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The growing of grape vines dates from the earliest years of European settlement in South Australia.
Historical Subject | By Dr Geoffrey Bishop | early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Once a prominent builder in Adelaide, Unley and the Adelaide Hills, some of Walter Torode’s constructions have stood the test of time
Historical Person | By Peter Bell | early twentieth century, late nineteenth century
A conscientious and gifted forestry administrator, Walter Gill was also an enthusiastic nature photographer.
Historical Person | By Dr David Jones | North Terrace | early twentieth century, late nineteenth century
1 September in Australia is Wattle Day, though not widely known, some have argued it should replace Australia Day.
Historical Event | By Catherine Manning, History Trust of South Australia | 1830s, 1900-1910, 1910s, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
In South Australia, the prime key to wealth has been land. From its inception as a European colony, ownership (or control) of land meant access to agricultural and mineral resources. For the Aboriginal peoples, dispossession meant devastation.
Historical Subject | By Martin P Shanahan | early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
A temporary camping ground for the early European settlers, the West Parklands developed to host most notably a cemetery and a school.
Historical Place | By Margaret Anderson, History Trust of South Australia | Northwest corner, Southwest corner | 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
A major cemetery, a palace and an observatory have graced West Terrace along with its parklands border
Historical Place | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 2000-2010, 2010s
West Terrace Cemetery reflects the early population groups of Adelaide, and is a popular destination for tour groups.
Historical Place | By Rhiannon Agutter, History Trust of South Australia | West Terrace | early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
I was born at Quambi Hospital on South Terrace and lived at McLaren Street.
User Story | South Terrace | mid twentieth century
Vibrant Whitmore Square continues to serve its diverse community in the southwest corner of Adelaide
Historical Place | By Amber Clark, Kara-Lee Ramm and Simone McInnes, Australian Environmental History Course, Flinders University of South Australia and Jude Elton, History SA | Southwest corner | early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century, Second World War
Surgeon William Anstey Giles came from pioneering stock, but was a pioneer himself in medical literature.
Historical Person | By Ian L.D. Forbes | North Terrace | early twentieth century, late nineteenth century
This bust, sculpted in 2015 by South Australian artist Robert Hannaford, commemorates Professor William Bragg.
Historical Thing | By Alexander Parsons, History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 2010s
William Henry Willshire, Adelaide born, joined the South Australian police in 1878 and in 1882 was posted to central Australia.
Historical Person | By Robert Foster | early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century
Wirrarninthi/Park 23 is the site of a Kaurna food and medicine trail, a playground for children, and sporting facilities.
Historical Place | By Tennille Anderson, Linnell Hopkins, April Mears and Caitlin Videon, Australian Environmental History Course, Flinders University of South Australia and Jude Elton, History SA | Parklands, Southwest corner, West Terrace | early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Alcohol was only one facet of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union’s social reform agenda.
Historical Organisation | By Margaret Allen | early twentieth century, late nineteenth century
Lady Constance Jean Bonython was the Mayoress of the City of Adelaide in 1913 and the Lady Mayoress from 1927-1930.
Historical Person | By Perry Snodgrass, HerStory Project | 1830s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, early twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Lady June Porter was Lady Mayoress of the City of Adelaide between 1968-1971.
Historical Person | By Jessica Martin, HerStory Project | 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Mabel Lorna Hayes was Lady Mayoress of the City of Adelaide between 1971-1973.
Historical Person | By Steven Page, HerStory Project | 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Mrs Valmai Roche was the Lady Mayoress of the City of Adelaide (married to the Lord Mayor) between 1975-1977.
Historical Person | By Deborah Hamilton, HerStory Project | 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Mrs Emily Yarwood was Lady Mayoress of the City of Adelaide (married to the Lord Mayor) from 2010-2014.
Historical Person | By Emily Yarwood, HerStory Project | 2010s
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