Clarendon, South Australia
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Clarendon Weir
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| Population | 638 (2006 Census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1840 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5157 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 35.5 km (22 mi) from Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Onkaparinga | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Division of Mayo | ||||||||||||||
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Clarendon /ˈklærəndən/ is a small town in the Adelaide Hills, about 25–30 km south of the Adelaide city centre.
The Clarendon Weir is located in the town area on the Onkaparinga River.
History
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On 21 October 1840, Richard Blundell was granted the title to Section 801 Hundred of Noarlunga.[1] This was subsequently subdivided and by 1866 the town was described as a regional centre ‘in the midst of a fine agricultural district, where wheat, peas, and potatoes are largely grown’.[2]
Early trade was built around local vineyards and around proximity to the Onkaparinga River.[3] From 1894 to 1896 the Clarendon Weir was constructed, enhancing the local economy.
In the last 20 years a restoration programme has seen the town's heritage buildings restored.[4]
Notes
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- ClarendonSA.com.au – Book detailing the historic buildings in the local area, written and illustrated by a local artist
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