Adelaide Secrets – Page 27 of 43

August 10, 2014

Urban Exploring: Bel Air House

Bel Air house has sat decaying and forgotten for just shy of a decade. Burnt out by fire, the rooms sit exactly as they once did; books on the self, bedding fitted, utensils in cupboards,.. telephone still on the wall.

In the carport, a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air lay heartbroken. Lovingly restored by her owner, she now sits deflated and charred. Her owner nearly died while trying to save her.

When fire takes hold, man-made structures get exposed to the elements, and if left untouched, get replaced quickly by the natural order. No matter how hard we try, nature will always reassert itself.

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July 26, 2014

Urban Exploring: The Port Pirie Train Graveyard

On a recent road trip we were passing through Port Pirie and I remembered that a mate of mine had mentioned a small train graveyard in the area.

We loved the Tailem Bend Train Graveyard so much we thought we’d see what Port Pirie had to offer. We weren’t let down!

In a lonely paddock sat a number of train carriages left decaying in the sun, rusting and forgotten. Sure, it was overgrown, nary a window intact, and had been defiled by many a spray can, but this place had real charm.

We spent a couple of hours here seeing what photographs worked and what didn’t. The Port Pirie Train Graveyard didn’t disappoint. Here’s what we came back with:

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July 18, 2014

Urban Exploring: Gawler Chambers

Gawler Chambers was built as the head office for the South Australia Company in 1913.

The South Australia Company was originally formed in London in 1835 by wealthy British merchants to develop a new settlement in South Australia; its purpose was to build a new colony: us!

During the early period of South Australia’s development, the company displayed great energy and enterprise in building the new settlement. Roads and bridges were built. Mills, wharfs and warehouses were erected. Local whaling, fishing and shipbuilding industries were established and mineral exploration was promoted.

The company purchased 102 lots of land of 135 acres. This included prime town and country sections totalling 13,770 acres. This was sufficient to enable emigration to begin!

The South Australian Company was not officially connected to the government but its interventions saved the colony!

Gawler Chambers now sits vacant, disused and off-limits to the general public; so lets take you inside: