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About Time
South Australia’s
History Festival
1 – 31 May 2014 / abouttime.sa.gov.au
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Adult
Self-guided tour
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Concession
Bus tour
Ch Child
Lecture/talk
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Workshop
Display/exhibition
Performance
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About Time is presented by History SA.
Torrens Parade Ground,
Victoria Drive,
Adelaide SA 5000
Family
Postal address
GPO Box 1836,
Adelaide SA 5001
Member
Telephone
(08) 8203 9888
NM Non-member
Email
staff@history.sa.gov.au
Website
www.history.sa.gov.au
The About Time program
is also available at:
www.abouttime.sa.gov.au
Digital history
History SA makes every effort to ensure that
all details are correct at time of publication.
However, program details, including costs, may
be subject to change. We advise you to contact
the organisers of events you wish to attend in
order to check details, and to book if required.
Free
History SA is not responsible for the organisation
of the events listed in this program, other than
those at its own sites.
Gold coin
Event charge applies
Wheelchair/disabled access*
Toilet facilities available
Accessible toilet facilities available
Bookings essential
Family program
*Accessibility
About Time events are presented by around 300
independent organisers around South Australia.
Access varies between venues.
To confirm an event’s accessibility: Check the
listing in the program. If the ‘Wheelchair/disabled
access’ symbol is not displayed, access may
be limited. Call the event organiser directly to
enquire whether they are able to provide the
access you require.
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FOREWORD
May is History Festival time in South Australia.
Throughout the state communities come
together to share their stories and to
explore the sense of place and belonging
that history builds.
About Time: South Australia’s History Festival
is now the largest history event in Australia
and one of the largest community-based
festivals. Over the years the South Australian
community has taken this program to its
heart, and the result is evident in the number
and variety of events on offer across the state.
Arts SA has been pleased to provide ongoing
support to the History Festival, ensuring its
future in our annual cultural program.
Everyone’s stories are part of history. South
Australia’s History Festival helps to record
and share those stories in communities and
beyond those communities with the world.
I’m sure you will find something in the
program that touches you.
ALEXANDRA REID
ARTS SA
Adelaide City Council is once again very
pleased to support About Time: South
Australia’s History Festival.
Adelaide is a city rich with history, where
there is much to be explored and celebrated.
All truly world-class cities have preserved
their historical buildings and we have a proud
record of protecting, restoring and adapting
our built heritage for future use.
The 2014 festival will not disappoint, with a
broad range of events, exhibitions, workshops
and tours. In particular, Adelaide City Council
is proud to present a range of walking and
bicycle tours of Adelaide’s great buildings, an
exhibition of panoramic photographs and an
important reflection on the 25 year history of
the Heritage Incentive Scheme.
I encourage you to immerse yourself in our
City’s history and reflect on its continued
importance to our community.
Welcome to another bumper program for
About Time: South Australia’s History Festival.
Once again we have a huge range of events
on offer, with a presence in every region of
the state.
We will begin the Festival with Open House
Adelaide once again, but this year it has its
own program. Don’t forget to check it out.
The About Time History Festival is all about
community and about the strong links we
have with our past. And we at History SA
could not hope to do it alone. I would like
to offer our sincere thanks to the many
community supporters who make the festival
possible each year and who contribute many
hundreds of volunteer hours to preserving our
history all year round.
Each place has its own distinctive stories to
tell. Safeguarding those stories and sharing
them builds communities. This program is
testimony to the incredible vitality of the
history community in South Australia. I hope
you enjoy the 2014 festival.
Stephen Yarwood
LORD MAYOR
Margaret Anderson
History SA
About Time
South Australia’s
History Festival
Welcome to About Time: South Australia’s History Festival, one of
South Australia’s largest community events.
Beginning as SA History Week in 2004, 2014 is the beginning of our
second decade, and we’ve got a wonderful program packed full of
exciting activities to showcase our history.
A big thank you to all the event organisers who have been with us
from the beginning, and to all the people who have been converted
along the way – About Time only exists because of you and we
acknowledge the wonderful work you do preserving our state’s
collections, places and stories.
We think there is something for everyone in About Time this year,
and we hope you’ll make the most of the experiences on offer. We’d
love to hear what you think of the events in the program – you can
share your thoughts and recommendations with us on social media.
There’s not a day in May when you don’t have a wide selection of
events to attend – we hope to see you out and about!
Get the most out of About Time
Use our website to search event listings by date, location or type;
see the latest photos and use the online planner to create your own
itinerary. To ensure you don’t miss out on any news, you can also
sign up to our ebulletins and follow our blog:
www.abouttime.sa.gov.au
@historyfestival
#SAHistoryFest
Find an event
Events are listed by region, and arranged alphabetically by event organiser within each region.
REGION
PAGE
REGION
PAGE
REGION
PAGE
1
Adelaide City 23
7
Barossa71
13
Limestone Coast
2
Adelaide East
40
8
Clare Valley & Mid North
77
14
Murraylands90
3
Adelaide North
46
9
Eyre Peninsula
80
15
Riverland91
4
Adelaide South
52
10
Fleurieu Peninsula
81
16
Yorke Peninsula
5
Adelaide West
61
11
Flinders Ranges & Outback
85
6
Adelaide Hills
67
12
Kangaroo Island
86
Adelaide
87
92
Index94
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
11
3
9
5
2
1
8
16
15
7
6
14
10
12
4
13
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Changing Skylines
This year’s About Time design features original black and white photographs merged
with contemporary shots. They provide dramatic snapshots of how South Australia has
changed over the years.
The original images are from the South Australian Government Photographic Collection
which documents over seven decades of government activities, state celebrations, and
the growth of industry, trade and townships between 1890 and 1957.
Adelaidia is an interactive website and mobile app.
Get the app:
Follow us:
Engage with the history of the city, discover its secrets
and share your stories.
Come and play at adelaidia.sa.gov.au
23 April 5.15 for 5.30
Adelaide: a Literary City Dr Philip Butterss
Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Ground
Victoria Drive, Adelaide
27 May 5.15 for 5.30
ASIO, Don Dunstan and the Cold War in South
Australia Dr Dino Hodge
Lecture Theatre 1, Barbara Hanrahan Building (BH 2-09)
City West campus, University of South Australia, North
Terrace, Adelaide
18 June
City of Smokestacks Dr Peter Bell
9 July
A Water History of the Simpson Desert
Dr Ingereth MacFarlane
20 August
Australian Red Cross: A Century of
Humanitarianism Prof Melanie Oppenheimer
17 September
Transmitting Spirit: Chinese Photography Past
and Present Dr Claire Roberts
15 October
Torrens Island Internment Camp, 1914 -1915
Assoc Prof Peter Monteath & Ms Mandy Paul
12 November
‘Everyone was for bungalows’: Suburban
Expansion and the Rise of the Bungalow in 1920s
South Australia Assoc Prof Christine Garnaut
For more information and to register your attendance,
please go to: www.history.sa.gov.au
History
A series of free public lectures presented jointly by
History SA and the University of South Australia.
Each month you can hear about a different aspect of
South Australia's history. Everybody welcome.
Talking
1
2
3
4
2014 program - a free public lecture series
on South Australia’s history
5
Visit history.sa.gov.au
1
Hackney Rd Tram Depot,
c. 1910s, GN03561
2
Henley Beach,
c. 1950, GN14570
3
Horse & wagon in a Tanunda vineyard,
c. 1930s, GN11095
4
Almond orchard at Brighton,
Captain Frank Hurley, 1935, GN05648
5
Ministerial party motor car,
c. 1920s, GN10545
BAR YARNS
History in the Pub
Stay in
the loop
Hop on
board
Know
the ropes
Join our circle and learn about
amazing stories of courage and
touching insights into migrant pasts.
Free-wheel your way through our
motoring history as you take a trip
down memory lane.
Get to grips with maritime
adventure and learn that life on
board was not all plain-sailing.
A new addition to the program this year, Bar Yarns: History in the Pub showcases some of
the great storytellers in the community. There is a range of events on offer throughout May;
come and join the fun!
Bar Yarns program launch:
Tower Bar at West End Brewery
Hollywood’s first Australian:
an Islington lad
Thu 1 May, 5.30pm | Page 65
Thu 8 May, 11.30am-12.30pm | Page 47
Bar Yarns: Yarning ‘About Time’
Off the cuff: storytelling slam
Sat 10 May, 2pm | Page 30
Sun 25 May, 3pm-6pm | Page 53
First Order: Australia’s Highway
of Lighthouses
Pint at the old zoo:
Cremorne Hotel, 1925
Fri 16 May, 6pm-7.30pm | Page 50
Sun 25 May, 12.30pm-1.30pm | Page 60
Good Sports: Bar Yarns at the Ed
‘The Buck’ (Buckingham Arms)
Gilberton
West End Brewery
History SA
South Australian Maritime Museum
82 Kintore Avenue Adelaide SA
Telephone 08 8207 7580
Shannon Street Birdwood SA
126 Lipson Street Pt Adelaide SA
Mon to Fri: 10am - 5pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: 1pm - 5pm
Closed Good Friday & Christmas Day
Daily: 10am - 5pm
Closed Christmas Day
Daily: 10am - 5pm
Closed Good Friday & Christmas Day
Visit anytime at
migrationmuseum.com.au
Visit anytime at
nationalmotormuseum.com.au
History SA researches, preserves and presents the state’s rich history to an ever-growing audience
across South Australia. It also assists various community museums statewide and reaches beyond
the state’s boundaries with online programs and travelling exhibitions.
For further information call 08 8203 9888 or visit history.sa.gov.au
Visit anytime at
samaritimemuseum.com.au
Mitcham Heritage Research Centre
McGowan Society
City of Marion
Unley Museum
Wed 7 May, 5pm-6pm | Page 59
Walkerville Historical Society
Heritage hotel progressive dinner
the 2014 Gawler History Lecture,
‘Down at the local: pubs in South
Australia & Gawler’
South Australian Archaeology
Society (SAAS)
Sat 24 May, 5pm onwards | Page 37
Sun 18 May, 12noon | Page 51
presented by Patricia Sumerling
Sun 18 May, 2pm | Page 73
OPEn house ADELAIDE
3 & 4 May
How quickly they grow up!
Open House Adelaide has its own program in 2014, but we know
that there are many dedicated About Time supporters who will
want to know what is happening. There is a complete listing of
the buildings that are part of Open House Adelaide on the next
page, and you can find out more about the program, including
the Friday afternoon forum, suggested itineraries and the family
activities from the website openhouseadelaide.com.au or pick up
a program booklet.
Adelaide AND NORTH ADELAIDE
OPEn house ADELAIDE
Majoran Distillery Coworking
City Library
Science Exchange – RiAus
52 Adelaide Town Hall
53
17
Artlab Australia
57
Grieve Gillett Architects’ Office
62
Freemasons Grand Lodge
25 First Church of Christ, Scientist, Adelaide
64
Ayers House
27 Level One (Soundpond)
66
MFS Headquarters – Adelaide Station
65 The Mill Adelaide
24
66
76
Angas St
ial D
rive
Pl
Pl
70
65
Wakefield Rd
Carrington St
Hurtle
Square
Halifax St
Halifax St
Sturt St
Gilbert St
63
71
Gillies St
Gillies St
72
69
Tram
South Tce
Unley Rd
University of Adelaide, The Plant Accelerator (Urrbrae)
68
64
Carrington St
Peacock Rd
78
Sturt St
Sir Lewis Cohen
Thebarton Incinerator (Thebarton)
77 University of Adelaide, Urrbrae House Historic Precinct
(Urrbrae)
Whitmore
Square
Gilbert St
P
Glen
Connector
Bus
City Loop
Osmond
R
City Bike Locationsd
U-Park Locations
Ave
Goodwood Rd
JamFactory Contemporary Craft and Design
40 Adelaide College of the Arts
39
South Australian Film Corporation (Glenside)
Wright St
Hwy
UniSA City West, Jeffrey Smart Building
Mercury Cinema
75
Wright St
EAST
Wakefield St
61
62
Bartels Rd
Pirie St
57
Flinders St
Flinders St
60
Victoria
Square
Rymill Park
EAST TCE
37
38
South Australian Country Women’s Association
(Kent Town)
Gouger St
Morphett St
UniSA City West, Hawke Building
36 UniSA City West, Kaurna Building
35
74
54
Rundle Rd
58
P
56
Botan
Hutt St
Fontanelle Gallery & Studio (Bowden)
Wylde
59
P
Grenfell St
Hindmarsh
P
55
Square
52 53
P
67
Rd
51
27
Rundle ST
48
47
Franklin St
P
North Tce
26
24 25
P
23
46
50
P
Waymouth St
Gouger St
St John’s Church
73
42
22
21
Rd
EAST TCE
Oxigen Halifax Studio
71 Beresford Arms Inn (former)
OTHER
49
Light
Square
20
ic
29
Frome St
UniSA City West, Law Building
(former SA Brewing Co. Headquarters)
Grote St
West Tce
34
Adelaide Mosque
JPE Design Studio - The Wave
44
40
Franklin St
70
72
P
19
32
28
Rundle Mall
King William St
Santos Museum of Economic Botany
31 State Herbarium (former Tram Barn)
30
41
Hindley St
43
30
17
Pulteney St
68
69
37
Morphett St
SA Pathology Laboratory – IMVS
Botanic Gardens – Digital Garden Tour
39
15
P
45
Waymouth St
Smyth Memorial Chapel
67 Dwelling – 18 Murrays Lane
26
34 36
Currie St
West Tce
SA Water House
63 St Aloysius College, Cunningham Chapel
22
UniSA City West, Dorrit Black Building
Hindley St
14
16
TCE
UniSA City East, Brookman Building
23 Radio Adelaide
Torrens Building
61 St Francis Xavier Cathedral
20
31
EAST TCE
60
33
38
r iv e
18
North Tce
35
aD
13
12
58
PlaNE Tree Drive
Frome St
University of Adelaide, Mitchell Building
21 University of Adelaide, Bonython Hall
11
tor
i
Gawler Pl
Tandanya (former Grenfell St Power Station)
59 GHD Office Workspace
Vic
10
King William St
State Library of South Australia
19 Art Gallery of South Australia
18
Montefore Rd
Raj House – Tuxedo Cat Studio
33
s
Pilgrim Uniting Church
55 Tooth and Nail Studio Gallery
56
National Wine Centre
Torre
n
54
South Australian Museum, Science Centre
Adelaide
Oval
Dr
ive
River
Methodist Meeting Hall
16
32
ial
Botanic Park
Kintore Ave
University of Adelaide, Union House
University of Adelaide, The Braggs
15 Migration Museum
28
Memor
51
14
29
War
Drive
Botanic
Rd
13
4
5
INGT
ON T
CE
St
Adelaide Festival Centre
12 Government House Adelaide
11
PENN
St
3
Frome
Westpac House
50 BankSA Head Office
49
Kermode
King William
Dwelling – 46 Mackinnon Parade
10 Torrens Training Depot and Parade Ground
9
7
Rd
47
48
2
University
of Adelaide
Sportsgrounds
St
Rd
Dickson & Platten Office (now Phillips/Pilkington)
Tridente Architects’ Studio
An
zac
7
45
iss
Finn
Hackney
AMP Building (former)
46 The Coffee Pot
5
8
City of Adelaide
Golf Club
8
6
St
St Peter’s Cathedral
6 Brougham Place Uniting Church
Hub Adelaide
Ward
Melbourne
War
Memor
44
Montefore
Quaker Meeting House
9
St
St
Palmer
Palmer
42
St
Frome
4
Ward
Queen’s Theatre
43 Flightpath Architectural Design Studio
2
St
St
Carclew
3 St Mark’s College
Fab Lab Adelaide
Ward
St
St
Archer
St
Archer
Jeffcott
41
St
Wellington
Square
1
Hebart Hall, Australian Lutheran College
nnell
O'Co
Tynte
For full details, including opening hours and booking information, head to
the Open House Adelaide website or pick up a copy of the printed program.
1
St
Tynte
Greenhill Rd
N
International mUSEUM DAY
SUN 18 MAY 2014
Hog Bay Public School 1869-1967
Sowing the seed
Inner Harbor history cruise
Strathalbyn at War:
Home & Away Display
Penneshaw Branch, National Trust SA
Page 86
Page 50
Mark your diary! Sunday 18 May is International Museum Day – a date set aside by UNESCO to
recognise the importance of museums in our world. Events are being held around South Australia
to celebrate the date. Why not take the opportunity to explore some of the great museums in
South Australia and to show your appreciation for the volunteers and staff who keep them running?
Kapunda’s history in a nutshell
Kapunda Historical Society & Museum
Page 74
Lobethal: the ‘valley of praise’
An artist, lobbyist and conservationist:
Walter Wotzke 1917-1996
Hahndorf Academy
Page 67
Be a kid on International Museum Day
National Motor Museum
Page 70
Beaumont House open day and event
finish with farmers’ market
National Trust of SA, Burnside Branch
Page 45
Bricktopia
National Motor Museum at Torrens Parade Ground
Page 34
Bringing our past to life
The Village, Historic Loxton
Page 91
BYO History to International
Museum Day
Mill Cottage Museum
Page 80
Clarendon’s history on display
Clarendon Historic Hall Committee
Page 67
Conversations with objects at the
Migration Museum
Migration Museum
Page 32
Curator’s talk: Hostel Stories
Migration Museum
Page 32
Curious collections
Tea Tree Gully Branch, National Trust of SA
Page 51
Every suitcase holds a story
National Railway Museum
Page 48
Everything but the kitchen sink
Ayers House Museum - National Trust of SA
Page 27
Exhibition:
From the Bay to the Battlefield
Bay Discovery Centre
Page 52
Fort Glanville open day
Fort Glanville Historical Association
Page 62
Gawler175:
migration curriculum for adults
Gawler Branch, National Trust of SA
Page 72
‘Guilty indulgence’ luncheon
Mount Gambier Branch, National Trust of SA
Page 87
Hahndorf 1850s historic house tour
Artlab Australia
Page 67
Hands on demonstration and exhibition
Ardrossan Museum
Page 92
Hindmarsh history
Hindmarsh Museum
Page 63
History of yesteryear
Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery
Page 78
Lobethal Archives & Historical Museum
Page 68
Mallala Museum open day
Mallala Museum
Page 79
Memories of Maitland and district
Farm Shed Museum
Page 92
Strathalbyn Branch, National Trust of SA
Page 83
Sunday is visitors’ day
The Cedars, the estate of the artist Hans Heysen
Page 70
The front is deceptive
Stansbury Museum
Page 93
The Greek migration experience
OEEGA at the Migration Museum
Page 34
Central Yorke Peninsula Branch,
National Trust of SA
Page 92
Then and Now Photographic Exhibition
Museum collections make connections
The search for the inland sea
Open day and display,
Winns Bakehouse Museum
These are a few of my favourite things
Art Gallery of South Australia
Page 27
Coromandel Valley & Districts National Trust
Page 54
Adelaide Gaol
Page 25
Charles Sturt Museum
Page 61
City of Marion
Page 53
Polish heritage
Torrens Island Quarantine
Station tour
Purchasing Heywood Park
£1 at a time exhibition
Tours of flight, pilots and aircraft,
1910 to present day
Remembering our history
Ukrainian Easter Eggs
(Pysanky) workshop
Polish Hill River Church Museum
Page 79
Unley Museum
Page 60
Eyre Peninsula Railway Preservation Society
Page 80
St John Ambulance memorabilia
through the ages
St John Ambulance Australia Historical Society of SA
Page 60
SA’s Country Music through the ages
Rocky’s Hall of Fame Pioneers Museum
Page 91
Page 51
South Australian Aviation Museum
Page 50
Ukrainian Women’s Association
Page 65
Wallaroo:
a copper smelting history 1861-1923
Wallaroo Branch, National Trust of SA
Page 93
Yellowcake, but don’t eat it
Radium Hill Historical Association
Page 85
National Archaeology Week
18-24 May
Archaeology and the Social History
of Air Raid Shelters
Department of Archaeology, Flinders University
(FUAD)
Thu 22 May, 4pm-5pm | Page 55
Read now in print and digital!
For people passionate about the past
Community archaeology event
City of Tea Tree Gully Library,
Flinders University Archaeology Society,
Old Highercombe Hotel Museum and Tea Tree Gully
& Districts Historical Society
Mon 19, Wed 21 & Fri 23 May, 11am-3pm | Page 46
Dig it: archaeology at the South
Australian Maritime Museum
Mon 12 May to Fri 16 May, 10am-2pm | Page 50
Heritage hotel progressive dinner
South Australian Archaeology
Society (SAAS)
Sat 24 May, 5pm onwards | Page 37
Kangaroo Island archaeology:
mystery and history
South Australian Museum
Fri 23 May & Sun 25 May, 11am-12.30pm | Page 65
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call us on 02 9590 9600 or find Inside History
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Meet the archaeologists’ night
Flinders Archaeological Society
Fri 23 May, 6.30pm-8.30pm | Page 29
(lectures start at 7pm)
Meet the archaeology students
Fri 23 May, 1pm-5.30pm | Page 29
(lectures start at 1.30pm, with a break at approx. 3pm)
Whose values count? Class, heritage
and post-industrial urban renewal
Department of Archaeology,
Flinders University (FUAD)
Thu 22 May, 3pm-4pm | Page 55
Talking Archaeology
A fun and free podcast that touches on current issues and
events relating to archaeology and heritage. It is a mixture
of discussion between the show’s regular hosts, interviews
with professional archaeologists, and chances to interact
with the show via twitter (@talkarchaeology). This project
aims to increase accessibility and provide insight into the
archaeological world.
Available from Sun 18 May
http://talkingarchaeology.podomatic.com/.
20 FUN THINGS FOR KIDS TO DO
DURING ABOUT TIME
Family-friendly
programs
You’ll spot a new icon in the program this year
designed to help
you select events with young visitors in mind. Make sure you mark
them on your calendar and take your favourite kids with you. Proof
you’re never too young – or too old – to enjoy exploring our history.
South Terrace Playground, 1945, GN08770
2014 Whale Season Launch
Days gone by around Lake Albert
Kidstory-History
Fri 30 May, 9.30am-3pm | Page 37
Sun 25 May, 10am-3pm | Page 87
Thu 1 May, 1.30pm-2pm & 2.30pm-3pm | Page 47
Follow Sluggo the Cat on his
adventures around Prospect
Last Schuleprefung at Old Friedensberg
South Australian Whale Centre at SA Museum
Sun 18 May, 10am-5pm | Page 70
Meningie Cheese Factory Museum
Prospect Primary School
Self-guided tour, every day in May | Page 49
Bricktopia: a LEGO Fan event
celebrating transport across time
Get your Retro on... winter is coming!
Sat 17 & Sun 18 May, 9am-5pm | Page 34
Sat 31 May, 10am-4pm
& Sun 1 Jun, 1pm-4pm | Page 63
National Motor Museum at Torrens Parade Ground
Community Archaeology Event
Tea Tree Gully Library,
Historical Society, National Trust
& Flinders Archaeology Society
Mon 19, Wed 21 & Fri 23 May, 11am-3pm | Page 46
Day-Glo, Go-Go and Roller Disco:
TTG in the 1980s
City of Tea Tree Gully Library
Sat 17 May, 2pm-5pm | Page 46
Handknitters Guild of South Australia
Ardrossan Museum
Sun 4, 11 & 18 May, 2pm-4pm | Page 92
Kaurna cultural sharing
Holdfast Bay History Centre at Tjilbruke Springs
Sun 18 May, 10am-11.30am | Page 57
Friedensberg Friends Springton
Sun 4 May, 1pm-4pm | Page 72
Me ‘n’ Me Mates
City of Marion Library Service, Park Holme
Wed 28 May, 10.30am-11.30pm | Page 53
1910 to present day
Every day in May, 10.30am-4.30pm | Page 50
The blacksmith have a go show
Angaston & Penrice Historical Society
Every Sat & Sun in May, 1pm-4pm | Page 71
The not so square story walk
South West City Residents Association
Sat 10 May, 9.50am for a 10am start | Page 37
Three Dollar Day at the Adelaide Gaol
Sun 18 May, tours at 11am, 12noon, 2pm & 3pm
Page 27
Sun 25 May, 10am-4.30pm | Page 25
Adelaide Gaol
(last entry 3.30pm)
Steam in the Flinders - 40th anniversary
Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society
Every weekend in May | Page 85
see www.prr.org.au for times and destinations
Ukrainian Easter Eggs
(Pysanky) workshop
Sun 18 May, 12noon-3pm | Page 65
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A brave few
Stories of the everyday self-guided tour
What would it take to make you leave your homeland and travel half way
across the globe to a foreign land, without knowing what you would find
when you arrived? This guided tour explores the stories of South Australia's
earliest pioneers, those who made it and those who didn't. Tour limit 30.
Bookings essential.
Delve into a fascinating mix of real human stories, from the triumphant
to the tragic, the society pages to the scandalous underbelly, and the
surprising to the strange on this self-guided trail. Pick up a copy of the
tour brochure at stop one on the trail, just inside the main entrance, and
follow the map and way-finders.
Thu 8 & 22 May, 10.30am-12noon
West Terrace Cemetery, 161 West Tce, Adelaide
Every day in May, 8am-6pm
Tony Amato, (08) 8139 7400, eventsWTC@aca.sa.gov.au
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adelaidecitycouncil.com/great-buildings
Classy broads and daring dames
Tales and treasures
Explore the personal trials and inspirational achievements of some of the
state's leading ladies on this guided tour of iconic West Terrace Cemetery.
As you weave your way through the cemetery you will encounter a
selection of philanthropists, political agitators, reformers and artists who
have left their mark on South Australia and beyond. Bookings essential.
Embark on an intriguing journey of discovery as your guide reveals many
hidden tales and treasures at iconic West Terrace Cemetery. Tour limit 30.
Bookings essential.
Sun 11 & Tue 20 May, 10.30am-12noon
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A $5 Ch Free
Tue 13 & Sun 25 May, 10.30am-12noon
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The art of monumental masonry
Investigate colonial South Australia's gritty underbelly as you encounter
the graves of the perpetrators, the victims and the law enforcers on
this fascinating tour of iconic West Terrace Cemetery. Tour limit 30.
Bookings essential.
The Monumental Masons Association will showcase skills honed over
generations to restore several nineteenth-century monuments in a special
event at West Terrace Cemetery. See first hand the work required to repair
old and damaged headstones, learn about the art of masonry and the
innovative techniques they use. There will also be a chance to chat with
the masons themselves. Bookings essential.
Tue 6 & Sun 18 May, 10.30am-12noon,
Sat 3 May, 10am-2pm
Crime and punishment
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Natural heritage self-guided tour
Unfortunate ends and peculiar practices
Delve into South Australia's unique biodiversity and discover a hidden
landscape of rare native and exotic vegetation, its unique uses, the fauna
it supports and the symbolism attached to it on this self-guided trail. Pick
up a copy of the trail brochure at stop one on the trail, just inside the main
entrance, and follow the map and way-finders.
Explore the obscure and often unusual ways South Australians have met
their fate and gain a glimpse into some of the lavish and occasionally
peculiar funeral customs on this unique guided tour of iconic West Terrace
Cemetery. Tour limit 30. Bookings essential.
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Sun 4 & Tue 27 May, 10.30am-12noon,
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Adelaide City Council
Adelaide Gaol
West Terrace Cemetery by night
City of Great Buildings walking tour:
City North
Tour and talk: Council Chamber
Adelaide Gaol:
Then and Now Photographic Exhibition
Join us for an intimate, slightly left of centre torchlight journey through
West Terrace Cemetery. This fascinating introduction to South Australia's
more lively characters will not be without its surprises. Tour limit 15.
Bookings essential.
Fri 9, 16, 23 & 30 May 6.30pm-7.30pm & 8pm-9pm,
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Put on your walking shoes and join our Adelaide Greeters for a stroll
through the northern part of the City (Rundle Mall/Street and North
Terrace) to discover some of the City of Adelaide's Great Buildings as
submitted and voted by the public in 2013. Hear fascinating stories of
South Australia's past hidden amongst the stone, glass, bricks and mortar.
Bookings essential.
Thu 8 & 22 May, 10am-12.30pm
Beehive Corner, corner of Rundle Mall & King William St, Adelaide
Mon 12 to Fri 30 May, Mon to Fri 9am-5pm
First Floor, Northern Gallery
Adelaide Town Hall, 128 King William St, Adelaide
Meagan Cox, (08) 8203 7521, m.cox@adelaidecitycouncil.com
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City of Great Buildings bicycle tour
Dress in your Sunday best, pop on your helmet and join our tour guide
'Gwendolyn' for a bicycle tour with a twist. Experience the City of
Adelaide's Great Buildings as submitted and voted by the public in 2013.
If you do not have a bicycle (or a helmet) they will be available for hire
on the day. No lycra permitted! Bookings essential.
Sun 18 & 25 May, 10am-12noon
Bike SA, 105-111 Franklin St, Adelaide
Book online: www.adelaidecitycouncil.com/great-buildings
Meagan Cox (enquiries), (08) 8203 7521, m.cox@adelaidecitycouncil.com
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City of Great Buildings walking tour:
City Centre
Put on your walking shoes and join our Adelaide Greeters for a stroll
through the City's centre (King William Street and Victoria Square)
to discover some of the City of Adelaide's Great Buildings as submitted
and voted by the public in 2013. Hear fascinating stories of South
Australia's past hidden amongst the stone, glass, bricks and mortar.
Bookings essential.
Tue 6 & 20 May, 10am-12.30pm
Adelaide City Council Customer Centre, 25 Pirie St, Adelaide
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Heritage Incentives Scheme
- celebrating 25 years of successful funding
A fascinating glimpse into the world of heritage conservation via a
sample of 'before & after' images of Heritage Incentives Scheme projects
completed during the 25 years of operation. As the most substantial
local government heritage grant scheme in Australia, it has provided
approximately $20m to property owners and has had a dramatic impact
on the character of the City.
Throughout May: Mon to Fri 10am-4pm
Planning Lab, Adelaide City Council Customer Centre,
25 Pirie Street, Adelaide
Liz Caris, (08) 8203 7445, l.caris@adelaidecitycouncil.com
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Adelaide City Council - Emerging Curator Program
Historia
Featuring Ali Gumillya Baker, Troy-Anthony Baylis, Gus Clutterbuck,
Tristan Kerr, Jacob Logos and Laura Wills, Historia brings the archive into
the contemporary, presenting artistic responses to often untold stories
from South Australian collections. To be opened by The Honourable Lord
Mayor Stephen Yarwood, Historia questions aspects of culture that may
be forgotten by not being represented within ‘authorised’ collections.
Carollyn Kavanagh, (08) 8203 7176, c.kavanagh@adelaidecitycouncil.com
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Tour and talk: Colonel Light
Colonel Light - seated talk. View artefacts in the Colonel Light Room. His
life in Malaya, England, Europe and later Australia. 40 minutes duration.
Bookings required for groups only.
Mon 19 to Wed 21 May, tour times: 10.15am, 11.15am, 12.15pm & 1.15pm
Book online: http://www.adelaidetownhall.com.au/visit-discover/free-tours/
Naomi Tyson (enquiries), (08) 8203 7515, T2@adelaidecitycouncil.com
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A fascinating exhibition of photographs dating back to the 1800s displayed
alongside the modern day Gaol. Has it changed or has it stayed the same?
Entry will include a self-guided tour of the Gaol. Parking available.
Throughout May: Sun to Fri 10am-5pm (last entry at 3.30pm)
Adelaide Gaol, 18 Gaol Rd, Thebarton
Karen Kirton, (08) 8231 4062, karen.kirton@sa.gov.au
James Sellers, (08) 8231 4062, james.sellers@sa.gov.au
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Tour and talk: Queen Adelaide
Thu 15 May to Wed 25 June, Mon to Fri 9am-5pm
Adelaide Town Hall, First Floor, 122-140 King William St, Adelaide
Mon 26 to Thu 29 May tour times: 10.15am, 11.15am, 12.15pm & 1.15pm
Black & white Adelaide
- a collection of panoramic photographs
Ever wondered what the City of Adelaide looked like in the 1920s...? Or
what the view is like from the Victoria (clock) Tower of the GPO...? Then
this is the display for you! Enjoy a fascinating glimpse into early Adelaide
via a collection of black & white panoramic photographs of the City.
