28-MAR-2017
Sports oval in the valley
This one is on the main road and we pass it almost daily. You might notice some
galahs fossicking for food in the foreground. Oval is a popular area for cricket and
the various football codes depending on the season. The locals exercise their dogs here
on a regular basis. The Community Centre shares the grounds along with tennis courts
and other sporting devices.
June 05 - 2004
Another Old Cottage
Renovated and in use with a pretty cottage-style garden.
April 11 - 2003
Winns Bakehouse
Alas salt damp is evident once again.
The bakehouse backs onto the Sturt Linear Park and Creek.
June 05 - 2004
Welcome sign
Newly erected sign positioned on Main Road near Country-style butcher.
April 11 - 2003
War Memorial 1914-18
Moved from the centre of the adjoining and larger town of Blackwood,
relocated alongside a community oval and reception centre. There are names on 3 sides of the memorial, many who are also listed were members of families who attended the Coromandel Valley Primary School when it first opened.
April 11 - 2003
Walnut tree and ancient equipment
Some ancient equipment and an ancient walnut tree displayed alongside the old bakehouse.
April 11 - 2003
The old Post Office.
Not in use for at least a decade. The mail now goes from the adjoining and larger town of Blackwood. The old Post Office backs onto the Sturt Creek.
April 11 - 2003
The Institute
Used presently as an art & craft gallery
April 11 - 2003
Sturt Linear Park.
We call it a creek rather than a river...
The linear park follows the creekline for a few kilometres
and is popular as a walking trail and a place to walk the dog.
April 11 - 2003
Sturt Creek from the footbridge.
Just a gentle flow today, but after a downpour the ford is often closed to traffic.
June 06 - 2004
Sturt Creek - reflections
May 5 - 2003
Rev. Samuel Gill plaque
Gill Park... which is within walking distance of the old Post Office (also in this gallery).
The Reverend was the first Postmaster of the district, a Schoolmaster and Preacher; and father
of noted Australian artist S.T. Gill. The plaque is situated under a huge Ash tree..see following
photo.
June 05 - 2004
Pathway to bridge xing
Self-sown elms oak and ash line Sturt Creek
which flows alongside main road
June 05 - 2004
Pathway
possibly original planting by early settlers
May 5 - 2003
Old and new ash tree in Gill Park
The original tree with a younger tree alongside sheltering the
plaque memorial to Reverend Samuel Gill, first Post Master, Schoolmaster & Preacher
of the District of Coromandel Valley, South Australia.
April 11 - 2003
Hill view from Chambers Bridge
The hill may be Chamber's Hill. Both the Chambers Creek and hill
named after a long-gone local property called CHAMBERLEA belonging to the
Chambers family. Note the claret ash trees lining
the driveway into the property over the roadway.
May 8 - 2003
Gamble Cottage
A whole page of photos
taken in the garden can
be found in the public and
private gardens gallery.
April 11 - 2003
Ford over the Sturt Creek.
The Winns Road ford - a busy connecting road. You can see my husband wandering down the pathway to the footbridge which crosses the Sturt Creek.
June 05 - 2004
Elm trees
Slef-sown elms along creekline which follows roadway
through CV - seen here early Winter.
April 11 - 2003
Chambers Bridge
On the southern entrance into the township. The bridge over Chamber's creek.
April 11 - 2003
Biscuit Factory
Long since fallen to disuse...tracks can be seen alongside the building,
probably from horse and drey. Photo taken from the old Post Office.
Gamble Cottage Garden Coromandel Valley
Although the garden we see today differs somewhat from its original form, an effort has been made to retain, where possible, its character and physical features as created by the Gamble family who lived in the cottage from the time of its construction in 1902. The two unmarried daughters of the family, Misses Clara and Edith Gamble, maintained the garden for many years until failing health reduced their capacity to care for such a large area, resulting in considerable deterioration. The cottage and surrounding land were presented by the Gamble Sisters to the local City council in October 1982 for use by the local community. It is now cared for by volunteer groups of local residents.
Autumn in the Valley
The months of April-May-June are usually a very pretty time in the valley. Theres a bite in the air especially nights and mornings - and quite often frosts which colour up the deciduous trees and add colour.
Gallery under construction
Watchman's old house,
A relic from the past.. part of a group of buildings that were built near the Ford Junction.
Horner's Bridge over the Sturt River...
Built in 1866. An attractive all-stone structure, it is recognised as being the first bridge to be constructed over the Sturt River. It is still very much in use carrying considerable traffic every day. Named after Nathan Horner who carried out a number of public works.
Coromandel Valley Primary School.
The original bluestone and red brick building was constructed in 1877. It still exists as part of a much extended school complex. The first school in the Valley was established in 1843 by Rev. Samuel Gill Baptist preacher & scholar in the large kitchen of his home 'Coromandel House' built in 1840 it was demolished in 1972. In 1927 the school had 178 students attending. In the year 2000 there were 305 - which reflects the suburban development in the Valley.
Coromandel Valley Experimental Orchard.
Remnants remain of the old Experimental Orchard.
All there is left is a tiny
workroom and a few old trees along
Minno creek.
In the process of being updated June 04 because the chain-saws have arrived
and may remove all the old trees.
Coromandel Valley Churches
The Methodist Church built in 1859 was the first church built in the Valley. It ceased to be a place of worship some time ago and is now privately owned. St. John's Anglican Church built in 1872-3in Gothic Revival style. 1907 the Apse and Vestry were added. In 1973 the Vestry was enlarged to celebrate the church's 100th year. The Baptist Church built in 1894 is now part of a new Uniting Church complex. It has been restored and retains its place in the Valley's history.
On the edges of Chambers Creek, Weymouth Oval
A favourite place for family picnics with space for the children to play with their footballs, kites, bikes and a creek for observing the wildlife.
GALLERY UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
Down in the Valley in June
We've had a colder and wetter June in 07 and lots of the autumn leaves have held on longer than anticipated considering the lengthy summer drought.
The new linear walking trail - 2010
Some extensions have been made, and we've been keen to do some walking along the trail along the side of the Sturt Creek in Coromandel Valley.
Fairly recent photos of Coromandel Valley
Taken with my new CanonEOS digital D300
Photos taken in 2005
