The Olive grove was a large part of the Judd families farming operations. What is left of the Olive grove today is only a small portion of the original grove. It is estimated that the grove was planted in the early 1900’s by the Judd brothers, Richard and Edward. The Judd family owned significant pieces of land in the Elizabeth area from 1851 when Richard and brother Joseph Judd arrived in South Australia.
Further up towards Whyte bank are a few scattered olive trees. At one time the grove extended along the breaks of Breakneck creek towards Whyte Bank and probably covered most of the area right up towards the foothills.
An Adelaide firm, Star Groceries would come out every year to pick the olive crop for their Hindley street shop.
The Olive grove was purchased by the SA Housing Trust in the 1950’s.
