38-396: Canowie or Canowie Station was a former pastoral lease located about 18 kilometres (11 mi) north west of Hallett and 23 kilometres (14 mi) south west of Terowie in the state of South Australia . The former Canowie Station was situated midway between Hallett and Jamestown in an amphitheatre of green bald hills, the north-south trending Browne Hill Range surrounding it on
76-492: A Shorthorn Durham cattle stud, and in 1859 he commenced the Canowie sheep stud with Negretti and Rambouillet rams. Being unfenced rangeland, several dozen shepherds were employed, housed in huts scattered all over the run. As well, surface water was so scarce that deep wells were commenced. In 1863 government land reforms began with gradual resumption of pastoral leases for the purpose of closer settlement. That same year, for
114-419: A 50% ownership interest, but by 1858 all had mutually decided to sell out. The purchasers were a partnership of four investors; Abraham Scott (50%), Richard Boucher James (25%), Martinus Peter Hayward (12.5%) and his brother Johnson Frederick Hayward (12.5%). R Boucher James became resident manager, immediately moving there with his family. Being a former pastoralist at Inman Valley , that same year he began
152-452: A family, remained as resident manager (until 1891). Their partnership was titled Sanders, James, & Co. In 1875 the partners purchased Curnamona (898 square km) and Billaroo Stations (590 square km). In 1880 the neighbouring Erudina Station was purchased and occupied by W H (Herb) Boucher James, a son of R Boucher James. Together the partners survived drought and land resumption by the government. R Boucher James, as majority shareholder,
190-460: A historic site, is easily accessible from the renowned Mount Dare Driving Circuit between Hallett and Terowie . Hallett is on the long distance walking route, the Heysen Trail . This South Australia geography article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Royal Adelaide Show The Royal Adelaide Show is an annual carnival and agricultural show run by
228-612: A mixed cropping and grazing farm now known as Old Canowie . A remaining shepherds hut, known as Coolootoo Hut, that is situated within the original property boundaries was placed on the South Australian Heritage Register in 2012. 33°18′19″S 138°45′18″E / 33.3054°S 138.7551°E / -33.3054; 138.7551 Hallett, South Australia Hallett is a small town in Mid North region of South Australia , situated on
266-617: Is a 10-minute firework show . Another major attraction to the Royal Adelaide Show is the array of free entertainment included upon entry. There are three main stages: The rides are a major drawcard at the show. Each year the event boasts over 50 rides between the Carnival and Kid's Carnival areas. The best-known ride is the permanent Skymaster Wheel standing over 40 metres high. Each year, rides can vary with some favourites going and newer rides appearing. Some larger rides in
304-668: The South Australian Register (28 November 1867) "A special Grand General Show was held from Thursday 7 November 1867 to coincide with the Adelaide visit of Prince Alfred , Duke of Edinburgh". After the duke's visit, the society and show went on to receive his royal patronage in 1868. In 1887 the society ran their Spring Show concurrently with the Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition , from 14 to 17 September, but at
342-547: The Barrier Highway 32 kilometres (20 mi) north of Burra and 38 kilometres (24 mi) south-east of Jamestown , Hallett lies close to Goyder's Line , plotted in the nineteenth century by George Goyder , separating the land suitable for cropping from the land suitable for grazing. The town was named for pioneering pastoralist and politician John Hallett , and laid out on his property "Willogoleechee". The first were offered for sale on 7 July 1870. Hallett Cove
380-552: The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia announced the show would be cancelled due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. The following year the 2021 show was scheduled to go ahead but was cancelled about three weeks before the show; this is due to risks associated with the Delta variant . After a two-year hiatus, the show returned in 2022. The society runs a number of competitive sections at
418-549: The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia . It is held at the Adelaide Showground , a dedicated venue located in Wayville , a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. Core to the show are the competitive entries, such as livestock , pets, arts, food, beverages, and displays of skill. The show features entries in 63 competitive sections, and attracts over 31,000 entries annually. In addition,
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#1732771956261456-543: The "Old Exhibition Grounds" on the other side of Frome Road. The show had been extended from two to four days on account of the great interest shown, particularly in the display of sheep, which was of a very high standard. From May 1895, the Autumn Show was held at a new venue, the Jubilee Exhibition Building on North Terrace, and the horse events were held at the nearby Jubilee Oval . In 1896,
494-586: The Agricultural and Horticultural Shows, displaying both produce and livestock, were held at Botanic Park , and for many decades, shows were held twice a year in Spring and Autumn. The show was briefly suspended in 1852 during the Victorian Gold Rush. In 1856, the society held its first art exhibition: there were 178 entries, with 30 being from the well-known artist S. T. Gill . According to
