Yeah it was very cool. It was clear that there were many other original buildings that didn't have them and maybe the owners didn't want to be part of this historical project.. but it was amazing to be able to walk around kike a self guided living museum of that town .. we enjoyed our visits and learning about Port Wakefield... Stuart thanks for commenting ... And you're support and so glad you enjoyed the video ..tc Bridgette
Tailem Bend here/ Folks who live along SA's coastal areas are so lucky. Its like a hidden gem. SA has the most diverse and beautiful coast. Hope it will never be spoiled. Thanks for this video.
Thanks for you comment and support , South Australia has so much to offer and not many people know what lovely place there are to explore ... or maybe we all want to keep them to ourselves ;) Well there is some area near St Kilda worries me.. other then that will keep doing my best to keep sharing our Beautiful state in Videos .. Tc Bridgette
Thanks for showing people what port Wakefield really is not just the highway although since the new bypass has been put in its more like a ghost town unfortunately
I am really enjoying filming these places, and documenting what is there... unfortunately the little signs that are there explaining the history are so unreadable in some cases , they really need replacing . Port Wakefield's highways seem to have main roads that I am sure were designed to make sure people bypass it .. Port Wakefield is one the most intact townships I have come across and do intend to return to look at much more . The really unfortunate part of the town is the lack of railway buildings . Glad you enjoyed the video . Thank you so much for the comments and information . Tc Bridgette
The buildings next to the courthouse weren't holding cells they were housing for the troopers as the sign said and where they kept the police horses. On the other side of the caravan park was the wharf where the bullock drays used to deliver to the boats and the creek leads out to the ocean. Where you first started filming is the local pool but it was being dredged (flushed) via the flood gates at the end of the caravan park.
Thanks for the information...like I said , just filming what I saw .. hopefully you enjoyed the video ... Thanks for commenting.. its through sharing information.. we learn of the history of these areas .
Lived in Port wakefield as a toddler , grandparents lived on the corner of Burra St and Company street my parents lived a few doors down still on company street
Hello John, I haven't responded to your comment because, I am not too sure how your comment relates to the video, except in regards to the locality. It's a very nice town that is like stepping back in time . Are you saying that you went fishing ... And someone local destroyed / damaged your boat trailer.. if so you need to report this ...OR are you saying that the water attacked the boat trailer by rust or corrosion? The water there is salt water .. I am not a boat person but I am sure that when using a trailer, afterwards hosing with clean water might remove the salt. .. if I have got what you meant completely, please accept my apology for not understanding...and explain what you mean ..I do hope you enjoyed the video and enjoyed fishing .. its a beautiful place to go .. and thanks for taking the time to comment.. all the best with fishing ...and hope they are biting .. tc Bridgette
It did have a brass plate say something about the proving grounds outside Port Wakefield...but I'm sure Australia sourced its equipment , guns and vehicles etc from other countries as other countries did as well.
Good Job Ty
Glad you enjoyed the video , thanks TC Bridgette
Absolutely beautiful country town with most of the original buildings intact. Would love to live there myself.
Great job girls.
Thanks Anne for your support and yes I think the town is beautiful... But myself I think I would need more .. but a lovely place to visit.
Been driving through that town for about a year always wanted to stop , thanks mate
You're welcome , glad you like the video 👍
That was magic. Ive never seen a town with signs on the historic buildings...a real credit to the people involved..😊
Yeah it was very cool. It was clear that there were many other original buildings that didn't have them and maybe the owners didn't want to be part of this historical project.. but it was amazing to be able to walk around kike a self guided living museum of that town .. we enjoyed our visits and learning about Port Wakefield... Stuart thanks for commenting ... And you're support and so glad you enjoyed the video ..tc Bridgette
Drove past 27 years ago unfortunately like a lot of country S A IT NEVER CHANGES
Tailem Bend here/ Folks who live along SA's coastal areas are so lucky. Its like a hidden gem. SA has the most diverse and beautiful coast. Hope it will never be spoiled. Thanks for this video.
Thanks for you comment and support , South Australia has so much to offer and not many people know what lovely place there are to explore ... or maybe we all want to keep them to ourselves ;) Well there is some area near St Kilda worries me.. other then that will keep doing my best to keep sharing our Beautiful state in Videos .. Tc Bridgette
Good job with the video.
Glad you enjoyed it 👍😁
Thanks for showing people what port Wakefield really is not just the highway although since the new bypass has been put in its more like a ghost town unfortunately
I am really enjoying filming these places, and documenting what is there... unfortunately the little signs that are there explaining the history are so unreadable in some cases , they really need replacing . Port Wakefield's highways seem to have main roads that I am sure were designed to make sure people bypass it .. Port Wakefield is one the most intact townships I have come across and do intend to return to look at much more . The really unfortunate part of the town is the lack of railway buildings . Glad you enjoyed the video . Thank you so much for the comments and information . Tc Bridgette
The buildings next to the courthouse weren't holding cells they were housing for the troopers as the sign said and where they kept the police horses. On the other side of the caravan park was the wharf where the bullock drays used to deliver to the boats and the creek leads out to the ocean. Where you first started filming is the local pool but it was being dredged (flushed) via the flood gates at the end of the caravan park.
Thanks for the information...like I said , just filming what I saw .. hopefully you enjoyed the video ... Thanks for commenting.. its through sharing information.. we learn of the history of these areas .
Lived in Port wakefield as a toddler , grandparents lived on the corner of Burra St and Company street my parents lived a few doors down still on company street
Thx Adam, glad you enjoyed the video .. tc Bridgette
Across from the pub was the original CFS and ambulance stations before the new ones were built
Which pub was that .. you mean the pub in the main street ?
The antique shop used to infact be a Westpac bank
The one that is there now , strangely never seems to be open and I have been there a lot of different days ..
Try going fishing their and the local destroy your trailer
Hello John, I haven't responded to your comment because, I am not too sure how your comment relates to the video, except in regards to the locality. It's a very nice town that is like stepping back in time . Are you saying that you went fishing ... And someone local destroyed / damaged your boat trailer.. if so you need to report this ...OR are you saying that the water attacked the boat trailer by rust or corrosion? The water there is salt water .. I am not a boat person but I am sure that when using a trailer, afterwards hosing with clean water might remove the salt. .. if I have got what you meant completely, please accept my apology for not understanding...and explain what you mean ..I do hope you enjoyed the video and enjoyed fishing .. its a beautiful place to go .. and thanks for taking the time to comment.. all the best with fishing ...and hope they are biting .. tc Bridgette
25 pounder sir
The gun ?
@Lost_in_South_OZ yes world war two British film gun
It did have a brass plate say something about the proving grounds outside Port Wakefield...but I'm sure Australia sourced its equipment , guns and vehicles etc from other countries as other countries did as well.
Lol how did you get lost in Adelaide?? I wouldn't move for the world, good old Radelaide
Glad you liked the video Michelle, be sure to watch our early videos for your answer .. tc Bridgette