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In 1839, John Reynell bought then enclosed an 80 acre section of land south of Adelaide.

He would later issue a Notice of Sale, announcing the township of Reynella by releasing 40 acres into allotments (¼ to 2 acres), divided by the Great South Road.

By 1866, the town had grown with essential establishments: a steam flour mill, a hotel, a post office, a store, a school, and a chapel.

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FieldsToBarrels Oct 20

Emu Wines began in the 1840s when Patrick Auld established vineyards at Magill, later moving to Morphett Vale where he added a distillery. Emu became famous for its ports and sherries, exporting globally. Hardys later acquired the brand, continuing its legacy. The Southern Districts Workingmen’s Club now occupies the original site. #MorphettVale #SAHistory #WineHistory #hardys #Reynella

FieldsToBarrels Oct 19

Hallett’s Bridge was completed in 1867 to fix one of the most dangerous sections of the old South Road near Reynella. The grade was eased from 1 in 11 to 1 in 18, and a new 30-foot stone bridge built with freestone from local quarries. At its opening, officials, Oddfellows and Foresters gathered as Miss Smith christened it “in the name of the Great Architect of the Universe.” The bridge still stands today, overlooking the old road rising toward Reynella. #Reynella #southaustralia #bridge

FieldsToBarrels Oct 17

5AN (the forerunner to ABC Adelaide) began on 15 October 1937, transmitting from with in the central telephone exchange. The equipment later moved to Brooklyn Park (1944), then shifted again in 1952 to make way for the new Adelaide Airport. In 1959, a new 24 hectare site at Pimpala, Reynella was purchased, and the 172-metre red and white tower was officially opened on 20 September 1961. It is still broadcasting AM signals today under the ABC.

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