While Council construction workers were continuing with major paving works on Semaphore Road, young Jack Clee decided to make the most of it and create his own beach before the pavers arrived.
So his mum, Tracey, a volunteer at the Semaphore Information Centre and Eco Info Exchange, bought him a bucket and spade and let him build some castles from the pavers’ sand layer.
Jack’s beach was appropriately located outside Sandy’s Sea Change Cafe on the corner of Jagoe Street, where the workers will install a street chessboard with black and white pavers so enthusiasts can play with these large pieces.
Graham Shaw of Hot Tonto Gallery in Swan Terrace made these chess pieces, which are about as tall as Jack, from recycled metal.
The ABC’s Collectors production team were in Semaphore this week recording a new segment on Graham’s work.
Eager diners at the traditional long table
The annual Polish Night feast at Phore Seasons Restaurant on Semaphore Road was — as always — a huge success.
Here’s just one of the dishes they were waiting for
The feast featured a variety of dishes, including pierogi, golabki and chocolate mousse prepared by restaurant owner and one of Australia’s leading chefs, Judyta Musolino, and her kitchen team.
Phore Seasons’ star chef Judyta Musolino
Judyta was one of a team of of seven South Australian chefs, including Namit Mangal of Spice N Ice, Port Adelaide, that won a bronze medal at the Oceanafest Restaurant of Champions Awards in Perth.
The SA chefs were competing in a star-studded field from Australia and Asia, with a team from Hong Kong taking out the gold.
Australian Culinary Federation president and team member Tze Khaw, of the Adelaide Convention Centre, said the award was “quite a coup” for South Australia that gave aspiring young chefs goals to aim for.
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Dave and Matt with Steve Foster at Semaphore Surf Lifesaving Club
Semaphore was blessed with a superb outside broadcast of the popular Matt and Dave show on ABC Radio 891 Adelaide throughout the morning of Thursday May 6.
Many local residents participated in the excellent analysis of the past, present and future of Port Adelaide, Semaphore and other parts of the Le Fevre Peninsula in South Australia.
The show took place on the beach, in the dunes with environmentalists and finally the Semaphore Surf Lifesaving Club where a large group of community leaders and local residents participated in an entertaining discussion.
Local singer/songwriter Steve Foster sang two songs, including his ballad about the clipper ship City of Adelaide.
You can hear it here.
Local community leaders and residents study aerial maps and other information about the district
Plans for a major new development around Dock One in Port Adelaide were outlined by Newport Quays spokesman Todd Brown at a Port Adelaide Enfield Chamber of Commerce breakfast at Portobello Food Kitchen Bar at Newport Quays.
A waterfront park and a 9.5m wide promenade form the centrepiece of a $110 million Newport Quays residential development of Port Adelaide’s Dock One.
With 275 two and three storey townhouses planned, the Dock One precinct is expected to bring 500 new residents to the Port town centre.
The 3.5ha site bounded by the southern edge of Dock One and Wauwa Rd, St Vincent and Jubilee streets will become the third stage of the $2.1 billion waterfront revitalisation project when work starts later this year.
The 1923 former customs clearing house, known locally as the Radio Shack, has been quarantined from the development as negotiations continue between the developer, council and the State Government over its fate.
Newport Quays Consortium spokesman Todd Brown said the decision to build on the Port Adelaide side of the Port River reflected difficulties in sourcing finance for larger precincts and a desire to speed up revitalisation of the town centre.
“It’s been recognised there is a need for more people in the Port and this will deliver 500 to 600 new residents over a 18 month to two year period, which will be a fantastic boost for local businesses,” he said.
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More development news from the Land Management Corporation
Join other visionaries, leave your prejudices and worries behind and join us for a taste of the future at the first Winter Solstice Feast in the Masonic Hall on Semaphore Road on Tuesday June 22.
Experience Semaphore hospitality and conviviality and discover a brighter plan for our future, led by the western suburbs, with support from local government.
This enlightening event will be hosted by the Semaphore Information Centre and Adelaide Eco Info Exchange.
Following a thought-provoking welcome from Kaurna elder Auntie Josie, who made Kevin Rudd think a little, guests can tuck into a memorable feast of fresh local food and fresh local ideas.
New education minister Jay Weatherill will provide a glimpse of more community-focused education.
Dr Mike Bossley will tell us why the health and wellbeing of whales, dolphins and the Port River are so important to our future.
Dr Paul Downton will explain why and how the Christie Walk Eco Project is providing timely, on-the-ground answers to the really big sustainability questions.
