View showing some of the side wall of the former Pekina Institute built in 1906, Flinders Ranges South Australia
PEKINA, August 20
The foundation stone of the new institute was laid by Mr M Duffy last Wednesday.
The weather was glorious and there was a large gathering of people from all parts of the district.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the Union Jack was run up, and all joined heartily in singing ''God save the King,” and in giving cheers for Mr Duffy [Michael Duffy].
The President (Mr Redden) in his introductory remarks, referred to the splendid work done by Mr Hinton (treasurer) and Mr R D Hanna (secretary), who have been indefatigable in their efforts to bring the work to its present satisfactory position.
A football match between Booleroo v Pekina, furnished one of the best-contested struggles witnessed on the recreation grounds, and resulted in a win for the visitors by four points.
Afternoon tea was provided and was well patronised. A dance and supper took place in the evening. The proceeds for the day amounted to £40. [Ref: Register 21-8-1906]
PEKINA, November 17
On Wednesday last the new institute was opened. The weather was perfect, and the success of the gathering was never in doubt. The need for an institute has been felt for many years, and an attempt was made to build one about 15 years ago, but it was abandoned for want of support.
About 12 months ago the Rev J O'Flynn took the matter in hand, and, with never-tiring zeal, pushed it along for three months, when he had to leave on account of ill-health.
The work was immediately taken up by Mr W G Hinton (treasurer) and Mr R D Hanna (secretary), but the success of the undertaking is mainly due to the early efforts of Father O'Flynn.
The management of the whole business was left to Messrs Hinton and Hanna. Plans were drawn by the latter.
Pekina has long enjoyed the reputation of being a sure wheat growing district, and has never failed utterly, while failures have been all too frequent eastward and north from here. Orroroo mills have had to rely on Pekina wheat for supplies on more occasions than one cares to think of, and even this year reports are common of wheat dying off in other districts around, though prospects are still high for a good return here. The fact that the institute will be completed with a debt of only £100, while the total cost is something like £360, goes to prove that the district is a fairly prosperous one.
Mr Miller, MP, performed the opening ceremony. He pointed out the advantages of an institute and expressed his pleasure at being present.
Afternoon tea was provided in the hall by the ladies and a fair was held.
In the evening a concert was given, and the room was crowded. The Orroroo Brass Band played selections.
At the close of the entertainment Mr J Travers (the newly elected member for Flinders), who resides here, moved a vote of thanks to all who had assisted, and spoke in glowing terms of the excellent work done by the secretary.
A ball followed. The takings amounted to £54 and resulted in a profit of £52. [Ref: Observer 24-11-1906]
View showing some of the side wall of the former Pekina Institute built in 1906, Flinders Ranges South Australia
PEKINA, August 20
The foundation stone of the new institute was laid by Mr M Duffy last Wednesday.
The weather was glorious and there was a large gathering of people from all parts of the district.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the Union Jack was run up, and all joined heartily in singing ''God save the King,” and in giving cheers for Mr Duffy [Michael Duffy].
The President (Mr Redden) in his introductory remarks, referred to the splendid work done by Mr Hinton (treasurer) and Mr R D Hanna (secretary), who have been indefatigable in their efforts to bring the work to its present satisfactory position.
A football match between Booleroo v Pekina, furnished one of the best-contested struggles witnessed on the recreation grounds, and resulted in a win for the visitors by four points.
Afternoon tea was provided and was well patronised. A dance and supper took place in the evening. The proceeds for the day amounted to £40. [Ref: Register 21-8-1906]
PEKINA, November 17
On Wednesday last the new institute was opened. The weather was perfect, and the success of the gathering was never in doubt. The need for an institute has been felt for many years, and an attempt was made to build one about 15 years ago, but it was abandoned for want of support.
About 12 months ago the Rev J O'Flynn took the matter in hand, and, with never-tiring zeal, pushed it along for three months, when he had to leave on account of ill-health.
The work was immediately taken up by Mr W G Hinton (treasurer) and Mr R D Hanna (secretary), but the success of the undertaking is mainly due to the early efforts of Father O'Flynn.
The management of the whole business was left to Messrs Hinton and Hanna. Plans were drawn by the latter.
Pekina has long enjoyed the reputation of being a sure wheat growing district, and has never failed utterly, while failures have been all too frequent eastward and north from here. Orroroo mills have had to rely on Pekina wheat for supplies on more occasions than one cares to think of, and even this year reports are common of wheat dying off in other districts around, though prospects are still high for a good return here. The fact that the institute will be completed with a debt of only £100, while the total cost is something like £360, goes to prove that the district is a fairly prosperous one.
Mr Miller, MP, performed the opening ceremony. He pointed out the advantages of an institute and expressed his pleasure at being present.
Afternoon tea was provided in the hall by the ladies and a fair was held.
In the evening a concert was given, and the room was crowded. The Orroroo Brass Band played selections.
At the close of the entertainment Mr J Travers (the newly elected member for Flinders), who resides here, moved a vote of thanks to all who had assisted, and spoke in glowing terms of the excellent work done by the secretary.
A ball followed. The takings amounted to £54 and resulted in a profit of £52. [Ref: Observer 24-11-1906]