Just found your channel. Very interesting and a trip down memory lane. My dad worked at Weapons Research and used to go to Woomera also back in the 60’s. I remember they used to fly there in DC3’s. He is still around but his memory is not as sharp as it was but I do remember him working as part of De Havilland and the Blue Streak missile. He also worked for Holden. I was born in Elizabeth in the very early 60s but we lived in Salisbury North so many of your videos have a connection for me. I still remember the Holden kids Christmas party, John Martins Christmas parades and the dust storm of 68. That dust storm went across Salisbury North also and we were playing outside when we saw it approach. We had no idea what it was at first and thought it was smoke until one of the neighbours recognised it as a dust storm. Never seen anything like it since. So thanks for your videos, much appreciated.
Thank you so much for this. Both my parents worked at WRE - for different companies - and I had my wedding reception there. And of course there were the children's Christmas parties. An my dad was involved in almost every rocket launching, as, like many others, he worked one week from home and one week at Woomera.
Thanks for sharing that with us Moya! That awesome footage of Woomera and the WRE used in this video is part of a documentary on Woomera and the WRE produced in the late 50s, which I'll be posting here in a few weeks after the full "Elizabeth's Poor Relation" episode is posted. As always, thank you for your support. It is much appreciated. Hope you're well 🙏🍷
Great video Will. I lived in Salisbury North from 1954-1962 with my family. My father was a longterm Employee of LRWE/WRE/Woomera.I well remember bogged cars/horses/overturned "Night Carts"/Ice deliveries for the Icebox/Wood fired Chip Heaters for a Hot Shower/Outdoor toilets. I joined the RAAF as a pilot and by 1967 was flying fighters in SE Asia. A different world indeed. I marvel at what people accepted as the norm at that time; but I had a great childhood even though my mother hated the hot, flat, dusty environment .My father rode a bicycle to work and we did not own a car till 1957. Long retired from Qantas now but marvel at the stoicism of that generation.
Absolutely Roy - mad of tough stock those previous generations. I'm glad I was raised a by more stoic generation myself. This is actually an excerpt from a longer video, which you may have discovered already. But here's a link in case. And thanks for watching this one mate, much appreciated: ruclips.net/video/jpuK0YugiCI/видео.html
Thankyou for putting in the time an effort to provide a history on an most often overlooked suburb it all adds up to our story here in Adelaide and South Australia
My pleasure. Yes, eventually I hope this channel with be a comprehensive go to channel for history relating to the northern suburbs, in 🙏general. Thank you for watching, much appreciated 🙏
My pleasure Melisa. You may already be aware, there are a couple of other mini-docos focusing on Salisbury - one on Salisbury North, and another on the WRE itself. You can find them on the home page. Your Mum sounds like quite an amazing woman. Thank you for sharing. Will :-)
Wow they were hardy folk when we moved to Elizabeth Downs in1962 5hings were still the same mud roads no school no shops and not having a car walking was the only way to get around I wa s only 8 at the time I don't think would accept that today another great one Will thanks
My pleasure Christine. Yes, aside from the initial plans, once Elizabeth began rapidly expanding the development became more and more ad hoc. Hence suburbs like Elizabeth Downs having houses before sealed roads and shops etc. At least we had sewerage...lol. Imagine having to take it out each day and bury it in your backyard. Full video will drop Saturday 1st October. Cheers for watching Christine. 🙏🍷
With a lot of weapons research workers, does this mean the first generation of Salisbury North residents were fairly well educated? Note the large section of streets named after mathematical terms.
Hey Eric. Although the estate was intended primarily for WRE workers, and at one point was three quarters occupied by WRE nominated staff, at first the estate’s social mix was wider than had been envisaged. With the absence of anything better to go to, every class rubbed shoulders there, from the men of the Commonwealth Investigation Service to graduate Experimental Officers to toolmakers. But eventually many employees tired of the conditions and went to live in better housing either in Elizabeth or far from the estate. In the full video I go into more detail about the discrepancies in the Trust's attitude toward Elizabeth versus Salisbury North, and Salisbury in general. But yes, generally speaking many of the original residents at Salisbury North were well educated, highly skilled people. The conditions that greeted them at SN in the early 50s must have come as quite a shock - especially as many flooding into SA and Australia at that time were looking for a new start and better future.
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Thank you for watching. For more Elizabeth (and Adelaide) That Was, please Like this video and Subscribe to the channel. Cheers, Will 🙏🍷
Just found your channel. Very interesting and a trip down memory lane. My dad worked at Weapons Research and used to go to Woomera also back in the 60’s. I remember they used to fly there in DC3’s. He is still around but his memory is not as sharp as it was but I do remember him working as part of De Havilland and the Blue Streak missile. He also worked for Holden. I was born in Elizabeth in the very early 60s but we lived in Salisbury North so many of your videos have a connection for me. I still remember the Holden kids Christmas party, John Martins Christmas parades and the dust storm of 68. That dust storm went across Salisbury North also and we were playing outside when we saw it approach. We had no idea what it was at first and thought it was smoke until one of the neighbours recognised it as a dust storm. Never seen anything like it since. So thanks for your videos, much appreciated.
