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Main Hahnwiki Contents Getting Started The Town of Hahndorf Organisations People and Places Sporting and Other Clubs Artist and Craft Groups Churches and Religious Organisations Schools and Education Other Relevant Mt Barker & District Sites Comments, Notices & Events Some Pages of Possible Interest Recently Added Pages Phone Numbers Mt Barker Council - North Ward Councilor/s

Main Hahnwiki Contents

Some of the main contents contained within 'The Hahnwiki' are listed below.
Please use 'Search' Box located at the top right of each page for other Titles or Text.
Links to some external non-commercial websites which relate to the Hahndorf community are also shown and indicated thus Some External Site.

Getting Started

• Introduction, Help and Guidance
  

• Title Index of all pages in the Hahnwiki
  

• People
  

• Recent Changes

The Town of Hahndorf

• Introduction.
  

• Historical Background.
  

• Settlement and The Early Village.
  

• The First Families.
  

• Founding Families Place of Residence.
  

• Publications re Hahndorf.
  

• Directory of Shops, Galleries & Facilities.
  

• Hahndorf Main Street Signage
  

• Galleries of Hahndorf Photographs.
  

• The Hahndorf Allotments Database.
  

• The Hahndorf Pioneer Womens' Trail
  

• Some Properties of Historical Interest

Organisations

• National Trust SA - Hahndorf Branch
  

• The Hahndorf Community Association Inc.
  

• Hahndorf Business & Tourism (HB&T) Association Inc.
  

• The Hahndorf Academy Foundation Inc.
  

• Hahndorf & Districts Lions Club
  

• SA Country Fire Service Station - Hahndorf
  

• Hahndorf SIDS and Kids
  

• The Adelaide Hills Doll Guild Inc.
  

• Trees Please! Inc.
  

• The Beerenberg Foundation
  

• Hahndorf Town Band
  

• Hahndorf Interim Animal Shelter Inc.
  

• The Adelaide Hills Visitor Information Centre

People and Places

• The Hahndorf Academy
  

• Historical Background of Academy
  

• The Hahndorf Memorial Institute
  

• The Hahndorf Community Hall
  

• Captain John Finnis
  

• Captain Dirk M Hahn
  

• The Peramangk Aboriginal People
  

• The Cedars - Home of Sir Hans Heysen

Sporting and Other Clubs

• The Hahndorf Bowling Club Inc.
  

• Hahndorf Soccer Club
  

• Hahndorf Football Club
  

• The Hahndorf Rifle Club Inc.
  

• Hahndorf Softball Club

Artist and Craft Groups

• Arts Excentrix
  

• The Artist's Voice
  

• Historic Hahndorf Doll Extravaganza Inc.
  

• The Adelaide Hills Doll Guild Inc.

Churches and Religious Organisations

• St.Michael's Lutheran Church (wiki site)
  

• St Paul's Lutheran Church
  

• C3 Church Adelaide Hills

Schools and Education

• Hahndorf Primary School
  

• St Michael's Lutheran Primary School

Other Relevant Mt Barker & District Sites

• District Council of Mount Barker

• The Mt Barker and District Residents' Association (the peak district residents' lobby group) has developed a website to keep locals up to date with community issues, a considerable number of which will be of interest to Hahndorf residents.
  

• Mount Barker Family House
  

• Nairne and District Resident's Association
  

• Harrogate
  

• Meadows150

Comments, Notices & Events

The posting of any Comments, Notices and Events concerning either Hahndorf or 'The Hahnwiki' is encouraged.
Please post any such items as follows:

• All Comments on the Hahndorf Comments Board
  

• All Notices of Future Events on the Hahndorf Events Board

Some Pages of Possible Interest

The following represent some pages of possible interest - check them out and add to or correct the information as necessary.

• The Town of Hahndorf and the associated sub-pages contain extensive details of the history and heritage of Hahndorf.
  

• The History of the Hahndorf Academy
  

• The Peramangk Aboriginal People - information re the original inhabitants.
  

• Directory of Shops, Galleries, Facilities & Businesses located in Hahndorf. (needs considerable updating and correction)

Recently Added Pages

• The Cedars, Home of Sir Hans Heysen

• The Hahndorf Rifle Club
  

• The Hahndorf Community Hall
  

• The Schmidt-Rodert Farm
  

• Hann Court Heritage Walkway
  

• Interesting Items around Hahndorf
  

• St Paul's Lutheran Church
  

Please note that the above pages are under active development. Additional information that you consider may be relevant and of interest is always appreciated.

