Beverley, South Australia

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Coordinates: 34°53′35″S 138°32′49″E / 34.893°S 138.547°E / -34.893; 138.547
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Beverley
Adelaide, South Australia
East Avenue, Beverley
Population1,578 (SAL 2021)[1]
Established1849[2]
Postcode(s)5009[3]
Location6.1 km (4 mi) NW of Adelaide city centre[3]
LGA(s)City of Charles Sturt[4]
State electorate(s)Cheltenham
Federal division(s)Hindmarsh
Suburbs around Beverley:
Woodville South Woodville Park Kilkenny, West Croydon
Woodville South Beverley Allenby Gardens
Findon Flinders Park Flinders Park

Beverley is a western suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Charles Sturt.

Geography[edit]

The suburb is mainly bounded by Port Road, East Avenue, Ledger Road and Grange Road.[6]

History[edit]

The township of Beverley now a suburb of Adelaide was laid out for Edward Stevens by his attorney, John Morphett in 1849 on section 395, Hundred of Yatala,[7] Beverley incorporates the formerly separate suburb of York[8] and site of the skin and fertiliser works of Crompton and Sons.[9] Other once important manufacturing businesses of the area were Pope Products Ltd. on Princess Street, Adelaide Potteries Ltd. on Toogood Avenue and a number of independent brickworks.

The Beverley Post Office was open from 1 January 1881 until 1901.[10]

The GM Holden's Beverley factory is not documented in detail though according to sources, Holden’s took control of the Beverley site on 1 January 1927, although they did not actually own the building until 29 February 1928 and began operations at Beverley on Howards Road.[11]

A report from The Register (Adelaide, 6 August 1927) describes a labour conflict between Holden and engineers at the Beverley factory, according to the article, the Beverley facility was not primarily engaged in motor body construction but rather focused on producing parts essential for such construction, as well as handling all blacksmithing needs for the Woodville shops. Additionally, the engineers at Beverley were responsible for crafting ball sockets and hood frames.[12]

GM Holden Ltd, Beverley plant, Approximately 1939 - 1945.

According to Susan Marsden, When war broke out in September 1939 the Government purchased outright Holden's small Beverley plant and the Annexe was put to production of anti-tank and anti-aircraft guns,[13] the Beverley plant was responsible for Ordnance and assembled the following equipment for the Australian Government at the Holden's GMH plant in Beverley, South Australia during WWII, during war time the Beverley plant carried out assembly of artillery guns, these were 2-pdr. Anti-tank guns and carriages, Assembly of 6-pdr. Anti-tank guns and carriages and the Assembly of Polsten 20mm. Anti-aircraft guns and mountings.[14]

Because of the dominant part played by the Germans in there advances Due to the significant technological advancements during World War II, one of the first weapons of high priority demanded of Australia was an anti-tank gun, the British army possessed only a limited number of the 2-pounder (bore - 40mm or 1.57 inches) anti-tank guns, which were designed just before the war, though only a few had been manufactured, recognizing this need, the Australian Army, in consultation with the Ordnance Directorate, determined a requirement for 1000 complete guns, including all necessary accessories and ancillary equipment, to be produced at a rate of 100 per month and made ready for deployment.

GMH Beverley plant, 2.pdr anti-tank gun, stowed.
GMH Beverley plant, 2.pdr anti-tank gun, deployed.

In June 1940, a prototype 2-pounder anti-tank gun arrived in Woodville, South Australia from Melbourne by passenger train, three weeks after Dunkirk. Initial drawings had arrived earlier, with revisions and finalization ongoing, subcontractors inspected components, selecting those they could reproduce. After assembly, the guns underwent rigorous military proofing, passing all assessments, showcasing Australian manufacturing prowess.[15]

Repurposing the GMH Plant[edit]

When the war was over and in 1946 the Beverley plant was sold to Clarkson Ltd, to one of the old firms in the city, Which then transferred its glass treatment works to Beverley,[13] the Clarkson's owned the property until 1974, at which point it was sold to Arrow Properties Pty Ltd. However, Clarkson continued to lease the property for three years until they vacated it in 1977. After this period, there are few records detailing the occupants and their activities on the site. Presently, Harlaxton Pty Ltd owns the land, which is currently being utilized by ADRAD Pty Ltd.[16]

Demographics[edit]

The 2016 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 1,498 persons in Allenby Gardens on census night. Of these, 52.7% were male and 47.3% were female.[5]

The majority of residents (68.0%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being India (5.3%), England (1.9%), Italy (1.6%), China (1.4%), and Greece (1.3%).[5] Additionally, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent made up 1.2% of the suburb.

