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The West Torrens Historical Society and the City of West Torrens have published a 48-page illustrated book on the old and new suburb names of our Council area. Since 1853 there have been more than 100 suburb names in the district - many are no longer used. Have you heard of Weeroopa, Twickenham, Meldreth Park, Horncastle, Grey, Leackly, Marshfield or Ellenville?
Much research has been done into the derivation and exact localities of these former suburbs along with those that we know today. This book is available for $5 (postage extra) from the West Torrens Historical Society Inc, PO Box 43 Marleston SA 5033 or by telephoning 83569768 or 84433380.





This 88-page book of photographs of a great many aspects of the history of West Torrens is available from the West Torrens Historical Society for $10 (postage extra).
Compiled in 1980 by Mrs D.M. Marles, OAM, this book is invaluable to students and researchers of local history. With 185 photographs and maps, it covers people, places and events.
As stocks are limited it is suggested that application be made to the Society at PO Box 43 Marleston SA 5033, or telephone John Gray (08) 8356 9768 or John Andrewartha (08) 8443 3380 - email aja@aka.net.au

Published by the City of West Torrens in 2004, this 145-page book is generously illustrated and contains a useful chronological "Summary View of the History of West Torrens".
Written by historian Peter Donovan, it summarises the history of the "reunited community of Thebarton and West Torrens". Peter Donovan's previous book on West Torrens, Between the City and the Sea (1986), and Pauline Payne's Thebarton Old and New (1996) are now both out of print.
Gateway City is available for $5 (postage extra) from the West Torrens Historical Society Inc, PO Box 43 Marleston SA 5033.





The West Torrens Historian is the newsletter of the West Torrens Historical Society Inc and is to be published each April, August and December.
Issue No.2 is now available free-of-charge from members of the Society, from the City of West Torrens Hamra Centre Library or by writing to the West Torrens Historical Society (PO Box 43 Marleston SA 5033), enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Paid-up members of the "Friends of the West Torrens Historical Society" receive a free copy of each edition of the The West Torrens Historian.





Prints of our photographic collection are available, subject to copyright.

Photographs:
A4 digital photo on glossy paper - $20
A5 digital photo on glossy paper - $15
Postage extra.