Eudunda Skate Park First Earthworks
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Eudunda Skate Park Starts Development At The Eudunda Oval

ByPeter

The Entrance to the Eudunda Oval, Acropteal Park is having major work making this an exciting time for the the Community, especially the youth of our district. Some in the community may remember that for many years ‘The Acropetal Park Elephant’ and for a while a see-saw were the entertainment for both young and old…

Dam Busters 617 Squadron raid on the Mohne Dam, 16 May 1943 - Australian War Memorial ART40866
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Eudunda RSL – Remembering 80 Years Since The Dambusters Raid

ByPeter

On 16 May 1943, 19 Lancaster bombers and 133 airmen, including 13 Australians, set off in three waves to bomb four dams in Germany’s industrial heartland, the Ruhr Valley. The Möhne and Eder dams were struck and eventually collapsed during the attack. Sorpe Dam was hit three times but not breached, and Bever Dam sustained…

Capturing Goyder through a Locals Lens 2023-24 Calendar
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Last Days To Enter Competition “Capturing Goyder through a Local’s Lens” (Closes 12th May)

ByPeter

The 2023/24 Calendar Photography CompetitionEntries close 12th May 2023 Have you taken photos that capture the essence of living in the Goyder region? Don’t miss out, go through your digital albums and pick out some amazing photos that you have taken to enter into this year’s Calendar Photography Competition. As always the focus of the competition…

Eudunda Town Walk - Samuel Doering - SA History Month
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Eudunda’s History Told During SA History Festival Guided Tour, Available Every Saturday In May 2023 (Second Tour This Sat. 13th May)

ByPeter

Through the Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery’s historian Samuel Doering, Eudunda is participating in the South Australia’s History Festival which occurs annually in the Month of May. Local historian Samuel Doering lead a small group of people on an informative and entertaining guided tour of the main part of the Eudunda township last Saturday. History abounds…

Bruce Street from CWA - RSL Corner circa 2016
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SA History Festival An Opportunity To Share Eudunda’s Wonders With Guided Tours Every Saturday In May 2023 (First Tour This Sat. 6th May)

ByPeter

Through the Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery’s historian Samuel Doering, Eudunda will be participating in the South Australia’s History Festival which occurs annually in the Month of May. Samuel will lead guided tours of Eudunda every Saturday in May from 10:30am to 12:30pm History abounds in Eudunda. Streets built in the 1880’s offer glimpses into the…

Capturing Goyder through a Locals Lens 2023-24 Calendar
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Only Short Time Left To Enter “Capturing Goyder through a Local’s Lens” Competition (Closes 12th May)

ByPeter

The 2023/24 Calendar Photography CompetitionEntries close 12th May 2023 Have you taken photos that capture the essence of living in the Goyder region? Don’t miss out, go through your digital albums and pick out some amazing photos that you have taken to enter into this year’s Calendar Photography Competition. As always the focus of the competition…

EAS Students at Robertstown War memorial Morning Service 2023
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Robertstown ANZAC Morning Service Well Attended For 2023

ByPeter

The ANZAC Morning Service held at the Robertstown War Memorialat 9:00am was well attended. may wreathes were laid in remembrance of the sacrifices of all. There was a BBQ afterward, where people had a chance to chat, relax and reflect.

ANZAC Dawn Service at Eudunda was attended by Soldiers from the 7th Battalion RAR, Charlie Company who formed the catafalque party
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Eudunda’s ANZAC Dawn Service Draws Good Crowd In 2023

ByPeter

(Note that full article on Eudunda RSL Website – link at bottom of page to read – has more text & photos) A somber crowd started to gather at the Eudunda War Memorial in the twilight of dawn, ready for the start of the annual ANZAC service. Approximately 170 people came from across the region…

Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery - Window Display ANZAC April 2023
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Eudunda Heritage Window Display Features ANZAC – April 2023

