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YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • APRIL/MAY 2014 PAGE
Klemzig Ward Profile
The Klemzig Ward includes the suburbs of Klemzig, Windsor
Gardens, Holden Hill, Gilles Plains and part of Dernancourt.
Settlement in the Gilles Plains and Holden Hill area dates from
the 1840s, with land used mainly for grazing and hay growing.
Much growth took place in the late 1800s. Gilles Plains was a
private subdivision named after Osmond Gilles, the first colonial
treasurer. Holden Hill is a corruption of the surname of Robert
Halden, an original landowner in the area. Windsor Gardens is
a 1929 subdivision named by Edward C Mills.
There are numerous education facilities in the area, including
Burc College, St Paul’s College, Kildare College, Wandana
Primary and Windsor Gardens Vocational College.
There is still a higher percentage of persons with Italian and
German heritage living in Klemzig and Windsor Gardens, when
compared to greater Adelaide. The 2011 census indicated 11.4%
of the population was of Italian descent, compared to 6.9% in
greater Adelaide, and 7.1% of residents were of German descent,
compared to 6.8% in greater Adelaide.
Historic Klemzig
Klemzig’s first inhabitants were German Lutherans, persecuted
for their beliefs in Prussia under King Frederick William III.
Assisted by George Fife Angas, the first group of 21 Lutherans
arrived on the Bengalee in 1838, with a further 200 arriving on
the Prince George, a journey that had taken 19 weeks. South
Australian Colonists had supported this by providing £350 for the
journey. The colonists hoped the new arrivals would be placed
individually throughout the colony where they were needed
as carpenters or shearers, but the Prussians wanted to remain
as a community. They were offered sections 491 and 492 in
the Hundred of Yatala which they leased for seven years at five
shillings per acre.
In 1918 when old German names were changed because of
World War I, Klemzig was renamed Gaza. The area was officially
known as Gaza until a number of historic names were restored
in 1935. In 1935 Klemzig was further subdivided and the streets
Flaxman, Kavel, Angas and Blackett were renamed First, Second,
Third and Fourth Avenues.
Must see
An important piece of the state’s multicultural history can be
found at the Klemzig Pioneer Cemetery, located on the corner
of Second Avenue and Spring Grove. This cemetery was closed
in the early 1860s and subsequently reclaimed after the land
was bought by the government. The Lutheran Church cared for
and restored the cemetery, clearing it of brushwood and iron
fencing. During the South Australian centennial year in 1936 a
memorial to the pioneers was erected and unveiled by Governor
George Winston Dugan. In 1988, the Governor of South
Australia, Lieutenant General Sir Donald Dunstan, unveiled a
new commemorative sculpture on the same historic site, and
unveiled plaques containing the names of the pioneers
buried at the cemetery.
Must do
The leafy and green environments of the Klemzig Ward includes
numerous reserves and open spaces that can be enjoyed by
the whole family. The reserve and hall, located at Lothian Ave,
Windsor Gardens, was named after reserve authority officer
George Crawford. The hall itself is popular for community events
and programs, and the park includes four courts, perfect for a
family game of netball or tennis. The Klemzig Oval and Hall on
North East Road have recently been upgraded.
Must try
It would be easy to spend a day meandering along the Linear
Park trail that runs from Klemzig to Dernancourt. The walk
includes many scenic views and variations in elevation which
makes the walk pleasant and relaxing, and is also home to a
number of large river red gums. While wandering through this
area, stop to experience one of the recently completed activity
nodes that feature playspaces, fitness equipment and BBQs for
the family to enjoy. The equipment allows you to undertake a
range of physical activities and is suitable for use by adults and
older children. These interactive stations are located via
Windsor Grove, Pittwater Drive or Ramsey Avenue.
Klemzig Pioneer Cemetery
Linear Park Trail
