Waterloo District War Memorial Hall where the foundation was laid 15 November 1957. South Australia
Waterloo District War Memorial Hall foundation stone was laid by W H Turner on 15 November 1957.
On 8 May 1865 a stone was laid by Waterloo CWA in honour of all who served.
Prior to the erection of their hall, community events were held at the hotel, council chambers and private homes.
Originally the settlement’s hotel was the “Wellington” – later changing to the “Waterloo” where there was a very large room referred to as the “Hall”.
Henry Kruse operated a blacksmith and farrier shop in the town from 1904 to 1980, located next to the hotel.
There is still a family-owned Kruse Earthmoving company in the town. The earthmoving company was established by Tom Kruse MBE, known for his feats of endurance while he was the mailman to the outback for 25 years. His usual run was the Birdsville track and the return journey took 6 days, except for times when there were floods and vehicle breakdown, when sometimes the trip could take two weeks.
*Waterloo – Ploughing Match
This event took place on Thursday 28th August, in Mr Eckerman's Paddock, near the township. There was a large attendance of spectators, Mrs Williams had a booth on the ground and supplied refreshments to the exhausted. The Kapunda Band was in attendance and played some pleasant airs during the day.
The dinner took place in the evening, when about 40 or 50 sat down to a very excellent spread prepared by Hostess Williams: Mr E Ward MP, in the chair. [Ref: South Australian Chronicle and Weekly Mail 6-9-1873]
*Twenty-five miles from the Burra, and an equal distance from Kapunda, is Waterloo. The township is small, but of late years has made great progression in the matter of business. This is partly due, no doubt, to the advantageous use of fertilisers, and to the adoption of sowing wheats on fallow, which has had the effect of increasing production in the district. A sign of the progress is the commodious stone establishment erected recently by Mr Kruse, the blacksmith and machinist. [Kapunda Herald 3-6-1904]
*Waterloo Council June 10
No. 54, O Blucher £10 15/ lump sum: supplying pegs for cemetery, H Kruse, £4 10/ lump sum.
Resolved that Overseer and Clerk peg out cemetery.
Mrs Watts granted renewal of slaughtering licences. [Ref: Kapunda Herald 16-6-1911]
*A largely attended and most successful social in connection with the Liberal Union was held at the Wellington Hall, Waterloo on November 3. The hall was artistically decorated with pine, willows, and roses. Mr H J Dunn, who occupied the chair, remarked that this branch had made decidedly encouraging progress in the course of the past year.
The speakers dwelt chiefly on preference to unionists, arbitration, and immigration. They strongly urged members to extend the cause of the Liberal Union and to do all in their power to get the young men to join. The speakers were attentively followed by an appreciative audience.
Refreshments were provided by the ladies. [Ref: Register 11-11-1911]
*Council meeting. Present-All. Tenders accepted-No 56. J Shanahan: No 57. F Kruse.
Deputy Postmaster General wrote giving different routes of mail service open for tender. Decided that this council strongly object to alteration, and strongly advocate the present route, as being most suitable for the district. [Ref: Kapunda Herald 18-7-1913]
*A meeting of the Waterloo branch [Liberal Union] was held in Mr Bruhn's Hall on March 10. Mr E F Denton presided. Members were urged to "get ready for business." Messrs H J Dunn and C Wiech were chosen to represent this branch at the forthcoming district committee conference at Petersburg. The sum of £11 5/ was devoted as a contribution to the district funds. The annual Social will be held in September or October. [Ref: Register 14-3-1914]
*The annual meeting of this branch of the Liberal Union was held in the Waterloo Hall on July 3. Mr H J Dunn presided over a large and enthusiastic attendance of members, correspondence from the central executive in reference to the Federal campaign was dealt with.
The financial position of the branch was discussed.
An honorarium of £5 was voted to the Secretary. [Register 9-7-1914]
*On Australia Day the Waterloo and neighbouring schoolchildren assembled and marched to the grounds, headed by Mr Owen dressed as a general, and Mr D Slattery, as Commissioner of Police. Others in fancy dress followed. A broken-down buckboard, drawn by a big, lean horse and a very small pony, in charge of Messrs Arbon and Bruhn, was conspicuous, and did service on the grounds in carrying off the injured players.