532-765: The President and Vice-Presidents and the Secretary, was appointed to supervise the work and confer with the architects and to report to the Executive. A railway siding was negotiated with the Railway Department, drainage and sewerage problems addressed, negotiations initiated with the Tramways Trust for an 'electric car' service, grading and levelling planned, and tenders called for erection of facilities. A fine draught horse pavilion has been erected and
570-737: The Showbag Pavilion next to the Main Arena, and are mainly promotion for the companies that produce them. From the 1900s, showbags started as free sample bags that were given to visitors of displays. By the 1950s, as the original showbags grew in popularity, they eventually ceased to be free and a small fee of 3 or 6 pence was taken. Nowadays, over 350 different bags are available, and a single showbag can range from $ 3 to $ 135 depending on its contents. Showbags are mostly popular with young children and teenagers, although there are some showbags, such as Breaking Bad and Darrell Lea , aimed at
608-436: The building of a sheep pavilion commenced. The site's main pavilion, Centennial Hall , was opened on 20 March 1936. Between 1940 and 1946, shows were cancelled, with the exception of a Wine Show in 1946, due to WWII and the military occupation of the grounds. In February 1966, a soccer match between traditional rivals Hellas and Juventus on the opening night of the show created much interest. Another area of interest
646-540: The cars auctioned off (one donated to the Royal Show's archives). It was replaced with two portable coasters, a Zyklon model ZL42 roller coaster imported from Italy named The Big Dipper, and a Spinning wild mouse named Crazy Coaster. Both were very popular at the 2008 show. On 12 September 2014, an eight-year-old girl visiting Australia from Malaysia died after slipping from her seat on the Airmaxx 360. Operators of
684-467: The company began to sell off parcels of land with the last being sold in 1925, at which time the entire Canowie Merino Stud was also sold. Having sold off all its estates by 1925, the Company went into voluntary liquidation in 1926, the proceeds being dispersed to the descendants of the original four shareholders of 1869. The part of the property that remains is the original homestead complex surrounded by
722-477: The development of the natural resources of our noble colony". On 8 December 1840, the first Show was held in the yards of Fordham's Hotel, Grenfell Street, and was an exhibition of produce which included vegetables, cereals, cheese, wool, and leather. The first show of livestock, the Agricultural Exhibition, was held on 20 October 1843 at Auction Mart Tavern, Hindley Street. From 1844 to 1859,
760-575: The education of his children, R Boucher James returned to England and an employee, Thomas Goode was made the manager. In 1865 a government sponsored town named Canowie was surveyed eleven kilometres south of the homestead, on the Booborowie Road. The town failed to thrive. The government land reforms caused the partners to spend large sums in buying back their own land at public auctions, eventually holding nearly 30,000 hectares freehold. These purchases resulted in disagreements between them and
798-584: The first Live Stock Show was held at the new site. There were no shows held in 1915–1919 due to the effects of WWI and the Spanish flu epidemic . In 1925, the show became an annual event, and moved to Wayville. A report regarding the new site stated: The competition for best design for the new showgrounds drew fifty responses and twenty six firm designs. Mr C R Heath's design was awarded first prize of £500. Designs came from New Zealand , England and all Australian States. The Building Committee, consisting of
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#1732771956261836-427: The machine, C J And Sons Amusement, were later fined $ 157,000 due to inadequate maintenance. In 2019, The Beast, XXXL, Speed 2 and Extreme were banned from the Royal Adelaide Show for having a faulty backup restraint mechanism. The Happy Kangaroo ride was also banned for unknown reasons, despite appearing in the catalogue. One of the most notable and well known aspects of the show are the showbags . They are sold in
874-578: The main carnival range in price from $ 8 to $ 20 (e.g. Speed 2 and The Beast). However most rides average at $ 10 with discounts available on select rides. In 2000, the Spin Dragon collapsed, injuring around 40 people, while in 2006, part of the Twin Flip ride collapsed, injuring four. On the last day of the 2007 Show, the Mad Mouse roller coaster was retired from service. The track was dismantled,
912-544: The property was put up for auction in 1869 along with 63,622 sheep. "Advertising" . The South Australian Advertiser . Vol. XII, no. 3425. South Australia. 7 October 1869. p. 4 . Retrieved 10 January 2023 – via National Library of Australia. The new owners were R Boucher James (37.5%), Johnson Frederick Hayward (12.5%), and two new partners, William Sanders (25%) and John Benjamin Graham (25%). All were absentee investors and so Goode, who now had
950-482: The show features entertainment , exhibitors, sideshows, rides, and showbags . It is attended by up to half a million people every year, making it the state's biggest event. It is also regarded as "the longest running event on the South Australian calendar". The South Australian Agricultural Society was founded on 28 October 1839 "for the advancement of agricultural and pastoral knowledge, and to promote
988-609: The show in six categories: In 2014, 16,993 ribbons were awarded to individual prize winners. The Main Arena is the largest area of Adelaide Showground , and is the primary location for the 'Horses in Action' program (including the World Cup Qualifiers). In the evening, it features family entertainment, including V8 utes , motocross , and monster trucks . Every night of the show at 9:00 pm (weather permitting), there