A rare opportunity to see inside the Council Chamber - high Victorian
architecture, stories and pictures of our city fathers and Adelaide's famous.
40 minutes duration. Bookings required for groups only.
Queen Adelaide - seated talk with guide Glen Woodward. View artefacts
relating to her life in Germany and England. 40 minutes duration. Bookings
required for groups only.
Mon 12 to Thu 15 May, tour times: 10.15am, 11.15am, 12.15pm & 1.15pm
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Adelaide Gaol
Adelaide Gaol: Twilight Tales from the Grave
Hear tales of the 45 prisoners executed at the Adelaide Gaol including
William Ridgway (youngest person executed in 1874 at the age of 19),
Elizabeth Woolcock (only woman executed in South Australia) and Glen
Sabre Valance (last person executed in 1964). Visit the Hanging Tower and
grave site. Limited places available, parking available, bookings essential
(15+ years), pre-payment required.
Sat 3, 10, 17 & 31 May, 6pm-7pm
Adelaide Gaol, 18 Gaol Road, Thebarton
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Treasures of the Torrens Popeye Tour
How fitting that Popeye, itself a state heritage icon, invites you on a guided
tour of the heritage treasures of the Torrens. Led by Adelaide City Council's
Park Lands Strategy team, you will learn all about the River Torrens and
the range of heritage places which line it while relaxing in the comfort of a
Popeye cruise. Bookings essential.
Tue 6 May, 10am
Meet at the Elder Park Popeye landing point at 9.50am
Book online: http://adelaideparklands.com.au/
Michelle Davis, (08) 8203 7350, M.Davis@adelaidecitycouncil.com
Katherine Russell, (08) 8203 7485, K.Russell@adelaidecitycouncil.com
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Adelaide City Libraries History Hub
Learn how to use the Adelaide Picture
Collection database
The Adelaide Picture Collection has been digitised in high quality format,
and offers over 1000 photographs which date from the mid-nineteenth
century, with the bulk of the collection being from around the turn of
the twentieth century through to the 1970s. Book a time with an expert
volunteer who will provide instruction on how to use this exciting resource!
Bookings essential.
Throughout May, during library opening hours
Tynte Street Library, 176 Tynte St, North Adelaide
& City Library, Level 3 Rundle Place, Rundle Mall, Adelaide
Book online: http://sapln.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/adelaide
Jess Curtis, (08) 8203 7990, citylibrary@adelaidecitycouncil.com
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PP $10
Adelaide Gaol
Three Dollar Day at the Adelaide Gaol
For one day per year we throw open the doors to the historic Adelaide Gaol
at a special entry price of only $3 per person. Discover 147 years of history
on your self-guided tour. Visit the cells and walk the hallways - you may
even catch a glimpse of one of our ghostly residents. Family activities and
parking available.
Sun 25 May, 10am-4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm)
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PP $3
Adelaide Gaol
Women in Gaol
Join our history volunteers as they share the fascinating stories about
women in the Adelaide Gaol throughout its 147 years of operation, including
Elizabeth Woolcock (the only woman executed in South Australia) and
Sarah Francisco, who spent over 16 years at the Gaol. Entry includes a selfguided tour of the Gaol. Parking is available. Bookings essential.
Tue 6 & Thu 29 May, 10am-10.45am
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Adelaide Historical Crime Tours
Architecture Museum, University of South Australia
Australian Postcard Society
Adelaide historical crime tours
A history of the South Australian Home
Builders’ Club 1945-65
The third biennial Picture Postcard Exhibition
Children and families are invited to the Art Gallery to join a special ‘glass
cases’ tour. Discover some of our most precious objects housed in display
cases around the Gallery. Then visit The Studio to make a miniature display
box for some of your favourite things. Start your life-long passion for
collecting at the Art Gallery of South Australia.
The Australian Postcard Society will host the Third Biennial Picture Postcard
Exhibition featuring invited displays of historical postcards together with
local and interstate dealers selling picture postcards, stamps, coins and
other collectables. A Postcard Auction will be held on the Saturday
afternoon at 2pm with viewing from 10am. Light refreshments available
at reasonable prices plus ample parking nearby.
A historical journey with a difference... murder, executions, tragedy and
quirky tales. Adelaide certainly had its darker moments. A unique three
hour daytime walking tour of Adelaide CBD, where you learn about
how people lived and the way they died. These people will now become
your teachers. This is a long walk so comfortable shoes and a drink
recommended. Bookings essential.
Sat, 3, 10 & 17 and Sun 4 May 9am-12noon
Meet on grass area in front of Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hindmarsh Sq, Adelaide
(NE Section), corner Pulteney & Grenfell St
Alison Oborn, 0407 715 866, alison@adelaidehauntedhorizons.com.au
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Julie Collins and Christine Garnaut will tell the story of the SA Home
Builders' Club in an illustrated talk. They will introduce the Club, its
aspirations, operations and achievements through the recollections of
former members and their spouses. Drawing on oral histories and archival
material, they will explore how Club members collaborated to achieve a
home of their own. Bookings essential.
Mon 12 May, 12.30pm-1.30pm
Bradley Forum, Level 5 Hawke Building, University of South Australia,
City West, cnr. North Tce/Fenn Pl, Adelaide
Freemasonry has been part of South Australian life since the planning
of the colony in 1834, prior to the arrival of British settlers in 1836. The
museum celebrates the contributions of Freemasonry and Freemasons
to the life and development of South Australia, the Northern Territory
and Australia. Learn how the museum collects, preserves, displays and
interprets material. School groups welcome. Bookings essential.
Every Tue & Thu in May, 10am-4pm; guided tours at 10am & 2pm
Other times by appointment
Adelaide Masonic Centre Museum, 254 North Tce, Adelaide
Murray Olsson, 0409 673 135, myoll@iimetro.com.au
Donald Chisholm, (08) 8277 6859
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Public Programs Team, (08) 8207 7005, public.programs@artgallery.sa.gov.au
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Julie Collins, (08) 8302 9235, architecturemuseum@unisa.edu.au
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Sat 3 May, 10am-5pm & Sun 4 May, 10am-4pm
Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Ground, Victoria Dr, Adelaide
(opposite Elder Park & Festival Theatre)
David Figg, 0450 073 311, david.figg@internode.on.net
Linda Welden, 0421 367 665, lindaw3456@gmail.com
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Artlab Australia
Art conservation and science equals Artlab
Adelaide Masonic Centre Museum
History of Freemasonry in South Australia
and the Northern Territory
Sun 18 May, tours at 11am, 12noon, 2pm & 3pm
Art Gallery of South Australia, North Tce, Adelaide
Art & Heritage Collections, Rare Books & Special Collections
and University Archives, University of Adelaide
140 Treasures: celebrating 140 years
of the University of Adelaide
In 2014, the University celebrates 140 years of history enriched with
treasures. University Archives, Rare Books and Special Collections and Art
& Heritage Collections share their top 140 treasures ranging from the Deed
of Covenant between the University and its first benefactor to a copy of
South Australia Illustrated and a military ration tin devised by Professor
Stanton Hicks.
Thu 1 May to Sun 29 June, during library opening hours
Rare Books & Special Collections, Level 1, Barr Smith Library,
University of Adelaide, North Tce, Adelaide
A guided tour of Artlab's sections - paintings, large projects, textiles,
objects, paper and books. You will see how conservators use techniques
from science and art to preserve the State's collections, artworks and
historic items from Artlab's clients. A behind the scenes look at the diverse
range of services Artlab provides to sustain cultural heritage all over
Australia and overseas. Bookings essential.
Mon 12, Wed 14 & Fri 16 May, 10am
Artlab Australia, 70 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide
(first courtyard on the left behind the State Library
in Morgan Thomas Lane off Kintore Ave, Adelaide)
Franca Vivian, (08) 8207 7520, artlab@dpc.sa.gov.au
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Ayers House after dark
Step back in time to 1876. Join Mr Wilkins (Butler), Mrs Galvin
(Housekeeper) and Mrs Jenkins (Cook) on this special visit to Ayers House.
