Glandore, South Australia
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Glandore is a suburb
of Adelaide
, South Australia
, partly in the City of Marion
and partly in the City of West Torrens
. The name is believed to come from Glandore
in County Cork
, Ireland
, from whence came the family of John O'Dea, one of the original property owners of the area.
Glandore lies south-west of Adelaide, halfway between the beach
side suburb of Glenelg
and the central business district. It is bordered by Anzac Highway
(north), Cross Road
(south), South Road
(east), and Beckman Street and Winifred Avenue (west). Suburbs surrounding Glandore include Edwardstown
, Black Forest
, Everard Park
, Kurralta Park
and Plympton
. The Adelaide-Glenelg tramline runs though the middle of the suburb with stations at South Road, Burke Street and Beckman Street. North of the tramline, Glandore is in the City of West Torrens
local government area, and south of the tramline, it forms part of the City of Marion
.
A number of park
s are located within the suburb boundaries, including Glandore Oval, Jubilee Park and the grounds of the Glandore Community Centre.
The City of Marion section of Glandore was originally named Edwardstown and this area also housed the former Windana Boys Home, a correctional facility for young males.
Suburb
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of Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
, partly in the City of Marion
City of Marion
The City of Marion is a local government area in the southern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia. The council offices are in the suburb of Sturt.-Suburbs:The suburbs in the City of Marion are:-External links:**...
and partly in the City of West Torrens
City of West Torrens
The City of West Torrens is a Local Government Area in the western suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia. Since the 1970s the area was mainly home to many open spaces and parks, however after the mid-1990s the LGA became more residential.-Suburbs:...
. The name is believed to come from Glandore
Glandore
Glandore |Cork]] city.The village has several pubs, with traditional music. It is a very popular holiday destination for Irish holiday makers in particular. Famous homeowners include Margaret Jay, former leader of the House of Lords, and Tony O'Reilly. The village yacht club's official headquarters...
in County Cork
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
Ireland
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, from whence came the family of John O'Dea, one of the original property owners of the area.
Glandore lies south-west of Adelaide, halfway between the beach
Beach
A beach is a geological landform along the shoreline of an ocean, sea, lake or river. It usually consists of loose particles which are often composed of rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles or cobblestones...
side suburb of Glenelg
Glenelg, South Australia
Glenelg is a popular beach-side suburb of the South Australian capital of Adelaide. Located on the shore of Holdfast Bay in Gulf St Vincent, it has become a popular tourist destination due to its beach and many attractions, home to several hotels and dozens of restaurants.Established in 1836, it is...
and the central business district. It is bordered by Anzac Highway
Anzac Highway, Adelaide
The Anzac Highway is an 11 kilometre main arterial road heading southwest from the city of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, to the beachside suburb of Glenelg....
(north), Cross Road
Cross Road, Adelaide
Cross Road is a major arterial road that travels east-west through the inner southern suburbs of the Australian city of Adelaide. Its western terminus is at Anzac Highway, travelling east and ending at Glen Osmond and the Adelaide Hills, joining the junction of Glen Osmond Road, Portrush Road, and...
(south), South Road
South Road, Adelaide
South Road is a major north–south conduit in Adelaide, South Australia. Also known as Main South Road, it is Adelaide's most important arterial road.- Route :...
(east), and Beckman Street and Winifred Avenue (west). Suburbs surrounding Glandore include Edwardstown
Edwardstown, South Australia
Edwardstown is an inner Southern suburb located 6 km southwest of Adelaide in the City of Marion.Edwardstown is in the South Australian House of Assembly Electoral district of Elder and the Australian House of Representatives Division of Hindmarsh. Edwardstown is home to the Castle Plaza Shopping...
, Black Forest
Black Forest, South Australia
Black Forest is an inner southern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Unley.-History:There have been three Post Offices named Black Forest; the first opened on 1 September 1899 and was renamed Glandore in 1915, the second opened on 10 November 1947 and was renamed...
, Everard Park
Everard Park, South Australia
Everard Park is a suburb of Adelaide in the City of Unley, part of the once extensive land holdings of the prominent colonist Dr. Charles Everard, and the location of "Marshfield", the home of part of his family....
, Kurralta Park
Kurralta Park, South Australia
Kurralta Park is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the City of West Torrens....
and Plympton
Plympton, South Australia
Plympton is a suburb of the city of Adelaide, South Australia. The name is believed to have been given by Henry Mooringe Boswarva to a private subdivision in the area, naming after his home town in Devon, England...
. The Adelaide-Glenelg tramline runs though the middle of the suburb with stations at South Road, Burke Street and Beckman Street. North of the tramline, Glandore is in the City of West Torrens
City of West Torrens
The City of West Torrens is a Local Government Area in the western suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia. Since the 1970s the area was mainly home to many open spaces and parks, however after the mid-1990s the LGA became more residential.-Suburbs:...
local government area, and south of the tramline, it forms part of the City of Marion
City of Marion
The City of Marion is a local government area in the southern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia. The council offices are in the suburb of Sturt.-Suburbs:The suburbs in the City of Marion are:-External links:**...
.
A number of park
Park
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s are located within the suburb boundaries, including Glandore Oval, Jubilee Park and the grounds of the Glandore Community Centre.
The City of Marion section of Glandore was originally named Edwardstown and this area also housed the former Windana Boys Home, a correctional facility for young males.