Author: Peter

Eudunda Heritage Goes Pink – October 2019

Eudunda Heritage did fundraising for the McGrath Foundation – in October, and their theme is ‘PINK’, so the front windows were given a lovely pink work-over. Thanks to all who supported the fundraising.

The McGrath Foundation raise money to fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australia. You can read more here
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/about/

Even Colin Thiele’s sculpture wore pink and we are sure he would have been proud to support this cause.

Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery window goes PINK in Oct 2019
Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery window goes PINK in Oct 2019

The Galleries windows going pink inspired other shops to do the same and show good support in the town for the cause.

The Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery window  have a new display each month. If you are going past, don’t forget to stop and check it out. If the doors are open, please come in and have a chat.

John Declares Valuation Day A Success

On Saturday 7th September 2019 The Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery hosted it’s final Antique and old wares valuation and information day for the year at the Gallery with antique expert Mr. John Foumakis.

Many people took advantage of John’s generous offer to value thier treasures, at the Heritage Gallery and it was a most interesting morning, listening to the interpretation of some of the items bought in. There was, after all a fascinating story behind every artifact.

To add to the interest of the morning, John had bought along some friends who were also able to add much character and charm to the whole event, with thier own expertise in various types of items bought in.

This was the case when a unique vase was presented as one of the last items of the day, and Ken Raymond felt the vase was a very nice specimen worthy of extra investigation. Soon enough John & Ken were thrilled to tell the current owner that the vase was by a significant artist and could be of interest to people collecting the artists work. The owner told an interesting story of how this vase had been acquired.

Photo caption:
Antique experts Mr. John Foumakis and  Ken Raymond spent time researching the authenticity of this vase and found it is by a significant artist and felt it had great artistic value.

 

Anne’s Friends Excited To Find Old School Photos

Ex Eudunda school teacher from the 80’s, Anne Harrip and friends visited the Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery in September. The visit was a fun trip down memory lane. especially when visiting the Gallery.

Anne’s friends were delighted to find photos of her in the Eudunda Area School photo collection of classes back in 1980.

The school display area is maintained by committee member and volunteer Fay Grosser, and she has built up a great collection over the years.

Photo caption:
Anne Harrip & Friends find a 1980 photo of her at Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery. L-R: Trish Gates, Anne Harrip, Diedre Bond, Enid Passehl
Taken by Peter Herriman

Eudunda Heritage Celebrates Wattle Day – September 1st

The Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery window displays are always fascinating to study. They endevour to have a new display each month.

This display is rather special as the Gallery has just repaired the wall (cracks) and then painted it. The floor has also had a new coat too, so the window area looks really fresh.

Newly elected Chairperson, Delilah Balmer has always had a great talent for window dressing, and has already added this display for Wattle Day.

If you get a chance, stop by and read the stories about Wattle Day and why this Australian Native Flower was so significant to us all and especially our Australian Soldiers serving overseas.

If you haven’t had a look in the Gallery for quite a while, Pop in! Open Friday, Saturday and Sundays every week.

PS – The Gallery is looking for Volunteers to help – check out this page

Our Antiques Valuation Day Set For 7th Sept 2019

The Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery
will be hosting another antique and old wares valuation and information day
with John Foumakis

Offers of Sale are Accepted by John at this event

Date: Saturday 27th July 2019
Time 10:00am until 1:00pm

To be held in the Gallery
17-19 Bruce Street Eudunda

An antique expert of considerable repute
Mr. John Foumakis
has offered to value and give information about
your old treasures

Cost of entry and unlimited valuations is $5.

Everyone has something old and interesting to share, so
bring along your knick-knacks and curios to discover
more about them and find out thier value.