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Clare's 'Book-end' Wineries
The township of Clare is home to two wineries at opposite ends of the town: The Knappstein Enterprise Winery , 2 Pioneer Ave, Clare SA...
ruwoltjon
Aug 27, 20245 min read
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Middle Pub: AGM of Clare History Group
Please join us for dinner and a guest speaker, at the AGM on Friday 16 August, at 6pm, at the Clare Hotel, 244 Main North Road, Clare...
ruwoltjon
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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Clare's pre-war Society Couple: The Christisons
Mr. John Christison and Mrs Christison, of Weerona (Bleak House) Mr. Christison was one of the most widely known and highly respected of...
ruwoltjon
Jun 21, 20249 min read
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Clare's famous wedding, the Webb-Barwell match.
Henry Barwell Saturday 20 February 1926, page 2 Sir Henry Barwell , K.C.M.G. Premier of the State of South Australia and recently chosen...
ruwoltjon
May 3, 20242 min read
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What happened to Spring Vale Winery?
What was Spring Vale winery in 1841 became Buring and Sobels, Springvale, Quelltaler, and then endured some weird name changes - Black...
ruwoltjon
Mar 30, 20248 min read
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Clare's mystery Mural explored
Most people have heard of the Knappsteins, but why is E.W. Castine in this picture? Pictured: Otto Knappstein pours wine with E.W....
ruwoltjon
Feb 4, 20244 min read
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Clare for a Swim?
This photo is of our first swimming pool or swimming baths as it was known. The pool was on the site of the present Rural Building...
Val Tilbrook
Oct 16, 20201 min read
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