910 Rev AWB Everitt 70 15 23 19 20 2Bef Mission hall building

1911 Rev F Sewell 70 27 124 19 8 1 1 29 3Bef Mission hall building

1912 Rev F Sewell 70 27 156 2 1 19 3 Mission hall building

1913 Rev F Sewell Walter Tribe Walter Tribe 70 27 122 Mission hall building

1914 Rev J J Emery 90 26 75 1Mission hall erected Debt £200

1915 Rev J J Emery H Moss 90 28 110 5 3 1 25 3 Debt £170

1916 Rev J J Emery O Caldicott ACF Brockhoff EW Dearman Miss Jennings 90 20 157 20 3 Debt £130

1917 Rev J J Emery O Caldicott ACF Brockhoff EW Dearman W Hale 90 21 109 3 1 23 4 Debt £100

1918 Rev J J Emery GS Caldicott ACF Brockhoff EW Dearman E Dearman 90 26 112 2 2 15 3 Debt £71

1919 Rev J J Emery GS Caldicott ACF Brockhoff EW Dearman E Dearman 90 20 130 1 18 3 Debt £41

1920 Rev JSW Coles O Caldicott ACF Brockhoff J Trevenen 90 35 136 7 5 24 3 Debt £26

1921 Rev JSW Coles GS Caldicott ACF Brockhoff Miss Burchell 90 27 136 12 2 Debt £16

1922 Rev JSW Coles GS Caldicott ACF Brockhoff 90 29 155 5 9 2 Debt £11

1923 Rev JSW Coles GS Caldicott ACF Brockhoff 90 23 115 5 1

1924 Rev JSW Coles GS Caldicott ACF Brockhoff 90 31 161 5

1925 Rev JSW Coles GS Caldicott HO Caldicott 90 34 180 8 3

1926 Rev JSW Coles GS Caldicott HO Caldicott 90 32 133 1 1

1927 HO Caldicott 90 23 138 2 1

1928 Rev ST Longman O Caldicott 90 23 96 2

1929 Rev ST Longman O Caldicott Mrs Longman 90 20 270 2 1 10 1

1930 Rev TP Wood O Caldicott 90 20 30 1

1931 Rev TP Wood GW Schultz O Caldicott 90 25 187 2

1932 Rev TP Wood GW Schultz O Caldicott 90 30 248 8 1 1

1933 Rev TP Wood GW Schultz O Caldicott J Nicholl 90 30 218 1 20 2

1934 Rev TP Wood J Trevenen HO Caldicott J Nicholl 90 32 162 1 18 2

Baptism certificate : July 4, 1960.

Hirell Mason (now Schapel) was baptised at the

Mission Hall, along with many others including Baptism – 1963

1. Susette Fry (God Parents Mavis & Basil Townsend)

2. Allyson Fry (God Parents – Dean & Ruth Patterson)

I remember taking confirmation

classes in the back seat of the

minister’s car with a group of others.John Vickers

CHURCH

CHURCH

The maintenance and upkeep of the Mission Hall was always a

struggle in this small community. A note from Hein Baum’s diary

records a meeting discussing selling the Mission Hall. Hein Baum 3 July 1946

Old family diaries note the

numbers at church, sometimes

just 2 people, occasionally just,

rector + 1 (herself)E A Baum, 1955-59

As kids we would sneak out of church and

play in the mountains of sawdust at the

sawmill next door.P Trevenen

We all piled into the old Fiat to go to church.

Never missed a service. There’d be

Grandpad, Gran, Mum, Dad, Aunt Mary, Phil

& me. I remember sometimes the wheel

came off!M Fry

In the 40’s I remember that as people got up to go

to communion Uncle Hein would go in the

opposite direction. I don’t remember him taking

communion. He had to go home and put the

kettle on ready for morning tea after church.

Baum’s was the place for morning tea.P Trevenen & M Fry

There were services 3 mornings a month and

one afternoon. Communion was only in the

morning services.M Fry

Some families came up

from Basket Range for

church.M Fry

The Governor came to

church here sometimes.M Fry

Ladies had a cleaning

and flower arranging

roster. A key was kept on

Trevenen’s verandah.M Fry

Courier, nd 1973.

Sunday December 6, 1970

Dedication of the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Lenswood

Some of the foundation members, at the close of the church

- Mrs Dorothy Frost, Mrs E.S. McLaren, Mr H.K.(Ken)

Caldicott, Mrs Audrey Croft and Mrs. Mavis Caldicott.Courier, 20 February 1980.

Easter service schedule 1973

St Mary Magdalene’s only

functioned as a church for ten years

before it closed and the building

was sold.

1916 'Family Notices.', The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 -

1929), 14 July, p. 4, viewed 7 July, 2013,


WEDDINGSCaldicott-Tribe. A quiet .wedding— the first celebrated at the Church of England

Mission Hall, Forest Range — took place on June 17, when Glenwynd Maude,

only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tribe. Salisbury, was married to Private

Henry Oswald, A.I.F., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Caldicott, '‘The Lodge”

Forest Range. The ceremony was. performed by the Rev. A. M. B. Everett, M.A.

