Hi Cando and Jillianstella,
thanks very much to both of you, for your continued interest. Having lived in this house for the past 25 years, I have always loved it - and although it is a basic Australian house of its age, nothing flash (but has a lovely deep front verandah - great for the Aussie sun) - it has such character about it, and that is one of the reasons I started investigating the history of it - in particular the Carrig - and Far North of South Australia connection. Whether the genealogy is one's own, or even not family connected, I just love learning about "Life as it was".
We do not own the house, it is owned by "Housing SA" - "Housing Commission" as it would be in other parts of Australia. In recent discussion with Housing SA I have learned that in fact the house was built in 1921 - a wee bit later than I thought. And what really distresses me, is that as with all Government Departments - there is a plan for the future of the house. "Renewal of Streets and Suburbs" dictates that at some time in the future (?5-10 years) - the house will be demolished and "New" accommodation will be built. Oh how sad - it will be replaced most likely with a modern minimalist concrete block. And will the new real estate last 100 years, and still be in good nick? I very much doubt it. Mind you, I think they will have to carry me from this house, kicking and screaming!! And if it happens, I will have to make a definite visit to Cheltenham Cemetery to let May Carrig know, that it was well loved while it lasted!
