LESLEY’S LAMSON RAPID WIRE “FLYING FOX”
Origins of the Lamson Rapid Wire at Lesley’s of Gawler, commonly known as a ‘Flying Fox’, date back to 1925 when it was first installed by the Sheard Family ran the drapery out of the Essex House building since the early 1900s.
Until card payments were introduced when HB Crosby occupied the building, this was the main payment system where payment for items was carried along the wire to the back office clerk, who returned the change and payment receipt along the line.
ONLY 7 OPERATIONAL FLYING FOX’ IN AUSTRALIA
We’re proud to hold a special part of history within the main street of Gawler, holding one of just seven operational flying foxes in Australia… and it’s still usable today thanks to regular repairs by the expertise of Lamson engineers and our talented locals at Willo’s Men’s Shed!
Come and visit next time you’re in Gawler!
OPERATING DATES
For the first time in decades, our Flying Fox (Lamson Rapid Fire) payment system was in operation on Wednesday 5th June 2024 for cash sales.
We used it all day from 9:30am to 5:30pm for cash sales, along with providing handwritten dockets from Crosby’s that pre-date phone area codes!
Couldn’t make this date?
Stay tuned for our next operation date, we hope to run regular Flying Fox days to showcase this wonderful old-fashioned service.
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'Guten Tag!' Stories of Germans in Eudunda
This two-hour walking tour focuses on the German people of Eudunda, from hardworking farmers and wandering Lutherans in the 1860s, to reputable publicans and manufacturers in the twentieth century. Everything changed during WWI when language was suppressed and loyalty tested – even at gunpoint! Discover who the Germans of Eudunda really were.
Dates: Saturday 7th Sept 2024, 10am to 12pm
Eudunda Centenary Gardens $10 per person cash preferred on the day
Bookings for this tour are required:
Samuel Doering
Mobile: 0477 972 630
Email: sdhistorytours@gmail.com
Samuel was recently awarded "SA Emerging historian of the Year" by the History Council of South Australia.
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Sunday, September 08, 10am is when the doors will again open for the 1st Spring Gawler Makers Market.
Explore Gawler's beautiful Civic Centre and be enticed by two floors of local artisanal treasures.
We'll see you there!
Gawler Civic Centre, Murray street, Gawler.
AND remember - if you're a local painter, printer, textile artist, grower, potter, writer, baker, maker etc who designs and creates your own product we want to hear from you!
Send your details to gawlermakersmarket@gmail.com and we'll send you the application details.
Proudly organised by the volunteer Gawler Makers Market Committee.
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HAVE YOUR SAY - Draft Gawler Integrated Transport Strategy 2046 🚗
The Town of Gawler is experiencing rapid growth, with its population set to more than double by 2046. To manage this expansion, the Gawler Growth Framework and Gawler Integrated Transport Strategy outline a strategic vision for sustainable development and infrastructure planning of the town.
Community engagement is now open to share your thoughts on the Draft Gawler Integrated Transport Strategy 2046.
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