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- Undelcarra
- http://www.burnside.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/Burnside.pdf
- 13 Simpson's Paddock - From about 1930-60 the open land extending from Undelcarra (see item 23) to High Street was known as Simpson’s Paddock. During World War II the site was used by the army for storing vehicles and equipment needed during exercises in Hazelwood Park. It was used extensively in 1942 when members of the 6th and 7th Divisions A.I.F. were billeted in Burnside en route from the Middle East to New Guinea.
- 21 Hubbe Court - The building incorporates three walls of a large irrigation tank constructed in the 1880s for watering the ‘Undelcarra’ orchards and orangery further west. Later it was used as a swimming pool by the Simpson family. Pronounced ‘Hibbee’, ‘Hubbe’ was the maiden name of Mrs Allen Simpson of ‘Undelcarra’ whose mother ran a well-known school in Leabrook (see plaque in Statenborough Street).
- 23 ‘Undelcarra’ House – 13 Undelcarra Road, (backs Hubbe Court) a footbridge across Undelcarra Road
- Robert and Margaret Debney arrived in South Australia in 1838. In 1852 the family bought 30 acres which included this site in Burnside. Robert and Margaret settled just north of Second Creek in a stone cottage which they extended. In 1864 it was described as a large stone and brick house with detached kitchen.
- Their son, George, became a cabinet-maker and owned a leading furniture business in Rundle Street, Adelaide. After his father’s death he lived in the house. He was Chairman of the Burnside District Council for six years.
- In 1876 the property was sold to Simpson Newland, a pastoralist on the River Darling, who moved to Burnside aged 39. In 1881 he entered state parliament and became Treasurer in the Downer ministry. He is well known as the author of the historical novel Paving the Way, published in 1893. He named the property ‘Undelcarra’ (under the hill with running water). He doubled the size of the house from 10 to 20 rooms by adding an upper storey which he decorated with cast iron ‘lace’ imported from England. The garden still contains exotic trees planted during this period. He also built the Lodge, now a separate residence at 56 Lockwood Road, north of Second Creek.
- From 1911-19 the property was owned by Torrens Ward who established a deer park and bird sanctuary.
- Alfred Allen Simpson acquired ‘Undelcarra’ in 1919 and although most of the property was subdivided in 1968, his family have continued to live in the grand house. Extensive restoration took place in the early 1980s. The wrought iron gates at the Undelcarra Road entrance came from ‘Erindale’ in 1969 (see Item 25).
- This building is currently on the State Heritage Register.
- Initial A A & M L
- Surname Simpson
- Street 13 Undelcarra Rd
- Suburb Burnside
- State SA
- Post Code 5066
- Phone 1 (08) 8332 1226
- Phone 2 (08) 8361 2667
http://www.trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/5263161
- The Advertiser 3 April 1911 Pg.2
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/5269275#pstart957424
- The Advertiser 26 April 1911 Pg.2
- HOUSES AND LAND TO LET.
- TO LET, Furnished, for a term, or FOR SALE, UNDELCARRA, Burnside, the Residence of Simpson Newland, Esq., containing 16 rooms and all modern conveniences, with 46 Acres of Land, comprising Garden, Shrubbery, Orchard, and Paddocks; four minutes' walk from electric tramway.
- W. B. WILKINSON.
- 14 Grenfell-street, opposite "Register" Office.
http://genforum.genealogy.com/debney/messages/43.html
- Howard Debney B 11/11/1894
- son of Robert Debney B 1844 in Adelaide, South Australia, married May 12, 1894 in Wallaceburg, Ontario to Catherine Lucinda McKay, B 1871 Ontario. Her parents were Elizabeth and John M. McKay.
- Robert Debney was the son of George Robert Debney, born about 1818 in London, England (died about 1870 in Adelaide, South Australia) and Susanna Woodward, Born about 1818, Died about 1860 (by drowning with her daughter in a boating accident.) They were married about 1841 in Trinity Church Adelaide before the roof was finished on the church. Their other children were:
- Matilda Debney,
- Frederick Debney,
- Alfred Debney and
- George Leonard Debney, born January 27, 1843 in Undelcarra, Burnside, South Australia, Married December 28, 1871 in Adelaide, SA to Mary Jane Ross. He died in 1908.
- George Robert Debney was the son of Robert John Debney, Born about 1785 in Southwold, Suffolk, England, married Margaretta Rennie, Born May 14, 1796 in Prestonkirk, Scotland. they were married October 2, 1814 in Saint Benet Fink, London, England. She died in 1880 in Adelaide, SA. He also died in Adelaide.
- The Rennies also have an extremely interesting background, being related to both John Rennie, the engineer who constructed the London Bridge now located in Lake Havasu, USA and Andrew Carnagie the great US steel magnate.
- Robert John Debney was the son of Robert Debney, born about 1750 in Southwold, England, and Mararet Swinton, Born September 04, 1761.
- her Grandfather (or Great Grandfather) was (Sir) John Swinton, born 1619 and died 1660-1665 in the London Tower, London, England, having been put to death by King Charles II for being one of Montroses judges. I believe his head was hung on the tower.
Prof Donald A. Simpson 7A Undelcarra Road Burnside SA 5066 AUSTRALIA P: (61)-8-8431-6305