The Master and Lady are out for the evening and the staff are ready to
show you through the house as they prepare for an upcoming State Dinner.
Conducted by candlelight: low heel, comfortable shoes recommended.
Bookings essential.
Wed 14 & 28 & Fri 16 & 30 May, 7pm-8pm
Ayers House Museum, 288 North Tce, Adelaide
Jessica Sanderson, (08) 8223 1234, ayershouse@nationaltrustsa.org.au
Janine Hook, (08) 8223 1234, ayershouse@nationaltrustsa.org.au
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Art & Heritage Collections, (08) 8313 3086, art.heritage@adelaide.edu.au
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Ayers House Musuem - National Trust of SA
Adelaide's Haunted Horizons
Adelaide dark history tour
A historical journey with a difference... murder, executions, tragedy and
quirky tales. Adelaide certainly had its darker moments. Is it any wonder
that some of these stories have ghostly tales attached? A unique walking
tour of Adelaide, where you learn about how people lived and the way they
died. These people will become your teachers as will their ghosts!
Bookings essential.
Every Wed in May, 7pm-9pm
Meet Hindmarsh Square, cnr Pulteney & Grenfell St, Adelaide
Ends cnr Kintore Ave & North Tce
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Art & Heritage Collections, The University of Adelaide
History and heritage tours
The University of Adelaide History and Heritage tours take visitors behind
the scenes to otherwise inaccessible parts of the University's North Terrace
campus, exploring historical buildings, architecture and surroundings. These
guided tours also showcase the treasures of the University hidden from
public viewing. Visitors can experience a rich visual and aural history of the
University, currently in its 140th year.
Everything but the kitchen sink
Stay in touch
and share
Follow us on Twitter @historyfestival
Use the hashtag #SAHistoryFest
Throughout May, Tue 10.30am & Thu 2pm
Front of the Mitchell Building, North Tce, Adelaide
Like us on Facebook
See the latest photos on Flickr
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Everything but the kitchen sink explores a time when packing an overnight
bag meant your dresses took up 35 trunks. Experience the challenges of a
simple journey before planes, trains and fast cars! View this exhibition as
part of a normal tour of Ayers House Museum - mention this advertisement
and receive discounted admission rates. 1-31 May only. Bookings required
for groups only.
Throughout May: Tue to Fri 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun 1pm-4pm
Ayers House Museum, 288 North Tce, Adelaide
Janine Hook, (08) 8223 1234, jhook@nationaltrustsa.org.au
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PP $25
Art Deco & Modernism Society - Adelaide Chapter
Australian Institute of Architects (SA Chapter)
Ayers House haunting history
Art Deco delights in the Adelaide CBD
ADLarchigram Self-Guided Walking Tour
Explore not only the history of Ayers House Museum, but also stories of
a spookier kind. Learn of Ayers House's past before you split into teams,
arm yourself with equipment and investigate for yourself... is Ayers House
really haunted? A unique and very special opportunity to explore Ayers
House Museum after dark! Bookings essential.
Art Deco was an international style that flourished in the interwar years,
in everything from buildings to jewellery and household items. This
guided walk introduces Art Deco buildings with elegant features such as
cantilevered balconies, vertical fins, stepping and geometric elements gems from an era not usually celebrated in Adelaide. Comfortable shoes,
hat, sunscreen. Bookings essential.
Inspired by Brazilian artist Bruno Ribeiro’s ‘Real Life Instagram’ project,
take a self-guided walk to over 30 award-winning architectural icons in
the City of Adelaide. Find the locations of the Instagram frames installed
on our city streets, take a photo of your unique view of the buildings
and share on social media using the following hashtags #ADLarchigram
#reallifeinstagram #saaawards2014 #architecture
Sun 25 May, 10.30am-12.30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register.
Meet in Synagogue Place, Rundle St, Adelaide. Tour concludes in Hindley
St, Adelaide. We will adjourn for coffee afterwards at a local venue.
Throughout May
Download the ADLarchigram map, by visiting
www.voice.architecture.com.au
Jane Rossetto, 0412 762 322, Missjane.rossetto@gmail.com
Kara Growden, (08) 8402 5900, sa@architecture.com.au
Thu 15 & 22 May, 7pm-11pm
Ayers House Museum, North Tce, Adelaide
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Old Adelaide Treasury open day
Explore the Old Adelaide Treasury, one of Adelaide's oldest and most
significant historical sites. It was here that gold from the eastern states was
stored to be smelted into the Adelaide Pound. The tour includes the former
Cabinet Room of the South Australian Government that is in its original
condition, underground tunnel areas original to the building and much
more! Bookings essential.
Sun 18 May, 11am & 1pm
Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide, Treasury Courtyard
cnr Flinders and King William St, Adelaide
Janine Hook, (08) 8223 1234, ayershouse@nationaltrustsa.org.au
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PP $5
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Brougham Place Uniting Church
Engineers Australia
Inside the light on the hill
Engineering a city:
city centre circuit walking tour
This congregation is over 150 years old and is still a welcoming and
worshipping community. Visitors may view the features of the building,
including the stained glass windows and the pipe organ. Rosemary Nairn
OAM will give a recital on Sunday 25 May.
Sun 4 May, 2pm-4pm; Sun 25 May, 2pm-4pm (organ recital)
Brougham Place Uniting Church, 193 Brougham Place, North Adelaide
Trevor Schaefer, (08) 8267 7376, office@bpuc.org
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Warsaw Uprising
On 1 August 1944 in Warsaw, an armed uprising broke out. The 63 days of
heroic fighting ended in surrender of the city. This was the biggest armed
operation of Poland's underground. Photos and information showing some
of the partisans that made a home in Adelaide after the war are on display.
2014 is the 70th Anniversary of the uprising.
Throughout May: Mon to Fri, 10am-4pm
3 & 17 May Polish lunch served. $25 head (bookings 8223 3884)
Dom Polski, 232 Angas St, Adelaide
Jacek Sciezka, 0408 009 272
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Don Dunstan Foundation
Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, UniSA
2014 Heritage Heroes Awards
Sharing The Good Earth:
175 years of influence and vision
These awards recognise groups and individuals (including volunteers)
who have made an outstanding contribution to the upkeep of our state’s
heritage. For information: www.hawkecentre.unisa.edu.au. Presented by
the South Australian Heritage Council, the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources and the Hawke Centre at UniSA. Followed by
refreshments in the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, Hawke Building level 3.
Bookings essential.
Wed 28 May, 10am-12noon
Bradley Forum, UniSA City West campus, Hawke Building Level 5,
55 North Tce, Adelaide
Louise Carnell, (08) 8203 0371, louise.carnell@unisa.edu.au
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The Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia was formed
in 1839. It became a very progressive and influential body committed to
encouraging and promoting agricultural, pastoral, horticultural and industrial
interests in South Australia. This exhibition highlights some of the key points
in the 175-year journey of the organisation.
Mon 5 May to Wed 11 June, weekdays 9am-5pm
Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, UniSA, City West campus,
Hawke Building Level 3, 55 North Tce (cnr Fenn Place & North Tce) Adelaide
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Sharing the Good Earth
The Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society SA, home of the Royal
Adelaide Show, was formed in 1839. It was a very influential organisation
committed to encouraging and promoting agricultural, pastoral,
horticultural and industrial interests in South Australia. This session
will highlight some of the key points in the 175-year journey of the
organisation run by people of passion and foresight. Bookings essential.
Wed 14 May, 5.30pm for 6pm start
Allan Scott Auditorium, UniSA, City West campus Hawke Building,
55 North Tce (cnr Fenn Place & North Tce), Adelaide
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Garden Secrets
A guided walk will reveal a Rustic Temple, Diana's Island, Wardian cases,
a Victorian palm grove, Adelaide's Crystal Palace, Crimean War guns and
many other secrets in this historic garden dating from 1855. Bookings
Fri 16 to Wed 21 May, 2pm-3.30pm
Visitor Information Centre, Botanic Gardens of Adelaide,
North Tce, Adelaide
Stephanie Brown, (08) 8222 9367, friendsabg@internode.on.net
Jan Lindsay, (08) 8222 9367, jadana@bigpond.net.au
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Meet the archaeologists night
This symposium is the third annual Meet the Archaeologists night. The
evening will include a series of talks from Australian-based professional
archaeologists in an effort to engage the public in the sorts of
archaeological projects that happen in Australia and/or by Australian
archaeologists. A detailed schedule, including presentation topics, will
be available on our website closer to the event. Bookings essential.
