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Gawler river named
On 22 November 1838, T.B. Strangways and S. Blunden set out to find suitable sites for special surveys. They crossed the river which they named after Governor Gawler. -
John SMITH arrives in South Australia
John Smith, founder of Smithfield, arrives in the infant colony, on board the "Gem" from Port Phillip. He is accompanied by his wife Ann Neilson. -
Ezekial John arrives in Adelaide
When the ship Success berthed at Port Adelaide on January 27th, 1848 among the passengers disembarking was a lad of 13 years from Redruth, Cornwall, England, Ezekial Johns. John's road is named after him. -
Jonathon Roberts purchases land
Jonathon Roberts set out northwards across the plains and selected a spot in the Peachey Belt area. He came with his wife, three boys and two girls, all very young. Jonathon gave the name “Carclew” to his selection, the reasons are not known. Jonathon probably made his selection before the land was surveyed. When the land grants were issued on March 14th, 1848, Jonathon received Section 7581, containing 84 acres. In 1850 Jonathon secured further sections to the south of his original selectio -
Tommy the Elephant in Smithfield
Tommy the elephant first noted to be in the Smithfield area. -
Angle Vale Bridge opening
Heaslip Road, Angle Vale. Designed by C.F.G. Ashwin and built by Hack & Parker, completing it in 1876. The bridge was opened by Miss Elizabeth Heaslip on 22 November 1876. -
Land purchase for Elizabeth
The Hon Premier T. Playford announced the purchase by the Housing Trust of SA, 3000 acres near Salisbury for establishment of a new town. -
Work begins on the new town
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Inauguration ceremony
The Hon. Premier Mr Thomas Playford, M.P named ELIZABETH for Her Majesty, the Queen. -
Methodist Church Hall
The first Methodist Church Hall opened and dedicated at Elizabeth Grove. -
Beginings of Lyell McEwin Hospital
Unveiling of stone commemorating site of Lyell McEwin hospital. -
Hotel Elizabeth opened
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Bill Pinnock arrives in ELizabeth
Bill Pinnock came to Elizabeth, on 1st November 1957
Playford Government assisted in the development and building of the Pinnock factory. The Pinnock family moved to a house in Haydown Road in 1958, -
Shandon Drive-in opened
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First football match on Elizabeth Oval
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Elizabeth Downs Primary School established
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Queen Elizabeth visits
After visiting Windsor Green, Her majesty tours General Motors Holden. -
Town of Elizabeth proclaimed
The Govenor of South Austalia, Sir Edric Bastyan granted the new town as its own local government, to be known as The Corporation of the Town of Elizabeth. -
Coles opened
Opening of G.J Coles & Co Ltd. 26,400 square feet supermarket and variety store in Prince Charles Walk, town centre. -
Shedley & Octagon theatres open
Officially opened by Govenor Sir edric Bastyan. -
Dust storm over Elizabeth
