Laudanum & Lace

20/05/2025

Adelaide cant even protect a building connected to Australia's only recognised Catholic Saint, Mary MacKillop. Given the current pope-mania you'd think there would be increased interest but if this cant be saved we will have to pray for a miracle to save anything else... religious or not the fact that this is slated for demolition is a bad omen for things to come.

🏛️ SAVING 69 HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON
📅 Monday 19 May 2025, 6:30pm
📍 Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Norwood Town Hall (entry via George Street)

A valuable part of Kensington’s history is at risk. This Local Heritage listed property has an application in for demolition.

🏘️ Why is saving it important?

This building was originally the School House, constructed in the 1840s–1850s to educate the children of Kensington Village.

Very few buildings from this period still exist in Kensington. Losing it would affect the charm of High Street & undermine the heritage conservation that help protect the character of our suburb.

We’ve received expert advice that the house is readily repairable and can be made safe for both residents and the public.

The Kensington Residents’ Association has lodged a formal submission opposing the demolition & will be making a 5-minute presentation.

The more Kensington residents who attend to support, the stronger our message will be.

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Please come along and help protect our local heritage. Let’s show the Council that this building matters to our community.

12/03/2025

"Its architecture is based on the golden ratio and includes features of ancient Greek temple architecture, such as friezes and pediments, while marble from various regions of Greece has been used... The temple is dedicated to Zeus, Dionysus, and Pan, while a statue of the latter is housed inside. The rituals that took place during the inauguration were dedicated to these Gods."

After 1,700 years the first ancient Greek temple opened in Arcadia, Peloponnese over the weekend.

06/11/2024

"I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman; but I have a heart of jam and cream - and the stomach for cake..."
Let them eat cake indeed!

24/10/2024

"Mr Cleary said he was astounded when he realised he could have been the first person to read the ghostly tale in more than a century."

Gibbet Hill — set in a notorious crime hotspot in the English countryside and published as Bram Stoker was beginning work on Dracula — is rediscovered by an amateur historian passing the time in the National Library of Ireland.

26/09/2024

.boleyn has an article about the dark history of Adelaide’s Crown & Anchor hotel in the new issue of ‘Unknowing Magazine’ order from
Unknowing Australia is an independently published magazine featuring essays and photography that uncover the hidden mythology, paranormal and haunted history of Australia.

21/09/2024

Under the glow of candlelight, on a remote South Australian island, self-taught wood carver Maud Baillie created some of our nation's finest Australiana pieces.

21/08/2024

Suzanne has a new article in the forthcoming issue of 'Unknowing Magazine' which is now available for pre-order! My article 'The Creepy Crown & Anchor' is all about the darker side of the iconic pub's history.
More information here : https://sryall.wixsite.com/unknowing/home

20/08/2024

Karina’s Haunted Dollhouse is coming to haunt the hills this weekend!! If you missed out on her haunted doll experience at Port Adelaide come and check this out and enjoy what the beautiful Adelaide Hills have to offer - it will be extra chilling this weekend.
Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/2212330645798104

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20/08/2024

Karina's Haunted Dollhouse is coming to haunt the hills this weekend!! If you missed out on her haunted doll experience at Port Adelaide come and check this out and enjoy what the beautiful Adelaide Hills have to offer - it will be extra chilling this weekend.
Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/2212330645798104

Follow: Karina's Dolls with Souls and Highercombe Hotel

15/07/2024

Karina with Fae. A beautiful 1930s doll, Shirley Temple had one just like her but Fae has a history of spirit attachment! At The Haunted Dollhouse with

14/07/2024

found her twin, Miranda at Karina’s Haunted Doll House 🤍

14/07/2024

Miranda will steal your soul! This beautiful doll has a disturbing spirit attachment known to cause headaches for those lured in by her innocent charms. At the Haunted Dollhouse with