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This well-known building is located on the corner of Portrush Road and the South Eastern Freeway, Glen Osmond. Built in 1845, it was formerly a grocery and bakery managed by the Smith family from 1852 to 1968. The Glen Osmond Post Office also operated from this store in the early years.

In recent decades this building was the Colonial Restaurant Complex and was later occupied by the Gurdwara Sikh Society. It was confirmed as a State Heritage Place in 1989.

W C Smith Grocery circa 1900. Burnside Local History Collection.

Regulars at The Shed were treated to a free hearing check on Tuesday 28 June. Hearing Australia’s mobile unit was at the Shed all day offering a quick and free hearing test.

Louise Phillips, Community Hearing Advisor, says there are 12 mobile units across the country, all funded by the Federal Government. “We service the community. We promote healthy practices and protection from damaging noises," she says.

Bill is a Shed regular and decided to take the opportunity to have his hearing checked. “I was found to have a slight loss but nothing that affects my day-to-day activities,” he says. “At 86 years of age I am not surprised that my hearing has declined!”

Louise says it is not just older people who experience hearing loss. “We service Bunnings stores regularly. Despite OHS requirements, some young tradespeople don’t always do the right thing when it comes to protecting their ears.”

Anyone found to have considerable hearing loss is referred to an audiologist for follow up and possibly hearing aids.

Bill and Louise on the Hearing Australia van.

You can take an online hearing test at https://onlineassessment.hearing.com.au/

Do you know what road this is?

Beaumont Road, circa 1913. Courtesy of State Library of South Australia B763.

This photograph taken circa 1913 identifies the road as 'Beaumont Road, Burnside'. The words 'beau' and 'mont' derive from the French words for 'beautiful' and 'mount'. In 1964 this road was renamed by Burnside Councillor Michael Perry when the Burnside and Campbelltown Councils adopted one name for the whole road.

To discover the story behind the street names of Burnside, take a look at our website at www.burnside.sa.gov.au/Community-Recreation/Cultural-Heritage/Street-Names-Origins

Answer: Glynburn Road

German artist and Egyptologist Maximilian Ferdinand Weidenbach (1823 - 1890) built the Glen Coola stone mansion in 1861. Weidenbach migrated to South Australia in 1846 after studying hieroglyphics in Berlin and participating in a three-year archaeological dig in Egypt.

In 1959 the Presbyterian Girls' College (now Seymour College) purchased the Glen Coola property and converted it into Abergeldie Hospital. In 1997 Hindmarsh Hospital relocated to this site and operated here until 2005, when it was purchased by Patricia Weinert who kept the name Glen Coola for the home, which is now part of the complex known as Abergeldie House.

Glen Coola, circa 1870. Burnside Local History Collection 2021.151.

Five students recently graduated from Council's Cooking for a Cause Course.

The free four-week cooking course teaches teenagers to cook healthy nutritious meals, which will then be delivered to a range of organisations for the homeless in Adelaide via Oz Harvest.

Keep an eye on the City of Burnside website for the dates of courses later in the year.

L - R: Instructor Kate and graduates Finlay, Chloe, Peiran, Lydia and Yeushan

The Clayton Wesley Uniting Church on the corner of Portrush Road and The Parade, Beulah Park was built in 1883 and designed in a Gothic revival style by Edward Davies. The church features a high roofline and an asymmetrically placed 38-metre-tall spire. The spire features a carved relief sculpted by William J Maxwell that depicts 'The Presentation of Christ in the Temple'.

The 'old' church, constructed in 1855, is a stone and brick tuck-pointed chapel in simple Gothic revival style and remains at the rear of the main church today.

Photographs: Clayton Church, circa 1897 and the ‘Old’ Clayton Church, circa 1872. Courtesy of the State Library of South Australia.

Mayor of Burnside Anne Monceaux brings you this week's Burnside Highlights, including:

✅ Magill Village Project progressing with new verge plantings installed
✅ Regal Theatre open again after upgrade to air conditioning system
✅ Life Among Trees exhibition calling for artists until Friday 29 July
✅ Dulwich Community Centre redevelopment consultation closes Friday 24 June.

To find out more information and receive the latest updates about what's going on in Burnside, sign up to engage.burnside at www.engage.burnside.sa.gov.au

Did you know that the gates at Burnside Primary School are local heritage listed? These entrance gates were built in 1926 as a memorial to the scholars who fell in the First World War.

The school opened in 1869 as Burnside School with 42 students and the first licensed headmistress Ruth England. The private home located on William Street, which served as the first classroom, is known today as The Cottage. Over the past century, purpose-built classrooms have been added as the school expanded. There are now over 800 students and 70 staff members. Alumni include Andy Thomas (astronaut), Tim May (Australian cricketer) and Fiona Pike (Australian golfer).

As a mother of four, Danielle Ho is excited for her family's future as City of Burnside residents, enjoying the city's beautiful parks, vibrant community spaces and tree-lined streets.

When Danielle moved into the area in 2010 she was the mother of one toddler son, then aged 2 years. She is now a busy mother of four aged 2, 5, 10 and 14 and says living within the city has created many family memories to cherish.

Burnside Library is one of the first places Danielle visited in Burnside with her first son as she wanted him to develop an enjoyment for reading, “I have fond memories of taking him to Storytime and him enjoying the books read and the craft activities.”

Enjoying songs and rhymes at Baby Chat was a highlight for Danielle and her third baby, while the library also provided much pleasure as Danielle’s children grew. “As our two older kids became primary school-aged, we utilised the school holiday programs - conveniently local, offering value for money, and so much fun!”

Danielle says her two youngest children absolutely love the Toy Library, “It is such a great service because the kids enjoy the excitement of choosing toys to borrow and they also learn the responsibility of ensuring the toys are packed up and looked after once they finish playing with them.”

As well as the library, Danielle and her young family have gained much enjoyment from the city’s parks. “The lush green parks are great for people of all ages, especially for families,” says Danielle. “When our eldest was little we held Easter eggs hunts at the Burnside Adventure Park with his friends - the kids loved it and his friends’ parents commented on what a fun tradition we had!”

Danielle continues to have many fun playdates with friends and family picnics at the surrounding parks, “We encourage our kids to be active, the playgrounds are excellent for climbing and exploring.” Danielle has also enjoyed special events held in Burnside’s parks including Outdoor Movie Night and Pop-up Storytime.

The George Bolton Swimming Centre, located at Hazelwood Park, has long been a family favourite, “As our family grew, we discovered the Burnside swimming pool,” says Danielle. “There is so much family fun to be had there on extremely hot days and we’ve had awesome birthday parties there too.”

As her kids grow, Danielle sees herself as moving into a new season of life – finished with pregnancies, births and babies. She appreciates the local restaurants and cafes, shops and small supermarkets and remains grateful for the beauty of the City of Burnside. “I walk every week with the kids and friends and am grateful for the attractive and well-kept tidy streets and nature walks. I feel so blessed to walk and enjoy the lovely surrounds that Burnside has to offer.”

Danielle Ho with Jonathan (2), Eliza (5) and Maddie (10) enjoying the Toy Library