Fri 23 May, 6.30pm-8.30pm (lectures start at 7pm)
Room 1, Level 1, Flinders University, Victoria Square, 182 Victoria Square
(the old Reserve Bank Building), Adelaide
Bradley Guadagnin, 0427 895 880, guad0002@flinders.edu.au
Professor Patrick Dodson:
history of the Recognise Movement
As part of the annual Lowitja O’Donoghue Oration presented by the
Don Dunstan Foundation, Professor Dodson will outline the history
of the Recognition movement and provide an understanding of its
importance in the lead up to the proposed referendum on the recognition
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian
Constitution. Bookings essential.
Tue 27 May, 7pm
Bonython Hall, University of Adelaide, North Tce, Adelaide
Book online: http://www.trybooking.com/DZFT
Benjamin Waters, (08) 8313 3364, benjamin.waters@adelaide.edu.au
Sharna Pearce, (08) 8313 6246, sharna.pearce@adelaide.edu.au
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Botanic Gardens Friends - Adelaide
Sun 4 & 18 May, 10am-12noon
Meet at Victoria Square
(north-west corner, between Grote St & Franklin St), Adelaide
Ashlea Klingberg, (08) 8202 7110, sa@engineersaustralia.org.au
Dom Polski
Victorian tourist party at Adelaide Railway Station, 1927, GN03375
This tour presents stories of our engineering heritage, following a circuit
of the Adelaide City Centre from Victoria Square to Grenfell Street
and back. The tour highlights engineering contributions to the city’s
development, in terms of building design and construction, and locations
where innovations in the city’s essential services, communications,
manufacturing and transport occurred. Discover Adelaide's colourful
engineering history! Bookings essential.
Don Dunstan Foundation and Professor Philip Payton
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Meet the archaeology students
Due to the success of our annual Meet the Archaeologists symposium,
we have decided to extend our public engagement initiative to include
a series of talks by South Australian-based archaeology students. These
students are undertaking a number of diverse research projects and you
will be given the opportunity to hear about them firsthand. Guests may
arrive at any time. Bookings essential.
Fri 23 May, 1pm-5.30pm (lectures start at 1.30pm, break approx. 3pm)
Room 1, Level 1, Flinders University, Victoria Square, 182 Victoria Square
(the old Reserve Bank Building), Adelaide
Bradley Guadagnin, 0427 895 880, guad0002@flinders.edu.au
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The Cornish and the origins of SA Labor
The Labor Party in SA has been considered 'different' from counterparts.
Professor Philip Payton (UK) reassesses the early origins of Labor in SA,
and examines the influence of Cornish ethno-religious identity in SA’s
copper districts. What extent was political and industrial behaviour in
those localities moulded by a pre-existing Cornish radical tradition?
Bookings essential.
Tue 6 May, 6pm-7.30pm
Lecture Theatre G04, Napier Building,
University of Adelaide, North Tce, Adelaide
Book online: http://www.trybooking.com/EGSR
Benjamin Waters, (08) 8313 3364, benjamin.waters@adelaide.edu.au
Sharna Pearce, (08) 8313 6246, sharna.pearce@adelaide.edu.au
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Flinders University and History Council of South Australia
History at the Movies:
the changing role of women
How far have women come since the 1940s? Since the 1970s? These short
documentaries from earlier decades will open your eyes to how much
or little attitudes towards the role of women in Australian society have
changed. Each film will be introduced by an expert speaker and there will
be time for discussion over a glass of wine afterwards.
Thu 29 May, 5.30pm-7.30pm
Hetzel Lecture Theatre, State Library of South Australia,
cnr North Tce and Kintore Ave, Adelaide
Gillian Dooley, (08) 8201 5238, gillian.dooley@flinders.edu.au
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German Heritage Research Group
History SA
History SA
John Davis Music
Our daily bread: from paddock to table
Adelaidia mobile app
Explore the SA History Hub online
Dam Uranium and Save the whales
We will look at the daily life of SA’s early German settlers as they produced
grain, made equipment for farming, produced flour and bakery goods
and transported these to merchants and consumers. Topics include bakeovens, wagons, railways and shipping, making implements, buildings and
fencing, land tenure, Goyder’s line, wheat-breeding and crop diseases,
Harvest Thanksgiving and country shows. Lunch/refreshments provided.
Bookings essential.
Download History SA's free new mobile app for iOS and Android and
interact with our city's history. Walk Adelaide's streets and explore over
300 people, places, events, buildings, statues and artworks around you.
Through interesting stories, historical photos, audio, video, an augmented
reality viewer and walking tours, this app will engage you with our city's
history in exciting new ways. Come along for a sneak peek at the South Australian History Hub online.
Explore History SA's new website and its resources, peel back the layers of
our history and share your stories. You will receive a workbook and walk
through of the website followed by a chat about how you can contribute
your stories and photographs online. Bookings essential.
A history or protest through t-shirts, badges etc. Wearable protest
paraphernalia from the 1960s to the present in an East End art
gallery/CD shop.
Sat 10 May, 9.15am-4.30pm
Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide,
North Tce, Adelaide (metered parking available in University grounds)
Lutheran Archives Office, (08) 8340 4009, lutheran.archives@lca.org.au
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Every day in May
Download the app by following the Apple and Android store links
from the Adelaidia website www.adelaidia.sa.gov.au
History SA, (08) 8203 9888, staff@history.sa.gov.au
Our tours are a mix of learning about the history of the local area,
the more interesting murders and mysteries that have occurred, and
of course we have a few good ghost stories for you. Our stories are
all extremely well researched and factually accurate, you will not be
disappointed. Bookings essential.
Mon 12 & 19 and Tue 13 & 20 May, 6.30pm-9pm
Rundle Mall entrance of Adelaide Arcade, Adelaide
Book online: www.ghost-crime-tours.com.au
David, 0402 712 681, bookings@ghost-crime-tours.com.au
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PP $35
Health Museum of South Australia
ASIO, Don Dunstan and the Cold War
in South Australia
Cold War security issues of the 1940s saw the establishment of
Woomera weapons facility. ASIO relied upon South Australia's police
for surveillance of security risks, including homosexuals. The subsequent
abuses of citizens' rights dramatically exploded into the Australian
political arena during the 1970s. Dr Dino Hodge in conversation with
Professor Susan Magarey explore this little-known aspect of South
Australian history. Bookings essential.
Tue 27 May, 5.15pm for a 5.30pm start
Lecture Theatre 1, Barbara Hanrahan Building (BH 2-09),
City West Campus, University of South Australia, North Tce, Adelaide
Book online: talking-history-asio-don-dunstan.eventbrite.com.au
Mandy Paul, (08) 8207 7582, mpaul@history.sa.gov.au
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Launch of Virtual Health Museum
The official launch of the Health Museum of South Australia's Virtual
Museum, which will also launch Royal Adelaide Hospital Week. Initially,
the Virtual Museum will showcase key items from four key collections.
Gradually this will expand to include all health collections throughout
South Australia. Bookings essential.
Mon 19 May, 10.30am
Royal Adelaide Hospital Foyer, North Tce, Adelaide
Margot Way, (08) 8222 4194, margot.way@health.sa.gov.au
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History SA
Bar Yarns - Yarning About Time
Join us for an afternoon of storytelling around the theme About
Time. Come along prepared to share a story of your own in a relaxed
environment, or to offer encouragement to others willing to take
the plunge!
