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June 2010

Bryan and John's Special Sesquicentenary Project

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

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

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

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

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