The bride entered the hall on her father’s arm, to the strains of –”The voice that

breathed over Eden:'' She looked a dainty figure gowned in white silk poplin and

lace;. The prettily-worked tulle veil was arranged, mob cap style, with tiny .

bunches of orange sprays on either side, which fell to the end of the train, where

it was caught by a horseshoe of orange blossom. She also carried a white shower

bouquet, tied with white, silk ribbons. The bridesmaids - Miss Dorothy Burton

(cousin of the bride) and Miss Maude Caldicott (sister of the groom) - looked

charming in smart white silk coats and skirts, and white silk hats. They carried

white shower bouquets, tied with red, white, and blue streamers, also carved

the bridegroom's gifts' of dainty silver purses, with their initials engraved. The

bride groom was supported by his brother (Mr. Leonard Caldicott) and Mr. Charles

Bishop. The ball was beautifully decorated by the friends of the bride, the altar

itself being a mass of white bloom. As the bride and bridegroom came down the

aisle the “Wedding March” was played by Mr. Moss, and a pretty silver horseshow

was presented to the bride. After the ceremony a reception was held by the

parents of the bride and bridegroom at the Forest Range Hotel. Only near

relatives and immediate friends were present Later the bridal couple left by motor,

we bride travelling in a saxe blue coat and skirt, a picture hat of black silk velvet,

and a handsome set of black fox furs, the gift of the bridegroom. A number of

useful presents And several cheques were received, .also many telegrams of

congratulations from different parts of the State.

1916 'MARRIAGES.', Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 5 August, p. 51, viewed 30 July, 2013,


1916 'MARRIAGES.', Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 -

1954), 5 August, p. 51, viewed 29 August, 2013,


First Wedding at Mission Hall

17th June 1916

Private Henry Oswald Caldicott to

Glenwynd Maude Tribe

Mavis Caldicott (nee Blight) sent invitations Alma Blight’s

(later Trevenen) pre-wedding tea. 1929. Above is the

invitation Alma saved.

PRE-WEDDING PARTIES

1926 'Family

Notices.', Chronicle (Adelaide,

SA : 1895 - 1954), 2 January,

p. 39, viewed 7 July, 2013,

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-

article89642106

1917 'Family Notices.', The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 -

1929), 20 December, p. 4, viewed 7 July, 2013,


1933 'OUR COUNTRY SECTION.', The Advertiser

(Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 11 May, p. 13, viewed 29

August, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74004972

1926 'Family

Notices.', Chronicle (Adelaid

e, SA : 1895 - 1954), 2

January, p. 39, viewed 7

July, 2013,


article89642106

1933 'News From Country Centres.', Chronicle

(Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 30 November, p.

14, viewed 29 August, 2013,


1951 – Beryl &

Trevor Schultz

(no photos)






WEDDING

RECEPTIONS20 September 1952

Phillip Harry Trevenen married Joan

Burke

Their wedding reception was in the Mission

Hall, as were many others at the time.

Eileen Stafford arranged the flowers.

20 September 1954 :: Murray Costin, Phil

Trevenen, Joan Burke, Margaret Trevenen

1952 'Family Notices.', The

Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 13

September, p. 22, viewed 29 August, 2013,


10 September 1955

Bob Leslie married Joyce RowleyTheir wedding reception was in the Mission Hall.

31 May 1958

Dene Rowley married Topsy

Bonython

Their wedding reception was in the

Mission Hall.

PARTIESFOREST RANGE. August 30.- Australia Day was celebrated by

Forest Range and Lenswood at the mission hall, Lenswood, on

Friday evening, August 23. An excellent concert provided by the

Misses Fisher, F. Merchant, Percival, Ross and E. Thompson, and

Messrs. A. Ross, and H. Thomson, Misses Fisher and E. Bungay,

and Mr. L. Edwards were accompanists. The hall was crowded to the

doors. Mrs. Eglinton (Queen of Forest Range) won the Queen

competition from Mrs. J. Vickers, of Lenswood. The

crowning ceremony was performed by the President and Secretary.

The crown was made, after the pat tern of the Royal Crown, by Mr.

Edwards. The competitions conducted by Mr. A. Vickers (pair of

ducks presented by Mr. Ley); Mr. Clark Filsell (box of chocolates,

presented by Mr. Filsell) Mrs. K. Green (cake, presented by Mrs. G

Ley and Mr. Kleinschmidt). Miss D. McLaren (set of lace corners,

presented, by Mrs. L. Edwards) were won. by Mr. Leslie Collins, Mr.

Roy Green, Miss Elsie Kumnick, and Mr. S Norton respectively. The

local 'Berry Button,' which was designed by the secretary, was a

distinct success

Mr. G. Jeffrey, an old resident of Tweedvale, presented, a number of

kangaroo souvenirs, which sold readily. Altogether the funds should

benefit to the extent of about £100. The various committees were:—

Managing Committee, President (Mr. G. Ley), Secretary (Mr. L.

Edwards), and Mrs. H. Caldicott; “Home for a Bob,”. Messrs. D.

Brockhoff, R. Green, O. C. Norton, E. Dearman; Concert, Messrs. A.

Vickers, W. Bishop, E. Dearman; Queen Competition, Messrs. A.

Waters, C. Filsell, O. C. Norton, J. Dalton, F. Peterson, J. Marshall, N;

Green, G. Caldicott, J. Schultz, J. Trevenen, and Bert McLaren;

Refreshments, Mesdames Ley, - J. Vickers, Trevenen, H. Caldicottt,

Baum, J. Green, P. Green, jun., W. Marshall, Peterson, McLaren;

Jumble Stall, Misses W. Vickers, D. McLaren, N. Townsend, Myra

Green, May Green, L. Caldicott, G. E. Birchall, Delia Biggs, Ivy' Fry,

Ina Green, and Mrs. L. Edwards (convener); Doorkeepers, Mr. T.

