Charles George Everard facts for kids
Dr Charles George Everard (born August 29, 1794 – died March 30, 1876) was an important person in the early days of South Australia. He was a doctor, one of the first farmers, and a member of the government's Legislative Council.
Early Life and Arrival in Australia
Charles Everard was born in Marshfield, Gloucestershire, England, on August 29, 1794. He traveled to Adelaide from London with his wife, Catherine, and their three children: William, Charles John, and James George. They sailed on a ship called the Africaine and arrived on November 9, 1836. They were there for the official Proclamation of the new Colony of South Australia.
Building South Australia
Before leaving England, Charles Everard had already bought land in the new colony. He purchased two large sections of land near Adelaide, known as Sections 43 and 44. He also bought eight smaller plots of land in the town itself.
He built his first house and some shops on one of these town plots, located at the corner of Hindley and Morphett Streets. Later, he focused on his larger land sections. Around 1838, he bought more land, bringing his total to 138 acres. By 1841, he and his son William were growing wheat and barley. They also built two cottages on their property.
In 1838, Charles Everard built a house called Ashford House at what is now 87 Anzac Highway. This house was later used as a special school for many years.
Charles Everard was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1850. This meant he could help keep law and order. In 1857, he was chosen to be a member of the first fully elected Legislative Council. This council was a part of the government that helped make laws for the colony.
A place called Everard Park, South Australia was once part of the large amount of land he owned.
Family and Legacy
Charles Everard's son, William, also became a politician. William was a member of the South Australian House of Assembly and later the Legislative Council. He was even the Minister for Education when his father passed away.
The name of the Electoral district of Ashford comes from Charles Everard's property, which he named 'Ashford' before 1845. People thought his orchard there was the best in the colony. The name 'Ashford' was also given to a suburb in the area: Ashford, South Australia.
