Eudunda Hospital - Staff in garden (1985)
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The Eighties and Nineties at Eudunda Hospital

(Next instalment of the history of Eudunda Hospital prior to the Centenary celebrations to be held on the 9th Oct 2022.) In 1980, the covered walkway between the Hospital and Hostel was completed. During 1980, 2,534 meals were supplied by the Hospital for Meals on Wheels. Erna Handke and Yvonne Schulz were thanked for their…

The Eudunda Courier - Thu Aug 10th 1922
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100 Years Ago – The Eudunda Courier – Aug 1922

The Eudunda Courier Thursday, August 10th 1922 TOPICS. On Monday evening next at 7:30p.m. in the Methodist Church, the Rev. W. G. Clarke will deliver a Lantern Lecture on “What I saw and heard in Fiji.” Life, laughter and lotu in these Islands of Wonder all depicted on the screen. The lantern slides have been…

AGM Hands Up
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Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery AGM – 9th Aug 2022

The Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery Management Committee will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 9th August, 2022, at the Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery,19 Bruce Street, Eudundabeginning at 9a.m. sharp. All are welcome to attend, but to help with current social-distancing measures if you wish to attend please RSVP to the Chairperson of the…

Service to celebrate the life of Emilie Appelt - 14th Aug 2022
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Thanksgiving Service To Celebrate The Life Of Emilie Appelt (1852-1922) – 14th Aug 2022

You are invited to celebrate the life of Emilie Appelt (1852-1922) at a special thanksgiving service led by SA-NT Bishop David Altus (a descendent of Emilie) and held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Eudunda, on 14 August 2022 at 10am. The service will occur 100 years after Emilie’s death, and will celebrate her extraordinary life…

Eudunda Hospital 1963
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Eudunda Hospital – The Quiet Sixties and Seventies Outreach and Expansion

(Next instalment of the history of Eudunda Hospital prior to the Centenary celebrations to be held on the 9th Oct 2022.) The sixties were the quiet years with the work of caring for the sick and needy provided with dedicated care by doctors and nursing staff. Mr. Eddie Handke was chairman of the Board and…

The Barn at Wombat Flat - Combined August & September Shows - banner
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The Barn at Wombat Flat – Kevin Bennett & The Flood Plus The Yearlings Sat 20th Aug 2022

Kevin Bennett, well-respected indigenous Singer/Songwriter with Sydney  Country/Blues/Roots band The Flood. 20th August 2022 – Gates Open from 5:30 pmMusic starts 7 pm More information about this event on website: Kevin Bennett and the Flood | The Barn @ Wombat Flat The Barn at Wombat Flat is a NO BYO FOOD or DRINK event please! We will…

Gunn Street Kerb & Path refurbish under way
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Council Upgrade Kerbing & Pathway On Gunn St.

What a difference the entrance to Eudunda looks now with the area on the left hand side of Gunn Street as you drive into the town centre. The work of new kerbing and bitumised footpath was carried out by contractors for the Regional Counci of Goyder in front of the old historic buildings of the…

3-10 July 2022 - NAIDOC Week
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National NAIDOC Week – 3-10 July 2022

Want to find out more about NAIDOC WEEK 2022 – visit their website This poster was created by Ryhia Dank, a young Gudanji/Wakaja artist from the Northern Territory has become the winner of the prestigious National NAIDOC poster competition for 2022 with her entry, Stronger.Listen to here story about creating the poster with the video…

Eudunda Heritage Gallery Celebrate National NAIDOC Week – 3-10 July 2022
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Heritage Gallery Commemorate – National NAIDOC Week – 3-10 July 2022

The Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery has changed thier front window display to celebrate National NAIDOC Week, over the 3rd to 10th July 2022. Thank you to Volunteer and Committee Member Delilah Balmer for this great display. Well Done!  If you haven’t had a look in the Gallery for quite a while, Pop in!Open Friday, Saturday…

L-R: Ns D Grosser, B Jaeger, F Schmidt, D Kahl, K Stegmeyer - 1954
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The Remarkable Forties and Progressive Fifties

The forties were a remarkable time for both medical science and Eudunda Hospital. Penicillin was used for the first time in South Australia, and immunisation against diphtheria became general, followed by immunisation against a wide range of diseases over the years. The guarding against German measles probably had the most impact on society. The polio…