Eglinton and Mr. Peterson.

1918 'THE COUNTRY.', The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 3 September, p. 7, viewed

29 August, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article57543996

WWI 1918 – Forest Range &

Lenswood Berry Badge – tin

back. 32mm diameter.

The final of the Queen competition in aid of Red Cross was

held in the Lenswood Mission Hall. Dr Jungfer announced the

winner, Miss Shirley Harvey (£128 19/4). Miss Nancy Vickers

second with £107 12/7 and Miss Minyon Green third with

£103. Mrs Jungfer crowned the winner. £339 11/11 was raised

altogether. Approximately £680 has been raised for patriotic

purposes by the district with 380 population in five months.

COUNTRY NEWS. (1945, September 13). Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954),

p. 2. Retrieved September 23, 2013, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-

article93339944



3 October 1961 Kay Langmead surprise 21st party at Mission

Hall

Yes I remember the hall well not only for school concerts where I was

once an elephant but also serving the tables at the wedding reception

of one of your committee members, Campbell Stafford and his wife

KayeLynette Alexander (now Lockwood)

Lyn I am sorry but that wasn’t our wedding reception but I did

have a surprise 21st there put on by the Lenswood Primary

School over 150 people came it was wonderful. I remember

Rural youth concerts there especially sawing a man in half!!!

which was my future husband. I also remember walking

around to the Hall for school concert practises. I also attended

the Hall/Church as a Church of England member with Mrs

Giles who I boarded with at the time.Kay Langmead (now Stafford)

“there was a surprise 21st birthday held there for Kay Langmead (latter Stafford)

I took a key shaped sponge cake baked by my mother Lucy to school as a decoy

because Kay was my class teacher

Kay boarded with Bryant & Doreen Giles and they took her out drove her around

the back roads so when she arrived at the Mission hall she had no idea where

she was

She entered the mission hall to a great surprise with parents, teachers and

student there to greet her

My mother had baked and decorated a second “formal’ 21st cake, which was fruit

cake and then decorated it with the thick plastic icing etc as this was one of

Mum’s self taught hobbies”Memories from Sandra Green (now Adams)

21st Birthday – 9 July 1957

Ben Wye’s 21st birthday party

21st Birthday – 27 August 1957

Topsy Bonython’s 21st birthday

party

Alec Morris compered a Football Follies in the mid 50’s

in aid of Eric Philips. Peter Caldicott did magic tricks,

Don Morris play the banjo and Jack Muller was a

ventriloquist. His dummy, sitting on his knee, was

Garth Schultz! P Stafford

There was a big football dinner there once,

with hundreds attending. It was the year of

the first big premiership. The hall was full

and the ladies catered.P Trevenen

MEMORIES

I remember a ‘best legs’ competition for some event once.

Mum (Alma Trevenen) won and Jean Fry came second.P Trevenen & M Fry

Harvey Schultz sang at all of the concerts to raise money for

the war.P Trevenen

During a period of the war the Education Department

decided to rebuild the Lenswood School so some of the

pupils were housed in the Church of Christ next door

which was quite new as it had just been built by Mr

Lawrence of Lenswood. Some of the older grades were

sent around to the Mission Hall near the ford. We were

some of the grades of 4 or 5 and we were allowed to play

in the creek under the bridge and catch yabbies. At the

back of the hall there was a huge heap of saw dust we

used to climb over. This was the remnants of large

sawmills of earlier days.Colin Schultz

The Basketball Club held a dance in the Mission Hall in aid of club

funds. Music was supplied by Mr and Mrs Aufderheide of Basket

Range. The proceeds amounted to £4 7/6. The Oakbank basketball

team defeated the local team at the Lenswood court. Scores were

Oakbank 27 goals Lenswood 10.

Mr McIvar is in charge of the cold stores.

A children’s entertainment under the direction of head teacher and staff

of the Forest School was held in the Mission Hall. Helen Dankel

contributed two solo dances. Dancing for adults began at 9.30 with Mr

Berand as M.C. Supper was served by members of the Welfare Club

under the direction of Mrs Arthur Green. The proceeds amounted to

£10 4/6.

The Welfare Club presented a globe and banner to the school. At the

annual meeting of the Forest School Welfare Club the following

officers were elected; President Mrs Arthur L Green, vice-president

Mrs Clarke Filsell, secretary Miss L Lee, treasurer Mrs A Filsell,

committee Mesdames M Vickers, M Frost, A Waters, Jenkinson, and F

Green.

The dance class is proving a great success.

"REPORTS FROM RURAL CENTRES." The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954) 7 Aug

1937: 19. Web. 23 Sep 2013 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74206709 .

Cam also remembered on the weekend a hypnotist coming

to the Hall and how he got Joyce Leslie to play a "piano"

which she was so realistic, as well as other things.Kay Stafford

Herbert Roberts was the caretaker in the late

40s early 50s.Ben Wye


1945 'Rural Reports.', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA :

1931 - 1954), 3 August, p. 2, viewed 7 July, 2013,


1917 'THE COUNTRY.', The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 -

1929), 11 May, p. 9, viewed 7 July, 2013,


1930 'PILES DISAPPEAR.', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 22 February,

p. 9, viewed 7 July, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article29011365

1945 'Rural Reports.', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 -

1954), 7 September, p. 3, viewed 3 September, 2013,




1949-61 MOTHERS UNIONFormed 28 July 1949 at the Lenswood Mission Hall(Minutes held with the Prince of Peace Church, Lobethal collection held at the State Library of South Australia : SRG 94/M2 :: Treasurers book held in private collection – J Shaw.)

