www.visitjamestown.com.au 17 During the 1860s, Caltowie became an overnight camping place for bullock teams hauling timber from the forest at Wirrabara to the Burra copper mines. Bullocks would be watered at the Yackamoorundie Creek and teamsters would have a cool drink themselves. No wonder the township was initially known as Carcowie, the Aboriginal name for ‘lizard’s water hole’. A short walk around the town will reward you with a glimpse into the town’s thriving past. Marvel at the beautiful stone homes and buildings that remain from the early 1900s when Caltowie was home to nearly 600 residents and a host of thriving businesses including a flourmill, chaff mill, machinery manufacturer, three general stores, and two hotels. A great little playground and public toilets are convenient on the main road through Caltowie. Caltowie lays claim to being the birthplace of SA’s ‘brothers of invention’. Don and Ted Both, whose inventions of the portable iron lung and portable humidicrib saved countless lives. Learn much more about their incredible inventions at the Jamestown National Trust Museum. If you are interested in native flora, head just west of the town to the Caltowie cemetery, where indigenous species flourish. Caltowie is host to an incredible music festival, held at the old Caltowie Oval. With free camping on-site, it’s a great chance to chill to some great tunes with friends and family while supporting mental health and wellbeing services in regional South Australia. The Caltowie Chilled Out ‘N’ Fired Up festival runs yearly, generally in the month of March. For more details visit: www.caltowiecofu.com In the middle of town you will find the majestic Caltowie Pub which runs a B&B style accommodation and serves delicious pub meals every Friday noon - 11pm. Pop in and enjoy a brew with Brett and the crew. CALTOWIE HERITAGE BUILDING, CALTOWIE Find us at 43 Ayr Street, Jamestown Open Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 12pm Phone 08 8664 1431 e: glsgowhouse@gmail.com
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