Phone Numbers

Mt Barker Council - North Ward Councilor/s

Need some advice from your local Councilor, then contact:

• Cr Jeff Bettcher (mobile: 0423 698 570 or email: jbettcher@dcmtbarker.sa.gov.au)
  

• Cr Simon Westwood (mobile: 0427 383 838 or email: swestwood@dcmtbarker.sa.gov.au)
  

• Cr Trevor Corbell
  

• Cr Lyn Stokes (phone: 08 8538 5160)

Facilities, Events and Announcements

Tourism Related Facilities and Attractions The Adelaide Hills Visitor Information Centre The Hahndorf Business and Tourism Association Hahndorf Academy Events Hahndorf Craft and Produce Market Todays Events Annual Events Beerenberg Foundation Invitations to Residents Hahndorf Community Volunteers Hahndorf Seniors Club Hahndorf Lions Club Hahndorf Lawn Bowling Club Community Fitness Classes Country Fire Service - Hahndorf Computer Facilities Hahndorf Broadband for Seniors Internet Kiosk/s The Hahndorf Allotments Database

Tourism Related Facilities and Attractions

The Adelaide Hills Visitor Information Centre

The Adelaide Hills Accommodation & Tour Booking Service and Website is the official website for the Adelaide Hills Visitor Information Centre, based in Hahndorf.

The Adelaide Hills is a region of inspiration, with stunning scenery, amazing local produce, historic villages, pretty scenic drives, nature and wildlife on tap, plus loads of wineries, attractions, and a vast array of regional events. With so much inspiration, its no wonder that the Hills are a cultural centre of excellence for the Arts!

Our website is designed to assist you book accommodation and tours online. We are continuing to recruit operators from across the Adelaide Hills, and develop the website for your convenience. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

The volunteers and staff at the Adelaide Hills Visitor Information Centre look forward to assisting with your enquiries, and await your next visit to this special part of South Australia.

Please feel free to contact us for more information and inspiration.

The Hahndorf Business and Tourism Association

The Hahndorf Business and Tourism Association (HB&T) announced their new website on 9 April 2011.
This site provides comprehensive details of all aspects of business and tourism matters related to Hahndorf including:

Hahndorf Academy

All Exhibitions and Events taking place at the Hahndorf Academy are displayed on the Academy Web-Site which includes the following:.

The Hahndorf Academy Foundation Inc. Annual General Meeting will be held at the Academy at 7.00pm Thursday December 15, 2011.
All members and interested members of the community are invited to attend.
Enquiries - please phone 8388 7250.

Events

Hahndorf Craft and Produce Market

This 'Hills Friendly Market' is located at St Michael's Church on Balhannah Road and is held on the fourth Saturday in each month with the exception of December.
The market has been running for a considerable number of years and is organised by a very dedicated group of local people.
Stalls are both indoors and outdoors with stall holders coming from far and wide. Produce and goods sold include fresh Coorong mullet (in season), local honey, fruit and vegetables, homemade cakes, jams & pickles, new and used tools, a huge variety of books, chocolates, greeting cards, jewellery, gardeners delight of plants, large white elephant stall, and variety of handicafts.
Added to the above is the sumptuous morning teas of fresh baked scones with jam/cream and tea/coffee. A sausages sizzle is also available. The ever popular "potato fritter" is available at each market.
Tourist buses are always welcome to use the Market as a point of call on their Saturday tours.
For any enquires, please contact Sharon, Monday - Thursday during office hours on 8388 1225 or Julie ph 8388 4578 or 0439 00 1962 after hours.

Todays Events

Please post notices of all future Events applicable to Hahndorf on the Hahndorf Events Board.
This will ensure that any events listed on the 'Events Board' will be listed below on the appropriate days.
The Hahndorf Events Board can also be referenced for details of all current and future Events.

Annual Events

Beerenberg Foundation

The Beerenberg Foundation was launched at the Hahndorf Academy on Thursday 29 April 2010 with about 80 invitees from the Hahndorf community in attendance.

For further details, please view The Beerenberg Foundation, or email Sally Paech sallyp@beerenberg.com.au

Invitations to Residents

Hahndorf Community Volunteers

The town of Hahndorf relies heavily on the input of numerous hard working volunteers who give willingly of their time and expertise for the benefit of the community. If you wish to become involved please do not hesitate to contact one of the many groups, organisations, and clubs who will welcome whatever input, however small, that you can provide.
Your help is very much appreciated by the community.

