5-572: The Old Gum Tree (also known as The Proclamation Tree ) is a historic site in Glenelg North , South Australia . Near this tree on 28 December 1836, the British governor John Hindmarsh delivered the proclamation announcing the establishment of Government of the colony of South Australia . A ceremony is held each year at the site on Proclamation Day , with the current Governor reading out Hindmarsh's original speech. The tree itself, probably
10-581: A red gum , had died by 1907. Its decayed outer surface was encased in concrete in 1963. It was listed on the now-defunct Register of the National Estate in 1978 and listed on the South Australian Heritage Register in 1980. 34°58′13.4″S 138°31′14.2″E / 34.970389°S 138.520611°E / -34.970389; 138.520611 Glenelg North, South Australia Glenelg North
15-651: Is a seaside suburb of Adelaide , South Australia . It is located in both the City of Holdfast Bay and the City of West Torrens . The 2011 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 5,699 persons in Glenelg North on census night. Of these, 50.7% were male and 49.3% were female. The majority of residents (72.9%) are of Australian birth, with the other common census response being England (7.6%). The age distribution of Glenelg North residents
20-608: Is skewed towards a slightly higher age bracket than the greater Australian population. 72.9% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 27.1% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%. The local newspaper is the Guardian Messenger . Other regional and national newspapers such as The Advertiser and The Australian are also available. St Leonards Primary School, located on Jervois Street,
25-499: Is the local public school. Glenelg North is the site of the Patawalonga boat haven and The Old Gum Tree . It was home to a replica of the vessel HMS Buffalo , the ship that brought settlers to the state. The replica was fitted out as a restaurant. The Jetty Road shopping and dining precinct is a short walk from the suburb. There are parks and green spaces throughout Glenelg North. Glenelg North Beach extends along
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