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June 2010
Bryan and John's Special Sesquicentenary Project
16 June 2010
Bryan Salter and fellow Woodcarvers Club member John Vayne have been busy hand carving Cornish Miner charactertures for Moonta's 150 Years Steering Committee. read more...
Symbolic Re-enactment of Horn's Ride Concludes at Bonython Hall
15 June 2010
The Symbolic Re-enactment of Horn's Ride takes centre stage at Bonython Hall on North Terrace Adelaide after a highly successful and memorable three day ride from Moonta. read more...
Horn's Ride Symbolic Re-enactment Begins
12 June 2010
Locals gathered at Queen Square early Saturday morning to farewell riders and enjoy a BBQ breakfast provided by Moonta Lions. read more...
Moonta's Drake Foodland In The Heritage Spirit
9 June 2010
Drake Foodland has taken up the challenge in the Copper Coast's Sesquicentenary year to acknowledge and promote Moonta's heritage. read more...
May 2010
Sing Along Messiah Draws Large Crowd
19 May 2010
A large crowd filled the historic Moonta Mines Church on Sunday to enjoy a memorable and moving Sing Along Messiah performance to celebrate Moonta and the Copper Coast's Sesquicentenary year. read more...
April 2010
Broadband for Seniors Kiosk Gathers Momentum - 29 April 2010
National Trust Moonta Branch Support for Sing Along Messiah - 23 April 2010
Julie's Mural at the Bay - 12 April 2010
March 2010
Moonta Lions Support for Opera at the Mines - 20 March 2010
St Piran's Day Events Launch Moonta's 150 Years Celebrations - 5 March 2010
Community News for February Now on Line - 1 March 2010
February 2010
Moonta Australia's Little Cornwall Video - 3 February 2010
January 2010
Moonta's Russell Sobey Wins Australia Day Young Citizen Award - 25 January 2010
December 2009
Moonta Progress Association Community Grants tally passes $100,000 - 26 December 2009
Wheal Hughes Underground Mine Tours - 15 December 2009
Family Fun at Moonta Bay - 15 December 2009
Playtime at Port Hughes - 15 December 2009
Moonta Heritage Experience - 14 December 2009
Moonta Pageant Kicks off Christmas Festivities - 14 December 2009
Salvation Army Chorus and Band bring Christmas Alive - 10 December 2009
Opera benefits from Arts SA Grant - 9 December 2009
Volunteer SA Grant for Trailer Mounted Watertank - 9 December 2009
Community News for November Now on Line - 1 December 2009
November 2009
Pathway Grant for Moonta Mines Church - 14 November 2009
Recognition for Mining Pioneers Killed at Moonta Mines - 14 November 2009
Moonta Community Shed Garden a Step Closer - 14 November 2009
Good Crowd attends Antiques Weekend - 10 November 2009
Wheal Hughes Mine wins State Tourism Award for 2009 - 9 November 2009
October 2009
Moonta National Trust Wins $267,672 Grant - 27 October 2009
Cornishness at Moonta is a Living Culture - 25 October 2009
Town Beautification Team at the Wheal Hughes Mine - 17 October 2009
September 2009
Toilet for the Disabled at the Moonta Mines Church - 24 September 2009
Cornish Welcome to Wheal Hughes Mine - 19 September 2009
National Trust Heritage Sign Ready to Go - 15 September 2009
Moonta's 150 Years of Copper Plans Well Underway - 14 September 2009
Community News for August Now on Line - 5 September 2009
August 2009
Safety Fence for Wheal Hughes Observation Area - 28 August 2009
Shed Members Celebrate New Recreation & BBQ Area - 25 August 2009
New Community Activity Building Opens - 18 August 2009
May 2009
Moonta on Show for Cornish Festival - 22 May 2009
March 2009
Moonta Traders Applauded for Visitor Service - 21 March 2009
Moonta Cup Market Draws Good Crowds - 8 March 2009
February 2009
Scarecrows Scarecrows Everywhere - 28 February 2009
Signing Off on Forsyth Foundation Grant - 23 February 2009
Recreation Area for Community Activity Centre - 14 February 2009
Whats On Moonta - A Big Hit - 1 February 2009
January 2009
Moonta Community Activity Building Underway - 26 January 2009
Twilight Market and Beach Carnival - 10 January 2009
December 2008
Moonta Lights by Street Train - 22 December 2008
Moonta Xmas Pageant Brings Santa to Town - 15 December 2008
November 2008
Minister for Tourism Visits Wheal Hughes Mine - 29 November 2008
Strong Visitor Numbers for Wheal Hughes Mine Tours - 16 November 2008
Moonta Mines Path to World Heritage Listing - 5 November 2008
Good Crowds attend Antiques Weekend - 3 November 2008
October 2008
Local Cornish Association Branch has its Banner - 28 October 2008
Big Rigs converge on Moonta - 10 October 2008
August 2008
Community Partnership to Beautify Polgreen Park - 15 August 2008
July 2008
Moonta Arts Promotion Gathers Momentum - 3 July 2008
June 2008
Moonta Community Shed hosts Pt Wakefield Visitors - 24 June 2008