In terms of religious affiliation, 33.2% of residents attributed themselves to being irreligious, 19.3% attributed themselves to being Catholic, 7.7% attributed themselves to be Eastern Orthodox, and 5.0 attributed themselves to being Anglican.[5] Within Allenby Gardens, 93.1% of the residents were employed, with the remaining 6.9% being unemployed.[5]

Politics[edit]

Local government[edit]

Beverley is part of Beverley Ward in the City of Charles Sturt local government area, being represented in that council by Independent Edgar Agius and Labor member Mick Harley.[4]

State and federal[edit]

Beverley lies in the state electoral district of Cheltenham,[17] but prior to the 2016 redistribution was in the Croydon district. Beverley is in the federal electoral division of Hindmarsh.[18] The suburb is represented in the South Australian House of Assembly by Joe Szakacs[17] and federally by Mark Butler.[18]

Community[edit]

Schools[edit]

St Michael's College is a local independent Catholic high school, which services students in years 6–12. It is located on East Avenue.[19]

Facilities and attractions[edit]

Adelaide Arena[edit]

Adelaide Arena, located between William Street and Toogood Avenue, is an indoor basketball stadium and function centre with a sitting capacity of 8000.[20] Also known as Distinctive Homes Dome and, formerly, Clipsal Powerhouse, the facility was constructed in 1991, replacing the former Apollo Stadium. It is the home of the Adelaide 36ers and the Adelaide Lightning.[20]

Parks[edit]

The only park within Beverley is the Toogood Reserve.

Transportation[edit]

Roads[edit]

Beverley is serviced by Port Road, connecting the suburb to Port Adelaide and Adelaide city centre, and Grange Road, which forms part of its southern boundary. East Avenue, on Beverley's eastern boundary, links Port and Grange roads.[6]

Public transport[edit]

Beverley is serviced by public transport run by the Adelaide Metro.[21]

See also[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Beverley, South Australia.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Beverley (SA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Place Names of South Australia". The Manning Index of South Australian History. State Library of South Australia. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Beverley, South Australia (Adelaide)". Postcodes-Australia. Postcodes-Australia.com. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
  4. ^ a b "City of Charles Sturt Wards and Council Members" (PDF). City of Charles Sturt. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 August 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
  5. ^ a b c d e Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Beverley (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 July 2019. Edit this at Wikidata
  6. ^ a b Adelaide and surrounds street directory (47th ed.). UBD. 2009. ISBN 978-0-7319-2336-6.
  7. ^ Manning's Place names of South Australia, Geoffrey.H.Manning, 1990, p.34.
  8. ^ Directory of South Australia 1962 p.A21 "Suburbs officially discontinued list" Printed and published by Sands & McDougalls, Adelaide 1962
  9. ^ "Magistrates' Court—Kilkenny". The Advertiser. Adelaide. 30 May 1913. p. 16. Retrieved 20 February 2012 – via National Library of Australia.
  10. ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
  11. ^ https://hrc.au/107
  12. ^ Environment Protection Authority, Beverley assessment area, Summary of historical activities, 2016, p.20.
  13. ^ a b A History of Woodville, By Susan Marsden, 1977, p.215.
  14. ^ War Record, General Motors Holden's Ltd, Australia, September 1939 - August 1945, p.17.
  15. ^ War Record, General Motors Holden's Ltd, Australia, September 1939 - August 1945, p.57.
  16. ^ Environment Protection Authority, Beverley assessment area, Summary of historical activities, 2016, p.21.
  17. ^ a b "Electoral Districts – Electoral District for the 2010 Election". Electoral Commission SA. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
  18. ^ a b "Localities". Find my electorate: Hindmarsh. Australian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  19. ^ "Australian Schools Directory". `. Australian Schools Directory. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
  20. ^ a b "Adelaide Dome". Austadiums. 4 November 2010. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
  21. ^ "Public Transport in Adelaide". Adelaide Metro official website. Dept. for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure, Public Transport Division. Archived from the original on 26 April 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2011.

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