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Site of Ward`s Hill School & ChurchPrint Page 
08-March-2021
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The plaque marks the site of the Ward`s Hill School and Church from 1891 to 1949.
Ward's Hill, June 30.
On Sunday and Wednesday last the new building here, which is to serve the double purpose of church and day school, was opened. On the Sunday two services were conducted, afternoon by Mr H. Parkinson, evening by the Rev. Bainger. The church was packed at both services. On Wednesday a public tea was held followed by a concert in the evening, and both were well patronized, being the best success ever had here, total proceeds being £27.11/-. The building is of stone with brick coigns, measuring 31x 22 ft. inside and cost about £230. A new organ costing £22 10/ is placed in the building, the full total being £252. The remaining debt now on the building is only £80. During afternoon a cricket match, Brucefield v. Warriors, was played, resulting in a win for Brucefield by 10 runs. Friends from Tickera, Pine Forest, and Kadina assisted at the concert.
Kadina and Wallaroo Times (SA ), 6 July 1904.
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Ward's Hill, June 30.
On Sunday and Wednesday last the new building here, which is to serve the double purpose of church and day school, was opened. On the Sunday two services were conducted, afternoon by Mr H. Parkinson, evening by the Rev. Bainger. The church was packed at both services. On Wednesday a public tea was held followed by a concert in the evening, and both were well patronized, being the best success ever had here, total proceeds being £27.11/-. The building is of stone with brick coigns, measuring 31x 22 ft. inside and cost about £230. A new organ costing £22 10/ is placed in the building, the full total being £252. The remaining debt now on the building is only £80. During afternoon a cricket match, Brucefield v. Warriors, was played, resulting in a win for Brucefield by 10 runs. Friends from Tickera, Pine Forest, and Kadina assisted at the concert.
Kadina and Wallaroo Times (SA ), 6 July 1904.
Location
| Address: | Wards Hill Road, Ward Hill, 5522 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.692569 Long: 137.872377 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 21st October, 1979 |
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| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: |
Front Inscription
This Is To Mark The Site Of The
WARD`S HILL
SCHOOL And CHURCH
Established From 1891 - 1949.
This Stone Was Unveiled Jointly By
Mrs. L. W. ADAMS And Mr. S. BARR
On 21st Oct. 1979.
Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MAMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