Hey Gary. My pleasure mate. And thank you for sharing your memories with us, I love hearing them 🙏
Thank you so much for this. Both my parents worked at WRE - for different companies - and I had my wedding reception there. And of course there were the children's Christmas parties. An my dad was involved in almost every rocket launching, as, like many others, he worked one week from home and one week at Woomera.
Thanks for sharing that with us Moya! That awesome footage of Woomera and the WRE used in this video is part of a documentary on Woomera and the WRE produced in the late 50s, which I'll be posting here in a few weeks after the full "Elizabeth's Poor Relation" episode is posted. As always, thank you for your support. It is much appreciated. Hope you're well 🙏🍷
Great video Will. I lived in Salisbury North from 1954-1962 with my family. My father was a longterm Employee of LRWE/WRE/Woomera.I well remember bogged cars/horses/overturned "Night Carts"/Ice deliveries for the Icebox/Wood fired Chip Heaters for a Hot Shower/Outdoor toilets. I joined the RAAF as a pilot and by 1967 was flying fighters in SE Asia. A different world indeed. I marvel at what people accepted as the norm at that time; but I had a great childhood even though my mother hated the hot, flat, dusty environment .My father rode a bicycle to work and we did not own a car till 1957. Long retired from Qantas now but marvel at the stoicism of that generation.
Absolutely Roy - mad of tough stock those previous generations. I'm glad I was raised a by more stoic generation myself. This is actually an excerpt from a longer video, which you may have discovered already. But here's a link in case. And thanks for watching this one mate, much appreciated: ruclips.net/video/jpuK0YugiCI/видео.html
Thankyou for putting in the time an effort to provide a history on an most often overlooked suburb it all adds up to our story here in Adelaide and South Australia
My pleasure. Yes, eventually I hope this channel with be a comprehensive go to channel for history relating to the northern suburbs, in 🙏general. Thank you for watching, much appreciated 🙏
Thanks so much for all your effort - my mum worked at WRE - thanks so much for putting all this research together, greatly appreciated!!
My pleasure Melisa. You may already be aware, there are a couple of other mini-docos focusing on Salisbury - one on Salisbury North, and another on the WRE itself. You can find them on the home page. Your Mum sounds like quite an amazing woman. Thank you for sharing. Will :-)
Thanks for replying and letting me know about the other mini docs ❤️
@@melissagraziani6864 my pleasure. For easy access, here is a link to the Salisbury North video: ruclips.net/video/jpuK0YugiCI/видео.html
An amazing video. Thank you very much for your research and for sharing, from a long-term Salisbury North resident
My pleasure Grant. Cheers for watching. I have just posted the full video. Hope you enjoy it 🙏🍷
Before my time but so amazing seeing Salisbury as it was way back then. Thank you Will yet another wonderful video.👍
My pleasure Geoff, glad you enjoyed it. The full video will drop on Saturday 1st of October. Thank you once again for watching 🙏🍷
Fantastic viedoe, thankyou for your effort.
My pleasure Debbie. Full video out October 1st. Thank you for watching 🙏
Love these videos!
Thanks mate. Glad you like them. I am close to completing the next installment, which focuses primarily on life at the Smithfield Hostel 🙏
@@elizabeththatwas I will keep an eye out! I was led here by my research for a future video on the Penfield line. I'm learning a lot. Thank you.
Wow they were hardy folk when we moved to Elizabeth Downs in1962 5hings were still the same mud roads no school no shops and not having a car walking was the only way to get around I wa s only 8 at the time I don't think would accept that today another great one Will thanks
My pleasure Christine. Yes, aside from the initial plans, once Elizabeth began rapidly expanding the development became more and more ad hoc. Hence suburbs like Elizabeth Downs having houses before sealed roads and shops etc. At least we had sewerage...lol. Imagine having to take it out each day and bury it in your backyard. Full video will drop Saturday 1st October. Cheers for watching Christine. 🙏🍷
my old man Worked at WRE... we ,]lived on Penfield Avenue, which housed WRE and RAAF families... was there from 1976- 81...
Awesome Jason. Thanks for watching and sharing some of your story with us 🙏
Good morning Will. Just watching now. Hope you and yours are well. ❤️❤️
Good morning! Thank you - I hope all is well in your world also my friend 🙏
With a lot of weapons research workers, does this mean the first generation of Salisbury North residents were fairly well educated? Note the large section of streets named after mathematical terms.
Hey Eric. Although the estate was intended primarily for WRE workers, and at one point was three quarters occupied by WRE nominated staff, at first the estate’s social mix was wider than had been envisaged. With the absence of anything better to go to, every class rubbed shoulders there, from the men of the Commonwealth Investigation Service to graduate Experimental Officers to toolmakers. But eventually many employees tired of the conditions and went to live in better housing either in Elizabeth or far from the estate. In the full video I go into more detail about the discrepancies in the Trust's attitude toward Elizabeth versus Salisbury North, and Salisbury in general. But yes, generally speaking many of the original residents at Salisbury North were well educated, highly skilled people. The conditions that greeted them at SN in the early 50s must have come as quite a shock - especially as many flooding into SA and Australia at that time were looking for a new start and better future.
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