1. J150 Plaque, 'Captain' Henry Richard Hancock

    Imposing mine Superintendent Henry Richard Hancock substantially reorganized and developed the “Monster Mine” at Moonta.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  2. J150 Plaque, Alfred Edward Gerard

    Electrical merchant Alfred Edward Gerard was also a concerned humanitarian, and a worker for Aboriginal welfare.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  3. J150 Plaque, Alfred Hannaford

    A manufacturer of agricultural machinery, Alfred Hannaford was also an inventor who devised a pickling machine.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  4. J150 Plaque, Amos William Howard

    Howard was a nurseryman and great promoter of subterranean clover. His discoveries have benefited farmers’ pastures throughout South Australia.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  5. J150 Plaque, Andrew Alexander Kirkpatrick

    A union leader, parliamentarian and egalitarian, Andrew Alexander Kirkpatrick pushed for equal rights for women.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  6. J150 Plaque, August Kavel

    An austere but tolerant Lutheran migrant leader, August Kavel contributed significantly to South Australia’s rich legacy of German culture.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  7. J150 Plaque, C.J. Dennis

    Dennis was a poet, journalist and satirist, renowned for The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke, the bestselling book of Australian poetry.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  8. J150 Plaque, Charles Allan Seymour Hawker

    Horribly wounded twice in World War One, the tenacious Hawker went on to be a pastoralist and parliamentarian.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  9. J150 Plaque, Charles Duguid

    A medical practitioner, Charles Duguid was also a champion of the underdog who spent many of his 102 years as a worker for Aboriginal advancement.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  10. J150 Plaque, Colin Sidney Hayes

    Colin Sidney Hayes is remembered as possibly the greatest racehorse trainer and thoroughbred breeder in the history of Australian racing.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  11. J150 Plaque, Constance Muriel Davey

    Though hampered by a physical disability, Davey became a psychologist and educationist who worked untiringly for social justice.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  12. J150 Plaque, David Dallwitz

    Musician and artist with a wide range both sonically and visually.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  13. J150 Plaque, Essington Lewis

    Essington Lewis was a hard-working industrialist who substantially developed and expanded B.H.P., and was Director-General of Munitions during the Second World War.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  14. J150 Plaque, Francis Hardy Faulding

    Faulding was a manufacturing chemist, prominent businessman, city councillor and church benefactor.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  15. J150 Plaque, George Frederick Hassell

    A printer and publisher, George Frederick Hassell was devoted to the immaculate ’embellishment of books’.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  16. J150 Plaque, George Hall

    In the days before Coca-Cola and Pepsi, George Hall was a forward-thinking manufacturer of soft drinks.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  17. J150 Plaque, George Hannaford

    1986 marked the 150th anniversary of the colonisation of South Australia.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  18. J150 Plaque, George Woodroffe Goyder

    A surveyor and conservationist, and incredibly prolific letter-writer, Goyder is mainly remembered for his famous ‘line of rainfall’.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  19. J150 Plaque, Gladys Ruth Gibson

    Gladys Ruth Gibson was an educationist and president of the National Council of Women – and by all accounts a loyal friend and loving family member.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  20. J150 Plaque, Harold Eustace Hill Ling

    Harold Eustace Hill Ling was a joint patent-holder of that indisputable Australian icon, the Hills Hoist, and was responsible for expanding and diversifying Hills Industries Limited.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  21. J150 Plaque, Hooper Josse Brewster Jones

    The music of unconventional musician and composer Hooper Josse Brewster Jones was as distinctive as his name.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  22. J150 Plaque, Jimmy James

    A masterly Aboriginal police tracker, Jimmy James saved lives, gathered evidence and attained legendary status.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  23. J150 Plaque, John Anderson Hartley

    Though stern and strict, educationist (and first Inspector-General of Schools) John Anderson Hartley favoured progressive and innovative ideas.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  24. J150 Plaque, John Flynn

    Founder of the Australian Inland Mission and Royal Flying Doctor Service, Flynn was a practical and restless innovator. 

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  25. J150 Plaque, Julia and George Farr

    A clergyman and headmaster, George Henry Farr was a champion of gentlemanly behaviour, honesty and good sportsmanship. The plight of the girls in the Destitute Asylum spurred on his social worker wife, Julia Warren Farr.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  26. J150 Plaque, Lillian Daphne de Lissa

    Hard working, widely read and exceptionally charming, Lillian Daphne de Lissa was an exotically named intellectual and kindergarten pioneer.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  27. J150 Plaque, Lord Florey

    Hundreds of millions of people have lived longer and healthier lives, thanks to medical scientist, Nobel Prize winner and penicillin pioneer Lord Florey.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  28. J150 Plaque, Margaret Graham

    Margaret Graham was an outspoken and forthright nursing sister and army matron, with a strong sense of justice.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  29. J150 Plaque, Norman William Jolly

    A forestry scientist by profession, Norman Jolly was also an accomplished scholar known for his integrity and keen critical faculty.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

  30. J150 Plaque, Peter Smith Dawson

    A singer of both bush ballads and classics, Dawson was the first to record ‘Waltzing Matilda’.

    Historical Thing | By History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1980s

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