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KENSINGTON RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
INCORPORATED
NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2014
Serving the community for over thirty years
Ph: 8331 9654 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kra.org.au
“Unity without uniformity, community without conformity.” ― Mac MacKenzie
FROM THE EDITOR:
Our suburb of Kensington has…… had music and song
celebrating the winter solstice; ……plans underway for the
annual community gate decorating;…… new residents with
extraordinary adventures; …..embraced winter with upcoming
readings of historical prose and poetry by the fireside at the
heritage Rising Sun Inn;…….even thrown in a Local
Government Election forum just for good measure. Read
on……Ed
FIRESIDE PUB PROSE AT THE RISING SUN
Residents and friends of Kensington are invited to help
celebrate the 175th year of settlement with fireside readings
of historical prose and poetry at the heritage Rising Sun Inn.
Monday 25 August at 7pm. The Rising Sun, 60 Bridge St,
Kensington SA 5068
Supper kindly provided by the Rising Sun Inn. Bring your
neighbours and friends and enjoy this community event. All
welcome. For further information: [email protected].
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Are you a KRA Member? If so remember to renew your membership or if not why not become a member?
HAVE YOU MET:
Joslin Kershaw
Joslin Kershaw, a young resident of High Street,
Kensington, is about to embark on an
adventure not too many 13 year olds get a
chance at. A student at Norwood Morialta
High School, Jos has just signed up for the
‘World Challenge’ which takes groups of kids to
remote destinations to work with and
experience other cultures. Jos heads off for a
month in November 2015 to Cambodia and
Vietnam to live with a local family and assist
with building a community school. She will
also have the opportunity to do some trekking.
In preparation, Jos has to practice walking with
a heavy back pack for extended periods of
time. If you see her trudging around the
streets of Kensington in the next year or so
with a giant pack on her back give her a wave
of encouragement. Continued over….
POSTCODE 5068
DALTONS
Have you seen the old Chemist shop in High Street’s new signage?.
GATE DECORATION
Start thinking about your gate decoration for the month of October – the
theme is history which can be interpreted in any way you like.
63 MAESBURY ST
Sold and safe! An important icon of Kensington’s 175 years of settlement is
now safe from demolition.
HAVE YOU MET:
Joslin Kershaw
Continued from cover….
Jos has to raise $5,900 in funds to go
to the Challenge. As part of her
fund raising efforts she has been
collecting bottles and cans to
recycle. She has calculated she
needs 59,000 bottles. This money
covers the cost of the trip and the
remainder goes to the community
she spends time with in Cambodia.
Jos and her family moved to
Kensington from Rostrevor in April
this year. They all enjoy living
within the Kensington community
greatly. In Jos’s own words:
Kensington is………..a very nice area.
I live here because….I love the
location, close to Norwood.
My favourite places are…..Bali, my
bedroom and our shack at Bow Hill.
I’m at my most relaxed when….I’m
playing a game of netball, sleeping,
reading or watching TV.
I can’t say no to….a game of netball.
Please help Jos get to the World
Challenge by donating any cans or
bottles that you would normally just
put into your yellow bin. Just give
her a call or text on 0451 308 157
and she will swing by (probably with
her back pack on) to collect.
The 143 year old cork tree 296 The Parade, Norwood
SHOPS VS TREES
Recently NPSP Council’s DAP denied Coles application to extend and develop their shopping complex out into the
existing car park in Norwood. The Council’s DAP refused approval for the application on the grounds of loss of eight
regulated trees which included the Cork Tree, insufficient car parking and the poor relationship with Edward Street.
Coles has since appealed this decision and after a recent Conciliation Conference amended plans are currently being
analysed by Council staff prior to the next DAP meeting on 18 August 2014. The amended application includes
retention of the Cork Tree and one significant Red Gum. We will keep you posted on developments.
296 THE PARADE KENSINGTON
We all know and drive past the wedge shaped building on the corner of Phillips Street and The Parade. An impressive
two storey brick building 296 The Parade has been a dominant feature of the Kensington streetscape since the early
20th century.
The first single story section was constructed in 1900 for Amos Clarke, a cabinetmaker. The second storey, added in
1922, was enlarged for new owner William Stratton, a furniture dealer. Charles Glen became the occupier of the
property in 1941, and the owner from 1948. He and his wife Dorothy established a well-known dry cleaning business
there (“Glen’s Dry Cleaners”), which was known for its popular drive through service.
In 1956, Mr and Mrs Glen undertook extensive improvements, when the council building book notes that they were
granted approval for “alterations and additions” worth a substantial 800 pounds. In the 21st century, the building
continued to be utilised as a dry cleaning business, by Karl Chehade.
296 The Parade has undergone many modifications and represents the changing nature of Kensington Village and its
history as it moved into the 20th century where arterial roads such as the Parade became essential for commercial
development. Denise Schumann, Cultural Heritage Advisor, City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS FORUM
In May the KRA combined with other NPSP resident associations to run a forum designed to encourage and inform
residents on becoming an elected member of Council. Former State Minister Greg Crafter, Councillor Sue Whitington
(from West Norwood/Kent Town Ward) and Mayor Kirsten Alexander (from the City of Charles Sturt) each spoke with
experience and passion on the difference that engaged and passionate local government representatives can make to a
local community.