Meetings consisted of a short service and then discussion, sometimes a speaker. There was a

Ladies Methodist Guild active at the same time.

August 1951 – raising money to install

electricity at the hall. Fund raising ideas:

• Provide supper to as many functions as

possible

• Grow peas / swedes on the church’s

vacant block

• Stalls (tea and scones) on recreation

ground

• Card games

• Provide rooster for competition at the

Plum Pudding Ball

• Square Dancing

August 1957 – new rector was keen to have

a church name - St Ann’s suggested

1960 – a social club was also active

9 May 1961 – the group disbanded and

attended Norton Summit meetings

Soon after the close of the Great War. An Australian flag, with the

names of those who enlisted from the neighborhood and those

who fell inscribed upon it was hung on the wall of the Church of

England Mission Hall at Forest Range. After nearly, twenty

years this flag was in tatters. In the presence of a large

congregation, a substantial wooden honor roll, bearing the fifty

names in gold leaf, was unveiled by Miss Mary Lyons, who had

been instrumental in collecting the funds for its purchase, and

dedicated in an impressive service by the Rev. T. P. Wood,

chaplain to the forces. An address was given by Mr. Playford, M.P. himself a returned soldier.

1937 'Home News For Country Readers.', The Advertiser(Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954),

14 September, p. 15, viewed 23 July, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30777101

1916 'HONORING SOLDIERS.', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931),

26 October, p. 9, viewed 7 July, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6468477

Mary Ellen Catherine Lyons

A parish ball (the first of a monthly series)

was held in the Lenswood Mission Hall.

Misses Hakendorf's jazz band supplied

the music, and Mr. R. Macalister acted as

M.C. There were visitors from Adelaide,

Norton's Summit, Summertown, Woodside

and Tweedvale.1933 'From The Country.', Chronicle (Adelaide, SA :

1895 - 1954), 25 May, p. 12, viewed 6 July, 2013,


1937 'Country Section.', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931

- 1954), 18 September, p. 20, viewed 6 July, 2013,


There might be a dance on Saturday

night and then we would have to

setup for church in the morning,

bringing out the pews, organ and alter

and setting up the flowers.Margaret Fry (nee Trevenen)

DANCES

1939 'REPORTS FROM RURAL CENTRES.', The Advertiser

(Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 24 August, p. 19, viewed 29

August, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74431449


BACHELORS BALL

LENSWOOD A bachelors’ ball, in aid or Forest school funds, was held

at the Lenswood Mission Hall Mr. George Schultz was M.C. and the

music for the dancing was supplied by the Excelsior Jazz Band, of

Adelaide. Prizes for novelties were won by Miss Tena Edwards and Mr.

Jack Schultz (Monte Carlo) and Mr. Frank Ganoni and partner (lucky

spot). The home-made supper was provided by the bachelors, and

served by four or them, namely, Messrs. Bert Robinson, George

Schultz. Cliff Joyce, and Norman Hughes who donned while aprons

and caps for the occasion. The hall was decorated in red and white

streamers, with gum leaves adorning the stage.

1934 'REPORTS FROM RURAL CENTRES.', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 27

July, p. 26, viewed 29 August, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article35123352

DANCE AT LENSWOOD.

An old time dance was held in the Lenswood Hall on Friday night.

There was a good attendance. Visitors came from

Summertown, Uraidla, and Tanunda. The proceeds were donated to

the Back to Forest Range and Lenswood celebration. Among those

present were Mesdames H. Schultz, F. Peterson, Misses George (2),

E. Norton, V. Green, R. and ? Rowley, Shultz (3), M. Peterson. Probert

(2), Messrs. H. Schultz, H. Rowley, F. Rowley, K. Probert, W. Sholz, J.

Fry, G Schultz S Norton H. Prosser, W. Castle. O. Caldicott, A Green,

W. Joyce, C. Green, L. Bonython. The music was supplied by Mrs.

Ginsberg, and Mr. G. Schultz was M.C.1928 'DANCE AT LENSWOOD.', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 29 August, p.

8, viewed 29 August, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article29292961

1930 'From The Country.', Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 18

December, p. 13, viewed 29 August, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-

article90468701

BALL AT LENSWOOD.

A leap year ball was held in the Lenswood Mission Hall on

February 26 in aid of the MorIalta Children's Home.

Members of the committee were Misses Madge

Caldicott and Mavis Blight, and Messrs. Ken Caldicott and

Jock McAllister. Mr. Hosking, representing the board of

the home, thanked those present. The lucky spot was won

by Miss E. Holyoak and Mr W. Scholz. Miss W. Bishop

and Mr B. Robinson won the Monte Carlo dance, and Miss

A. Stafford and Mr. F. Rowley secured the prize for the

lucky number.1932 'BALL AT LENSWOOD.', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 3

March, p. 12, viewed 2 September, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-

article46843912

Did you ‘Trip the light Fantastic’ to the

following musicians?

