THE Berri Barmera library service is hosting an exhibition celebrating the history of the district with more than 100 photos and artefacts on display.
The 100 years of Barmera, Glossop and Monash exhibit is currently running at the Soldiers Memorial Hall in Barmera as part of South Australia’s History Festival, and will continue until the end of the month.
Berri Barmera Council library manager Peter Ison said the display had proved popular, with at least 20 people visiting the exhibit each day.
“There’s about 120 photos about the history of the Barmera, Glossop and Monash areas, and they’re all on display boards,” he said.
“There’s also some information about Overland Corner from the Barmera National Trust, which includes a bit on the history of Overland Corner and all the stuff from the time capsule they pulled up back in 2019.
“Plus, there’s some headshots of all the Barmera soldier settlers and a re-creation of the Glossop anchor, which is part of the town’s centenary celebrations, with a bit of information on Commander John Glossop.”
Next door to the exhibition, a replica of the Bonney Theatre, created by Barmera woman Joy Engleson over almost 700 hours, is also on display.
The exhibition is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm throughout May, and will also open on Sunday, May 30, from 10am to 4pm.