I lived in the Glenelg hostel when we came from England in October 1965 . As a nine year old it was great . So many kids to play with , it was like a big holiday camp . My older siblings and parents probably saw it much differently but as a young girl it was an adventure . And the beach was just over the road. Even the mass dining hall in my child's mind was like going on a camping trip . I have only good memories .

Are they , I think I need a walk down memory lane, I can't remember having many photos , and they would all be long gone by now . Such a shame . Next weekend I think I will have to go and look down there myself . Loved this article . Thanks .

Yes, it must have been so much better at Glenelg than Pennington with ready access to the beach.

Did you know that the hostel gates are still standing today?