Kevin Curtis and Faith Spargo

Don Scrase and Jack Makings

Mr and Mrs Aufderheide from Basket Range

Vaughan Cranwell

Peter Cranwell, Don Stentiford and Glyne Cranwell

Black Cat Band

- Helen Thomas (piano)

- John Mangelsdorf (Drums)

- Len Mangelsdorf (Saxonophist)

- MCBill Scholz

Mrs Stella Walters and Welland Aufderheide

- MC Don Kumnick

1932 - OLD SCHOLARS' DANCE

The Forest School old scholars continued their fortnightly dance in

the Lenswood Mission Hall on Wednesday. The proceeds were in aid

of the school libraries. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. O.

W. Probert. Mr. and Mrs. W. Bishop. Mr. and Mrs. L. Caldicott. Mr.

and Mrs. F. Townsend. Mr. and Mrs. C. Mason. Mr. and Mrs.

A. Stafford, Mr. and Mrs. J. Green, Mr. and Mrs. W. Scholz. Mr. and

Mrs. S. Norton. Mesdames L. Caldicott. A. Vickers. A. Conlon, H.

and R. Plummer, Misses E. Steer, M. Caldicott. P. Joyce. B. A. and

J. Probert, P. Blight. M. Schultz. W. Bishop. L. and J. O'Malley, W.

Graetz. and P. Gurr. D. Merchant, E. Chigwidden, N. Roley, M.

Madigan, J. Bale. M. Raymond, H. Caldicott. and H. Hale. Messrs.

J.Macallster. H. Green, L. Redin, C. Joyce, B. Schultz, L. Green. S.

Norton. L. Norton.A. Dawson, H. Rowley. P. Rowley. B. Robinson. W.

Fry. L. Copeland, M. Graetz. C. Fox. L. Collins. Saunders, W.

Scholz. R. May, T. Trenorden, C. Merchant, B.Townsend, R.

Jenkinson. W. Probert. J. Young, H. Bennets, G. Ingerson, H.

Slape,S. Bongard, and V. Adams.

1932 'OLD SCHOLARS' DANCE.', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 9 July, p.

18, viewed 5 April, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article34687794

LENSWOOD The annual social of the Wesley Guild was held in the

Methodist Church. Greetings were received from Oakbank. Charleston.

Woodside. and Balhannah. Miss Sophie Schultz read the secretary's

report. Mr. W. Alexander was chairman. Those who took part in the

programme were Mrs. Jack Schultz and Mr. Leslie Green (duet). Mrs.

Teakle (solo), and Misses Eileen Pearson, Hilda Stafford, and Mr.

Hutchens (recitations). The Woodside choir also rendered items.

Winners of competitions were —Misses Clarice Teakle and Eileen

Pearson (Oakbank) and Mr. Ralph Norsworthy (Balhannah). — A ball

was held in Lens wood Mission Hall in aid of Forest school woodwork

class. Mr. George Schultz was M.C.1933 'REPORTS FROM RURAL CENTRES.', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 3

October, p. 7, viewed 2 September, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74015156

There was a dance somewhere every week. This

was a big hall. I remember being at a dance when

word came that King George had died. They

cancelled the dance midway through and we all went

home.M Fry



The liquor license was no liquor within 300 yards the hall.

You could count the steps (yards) to the white post on the

way to Baum’s. There was always a stash of bottles hidden

there. (D Rowley)

XX always had a bootful of grog. He used to have

everything. When we went to the dance we would drop the

girl at the dance and then stay outside. There was no

smoking in the hall and if it was raining the little porch would

be crammed. The girls would sit around the edge of the

hall. (P and J Trevenen)

Oz Caldicott used to put speed on the floor before a

dance. He would spread it around and then pull a

bloke around on a bag to make the floor “fast” for

dancing. They used to have dance competitions.

Once Mark Frost said “now we’ll have a waltzing

competition strictly for ‘hamatuers’”. Stan Barrand

quickly replied “Well I haven’t bought my hammer so

I’ll have to sit out!”.P & J Trevenen & M Fry

Oz used to have to clean up after the dances ready for

church in the morning. He would walk over the hill from his

home and clean up and put out the pews. He was a paid

caretaker for many years.M Fry

1945 'Rural Reports.', The Advertiser (Adelaide,

SA : 1931 - 1954), 9 June, p. 3, viewed 25 July,

2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article43496780

Pin-Up girl competition

winner Lilly Berry.

L-R Pam Rowley & Bob Leslie, Judith Caldicott & unknown, Marlene Packer & unknown,

Mary Plummer & unknown, Beth Joyce & John Schapel, Judith Bridges & unknown,

Glenda Green & Forest Driver.

Deb. Ball At Lenswood. (1954,

September 16). The Advertiser (Adelaide,

SA : 1931 - 1954), p. 16. Retrieved

September 23, 2013, from


article47604738


Debutants were Pam Rowley & Bob Leslie, Judith Caldicott &

unknown, Marlene Packer & unknown, Mary Plummer &

unknown, Beth Joyce & John Schapel, Judith Bridges &

unknown, Glenda Green & Forest Driver.

Pam Rowley enters on stage to

make her debut.

Mrs Giles, dance conveynor,

presented the seven debutants to

Mrs T Playford.

Merilyn Rowley collected the debutant’s

posies. Seated are Bob Leslie and Pam

Rowley, Forest Driver and Glenda Green,

and others.