The children were addressed on the grounds by Pastor Homann, and the Chairman of the Board of Advice. A mock Court was in session during the afternoon, and many prominent men were charged with serious offences, and fined.
A Dutch auction was held, and numerous gifts were sold. This was in the hands of Messrs Shanahan, Schmidt, Milde, & Parkin [sic].
The total amount received was more than the most sanguine expected—£214. A dance was held at Mr Moller's in the evening. [Ref: Observer 7-8-1915]
*A Kruse waited on Council and complained of water in the spring at Giersch’s reserve: Cr Slattery to have spring emptied and water tests. [Ref: Kapunda Herald 16-5-1919]
*Clerk instructed to forward to W Kruse 15/- owing for work done at sheep dip, Waterloo. [Ref: Kapunda Herald 2-7-1920]
*The half-yearly business meeting of this branch [Liberal Union] was held in Bruhn’s Assembly Rooms on September 6. There was a good attendance. [Ref: Register 11-9-1920]
*The Waterloo and Steelton Red Cross Circle was formed on September 28th 1939 at the request of Mr H J Dunn Chairman of the Saddleworth District Council.
Monthly meetings are held in the Waterloo Hall, with Mrs W Slattery president, Mr, Harmes, vice-president, Mrs C Webb, secretary, Mesdames Simpson and A Blucher, joint treasurers.
At present there is a membership of 62 ladies, from Waterloo, Steelton, Tothills Belt and Black Springs district, and all are working with great enthusiasm and a very patriotic spirit, to do their part in the great war.
Afternoon tea and trading table at each meeting, strawberry fetes, garden parties, at Mr C Webb and Pastor Harmes’ residence, together with dances arranged by the Amusement Committee, serve to augment the funds for working purposes.
Money raised by the Circle amounts to £180/14/3.
A committee meeting is also held during the month to cut out garments etc, and a parcel of sewing and knitted goods is forwarded regularly to Headquarters.
Also parcel of knitted goods, knitted by the Red Cross ladies and presented to the following at their Farewell social:— Pte K Phillips, Cpl Ross Harvey, Pte Eric Phillips and Pte K R Cooper, Platoon Com D C Chambers.
Great credit is due to the Amusement Committee (who work in conjunction with the Red Cross) for funds, which they have handed to the circle, as well as other charitable organisations.
The sum of £163/12/0 was recently handed to the Saddleworth District Council for the King Competition in aid of Mobile Surgical Unit.
On Friday evening, November 29 at the Waterloo Hall, a social was tendered to Platoon Com D C Chambers and Pte K R Cooper.
Messrs Dunn, Grinter and Turner expressed their deep appreciation for the brave and gallant action and wished both in the future a speedy return to South Australia.
Items were rendered by the Waterloo School Children, Mrs H Turner, Miss Margaret Slattery, together with community singing. Miss Francis Slattery was pianist.
Supper and dance followed. [Ref: Burra Record 10-12-1940]
*To assist the Red Cross Prisoner of War Fund, a successful evening arranged by the Waterloo and Steelton VSD was held at Waterloo on Wednesday, July 16.
Mr H J Dunn (Chairman) then introduced Dr Finey, who gave a very instructive address on VSD work and stressed the value of this activity in Australia.
A demonstration in First Aid was then given by the members of the above detachment and all very ably attended to their casualties and were congratulated by many on the manner in which they carried out their duties.
Supper and dance followed. The proceeds amounted to £6/5/0. [Ref: Burra Record 22-7-1941]
*The Waterloo and Steelton VSD members and friends spent an enjoyable social afternoon at Waterloo on Thursday. December 18th.
A 'Quizz' conducted by Miss Viola Eckermann created great interest, and another competition was won by Miss Jean Fraser.
Members of the detachment expressed their appreciation by presenting gifts to Dr Finey and Mrs Hersey (lecturers in First Aid and Home Nursing) and Mr Wilks (drill instructor).
