River Torrens and Adelaide Oval
Further exploration of Adelaide. The backyard art of the Parliament building and wandering across the Torens River to the Adelaide Oval, one of the world’s most picturesque cricket grounds and the famous St Peter’s Cathedral.
The River was named after Sir Robert Richard Torrens (1814-1884), former Premier Of South Australia. The Adelaide Oval was established in 1871, the first test match was held at Adelaide Oval in 1884. Home to the West End Redbacks, South Australia first class cricket team.
St Peters Cathedral is probably the most famous cathedral in the world to cricket fans. On Tuesday, afternoon, 29th June 1869, St. Peter’s day, Bishop Augustus Short laid the foundation stone of the Cathedral. It was finally completed in 1901 and opened in 1904. The main entrance is said to suggest features similar to that of Notre Dame, Paris, and has a rose window almost identical. The stained glass sections depict the life and times of South Australia as well as the stories of the Bible.
Donald George Bradman (1908-2001). Arguably the greatest batsman ever in the history of cricket. His first class average finished at 95.14. Bradman played for New South Wales until 1935 where he then moved to South Australia. His exploits for Australia were second to none and his brilliance was one reason England developed the infamous “bodyline” style of bowling.
The Boer War memorial is to the soldiers who fell during the Boer War 1899-1902. The number of South Australians who served in this campaign was 84 Officers, and 1450 other ranks.