1026-631: The show organisers and the Department for Education whereby Adelaide schools arrange a study-free day, enabling their pupils to attend the event. In 2004, 'The Wine Tunnel' with wine tastings was introduced to showcase South Australia's wines . Located in the Taste SA area, it also has cooking demonstrations and food samplings. In 2007, Centennial Hall was demolished due to the structural weakening of its concrete. The Adelaide Showground railway station opened permanently on 17 February 2014. Unlike
1064-520: The temporary Showground Central railway station (2003–2013), which was only operated during the show, the new station is serviced every day as a regular part of the Seaford, Flinders, and Belair lines. In 2017, the Main Carnival underwent a major face-lift with new paving, walkways, grass areas, toilets, bins and trees being added to replace the gravel and portable toilets. On 14 April 2020,
1102-740: The territory. They joined with the Royal Australian Navy Band , the Band of the Southern Command, the Band of the Central Command, and the SA Police Band , for a massed band display. In 1990, $ 1.3 million was spent on capital improvements. Prior to 1987, with a three-term school year, the show was always held in a school holiday period. With the changeover to a four-term year, arrangements were made between
1140-409: The western side, the eastern opening out into a broad valley. The country around is bare of timber, with the exception of plantations of various kinds of eucalypt planted around 1880. The estate consisted principally of rich land, well suited for agriculture, about 60,000 acres in extent, freehold, and depastured 60,000 sheep and about 1000 pure Shorthorn cattle. The first European to visit the district
1178-545: Was Edward John Eyre in 1839. On 11 February 1846 the brothers Drs WJ and JH Browne secured Occupational Lease No.129 comprising 43,000 hectares which was later named Canowie, after the indigenous Ngadjuri name for a rock waterhole near the eventual site of the homestead. They established a sheep run and as absentee landlords they appointed family man William Warwick as manager up until 1853 when he left to develop his own run, Holowiliena Station . The brothers next appointed unmarried man Harry Price as resident manager, with
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1216-492: Was a self-contained village, with stables, blacksmith, school, cemetery, eating house, and cart sheds. With over 40 permanent employees, plus their families, it had a 100-man shearers’ quarters, a 38 stand shearing shed, and its 65,000 sheep produced a wool clip of 1,752 bales. In 1894 the Canowie Pastoral Company was formed, with 2,160 shares allocated, capped to the original partnership percentages. Canowie
1254-535: Was acquired by the Catholic Church in 1980. The building remains but no longer operates as a Church, sold in 2023 it is now a private residence. The Uniting Church (formerly the Methodist Church) opened in 1928. A third church, St Catherine of Sienna Anglican Church, opened in 1957 and closed in 2003. Hallett was located on the broad gauge Roseworthy-Peterborough railway line . The railway line
1292-620: Was also named for him. Once a railhead for the local farming community, the town today features a General Store with fuel supply and the Wildongoleechie Hotel, which dates from 1868. A second hotel, the Unicorn Hotel, existed in the 1870s, but is long gone. The Good Shepherd Catholic Church was formerly the Hallett Freemasons Lodge; once the second-smallest lodge in the state, it closed in 1978 and
1330-524: Was closed and removed in the early 1990s. The historic Cappeedee Homestead and Woolshed is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register . Hallett is the closest town to Mount Bryan East , birthplace of Sir Hubert Wilkins polar explorer, ornithologist, pilot, soldier, geographer and photographer (1888–1958), perhaps the last modern explorer. Sir Hubert Wilkins birthplace and childhood home, Netfield, now restored as
1368-589: Was influential in the direction of the sheep, horse, and cattle studs, particularly in the importation of prize-winning bloodstock from England. The company’s Adelaide agents, the Rymill brothers , were also influential. Outstanding success was had with the Company's rams, which at the Royal Adelaide Show in 1911 won every prize in every category, a Royal Show record. Canowie stud rams were in demand throughout Australia and overseas. In its heyday Canowie
1406-593: Was renowned for its hospitality toward swagmen which in around 1903 provided over 2,000 sundowners each year with their customary two meals and a bed. The manager from 1906 was Alexander McDonald who introduced Derrimut blood into their shorthorn cattle herd. Cattle from this herd fetched record prices at markets at the time. By 1908 the Canowie Pastoral Company was the largest private freeholder of land in South Australia. The majority shareholder, R Boucher James, died in that year. To settle his estate, in 1910
1444-608: Was the Decimal Currency Board's display, with the 'Dollar Girls' on hand to explain the new monetary system to be introduced. In the 1960s to 1980s, new competitive sections for the blind and disabled were introduced, plus an additional four classes in the knitting and crochet section for the over 70s. Main Arena attractions included the Pacific Islands Regiment Band, which consisted of 75 Papuans and New Guineans from all parts of
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