Kadina Town Hall
Foundation stone 28 Apr 1880 by Capt Thomas Anthony, Superintendent of the Kurilla Mine, architect John Gaskell, reading room opened 28 Jul 1880, hall & council chambers opened 25 Jun 1883 by Governor W C F Robinson. Clock tower opened 10 Jul 1903, architect T R Heath; the clock was a gift of Daniel Riccard Squibb.
“The building now being erected was that portion of the Institute to be used as a Reading Room.” [Wallaroo Times & Mining Journal 1 May 1880]
“The contractor for building the Kadina Institute has commenced the work. The excavations for the foundations have been made, and they afford a good idea of the capacity of the hall, which when finished, will be one of the largest out of Adelaide.” [Wallaroo Times 23 Aug 1882]
“Piano for the Kadina Institute.— This instrument, which was selected in Adelaide by Mr F. W. Gurner, and tried by Mr J. N. Lewis, arrived per train on Thursday last, and was conveyed to the Institute Reading Room on Friday morning, where it was unpacked. Several lady friends were present and pronounced it a really first-class instrument. It is a ‘grand square’, and cost, we understand, one hundred and seventy guineas.” [Wallaroo Times 21 Apr 1883]
“Opening the Institute. On arrival at the building a large crowd was assembled in front, and it was then found that ‘some person unknown’ had the key, and consequently His Excellency had to enter by one of the side doors. After viewing the interior for a few minutes, the person possessing the key arrived, and Sir William then returned to the front entrance, and walked up the centre of the hall, which, was quickly thronged by an eager crowd. . . The Minister of Education (Hon J. L. Parsons) . . . congratulated the committee on the fact that too much had not been spent in needless ornamentation — they had taken care to procure what was useful first, and the ornamental could be got by and by.” [Wallaroo Times 27 Jun 1883]
“A letter was received from Mr. D R. Squibb, who is presenting a town clock to the town, stated that he had ordered the clock through Messrs. Harris, Scarfe; & Co., and that it would arrive in about five months.” [Register 16 Aug 1902]
“The town council of Kadina have decided to erect a clock tower at the Town Hall at a cost of about £500. When complete this structure will contain a large and handsome clock, presented by Mr. D. R. Squibb, of Norwood, who for many years resided at Kadina. . . The clock, which will cost Mr. Squibb £300, will have four faces, and will chime at every quarter and strike at every hour. The tower when complete, will be a great improvement to the town, which already contains some substantial and handsome structures.” [Advertiser 17 Oct 1902]
“The clock tower at the Town Hall is now completed. . . The makers of the clock were Messrs, Gillett and Johnson, of Croydon, near London. The clock was placed in position by Mr. Mankey, of Adelaide, and keeps splendid time. A small brass plate is fixed on the clock case announcing that it was a gift from Mr. D. R. Squibb, in 1903.” [Advertiser 24 Jun 1903]
“The opening of the clock tower . . . During the day many visitors ascended the tower, from the top of which, a splendid view of the surrounding country can be obtained. The tower was handed over and received by the Mayor on behalf of the residents. A concert was held in the Town Hall in the evening.” [Advertiser 14 Jul 1903]
“The entertainment in the Kadina Town Hall . . . In the early part of the programme the clock was formally handed over to the town by Mr P. Jackson on behalf of Mr Squibb, who was unable to be present on account of illness. He gave the history of the gift, dating from September, 1901, up to the time of its erection, and said that Mr Squibb desired him to say that it afforded him great pleasure to be able to present the people of Kadina with some tangible token of his gratitude for the many favors bestowed on him during the 21 years he resided here.” [Kadina & Wallaroo Times 15 Jul 1903]
“Mr. Squibb was born in England in 1839, and arrived in South Australia four years [sic] later with his parents. He resided near Adelaide for several years, subsequently spending several years in Queensland. Returning to this State, he settled at Kadina in 1868, where in due course he entered into partnership with the late Mr. Richard Parkyn as coachbuilders and wheelwrights. Mr. Squibb retired about twelve years ago. He takes an active part in the public life of his township, and is a much respected citizen.” [Adelaide Observer 24 Oct 1903]
Kadina Town Hall
Foundation stone 28 Apr 1880 by Capt Thomas Anthony, Superintendent of the Kurilla Mine, architect John Gaskell, reading room opened 28 Jul 1880, hall & council chambers opened 25 Jun 1883 by Governor W C F Robinson. Clock tower opened 10 Jul 1903, architect T R Heath; the clock was a gift of Daniel Riccard Squibb.