Given the success and interest from this evening, KRA is now planning a Southern Forum in which all local candidates in
the Kensington Ward and West Norwood/Kent Town Ward will be invited to speak and answer questions from the
community. All NPSP candidates for Mayor will also be invited to attend.
Please join us at 7.30pm on Monday 13th October, at St Matthews Hall, Bridge Street Kensington. Meet and have
supper with your local candidates and make your vote count in the best interests of Kensington.
KENSINGTON RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
INCORPORATED
NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2014
Serving the community for over thirty years
Ph: 8331 9654 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kra.org.au
DIARY DATES
Monday 25th August 7pm – Fireside Pub Prose at the Rising Sun Inn
Monday 8th September 7:00pm - “Is Adelaide’s Transport on the Right Track” – Community Alliance Transport
Forum, Burnside Council Ballroom
Sunday 21st September 9:30am – Borthwick Park Working Bee
Tuesday 1st October – 31st – Kensington Community Gate Decoration Festival
Monday 13th October 7:30pm – Meet the Candidates, Council Election Forum, St Matthews Hall Bridge St
Sunday 19th October - Kensington Village Picnic, Pioneer Park
For further details visit www.kra.org.au
Thanks to those residents who expressed their interest in setting up a
Garage Sale for this year. However, unfortunately we did not receive
enough expressions of interest to make this event viable for 2014. It
seems we have all had to park our cars and bikes in our garages out of the
rain this winter we’ve not had the room to collect our wares and pre-
loved treasures in readiness for our annual day of garage sales this year.
Panic not! Rest assured the event will be definitely occurring in 2015
which will give everyone time to compile, corral, convene, convoke,
collate, concentrate and just simply collect their booty in readiness for a
bunta Day of Garage Sales next year.
KENSINGTON DAY OF GARAGE SALES IS SET FOR 2015
“Unity without uniformity, community without conformity.” ― Mac MacKenzie
FROM THE EDITOR:
Our suburb of Kensington has…… had music and song
celebrating the winter solstice; ……plans underway for the
annual community gate decorating;…… new residents with
extraordinary adventures; …..embraced winter with upcoming
readings of historical prose and poetry by the fireside at the
heritage Rising Sun Inn;…….even thrown in a Local
Government Election forum just for good measure. Read
on……Ed
FIRESIDE PUB PROSE AT THE RISING SUN
Residents and friends of Kensington are invited to help
celebrate the 175th year of settlement with fireside readings
of historical prose and poetry at the heritage Rising Sun Inn.
Monday 25 August at 7pm. The Rising Sun, 60 Bridge St,
Kensington SA 5068
Supper kindly provided by the Rising Sun Inn. Bring your
neighbours and friends and enjoy this community event. All
welcome. For further information: [email protected].
D
o yo
u k
no
w o
f a
n o
rdin
ary
Ken
sin
gto
n R
esid
ent
livin
g a
n e
xtra
ord
ina
ry li
fe?
Tell
us
ab
ou
t th
em -
co
nta
ct@
kra
.org
.au
D
o yo
u h
ave
a b
urn
ing
qu
esti
on
ab
ou
t yo
ur
Ken
sin
gto
n n
eig
hb
ou
rho
od
? G
ot a
ny
ph
oto
s o
f K
ensi
ng
ton
eit
her
old
or
rece
nt
you
’d li
ke t
o s
ha
re?
Ema
il co
nta
ct@
kra
.org
.au
RENEW YOUR KRA MEMBERSHIP OR BECOME A MEMBER
Name(s): Date
Address:
Phone: Email:
2014 KRA Membership: New or
Renewal
1 year membership fee ($ 10) $
2 year membership fee ($ 20) $
5 year membership fee ($ 50) $
Payment may be made by cheque, cash or direct deposit. Note If paying by direct deposit you must provide us
with full details as above and full details of your deposit so that we can process your membership
Bank details: BSB 805 050 Account No: 2350031 Account Name: Kensington Residents
Please complete, detach and send to: The Secretary, Andrew Dyson: 42 Regent Street Ph 8331 9654 Email:
Are you a KRA Member? If so remember to renew your membership or if not why not become a member?
HAVE YOU MET:
Joslin Kershaw
Joslin Kershaw, a young resident of High Street,
Kensington, is about to embark on an
adventure not too many 13 year olds get a
chance at. A student at Norwood Morialta
High School, Jos has just signed up for the
‘World Challenge’ which takes groups of kids to
remote destinations to work with and
experience other cultures. Jos heads off for a
month in November 2015 to Cambodia and
Vietnam to live with a local family and assist
with building a community school. She will
also have the opportunity to do some trekking.
In preparation, Jos has to practice walking with
a heavy back pack for extended periods of
time. If you see her trudging around the
streets of Kensington in the next year or so
with a giant pack on her back give her a wave
of encouragement. Continued over….