THE ORIGINS OF THE NAME GILLES PLAINS
The suburb of Gilles Plains is located 11 km north east of the Adelaide GPO.
Gilles Plains is named after the first Colonial Treasurer of South Australia, Osmond Gilles, a position he held for two years, after which he retired into private life. Osmond Gilles (1788-1866) was born on 24th August 1788 in London.
He owned a sheep station adjoining the River Torrens.
Early in 1838, this station was the furthest station in the colony from Adelaide.
He invested a large amount of capital in the colony and introduced Saxony and Merino sheep into South Australia.
He died at his home, Woodley, Glen Osmond on 25th September 1866
HISTORY - LIONS CLUB OF GILLES PLAINS INC.
The Lions Club of Gilles Plains Inc. was Chartered on 24th June 1979. It is part of Lions Club international the largest service organisation in the World, there are more than 44,000 clubs in over 205 contries with a membership in exess of 1.3 million members.
Our motto is "WE SERVE" and as a Lions Club we are very proud to be involved in our community and serve to the best of our ability. We may be able to assist you! We assist the disabled, disadvantaged, and the inferm of the community both directly and also indirectly. When you see that Lions Emblem you know that we are available. So please don't hesitate to ask for information about our wonderful organization Lions Clubs International.
Lions Clubs are scattered all over, cities and regional areas. we support and serve people in the local suronding areas, with Gilles Plains is the most obvious, other arias are,Greenacers, Hillcrest, Holden Hill, Hope Valley, Klemzig, Northfield, Northgate, Oakden, Oakden Rise,Lights view,Windsor Gardens and Wakley Hights, we do have members that live outside these areas.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE INVOLVED
Our membership is diverse, we are all inclusive, everyone is welcome as long as they are of good standing in the community. We welcome new members..
Membership is open to males and females over the age of 18. You would be most welcome to attend a meeting as a guest if you wish, you will get an idea of what we do as a Club. You will be able ask questions to help understand how you could help your local community.
Please contact our Membership Chairman Lion Jane Sommers, she can be contacted follow the hyperlink.
Email gillesplainslionsclub@gmail.com
We are indebted to The City of Port Adelaide Enfield Council for providing us with storage facilities at their Greenacres Works Depot. The club stores all of our equipment that we use for fund raising and projects throughout the suburbs.
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.
