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Local history stories - places

Browse the links below to read articles about the history of Places in the City of Campbelltown.

Athelstone Institute

Maryvale Road, Athelstone
Brentwood

Brentwood was built in 1913 by the Pope Family.
Brookside House

Brookside House was located near The Gums Reserve in Tranmere
Cosford Estate

Cosford Estate was on the Fourth Creek in Hectorville.
Early Schools in Athelstone
Fourth Creek / Morialta Parri

A natural history
Glynde Inn

Corner of Glynburn Road, Glynde
Hectorville Drive In Theatre

The Starline was opened in Hectorville in 1956.
Hilltop

Hilltop was the home of the Downer family of Campbelltown.
History of Thorndon Park Reservoir

The first reservoir built in South Australia to supply Adelaide.
Kalgoorlie Block

Kalgoorlie Block was on the Eastern side of Forrest Avenue
Langton Park

Today, Langton Park is a beautiful retirement village of over a hundred separate units.
Lochend

The home of Charles James Fox Campbell, after whom Campbelltown is named.
Lochiel Park House

“Lochiel Park” house was built on part of the property that once belonged to Charles James Fox Campbell. Section 309 and 310 were owned by C.J.F. Campbell. He built his home,”Lochend” on part of this selection. The “Lochend” property was leased to James Scott, and eventually bought by him in 1858. In 1875 the descendants of
Lyndhurst

'Lyndhurst' Paradise received its name from one of the early SA pioneers.
MacDonnell Bridge

The MacDonnell Bridge spanned the Torrens River at Paradise
Magill Institute

Now a popular cafe, the building once housed a library & reading room.
Magill Post Office

As early as 1850, postal services operated out of a variety of premises on Magill Road including on the corner opposite the Tower Hotel. However, from 1882 until 1967, they operated out of these premises at 613 Magill Road; the first purpose built post office in Magill. In 1967, new premises were opened further down at 556

Magill Reformatory

Magill Reformatory Timeline 1867-2012
Magill School

A School for Magill
Makgill to Magill

The name Makgill is believed to be derived from "Mac an ghoill", meaning son of a lowlander or stranger.
Manresa Cottage

Manresa Cottage at Athelstone was built by the Hersey family circa 1860.
Margaret's Walk/Kudlayurlo Wodli Pari Pudna Tapa

Margaret's Walk is a lasting tribute to Margaret Sewell-Reynolds, who advocated to preserve a much loved community space.
Marybank Estate

Established 1842 near Black Hill
Morialta House

Built in 1847, Morialta House was often stated as one of the finest in South Australia.
Moules Road

This article is a snapshot of life on Moules Road, Magill and Rostrevor.
Murray Park House

Today it is the administrative centre of the University of South Australia, Magill Campus.
Paradise Bridge Hotel

Paradise Bridge Hotel 1842-1959
Penfolds Winery

One of the greatest success stories of the early pioneers in Magill, South Australia.
Plateau Court

“Plateau Court” is another of the historic houses still to be seen in the Campbelltown area. The land was owned by William Dean of “Dean and Laughton” stock and station agents. They later became “Dean and Son”, also a respected stock and station agent in South Australia. William Dean sold the land to William Wearne James.
Rostrevor House

Today it is Rostrevor College, but back in 1878 it was called Rostrevor Hall.
St George's Church

A short history of the founding of St George's Church, Magill.
St. Martin's Church Campbelltown

History from 1861 - 1909
Stradbroke House

Stradbroke was the name given to the house and estate near the fourth creek in what is now Rostrevor.
The 123rd Australian Special Hospital

The hospital was located on the corner of Maryvale and Addison Roads, Athelstone.
The Galt House

7 Lorne Avenue, Magill
The Reservoir Hotel

The Reservoir Hotel, known now as the Rezz, is a local landmark of more than 150 years.
The River Torrens

The River Torrens flows 85kms from its source near Mt Pleasant to empty into Gulf St Vincent.
The South Australian Pottery

The South Australian Pottery was established in 1865 by the Welsh potter, Robert Davies.
The Tower Hotel

The Tower Hotel was first built in the Village of Woodforde, which was one of the old localities that has been amalgamated into the current suburb of Magill. The original inn was built on the north-east corner of Magill and St Bernards Roads in 1840. That establishment was known as the Woodforde Arms. After the Woodforde Ar
Thorpe Knoll - The Gameau Family

Thought to be in the Campbelltown area and probably in section 309.
Tranmere House

Local History Article: Tranmere House
Trevarno

The James Family, East Marden
Valencia

George Frederick Ind built “Valencia”, on the property he inherited from his father.
Woodforde House

The house is on the State Heritage list.