“The building now being erected was that portion of the Institute to be used as a Reading Room.” [Wallaroo Times & Mining Journal 1 May 1880]
“The contractor for building the Kadina Institute has commenced the work. The excavations for the foundations have been made, and they afford a good idea of the capacity of the hall, which when finished, will be one of the largest out of Adelaide.” [Wallaroo Times 23 Aug 1882]
“Piano for the Kadina Institute.— This instrument, which was selected in Adelaide by Mr F. W. Gurner, and tried by Mr J. N. Lewis, arrived per train on Thursday last, and was conveyed to the Institute Reading Room on Friday morning, where it was unpacked. Several lady friends were present and pronounced it a really first-class instrument. It is a ‘grand square’, and cost, we understand, one hundred and seventy guineas.” [Wallaroo Times 21 Apr 1883]
“Opening the Institute. On arrival at the building a large crowd was assembled in front, and it was then found that ‘some person unknown’ had the key, and consequently His Excellency had to enter by one of the side doors. After viewing the interior for a few minutes, the person possessing the key arrived, and Sir William then returned to the front entrance, and walked up the centre of the hall, which, was quickly thronged by an eager crowd. . . The Minister of Education (Hon J. L. Parsons) . . . congratulated the committee on the fact that too much had not been spent in needless ornamentation — they had taken care to procure what was useful first, and the ornamental could be got by and by.” [Wallaroo Times 27 Jun 1883]
“A letter was received from Mr. D R. Squibb, who is presenting a town clock to the town, stated that he had ordered the clock through Messrs. Harris, Scarfe; & Co., and that it would arrive in about five months.” [Register 16 Aug 1902]
“The town council of Kadina have decided to erect a clock tower at the Town Hall at a cost of about £500. When complete this structure will contain a large and handsome clock, presented by Mr. D. R. Squibb, of Norwood, who for many years resided at Kadina. . . The clock, which will cost Mr. Squibb £300, will have four faces, and will chime at every quarter and strike at every hour. The tower when complete, will be a great improvement to the town, which already contains some substantial and handsome structures.” [Advertiser 17 Oct 1902]
“The clock tower at the Town Hall is now completed. . . The makers of the clock were Messrs, Gillett and Johnson, of Croydon, near London. The clock was placed in position by Mr. Mankey, of Adelaide, and keeps splendid time. A small brass plate is fixed on the clock case announcing that it was a gift from Mr. D. R. Squibb, in 1903.” [Advertiser 24 Jun 1903]
“The opening of the clock tower . . . During the day many visitors ascended the tower, from the top of which, a splendid view of the surrounding country can be obtained. The tower was handed over and received by the Mayor on behalf of the residents. A concert was held in the Town Hall in the evening.” [Advertiser 14 Jul 1903]
“The entertainment in the Kadina Town Hall . . . In the early part of the programme the clock was formally handed over to the town by Mr P. Jackson on behalf of Mr Squibb, who was unable to be present on account of illness. He gave the history of the gift, dating from September, 1901, up to the time of its erection, and said that Mr Squibb desired him to say that it afforded him great pleasure to be able to present the people of Kadina with some tangible token of his gratitude for the many favors bestowed on him during the 21 years he resided here.” [Kadina & Wallaroo Times 15 Jul 1903]
“Mr. Squibb was born in England in 1839, and arrived in South Australia four years [sic] later with his parents. He resided near Adelaide for several years, subsequently spending several years in Queensland. Returning to this State, he settled at Kadina in 1868, where in due course he entered into partnership with the late Mr. Richard Parkyn as coachbuilders and wheelwrights. Mr. Squibb retired about twelve years ago. He takes an active part in the public life of his township, and is a much respected citizen.” [Adelaide Observer 24 Oct 1903]