The Barn at Wombat Flat – Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham (Waifs) Fri 29th July 2022
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The Barn at Wombat Flat – Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham (Waifs) Fri 29th July 2022

29th July 2022 – Gates Open from 5:30 pmMusic starts 7 pm More information about this event on website: Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham (The Waifs) | The Barn @ Wombat Flat We will have a range of drinks from Ricca Terra Vintners plus beer, cider, soft drinks, hot drinks. We have booked the amazing Orexi…

Front of Eudunda Hospital 1920's
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Running the Eudunda Hospital 1922-1939

(Next instalment of the history of Eudunda Hospital prior to the Centenary celebrations to be held on the 9th Oct 2022.) In the early years when the Hospital was very busy, sisters were employed from Adelaide. They would travel up by train, and the Board always paid their train fare. Mr. Rawolle built the labour…

This stone was unveiled on stone-laying day by Governor Sir Archibald Weigall
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The Realisation of a Dream to Establish a Hospital at Eudunda

On December 2nd 1920, when in the presence of a large gathering Governor Sir Archibald Weigall laid the foundation stone for the Eudunda Hospital. At last the residents of the district could see the progress that their money and effort had achieved and in imagination they could visualise the end result – a house of…

Eudunda Hospital Celebrating 100 Years - 9th Oct 2022 - A3 Poster
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Eudunda Hospital To Celebrate 100 Years Of Serving The Community With Open Day On 9th Oct 2022

Eudunda HospitalCelebrating 100 YearsOpen Day – 9th Oct 202211am to 4pmALL WELCOME Eudunda Hospital Centenary celebrations are planned for Sunday 9th October 2022 in front of the Hospital at 11am to 4pm. The community are warmly encouraged and welcomed to attend this important event in the history of Eudunda and district, together with dignitaries, being…

Barossa Valley Machinery Preservation Society - Vintage Running Day 3rd April 2022
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Vintage Machinery Running Day – Sunday 3rd April Angaston

Our district loves old machinery, and watching them run and talking to the enthusiastic owners is an extra thrill. Barossa Valley Machinery Preservation SocietyVintage Machinery Running DaySunday 3rd Aprilat the Angaston Railway Station Precinct Machinery Shed. Come see running vintage engines, motorbikes, tractors, trucks, cars and old memorabiliaMany items local to the Barossa Valley. Entrance…

ANZAC Day Poster 2021
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ANZAC Dawn Service – Eudunda 25th April 2022 – All Welcome

ANZAC Dawn Service – Eudundaat the Eudunda War MemorialGunn Street, Eudunda6:15am for 6:30am Service It is hoped that theTraditional Eudunda Dawn Servicewill be on this year.All WelcomeThis year it is also hoped that the traditionalParade down to the RSL Clubwill be on againas well as a cuppa at the clubrooms Note that there may be…

Helen Schiller Cuts the Cake at Friends of the Gallery Morning Tea 2022
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Successful ‘Friends of the Gallery Morning Tea’

The Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery Management Committee held thier annual ‘Friends of the Gallery’ Morning Tea Meeting on Wednesday, 9th Feb, 2022, at the Eudunda Hall. The ‘Friends of the Gallery’ Morning Tea marks the birthday of the founding of the Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery, and as has been tradition, the current Eudunda Citizen of…

Friends of the Gallery Morning Tea 9th Feb 2022
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Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery – ‘Friends of the Gallery Morning Tea’ – 9th Feb 2022

The Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery Management Committee invite you to thier ‘Friends of the Gallery Morning Tea Meeting on Wednesday, 9th Feb, 2022, at the Eudunda Hall,27 Bruce Street, Eudunda.Doors open at 10:30am VISITORS WELCOME RSVP REQUIREDDOT 0407 004 469COVID SAFE & CONTRACT TRACING You are asked to wear your name tags and also to…

Sandy Smith gives presentation at May 2021 Probus Meeting
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35 Years and Sandy Loving Her Job At The Library

A post on the Eudunda & Robertstown Districts School Community Library Facebook page tells a story of great dedication and love for her work as the Community Library Officer. On the 27th Jan 2022, Sandy Smith wrote,“35 years ago today I started working at this wonderful library! Many happy memories and many wonderful customers. “Only…