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Despite wind and showers many locals turned out in Port Adelaide and Semaphore for ANZAC Eve and ANZAC Day events.
Here are some some photos taken on Saturday night of the Choir of Hope and Harmony, SA Pipes and Drums and dignitaries, followed by the Dawn Service on Sunday.
ANZAC EVE
The SA Pipes and Drums band in front of the veteran steam tug Yelta
The Semaphore Community Choir of Hope and Harmony
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For the first time the wonderful Semaphore community Hope and Harmony Choir will be giving two 15-minute performances at ANZAC Light on the Water 2010.
It is a true community choir made up of people from all walks of life that brings hope through harmony.
The choir owes a great deal to the City of Port Adelaide Enfield for their support, particularly Eddie Bulitis and his team.
Also performing will be the renowned SA Pipes and Drums who have performed at the Edinburgh Tattoo.
ANZAC Light on the Water will be staged from 6.30 pm on Saturday April 24 when a fleet of 3000 candle-lit lifeboats will be launched on the Port River as a tribute to all those lost at sea in World War II
A lucky child survivor of the sinking of the ocean liner Athenia in September 1939
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is sending a wreath to Port Adelaide to be floated on the Port River at ANZAC Light on the Water 2010 with 3000 candle-lit cardboard lifeboats made by local school students.
The theme of the annual event this year will be a tribute to all those from all countries lost at sea in World War II, including civilians.
Representatives of the Australian Army, Navy, Air Force, Merchant Navy and the Maritime Union will join local veterans and families at the event on ANZAC Eve, Saturday April 24.
The event will include an all-faiths commemorative service with Port Chaplain Rev Robin Trebilcock and a catafalque party at the Navigator memorial on McLaren Wharf at Timpson Street at 5.50 pm.
Members of the National Servicemen's Association who will participate in the catafalque party at the Navigator memorial
Following a performance by the world-renowned SA Pipes and Drums, a lone piper will lead the catafalque party and an RAN ceremonial unit to the lighthouse for a special display and rifle volley.
Spectators will also be entertained by the Semaphore Choir of Hope and Harmony with an introduction by Rev Ali Wurm.
Speakers will be local Federal Member Mark Butler MP on behalf of Prime Minister Rudd and Veterans Affairs Minister Alan Griffin MP, South Australian Deputy Premier and Treasurer Kevin Foley MP and the Mayor of Port Adelaide Enfield, Gary Johanson.
North Haven Surf Lifesavers will launch the fleet of lifeboats in the Port River as dignitaries and members of the public float wreaths.
ANZAC Light on the Water was voted Port Adelaide Enfield Community Event of the Year in 2009 and is expected to attract a large crowd of veterans and families.
Some of the extensive foreshore dunes running down to Largs Bay taken from the Semaphore Palais Hotel
A regular visitor to Semaphore, The Extraordinary Tourist was born in the town of Whyalla in South Australia in 1970; his parents are English migrants — mum is from Farsley and Dad is from Pudsey, (Leeds area) in West Yorkshire and they moved to Australia in 1967.
Originally they lived in Elizabeth, a suburb of Adelaide, where his older sister was born.
His real name is David Arandle and it is only online that he is known as The Extraordinary Tourist. Most people just call him TET.
The name is from the book The Accidental Tourist, which was later made into a film staring Gina Davis and William Hurt; David liked it and adopted it as his own.
He describes himself as an artist but there’s more to him than that — he writes stories, poems, comedy, articles, paints, draws cartoons, designs and codes websites, programs computers and creates animation, video and multimedia presentations.
Sometimes he’s a photographer, a model and a problem solver and at other times he invents things, designs games, builds stuff and manages people.
Here’s a blog post he’s just done on Semaphore.
As keen cyclists, Kathy and Tony Linkson realised the need for a bike-friendly place to stay. Their Semaphore Beach House offers secure storage for bikes and help with planning your South Australian cycling holiday.
They’ll arrange transport for you and your bike to and from the airport and to and from trail heads, show you how to find the many scenic trails and the quiet country roads ideal for cycling.
Our photo shows Kathy and Tony on the road to Point Pass, which in its heyday was full of saddlers, blacksmiths, carpenters, a cheese and butter factory, upholsterers and even a watchmaker.
All Point Pass historic buildings still stand today and the hotel, first opened in 1876 has the original stone stables with walls two feet thick. Between Eudunda and Point Pass are the striking Lutheran Church with its gold domed roof and the graceful old Lutheran Boarding College with all rooms fitted out with antiques, each with its own theme.
Find out about Semaphore Beach House here.