'Christmas Cheer' gifts were handed in and forwarded to sick and invalided men spending Christmas in Keswick Repatriation Hospital. [Ref: Burra Record 5-1-1942]
Waterloo District War Memorial Hall where the foundation was laid 15 November 1957. South Australia
Waterloo District War Memorial Hall foundation stone was laid by W H Turner on 15 November 1957.
On 8 May 1865 a stone was laid by Waterloo CWA in honour of all who served.
Prior to the erection of their hall, community events were held at the hotel, council chambers and private homes.
Originally the settlement’s hotel was the “Wellington” – later changing to the “Waterloo” where there was a very large room referred to as the “Hall”.
Henry Kruse operated a blacksmith and farrier shop in the town from 1904 to 1980, located next to the hotel.
There is still a family-owned Kruse Earthmoving company in the town. The earthmoving company was established by Tom Kruse MBE, known for his feats of endurance while he was the mailman to the outback for 25 years. His usual run was the Birdsville track and the return journey took 6 days, except for times when there were floods and vehicle breakdown, when sometimes the trip could take two weeks.
*Waterloo – Ploughing Match
This event took place on Thursday 28th August, in Mr Eckerman's Paddock, near the township. There was a large attendance of spectators, Mrs Williams had a booth on the ground and supplied refreshments to the exhausted. The Kapunda Band was in attendance and played some pleasant airs during the day.
The dinner took place in the evening, when about 40 or 50 sat down to a very excellent spread prepared by Hostess Williams: Mr E Ward MP, in the chair. [Ref: South Australian Chronicle and Weekly Mail 6-9-1873]
*Twenty-five miles from the Burra, and an equal distance from Kapunda, is Waterloo. The township is small, but of late years has made great progression in the matter of business. This is partly due, no doubt, to the advantageous use of fertilisers, and to the adoption of sowing wheats on fallow, which has had the effect of increasing production in the district. A sign of the progress is the commodious stone establishment erected recently by Mr Kruse, the blacksmith and machinist. [Kapunda Herald 3-6-1904]
*Waterloo Council June 10
No. 54, O Blucher £10 15/ lump sum: supplying pegs for cemetery, H Kruse, £4 10/ lump sum.
Resolved that Overseer and Clerk peg out cemetery.
Mrs Watts granted renewal of slaughtering licences. [Ref: Kapunda Herald 16-6-1911]
*A largely attended and most successful social in connection with the Liberal Union was held at the Wellington Hall, Waterloo on November 3. The hall was artistically decorated with pine, willows, and roses. Mr H J Dunn, who occupied the chair, remarked that this branch had made decidedly encouraging progress in the course of the past year.
The speakers dwelt chiefly on preference to unionists, arbitration, and immigration. They strongly urged members to extend the cause of the Liberal Union and to do all in their power to get the young men to join. The speakers were attentively followed by an appreciative audience.
Refreshments were provided by the ladies. [Ref: Register 11-11-1911]
*Council meeting. Present-All. Tenders accepted-No 56. J Shanahan: No 57. F Kruse.
Deputy Postmaster General wrote giving different routes of mail service open for tender. Decided that this council strongly object to alteration, and strongly advocate the present route, as being most suitable for the district. [Ref: Kapunda Herald 18-7-1913]
*A meeting of the Waterloo branch [Liberal Union] was held in Mr Bruhn's Hall on March 10. Mr E F Denton presided. Members were urged to "get ready for business." Messrs H J Dunn and C Wiech were chosen to represent this branch at the forthcoming district committee conference at Petersburg. The sum of £11 5/ was devoted as a contribution to the district funds. The annual Social will be held in September or October. [Ref: Register 14-3-1914]
*The annual meeting of this branch of the Liberal Union was held in the Waterloo Hall on July 3. Mr H J Dunn presided over a large and enthusiastic attendance of members, correspondence from the central executive in reference to the Federal campaign was dealt with.
The financial position of the branch was discussed.
An honorarium of £5 was voted to the Secretary. [Register 9-7-1914]
*On Australia Day the Waterloo and neighbouring schoolchildren assembled and marched to the grounds, headed by Mr Owen dressed as a general, and Mr D Slattery, as Commissioner of Police. Others in fancy dress followed. A broken-down buckboard, drawn by a big, lean horse and a very small pony, in charge of Messrs Arbon and Bruhn, was conspicuous, and did service on the grounds in carrying off the injured players.
