Big Hand

Big Hand

The Big Hand in Gawler is part of the War Memorial in Pioneer Park. The hand sculpture was designed and developed by artist Robert Hannaford AM, a renowned artist in South Australia. The RSL wanted something different for the War Memorial, commissioned Robert Hannaford in 2017. Robert Hannaford has produced several sculptures, in addition to … Read more

Dead Man’s Pass

Walking track across a creek, creek is running high almost over the ford, taken at Dead Man's Pass in Gawler, South Australia

Riverside shared pathways is a feature of Gawler with a series of trails called the River Path, or Tapa Pariara. Dead Man’s Pass is along the South Para River with paths connecting through to Clonlea Park on North Para River and Gawler River. Deadman’s Pass is a popular spot for picnics, strolling or cycling along … Read more

St George Anglican Cemetery Est 1861

Front of the St George Anglican Cemetery in Gawler, established 1861

The St George Anglican Cemetery is Gawler’s oldest cemetery, established in 1861. Originally known as the Church of England Cemetery Gawler, it was designed by Canon Coombs, then Reverend Coombs. Canon Coombs is buried in the center plot, a large area with the path separating down either side. W.H. Coombs died 23rd September 1896. The … Read more

Big Bolt and Nut

Big Bolt and Nut

Roma is the home of a few big things. The Big Bolt and Nut is one of them. It sits on two supporting posts on the edge of the parking area for Banks and Bolts on Raglan St, Roma.