Junior Deb Ball – 18 June 1960 Email from Sandra Adams (nee Green)

“My frock was made by Raelene Brock nee Stanley whose husband was Ron Brock of Forest

Range. Raelene was a relative on my mother’s side and had met Ron Brock when staying with

my parents and was a professional dressmaker. I remember Bruce Gadkear’s mother, Audrey,

putting lipstick on for me as I was the only deb not wearing it. My shoes were white plastic

sandals because mum would not buy white leather shoes for me – not practical - and they

probably broke the budget. I also noticed in the photos my circlet of flowers was not straight on

my head! I can see Aunty Mavis Townsend peeking around the side of the piano on the stage”

Sandra Green and Bruce

Gadkear

Janice Plummer and

Peter Green

Sandra and Philip

Green

Junior debs were presented to Mr & Mrs Mugford, Mrs Morriss and

Mrs Shirley Mason.

Above: Janice Plummer and Peter Green

Below: Lynette Fry and Mitchell Gadkear

Jenny Fry and Sally Plummer present flowers to the

adults, pictured Mavis Townsend who played the piano.

The Back of Beyond (1954)

The Back of Beyond (1954), directed by John Heyer, was

made by the Shell Film Unit. 3 The Shell Unit was set up in

1948 with Heyer in charge. Heyer was given a brief by Shell

to make a "prestige" documentary that would capture the

essence of Australia.

He chose as his subject a weekly Birdsville Track mail run.

The film follows the mail man Tom Kruse and his mail truck

along the Track. He visits isolated stations and outposts and

encounters natural obstacles - like flood waters and sand

dunes - which he deals with as a matter of course. The film

also takes up stories of the Track - stories of its past,

anecdotes about it. There are re-enactments: two young girls

set off for the track to find help after their mother has died but

are never found; and an Aboriginal whilst inspecting the

remains of a mission station recalls it as a going concern

when he was a child.

The film was shown in theatrettes, town halls and from

travelling vans throughout Australia. It is estimated that some

750,000 Australians saw it in the first two years of its release

this way. The Australian Journal of Media & Culture

vol. 1 no 1 (1987) Australian Film in the 1950s Edited by Tom O'Regan

MOVIES

http://aso.gov.au/titles/year/1954/

Harold Raymond performed with his talking violin and his Merrymakers. The show included comedy, bell ringing, dancing, magic, juggling, ventriloquism and hillbilly yodelling.

Harold Raymond was a resident and campaigner for Townsend House – SA Institution for the Deaf and Blind, for most of his life. In 1979 a building at the Townsend House complex was, thanks to a grant of more than $30,000.00 from the institution, converted into a craft centre for blindand deaf people. In 1983, it was named the Harold Raymond Building in honour of the then recently deceased Harold Raymond, MBE.

Raymond became a pupil at Townsend House in 1909 as a 13 year old boy. By the age of 16 he was totally blind. He later became a collector for the institution, seeking donations from the public. In 1918, at Berri, he adopted a fresh and highly successful approach to seeking donations.He hired a hall and called a meeting chaired by a prominent citizen. At the meeting he demonstrated braille and other skills and then played his violin with support from local musicians. For nearly 50 years he gave concerts throughout the state, raising considerable funds for the institution.

In 1932, he became the institutions travelling concert manager and remained with the institution finally as appeals officer, until his death on September 8, 1983

(Adelaide Advertiser1/5/2002 “What’s your problem”)

Harold Raymond

Lenswood Mission Hall

CONCERTS

Was the violin called Maureen?

SCHOOL CONCERTS[December 20, 1926]

On Friday evening the mission hall was crowded with parents and friends for the

break-up concert given by the children of the Forest School, Lenswood. Songs,

recitations, dances, and vocal items were rendered by children, and their ability

reflected great credit upon the head teacher (Mr. George) and his assistant (Miss

B. George). Mr. Rowley, chairman of school committee, presented prizes to best

all-round scholar in each grade for the year's work, and many other children

received chocolates for good work. Mr. George, also received congratulations for

number of children who successfully passed the recent qualifying examinations;

seven students sat for the test, all of whom passed.1927 'MOUNT GAMBIER.', Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 1 January, p. 13, viewed 6 July, 2013,


Yes I remember being on this stage several

times. In 1943 in the play put on at the end of

the year. A play about Father Christmas

starring Darryl Green and myself. Claire Alexander

I remember being in “Little Miss Muffet” for

one school concert. Nancy Vickers was

Miss Muffet and I was the spider!P Trevenen

We used to walk around from the school for

concert practice, and rush straight into the creek

to play.P Trevenen

Kath Joyce sang “Christopher Robin” &

Gordon Schultz was Christoper Robin,

kneeling and saying his prayers.G Schultz

1916 'THE COUNTRY.', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA :

1889 - 1931), 5 October, p. 9, viewed 6 July, 2013,




FOREST SCHOOL WELFARE CLUB

Members of the welfare club at the 40th anniversaryDora Frost, Alma Trevenen, Emily Mason, Elsie Green, Mavis Caldicott

The Forest school welfare club held its first birthday party at the Lenswood

Mission hall.1936 'W.C.T.U. Activities.', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 15 August, p. 25, viewed 5 April,

2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48169893

The Welfare club held a social in the

Mission Hall. A waltzing competition was

won by Mr. and Miss Aufderheide

of Basket Range, and a lucky spot by

Colin Green and Sylvia Schultz. Supper

was served by the members of the

Welfare Club, under the direction of Mrs.