The children were addressed on the grounds by Pastor Homann, and the Chairman of the Board of Advice. A mock Court was in session during the afternoon, and many prominent men were charged with serious offences, and fined.
A Dutch auction was held, and numerous gifts were sold. This was in the hands of Messrs Shanahan, Schmidt, Milde, & Parkin [sic].
The total amount received was more than the most sanguine expected—£214. A dance was held at Mr Moller's in the evening. [Ref: Observer 7-8-1915]
*A Kruse waited on Council and complained of water in the spring at Giersch’s reserve: Cr Slattery to have spring emptied and water tests. [Ref: Kapunda Herald 16-5-1919]
*Clerk instructed to forward to W Kruse 15/- owing for work done at sheep dip, Waterloo. [Ref: Kapunda Herald 2-7-1920]
*The half-yearly business meeting of this branch [Liberal Union] was held in Bruhn’s Assembly Rooms on September 6. There was a good attendance. [Ref: Register 11-9-1920]
*The Waterloo and Steelton Red Cross Circle was formed on September 28th 1939 at the request of Mr H J Dunn Chairman of the Saddleworth District Council.
Monthly meetings are held in the Waterloo Hall, with Mrs W Slattery president, Mr, Harmes, vice-president, Mrs C Webb, secretary, Mesdames Simpson and A Blucher, joint treasurers.
At present there is a membership of 62 ladies, from Waterloo, Steelton, Tothills Belt and Black Springs district, and all are working with great enthusiasm and a very patriotic spirit, to do their part in the great war.
Afternoon tea and trading table at each meeting, strawberry fetes, garden parties, at Mr C Webb and Pastor Harmes’ residence, together with dances arranged by the Amusement Committee, serve to augment the funds for working purposes.
Money raised by the Circle amounts to £180/14/3.
A committee meeting is also held during the month to cut out garments etc, and a parcel of sewing and knitted goods is forwarded regularly to Headquarters.
Also parcel of knitted goods, knitted by the Red Cross ladies and presented to the following at their Farewell social:— Pte K Phillips, Cpl Ross Harvey, Pte Eric Phillips and Pte K R Cooper, Platoon Com D C Chambers.
Great credit is due to the Amusement Committee (who work in conjunction with the Red Cross) for funds, which they have handed to the circle, as well as other charitable organisations.
The sum of £163/12/0 was recently handed to the Saddleworth District Council for the King Competition in aid of Mobile Surgical Unit.
On Friday evening, November 29 at the Waterloo Hall, a social was tendered to Platoon Com D C Chambers and Pte K R Cooper.
Messrs Dunn, Grinter and Turner expressed their deep appreciation for the brave and gallant action and wished both in the future a speedy return to South Australia.
Items were rendered by the Waterloo School Children, Mrs H Turner, Miss Margaret Slattery, together with community singing. Miss Francis Slattery was pianist.
Supper and dance followed. [Ref: Burra Record 10-12-1940]
*To assist the Red Cross Prisoner of War Fund, a successful evening arranged by the Waterloo and Steelton VSD was held at Waterloo on Wednesday, July 16.
Mr H J Dunn (Chairman) then introduced Dr Finey, who gave a very instructive address on VSD work and stressed the value of this activity in Australia.
A demonstration in First Aid was then given by the members of the above detachment and all very ably attended to their casualties and were congratulated by many on the manner in which they carried out their duties.
Supper and dance followed. The proceeds amounted to £6/5/0. [Ref: Burra Record 22-7-1941]
*The Waterloo and Steelton VSD members and friends spent an enjoyable social afternoon at Waterloo on Thursday. December 18th.
A 'Quizz' conducted by Miss Viola Eckermann created great interest, and another competition was won by Miss Jean Fraser.
Members of the detachment expressed their appreciation by presenting gifts to Dr Finey and Mrs Hersey (lecturers in First Aid and Home Nursing) and Mr Wilks (drill instructor).
'Christmas Cheer' gifts were handed in and forwarded to sick and invalided men spending Christmas in Keswick Repatriation Hospital. [Ref: Burra Record 5-1-1942]