ByPeter

Volunteer and Committee Member Delilah Balmer has create a great window display again this month featuring various items to remember ANZAC. Well Done!  If you haven’t had a look in the Gallery for quite a while, Pop in!Open Friday, Saturday and Sundays every week.Please note that our open times are:Friday: 10am-2pmSaturday: 10am-2pmSunday:  10am-2pm Want to…

ANZAC Dawn Service 2023
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Eudunda ANZAC Dawn Service – 6-15am On 25th April 2023 – All Welcome

ByPeter

ANZAC Dawn Service – Eudundaat the Eudunda War MemorialGunn Street, Eudunda6:15am for 6:30am ServiceCatafalque Party in attendance. After the Servicea traditional parade down to the RSL Clubas well as light refreshments and time to chat at the clubrooms Eudunda RSL Website

Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes and special guest Hannah Aldridge Sat 29th April 2023
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Coming On Saturday 29th April – Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes And Hannah Aldridge To ‘The Barn At Wombat Flat’

ByPeter

The Barn at Wombat Flat will hold their first event for 2023 on Saturday 29th April 2023. The Barn’s Mike Roberts said,“Every once in a while a venue like ours has an opportunity to present a magnificent pairing such as Lachlan Bryan and Hannah Aldridge. We are beyond excited to make this our opening foray…

Eudunda Show & Shine - Panorama Middle
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Eudunda Show & Shine A Huge Success.

ByPeter

Held at the Eudunda Oval on the 1st April 2023 Eudunda’s first Show & Shine has been the talk of many as a great success and the organising committee is keen to run the event again next year. Approximately 180 entries of all sorts of vehicles from Prime Movers (Semi Trailers), Old, original, modified, barn…

Robertstown Peace Hall & Robby Primary School - both 100 years
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Double Celebration At Robertstown With Peace Hall & Primary School Both Celebrating 100th on Sun 16th April 2023

ByPeter

A Celebration on Sunday 16 April 2023100th Anniversary of the Robertstown Primary Schoolto be held from 10:30am to 12:30pm (RSVP was by 31st March)afterward100th Anniversary of the Robertstown Peace Hall,to be held from 2pm to 6pmwill featureEntetainment provide withPeter Goers OAM and Anne Wills For any queries please ring Maureen 0428 817 122

Bower Church Roof Painted 12 March 2023
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St Peters Lutheran Church Bower March Service Celebrates Repainting Of Roof

ByPeter

St Peters Lutheran Church Bower Annual Community Church Service held on the 12th March 2023 enabled attendees to celebrate the repainting of the Church roof, which was funded by a grant from Mid-Murray Council. The Annual Community Church Service was held at St Peters Lutheran Church Bower on Sunday 12 March 2023 at 2pm preceded…

Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes and special guest Hannah Aldridge Sat 29th April 2023
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Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes And Hannah Aldridge To Entertain At The Barn At Wombat Flat

ByPeter

The Barn at Wombat Flat will hold thier first event for 2023 on Saturday 29th April 2023. Mike Roberts said,“Every once in a while a venue like ours has an opportunity to present a magnificent pairing such as Lachlan Bryan and Hannah Aldridge. “We are beyond excited to make this our opening foray into 2023…

ANZAC Dawn Service 2023
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ANZAC Dawn Service – 6-15am at Eudunda 25th April 2023 – All Welcome

ByPeter

ANZAC Dawn Service – Eudundaat the Eudunda War MemorialGunn Street, Eudunda6:15am for 6:30am ServiceCatafalque Party in attendance. After the Servicea traditional parade down to the RSL Clubas well as light refreshments and time to chat at the clubrooms Eudunda RSL Website

L-R Kenny Stephens, Henry O'Brien, Jye Schutz, Mitchell Roebuck, Jack Schiller, Phillip Pearce
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Trailblazer Trike Riders Tackle Lavender Cycling Trail’s 300km Challenge.

ByPeter

Another Record Broken on the Lavender Cycling Trail As Two Recumbent Trike Riders Are First To Complete The M2C ‘End To End’ Adelaide based recumbent trike riders Kenny Stephens and Phillip Pearse called in at Eudunda on the 29th March to stay overnight. They had left Clare two days earlier and were on their way…