Hahndorf Seniors Club

This is for the more senior members of our community - no grumpy oldies here! There is too much spark around these club members to be put in that category!
So if you need some company, why not come and join us? Why not come along and test your skills at indoor bowls, play cards, scrabble and sometimes Bingo - It all increases your brain power.
A Broadband for Seniors Computer Kiosk is also available for use at no cost to members at any time the Bowling Clubhouse is open. Tutors are available for assistance in using this facility.
We hold a BBQ lunch and a shared lunch each 4 times a year.
Enjoy low cost organized outings with new and exciting places to visit.

The Hahndorf Seniors meet at the Hahndorf Bowling Club fortnightly on Tuesday at 11.00 am.
Further information may be obtained from: Yvonne Lewis, Phone: 8388 1396 or Gwen Tunnah, Phone: 8388 7869

Hahndorf Lions Club

Why don't you come and join us? - Our priority objectives this year are to:

Vice President's Meetings: 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm Hahndorf Bowling Club.
Dinner meetings: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm
Further information contact Past District Governor, Bob Dewell, phone: 8388 7018

Hahndorf Lawn Bowling Club

Please click on flyer for larger image

The Hahndorf Bowling Club together with its excellent facilities is located at 45a Church Street, Hahndorf.
A cordial invitation is extended to any interested person (men, ladies and juniors) who wish to join in and participate in this fascinating game.

The club enters teams in the Hills Bowling Association pennant competitions as well as social events.

If you are interested in details for the 2011/2012 season which commences early October 2011 or for any other information, please contact one of the following:
Michael Wheal (8388 6370), Bill Fairley (8388 2357) or Libby Harvey (8388 7986)

The Hahndorf Bowling Club also hosts its very popular Night Social Competition (Night Owls) each bowling season.
This is a competition to not only introduce persons to the game of lawn bowls, but also to involve members of the community in a fun atmosphere with raffles, prizes and general enjoyment.

The current seasons Night Social Competition will be similar to the Night Owls Competitions held in previous seasons and is detailed in the flyer opposite.

Community Fitness Classes

At the Hahndorf Institute (next to Post Office) - Fridays 9.15am to 10.15am.
Non competitive, fun classes designed to improve flexibility, muscle tone and cardiovascular fitness.
For people of all abilities and fitness levels.
For further details, please phone Rosemary: 8393 1833

Country Fire Service - Hahndorf

If you are interested in joining the Hahndorf CFS, please contact us or come and visit one night at training.
Brigade Training Times: Monday Nights 7:30pm till 9:30pm
Station Number (while manned): 8388 7771
Fax Number: 8388 7030, Email: hahndorf@heysengroup.org.au

Siren - the Hahndorf Town Siren is sounded during the day, between 8.00am and 8.00pm, when the CFS is responding to incidents such as a house fire, car accident, grass fire, and similar incidents. Most importantly, on days of raised bushfire danger, the Siren should be one of the many alerts to the potential danger of a fire in our area.

Computer Facilities

Hahndorf Broadband for Seniors Internet Kiosk/s

A Broadband for Seniors Internet Kiosk (funded by the Australian Government) has been installed in the clubrooms of the Hahndorf Bowling Club.
This kiosk consists of 2 computers with a broadband internet connection and is available free of cost for use by all Hahndorf Bowling Club and Hahndorf Seniors Club members whenever the clubhouse is open.
Other older members of the local Hahndorf community can avail themselves of this facility at suitable times by application to either the Bowling Club or the Senior Citizens Club.
Training is provided in the use of this facility, so beginners are very welcome.

A similar Broadband for Seniors Internet Kiosk exists at St Paul's Lutheran Homes.

The Hahndorf Allotments Database

The Hahndorf Allotments Database, prepared by Reg Butler, is available for residents and visitors alike to consult. The database represents a history of land ownership for every allotment in Hahndorf from 1839 to modern times.
Access to The Hahnwiki and web based email is also available from this computer.

Please note that as from June 2011, the computerised Allotments Database has been re-located from the Stables Restaurant to the Hahndorf Kaffeehaus at 51 Main Street, Hahndorf (opposite the Hahndorf Academy).