August 6th - 16th 2009 - "150th Commemoration of the Wreck of the Admella"

These dates help “mirror” events as they happened in 1859: the Admella was wrecked on 6th August 1859; the survivors rescued on Thursday 13th August 1859 after which they were taken by ship to Portland to recover.
In an endeavour to allow visitors to view other areas of the region during the Commemoration Event, townships have been allocated certain days for major events.
Where: Carpenter Rocks, Mount Gambier, Robe, Portland
Contact: Linda Hay, Admella Project Officer - Phone (08) 8721 0444, Email linda.hay@dcgrant.sa.gov.au

August 6th 2009 - City of Mount Gambier Mayoral Reception

Mayoral Reception
Where: Mount Gambier City Hall, Mount Gambier
Contact: Linda Hay - Phone (08) 8721 0444, Email linda.hay@dcgrant.sa.gov.au

August 6th - 16th 2009 - Model of the SS Admella

The model will be created by Adrian Brewer of Float a Boat (Melbourne) and will be about 1m in length, displayed in a timber framed display cabinet.
Where: Port MacDonnell & District Maritime Museum
Contact: Linda Hay - Email linda.hay@dcgrant.sa.gov.au

August 6th 2009 - Official Launch of Commemoration Events

Cape Banks Lighthouse (SA Governor invited, 89 children to represent lives lost)
Where: Carpenters Rocks
Contact: Linda Hay - Email linda.hay@dcgrant.sa.gov.au

August 6th 2009 - Opening of Admella Exhibit & Community Art Exhibit

Riddoch Art Gallery (featuring paintings from Art Gallery of SA and Victoria State library & artefacts from SA Maritime museum and private collections. Open for viewing for approx 6 weeks)
Where: Riddoch Art Gallery, Mount Gambier
Contact: Linda Hay - Phone (08) 8721 0444, Email linda.hay@dcgrant.sa.gov.au

August 6th - 13th 2009 - Re-enactment of Inquiry into the Wreck

Interactive re-enactments of the inquiry into the wreck of the Admella at the Old Mount Gambier Courthouse / National Trust.
Where: Mount Gambier
Contact: Linda Hay - Phone (08) 8721 0444, Email linda.hay@dcgrant.sa.gov.au

August 7th 2009 - Descendant and Interested Persons Registrations

Friday 7th august 2009 afternoon and Saturday 8th august 2009 morning to afternoon at Mount Gambier City Hall. Displays by Admella Commiteess, descendants, local businesses and tourism operators.
Where: Mount Gambier City Hall, Mount Gambier
Contact: Linda Hay - Phone (08) 8721 0444, Email linda.hay@dcgrant.sa.gov.au

August 7th 2009 - Maritime Theme Bush Dance and supper

Marquee in the village Green, Carpenter Rocks
Where: Carpenter Rocks
Contact: Linda Hay - Phone (08) 8721 0444, Email linda.hay@dcgrant.sa.gov.au

August 8th 2009 - Official Commemoration Dinner

5:00pm Guest Speakers ie Admella historian, Maritime Historian during meal, Stage show with historical themed music. Time for discussions with other descendants - venue seats up to 700 people)
Where: Barn Palais, Mount Gambier
Contact: Linda Hay - Email linda.hay@dcgrant.sa.gov.au

August 8th 2009 - Spread the news! Celebrating Rescuers & Volunteers

Static Display / Street Parade ; 11.30am at Cave Gardens, Mount Gambier
Where: Cave Gardens, Mount Gambier
Contact: Linda Hay - Phone (08) 8721 0444, Email linda.hay@dcgrant.sa.gov.au

August 9th 2009 - Admella Trail Launch

The Admella Trail will be a tourist self drive trail with the majority of markers accessible by front wheel drive vehicles. It will also encompass 4 wheel drive tracks and walking trails.
The towns and areas of Portland, Cape Bridgewater, Mount Gambier, Cape Banks, Carpenter Rocks, Port MacDonnell, Robe, Beachport, Millicent and Canunda National Park will be included in the trail.
Where: Carpenter Rocks
Contact: Linda Hay - Phone (08) 8721 0444, Email linda.hay@dcgrant.sa.gov.au

August 9th 2009 - Breakfast on the Beach

Marquee in Village Green ; Family Fun Day, Market Stalls, Competitions
Where: Carpenter Rocks
Contact: Linda Hay - Phone (08) 8721 0444, Email linda.hay@dcgrant.sa.gov.au

August 10th 2009 - Port MacDonnell Event (tba)

To be advised.
Where: Port MacDonnell
Contact: tba

August 11th 2009 - Event in Beachport, Millicent & Penola area

To be advised.
Where: Beachport, Millicent, Penola
Contact: tba

August 12th 2009 - Robe Event (tba)

To be advised.
Where: Robe
Contact: tba

August 13th 2009 - Admella Theatre Production

Sir Robert Helpman Theatre, Mount Gambier
Where: Mount Gambier
Contact: Linda Hay - Phone (08) 8721 0444, Email linda.hay@dcgrant.sa.gov.au

August 13th 2009 - Admella Trail Guided Tour

1/2 day tour leaving from Mount Gambier
Where: Leaving from Mount Gambier
Contact: Linda Hay - Phone (08) 8721 0444, Email linda.hay@dcgrant.sa.gov.au

August 14th 2009 - Nelson Event (tba)

To be advised
Where: Nelson
Contact: tba

August 14th - 16th 2009 - Portland

To be advised; may include replica whale boat or yacht race, memorial gathering, cemetery tours, Tall Ship or Naval Ship visit, maritime exhibits, history talks, band competition.
Where: Portland
Contact: tba