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.