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Early History of Clare
A simplified pictorial History of Clare had been written (over Summer) in two long pages at the Clare Museum website : ClareMuseum.com...
Jon Ruwolt
Mar 15, 20231 min read
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Rosa Hawker – School Mistress at Clare
"Miss Hawker had many accomplishments and was a great reader. She was an excellent musician, and also an excellent teacher of the piano."...
Jon Ruwolt
Feb 10, 20233 min read
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Who was Dr. Bain?
- From guest writer Nikki Butler of Riverton Jump to: Philanthropist - Benefactor - Horticulturalist - Legacy Dr John William Devereaux...
Jon Ruwolt
Feb 8, 20232 min read
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Meet the Family behind the Royal Show
Read all about the late Captain Hughes and his legacy, Hughes Park Estate and Gum Creek Estate Duncan Family Heritage now... Meet Jock...
Jon Ruwolt
Sep 2, 20221 min read
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Story Telling Workshop
Story Telling Workshop Helen Lawry, a professional story teller and School and Family Programs Organiser for the National Trust South...
Jon Ruwolt
Apr 7, 20223 min read
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Plucky Edna Ayers (née Kidman)
From the Kapunda Herald, June 23, 1885. Miss Isabel Wright, who for some years has been on the regular teaching staff of the...
Jon Ruwolt
Mar 6, 202212 min read
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Auburn Historic Walk
Auburn is considered the "Gateway to the Clare Valley", and is a pretty town with numerous historic sites. The township was established...
leonie-moore
Jan 9, 20222 min read
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Did you know this about Clare?
Little-known facts and rumours about Clare's history: Amuse and entertain your Christmas guests with these little known histories of...
Jon Ruwolt
Dec 22, 20214 min read
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'Continentals' at 'Bleak House'
140 Years of social entertainment and carnival evenings at 'Bleak House', Clare 1. William L. Beare - 2. John E. Bray - 3. Thomas Goode -...
Jon Ruwolt
Dec 18, 202115 min read
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Clare's most famous House?
"Everyone in town knows this house, a landmark location, passionately renovated with multiple usage options." - Listing Mar 2013 "One of...
Jon Ruwolt
Dec 5, 20214 min read
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Clare in Christmas' Past
Social Activities at CLARE at Christmas (1929) CLARE, Friday. 20 Dec 1929 Speech days, eurythmic displays, and Christmas break-ups are,...
Jon Ruwolt
Nov 17, 20217 min read
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The Musical Heritage of Clare
William Silver - 1.Miriam Hyde - 2. Frances (Francie) Solomon - 3. John Bishop - Hooper Brewster Jones - Eminent Pianist -...
Jon Ruwolt
Oct 31, 20218 min read
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Guided Historic Walk of Clare
Sunday 17 October 2021 Join a Volunteer of the Clare National Trust Police Station and Courthouse Museum for a journey through Clare’s...
Jon Ruwolt
Sep 29, 20211 min read
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Neglected Jewels of Clare Valley
Around Clare, three attractions are listed as Jewels of the Clare Valley, and these are Martindale Hall, on the Wakefield River Mintaro...
Jon Ruwolt
Sep 21, 20215 min read
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When Clare played Polo
Polo was in a flourishing state at Clare between the wars – Northern Polo Team (1895) – Lord Denman's Team (1912) – History of Polo –...
Jon Ruwolt
Aug 21, 202111 min read
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Martindale Secrets
Clare Museum now has an authoritative online history of Martindale Hall, including its predecessors and off-shoots, not to mention the...
Jon Ruwolt
Aug 10, 20212 min read
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Trust prevented demolition of Ayers House
A Lockdown Letter from Deborah Morgan President, National Trust of South Australia... Many of you are also aware that the National Trust...
Jon Ruwolt
Jul 21, 20213 min read
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Clare's 1920s Fashion Event
The 1920’s Vintage Fashion Talk and afternoon tea which took place on Sunday 2nd of May 2021 at the Clare Town Hall was a fun time for...
Pauline Reid
May 13, 20212 min read
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Australia's first political assassination
Story by Daniel Keane, ABC 20 March 2021 (With John Wilson) Australia's first political assassination is just as mysterious today as it...
Jon Ruwolt
Mar 20, 202110 min read
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Dashing Mr. Sidney Ayers
Mother - Father - Grandfather Sir Henry Ayers - Death of Grandfather - Inheritance - Society Wedding - Warenda, Clare - Clare Polo Week -...
Jon Ruwolt
Jan 28, 202122 min read
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