Arthur Green.1937 'Country Section.', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA :

1931 - 1954), 18 September, p. 20, viewed 6 July, 2013,


1938 'REPORTS FROM RURAL CENTRES.', The

Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 22 August, p. 17,

viewed 2 September, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-

article74395631




Lenswood Amateur Dramatic SocietyLENSW00D.; September 11. — On the invitation of the 'Lenswood Amateur Dramatic

Society,' about 60 persons gathered at the Mission Hall on Friday night. Mr. S. Green,

in welcoming the guests, explained that the social was to commemorate the first

anniversary of the society. The hall was decorated with streamers and asparagus fern.

The arrangements were in the hands of the secretary (Mr.0. Green), and the items

were: — Overture, Mr. Len Stafford; opening chorus, Lenswood Dramatic Society;

song ,'My Rosary,' Miss Verna Green; ' song, 'At Dawn,' Mr. C. Green; song, 'In the

Garden of my Heart,' Mrs. S. Green; guitar solo, Mr.Ray Green; harp duet, Mr. G.

Schultz and Mr.S. Barrand. Competitions were won by Mr. Bert Green, Miss Daisy

Green, Mr. Steve Norton, and Mr. S. Barrand. Dancing followed till midnight to music

supplied by the Lenswood Orchestra, assisted by Mr. Ray Green. The members of the

society presented Mr. and Mrs. S. Green with a wicker-chair, in appreciation of the way

they had worked to make the society a success.

1927 'ARDROSSAN.', Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), 17 September, p. 15, viewed 1 August, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90076295

The Lenswood Amateur Dramatic Society toured with the comedy drama, “Escaped from the

Law,” produced by Stan Barrand. It was staged at Gumeracha and Tweedvale in 1927.

In 1929 the society staged a play entitled, “Run to Earth.”


Celebrations on Thursday.

Back to Forest Range and Lenswood celebrations have been arranged by strong committee in the district, of

which Mr. S. Barrand is President and Mr. S. Green secretary, with the idea of commemorating the fortieth

anniversary of the discovery of gold in the district. Forest Range is one of the oldest settled areas in the hills, the

first people to go there being sawyers, and splitters, who crashed to the ground the huge timber of the district to be

carried to Adelaide by bullock teams. As the land was gradually cleared it was utilized for fruit growing and raspberry

and strawberry culture. Church services were held in a slab hall, the preacher sometimes driving from Mount

Pleasant. Mr. Jack Fry .conducted the mail service for many years, and the first hotel was called the Stoney Creek

Hotel, the ruins of which are, now standing, on the property of Mr. H. Baum. Gold was discovered, in 1888, and

while a large portion of the alluvial field was staked out, the main lode was never discovered, and the field

soon petered out. The 'rush, however, proved beneficial to the district, because many of the diggers, realizing the

fertility of the soil, eventually made their homes there. Many of the old settlers, are still hale and hearty, and one of

these is Mr. John Green, who will be one of the first to extend a welcome to all visitors.

The celebrations will be opened on Thursday, evening when an old-time concert will be held. This has been

arranged by Mr. John Dempster, and the proceedings will be officially opened by Mrs. H. Homburg, in the absence

of the Attorney-General (Hon. H.' Homburg). Mr. John Green will give the address of welcome. On Friday morning,

visitors and old-timers, will 'go back to school, and in the afternoon the children will be catered for by a sports

gathering on the recreation ground near the ford. An old time dance will from [sic] the main feature of' the evening's

-celebrations on Friday, and on Saturday afternoon, the locals will play the visitors cricket on the Forest Range Oval.

Forest Range and Lenswood boast of a talented amateur dramatic society, which has raised over £300 for charities,

and this body of workers will entertain with a presentation of that famous play, 'The Private Secretary’. On Sunday,

there will, be 'back to church' services, conducted by Mr. Longman (Church of England), at 2.30 p.m., and by Mr.

Bailey (Methodist) in the evening. About 200 people are expected to visit; the district during the

celebrations. Excellent charabanc services have been arranged to leave Adelaide G.P.O. at noon and 5 p.m. on

Thursday and Friday, and 9.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday. Return services provide for departure from Forest

Range on Friday at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday ant 8.00 a.m. and 1 p.m. and on Sunday at 9 a.m. and 4.30 p.m

In addition to- Messrs Barrand and Green, (president, and secretary respectively), the .committee includes

Messre; B. McLaren, (treasurer).- O. Caldicott, K. Caldicott, G: SchuItz, W. Scholz, A. S. Stafford, A. George, S.

Norton, J. Fry, E. Hefford, and E. Mason.

1928 'BACK TO FOREST RANGE.', The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 21

November, p. 10, viewed 13 July, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article53611126


1928 'BACK TO FOREST

RANGE.', The

Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 -

1929), 24 November, p. 11,

viewed 13 July, 2013,


article53606269

Handwritten script

Stan Barrand, was the producer and the group presented the

play, “The Private Secretary” in the Mission Hall at the Back to

Forest Range and Lenswood celebrations, 23-26 November

1929.


Rural Youth was defined as “a society of young people who meet together to

enjoy themselves and at the same time, learn something of their country and the

joys that come from helping others.”

The movement started in the early 1950’s and stopped operating in 1993. It was

supervised by the Department of Agriculture of SA.

In the mid 1960’s there were 81 senior clubs in the state with a membership of

4000.

The Lenswood & Forest Range Rural Youth Club was formed when it had its first

meeting on 11 November 1957 at the Lenswood Mission Hall.

