Tag Archives: Baker’s Flat

Mystery metal man

Posted on December 13, 2013 by sarthure

The photo below shows the slightly rumpled bust of an unknown man. It was found on Baker’s Flat at some time in the last few years. It’s not very big, about 7 cm tall, and I’m assuming at this stage … Continue reading →

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Something about Mary

Posted on October 13, 2013 by sarthure

In the collection of artefacts from Baker’s Flat, there are fourteen religious medals. Of these, eleven feature Mary, mother of Jesus. These include medals of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, Mary Refuge of Sinners, and Mary … Continue reading →

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Tales from Baker’s Flat, II

Posted on July 23, 2013 by sarthure

A cautionary tale from the South Australian Supreme Court criminal sittings, reported in the South Australian Register of Saturday 12 May 1866 under the headline Burglary. In summary – a man called John Lenane was charged with stealing 16 shillings from … Continue reading →

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Tales from Baker’s Flat, I

Posted on July 14, 2013 by sarthure

Searching through old newspapers on the National Library of Australia’s Trove, I’ve found a number of stories, some comical, some sad, relating to the residents of Baker’s Flat. A story from August 1868 is headlined as A Midnight Adventure. It … Continue reading →

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Fido, what have you done with your tag?

Posted on June 1, 2013 by sarthure

Most recently, I’ve been cataloguing and photographing dog registration tags. OK, that’s a bit of a conversation stopper. But bear with me, and read on … The Dog Act of 1860 divided South Australia into districts, and compelled all dog owners … Continue reading →

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