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Successful Twilight Walk through Penwortham Gravestones
mhhsinc
  • 17 hours ago
  • 1 min

Successful Twilight Walk through Penwortham Gravestones

The Mt Horrocks Historical Society hosted a successful South Australian History Festival Event on Saturday 14th May 2022. The ‘Twilight...
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MHHS hosts Hawthorndene Probus Club
mhhsinc
  • May 8
  • 1 min

MHHS hosts Hawthorndene Probus Club

On Friday 6th May the Mt Horrocks Historical Society hosted a group from the Hawthorndene Probus Club. The group arrived at the John...
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A Twilight Walk among Penwortham's Gravestones
mhhsinc
  • Apr 28
  • 1 min

A Twilight Walk among Penwortham's Gravestones

As part of "The South Australian History Festival", Mt Horrocks Historical Society is once again offering a guided walk through the...
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Old School Days
mhhsinc
  • Jan 11
  • 1 min

Old School Days

Old Photos of Watervale School 1946 and 1953. These photos were donated by local resident Gwen Smith.
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Opening of the First Watervale School
Jon Ruwolt
  • Nov 27, 2021
  • 3 min

Opening of the First Watervale School

The Stanley school began as "Watervale School" in mid-1858 with head master Mr. Joseph S. C. Cole (Illustrated at right) and 59 boy...
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A Twilight Grave Walk
Meredith McInnis
  • Nov 25, 2021
  • 2 min

A Twilight Grave Walk

A Twilight Walk Among Penwortham’s Gravestones By Meredith McInnis The Mt Horrocks Historical Society held a successful event entitled ‘A...
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Now You Can Blog from Everywhere!
Jon Ruwolt
  • Nov 23, 2021
  • 1 min

Now You Can Blog from Everywhere!

We’ve made it quick and convenient for you to manage your blog from anywhere. In this blog post we’ll share the ways you can post to your...
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Design a Stunning Blog
Jon Ruwolt
  • Nov 23, 2021
  • 1 min

Design a Stunning Blog

When it comes to design, the Wix blog has everything you need to create beautiful posts that will grab your reader's attention. Check out...
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MT HORROCKS HISTORICAL
SOCIETY INC

  • PO Box 38 Watervale SA 5452

  • mhhsinc@gmail.com

  • (08) 8843 4123

  • Cottage is located on the corner of Surrey Lane and Horrocks Highway, Penwortham (10 km south of Clare). 

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John Horrocks Cottage and Interpretive Centre

Open on the first Sunday of the Month between 2pm-4pm

or by appointment.

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Other Museums

  • Clare National Trust Museum

  • Clare Regional History Group

  • Martindale Hall (Historic Mansion)

  • Polish Hill River Church Museum