Event presented by:

Golden Grove Uniting Church

Do you have any family links with the old Golden Grove area? This is your opportunity to discover the significant part that early Scots played in settlement here from 1846, just ten years after the founding of South Australia. The display showcases the spiritual, educational, working and social lives of our pioneer families. Light refreshments available for a small charge. Limited disabled parking at rear of hall and front of church. Group limit 10. Bookings required for groups only.

Full toilet facilities available including disabled access Parking options available Open day Display/exhibition

When and where:

Wednesday 26 May, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Golden Grove Uniting Church, corner One Tree Hill Road and Crouch Road, Golden Grove

Enquiries:

Jo Reeves
P: (08) 8251 2220
Michelle Pipe
P: (08) 8289 7263
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Choir at Golden Grove Presbyterian Church in the early 1900s, with Mrs Clarke as organist
Region:
Adelaide North

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Stepping back to early settlement at Golden Grove

Comments from the guest book:- "A wonderful tribute to past and present members and pioneers. For newcomers to Golden Grove should be compulsory viewing." "Thank you for doing this." "An excellent display with lots of interesting reading" "Congratulations!" "Well done to all who coordinated such a wonderful display!" "Outstanding." "Lovely to return to visit the church that played a huge part in our family life." "Historical displays don't come better than this" "Wonderful memories." "We love the 'How to write a letter' book & the moustache cup for gentlemen." 'Yes, we are part of the 'we' above. A very nice collection!" "History is a great subject & this is a very meaningful display." "I have lived here 10 years and this visit to your great "Open Day" is my fourth!" "Totally fascinating." "What a great job, most impressive. Congrats!" "Well done on the research & display." "Great Grandson of Harry John White" -[ visitors from Victoria researching family history & were able to find links in our 1905 Sabbath Teachers Meeting book, with his signature - as Superindendant & Home Missionary Preacher at Golden Grove Presbyterian Church, 1904 & 1905.]

Posted by Jo Reeves on 13/6/2010 at 1:21pm |