Meetings moved to a number of local venues, including the Memorial Park Hall

and the Forest Range oval clubrooms. However the club met at the Mission Hall

on occasions when a large venue was required.

In its latter years, the club decorated the kitchen area of the Mission Hall for use

as a club room. The Mission Hall was the venue for the last meeting of the club

in the 1980’s.

The Mission Hall was the venue for two memorable theatrical performances by

the club.

Revue 63

A variety show in 1963 was headlined by

• a man being sawn in halves - Cam Stafford

and

• a snake charmer – Barry Schultz.

£24.10.0 raised for E.F.S.

Ye Olde Time Music Hall

A gay 90’s variety show performed in the Lenswood Mission Hall in

1967. Peanuts (in shells) were sold for consumption and for throwing at

the performers. Halls ginger beer was on tap. Proceeds went to

Restvale in Lobethal.

FOREST YOUTH CLUBFormed 1944

…

AGRICULTURAL BUREAU. (1929, September 5). Chronicle(Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), p. 37. Retrieved August 6,

2013, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90048392

AG. BUREAUThe local branch of the Agricultural Bureau

began in 1897 and has held meetings in a

variety of venues including the Mission Hall.

Apart from branch meetings, members from

branches in Adelaide Hills communities

would attend the annual social and an

annual conference. The Lenswood and

Forest Range Agricultural Bureau hosted

many of these event at the Lenswood

Mission Hall.

Junior Agricultural Bureau also met at the

Mission Hall and continued until the

formation of Rural Youth.

ANNUAL SOCIAL

The Premier (Mr. Playford) received

congratulations yesterday on attaining the

third anniversary of his assumption of

office. Mr Playford will attend the social of

the Lenswood and Forest Range

Agricultural Bureau tomorrow night.

PERSONAL. (1941, November 6). The Advertiser

(Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), p. 6. Retrieved August 6,

2013, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article45736811



1946 'BUREAU SOCIAL AT

LENSWOOD.', The

Advertiser(Adelaide, SA : 1931 -

1954), 23 October, p. 8, viewed 23

July, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-

article74638539

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD Site Sought By Government

Progress towards the establishment of an experimental orchard in a high rainfall district of the hills was

revealed yesterday at Lenswood where, on the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Lenswood

branch of the Agricultural Bureau, a conference of the hills branches was presided over by Mr C. Filsell.

The Premier (Mr. Playford) said that great advantages had been gained from the work at the Black

wood experimental orchard, but the time had come to review the whole position. He believed that much

could be done by research to improve the economics or fruit growing. The Chief Horticulturist -Mr A. G.

Strickland) said that four possible sites had been submitted by bureaus and examined in response to a

request by the department, but a search for a more suitable site was continuing, and he would welcome

any further submissions through the bureau. The conference was opened by the chairman of the

Advisory Board of Agriculture (Mr. P. J. Baily), who congratulated the branch on a junior membership of

43. Other members of the board present were Messrs. F. Coleman and Norman Wicks the conference

secretary (Mr. C. G. Mason) traced the history of the Lenswood branch from its foundation in 1897 with

12 members under the chairmanship of Mr. John Vickers to the present day when membership was lust

over 100. Pasture Development The conversion of virgin soil to pasture land was the subject of a paper

by Mr. A. J. Copeland and after lunch, provided by the women of the district, delegates visited Mr.

Copeland's pasture*, and saw their remarkable development. The District Agricultural Adviser (Mr. L. R.

Griffiths) said that Mr. Copeland had shown that large areas of the Adelaide Hills now undeveloped

could be brought into profitable production. What is being done to educate the coming generation of

fruit growers? That question was asked by a spokesman for the Lens wood and Forest Range branch.

Mr. Strickland said that there was no place where a boy could be trained for a diploma course in

horticulture, but he believed that there was room for such a specialized course at Roseworthy.

Meanwhile he advised extension of the Junior branches of the bureau to help fill the need for this

education. A resolution that facilities be made available to train boys up to diploma standard in

horticultural pursuits was passed unanimously. An account of his recent visit to the fruit growing areas

of New Zealand was given By Mr. Max Vickers.

EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD. (1947, August 28). The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved August 6, 2013, from


MEMBERS OF HILLS

BRANCHES MEET AT

LENSWOOD The thirty-third

annual conference of the Hills

branches of the Agricultural Bureau

was held at Lenswood on August 29.

Mr. W. J. Bishop (chairman of the

Forest Range and Lenswood

branch) presided. Mr. H. N. Wicks

(vice-chairman of the Advisory

Board of Agriculture) delivered the

opening address. Visiting officials

and members of the Hills branches

of the Agricultural Bureau are shown

outside the Lenswood Hall, in which

the conference was held. Among:

those in the foreground are Messrs.

A. M. Dawkins, P. H. Jones, and H.

N. Wicks (members of the Advisory

Board), Mr. George Quinn (Chief

Horticultural Instructor), Mr. H. C.

Pritchard (secretary of the

Agricultural Bureau), and Mr. D. F.

Laurie (Chief Poultry Expert). — ?

Krischock PhotoAGRICULTURAL BUREAU CONFERENCE.

(1929, September 5). Chronicle (Adelaide, SA :

1895 - 1954), p. 18. Retrieved August 6, 2013,

from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90048616


TRANSFORMATION

TO A PRIVATE HOME

The Advertiser,

April 24, 1999.

The Advertiser, August 30, 1997.

Mission HallWe celebrate!