We have now crossed over the border from Victoria to South Australia
and a lot closer to home.
Peake was settled in 1912 as a farming community and named after the Premier at the time, Archibald Henry Peake (1909).
Along one of the major railway lines of the time, many settlers and travelers passed along the route.

A walk established for visitors to show the historic landmarks of Peake. The relatively short walk takes highlights all of the first facilities built when the town was settled in the 1900s.

The first historical landmark is Polly's Well which is located next to the rest stop. Polly's Well was sunk in 1877 and supplied the whole town with water.
The next stop on the walk is the old Station Masters house which was built in 1912. The last station master died in the house and was found weeks later.
Next there is the Peake store (built 1937) which is now used as the Tavern. The other historic facilities that are still being used to this day are the Post Office (1912)
and the Bakehouse/Church (1908). The final landmarks include Peake School (1929), Butcher Shop (1900s), Saddlery (1912)
and the town Garage which was used from 1956 to 1974. [Wikipedia]


[2] More landscaping

[3] Silos for storing grain along the railway line.

[4] Apart from sport, the main source of social activity could be in this hall.