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GW Cotton - 'The Blocker's Friend' |
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Written by Lesley Ewing
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George Witherage Cotton was born in Kent, England. He migrated to South Australia in 1848 and eventually established a business in land. He became a leading layman in the Wesleyan Church, bought the land for Prince Alfred College and was secretary of the College in its first twenty years.
In 1882 Cotton was elected to the Legislative Council. He formulated the Working Men's Blocks scheme which proposed the government should offer blocks of up to twenty acres (8 ha) to working men at low rents. Income from such blocks would supplement a man's income during times when he could not find paid employment, and ultimately support a man and his family. In 1885 the government accepted his scheme.
Being close to the city. areas in the Adelaide Hills were soon settled by 'Blockers' as they were known. By the time |
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Coopers Rural & Hardware Supplies – 120th Birthday |
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Written by Brian Barker
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This year marks the 120th anniversary of the opening of the Coopers Store in Mylor. In recognition of this achievement the Mylor History Group is joining with the Cooper family to celebrate the occasion on Sunday 6 May 2012. The celebration will include a photographic display of the Cooper business over the years and a talk by Charlie Cooper at 2pm. Charlie will undoubtedly have a few tales to tell!!
We also plan to have the ‘cutting of the birthday cake’ to serve with afternoon tea as well as other refreshments. The display will be in the Coopers Store at Mylor between noon and 4pm on the 6th. This event will be part of ‘About Time – South Australia’s History Festival’ which is to be held in May.
For enquires contact Leonie Barker of the Mylor History Group on 8388 5858. |
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