Sat 10 May, 2pm
Whitmore Hotel, Whitmore Square, Adelaide
Allison Russell, (08) 8203 9891, arussell@history.sa.gov.au
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History of Science, Ideas and Technology Group (SA)
Glass in ancient technology:
technology in ancient glass
History SA
Dr Margaret O'Hea (Archaeology, Adelaide University) discusses glassworking, arguably the most original - and influential - Roman era
technological concept. Its history is full of 'accidental' technology. Its
discovery may have been an off-shoot of early metallurgy; the first massproduction technique was inspired by Hellenistic pottery. The long-term
impact of glass-working on science and architecture is still felt today.
Join us for the launch of History SA's latest travelling exhibition Once Upon
a Time: Stories of South Australian Childhoods. Enjoy a morning tea that
has child (and adult) appeal! RSVPs required to History SA 8203 9888.
Numbers limited. Bookings essential.
Sat 3 May, 2pm-4pm
Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide,
North Tce, Adelaide (metered parking available in University grounds)
Bob Major, 0419 800 242
Kay Leverett, (08) 8313 4659, kay.leverett@adelaide.edu.au
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History SA
History SA and University of South Australia
Adelaide ghost crime tours
History SA, (08) 8203 9888, staff@history.sa.gov.au
Deborah Baldassi, (08) 8232 8387, johndavismusic@internode.on.net
David Winderlich, 0419 723 204, johndavismusic@internode.on.net
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PP $35
Ghost Crime Tours
Thu 22 May, 2.30pm
Adelaide City Library, Level 3 Rundle Place, Rundle Mall, Adelaide
John Davis Music 1/15 Vaughan Pl, Adelaide
Childhood Exhibition Launch
Fri 23 May, 10.30am-11.30am
History SA, (08) 8203 9888, community@history.sa.gov.au
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Keith Conlon’s Tour of Adelaide War memorials
2014 is the centenary of the beginning of The Great War (1914–1918).
It had significant and direct impact on the citizens of South Australia.
The war memorials tell us much about people’s responses to the loss
and the impacts on our community. Bookings essential.
Fri 23 May, 10.30am
Further details provided when booking.
Book online: http://keithconlonattour.eventbrite.com.au
History SA (enquiries), (08) 8203 9888
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Pop-Up Museum of Childhood
Do you have a teddy bear, toy, photograph or other items important
to your childhood? You're invited to show them off as part of a Pop-Up
Museum. Use materials provided to write a label for your item, add it to
the display, enjoy seeing other peoples' treasures and get advice about
displaying and caring for your childhood treasures. Bookings preferred.
Amanda James, (08) 8203 9874, ajames@history.sa.gov.au
Pauline Cockrill, (08) 8203 9878, pcockrill@history.sa.gov.au
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John McDouall Stuart Society
Explorer Extraordinaire
What did Stuart and his companions do that so altered South Australia's
history? Find out what made Stuart a successful explorer and investigate
the direct connection between Australia's only astronaut and Stuart. Catch
a view of our colonial past, as well as maps, charts and equipment.
Every Thu in May, 2pm-4pm
Adelaide Masonic Centre, 254 North Tce, Adelaide
Rick Moore, 0400 406 320, rick_moore@bigpond.com
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History SA
The Voice of the People
How did South Australia end up with the most radical, and democratic,
constitution of all the Australian colonies in the 1850s? And why were
South Australian women the first in the country, and among the first
in the world, to win the vote? Come and see this display charting the
development of democracy in South Australia.
Mon 26 to Friday 30 May, 9am-5pm
Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Ground, Victoria Drive, Adelaide
Suzanne Ball, (08) 8203 9888, sball@history.sa.gov.au
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Journey of Healing Association of (SA)
2014 KutteWangkaWaiarnda (Responsibility)
Wodlianni Stolen Generations SORRY DAY event
Stalls and performances revealing the effects of removal on Aboriginal
families and empathising with their pain and suffering; the day will bring
Stolen Generations together to share stories to bring healing; and recalling
homes to which Indigenous children were removed from their families.
Mon 26 May, 10am-2.30pm
Tarndanyangga on northern portion of Victoria Square, Adelaide
John Browne, 0431 234 561, antarsa@internode.on.net
Lynette Crocker, 0468 349 510, crockerlynette@gmail.com
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Latvian Museum
Migration Museum
Migration Museum
Migration Museum
The generation that followed the early
Latvian settlers
Curator's talk: Hostel Stories
Refugees and Australia, 1972 - 2012
Woodside Hostel Reunion
Hundreds of thousands of people passed through South Australia's
migrant hostels. Only a handful of these personal stories made it into
the Hostel Stories exhibition. Hear how the Migration Museum and the
University of Adelaide went about piecing the history of the hostels
together, and about some of the stories we weren't able to include in
the exhibition. Bookings essential.
Since 1972 refugees from countries as diverse as Vietnam, Poland, Chile,
Iraq, Sri Lanka and Somalia have re-settled in Australia. Yet the political and
public debates about refugees and asylum seekers continue. This exhibition
examines government and community responses to refugees and asylum
seekers over the last four decades - and tells some stories of lives shaped
by those responses.
Did you live or work in the Woodside migrant hostel (also known as the
Woodside migrant camp)? Join us for a 'cuppa', see the Hostel Stories
exhibition and share your own memories. Separate reunions will be held
in April and May for other migrant hostels. For more information see
the Migration Museum website. Bookings essential.
Sun 18 May, 3pm & Fri 23 May, 1pm
Migration Museum, 82 Kintore Ave, Adelaide
Throughout May: Mon to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm
Suzanne Redman, (08) 8207 7570, migration@history.sa.gov.au
Migration Museum, (08) 8207 7570, migration@history.sa.gov.au
What is it like to grow up in South Australia with Latvian heritage?
Find out how the generation who followed the post-war migrants express
their identity.
Throughout May: Mon to Fri 10am-5pm; Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm
Forum Gallery, Migration Museum, Kintore Ave, Adelaide
Mara Kolomitsev, 0427 351 722
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Fri 9 May, 2.30pm-3.30pm
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Lutheran Archives
Muriel Matters Society and Parliament of South Australia
Love and intrigue at Klemzig:
tales from Clamor Schürmann's diary
Migration Museum
Migration Museum and DECD Outreach Education
1839: three couples in the newly-established village of Klemzig had
high hopes of marriage. Each encountered obstacles: Pastor Kavel
dashed Schürmann's hopes, before himself plunging into uncertainty
about marrying his English fiancée. August Fiedler, step-father
of Schürmann's sweetheart, wanted to marry Kavel’s sister.
So interwoven are these threads that they make an intriguing and
dramatic story. Speaker: Helen Schubert.
Elder Park & Woodville Migrant Hostel Reunion
When smalls were large
The story of SA's connection
to UK women's voting
Did you live or work in the Elder Park or Woodville migrant hostel?
Join us for a 'cuppa', see the Hostel Stories exhibition and share your
own memories. Separate reunions will be held in April and May for other
migrant hostels. For more information see the Migration Museum website.
Bookings essential.
Come along for an afternoon of fun and fashion as we uncover the way
that underwear has been used to shape women's bodies in Western society
in the last 150 years. This interactive workshop will be led by Rosa Garcia,
DECD Education Manager at the Migration Museum. Bookings essential.
A seminar on Muriel Matters and her agitation for voting rights for women
in the UK. Matters is most recognised for chaining herself to the grille of
the Ladies' Gallery in the British House of Commons on 28 October 1908.
Bookings essential.
Sat 24 May, 1pm-3pm
Migration Museum Chapel, 82 Kintore Ave, Adelaide
Fri 16 May & Mon 26 May, 11am-12noon
Parliament of South Australia, North Tce, Adelaide
Migration Museum, (08) 8207 7570, migration@history.sa.gov.au
Inquiry Office, (08) 8237 9467, assembly@parliament.sa.gov.au
Mon 26 May, 7.30pm-9pm
Bethlehem House, Sudholz Pl, Adelaide
Rachel Kuchel, (08) 8340 4009, lutheran.archives@lca.org.au
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Fri 9 May, 10.30am-11.30am
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Migration Museum
Migration Museum
Migration Museum: hats
Join us at a workshop to celebrate International Museum Day. You can
meet some objects from the Migration Museum collection and examine
them up close. If you’ve got treasures, photos or stories that reflect or
relate to the theme, bring them along to chat about! Tea and coffee
available. Bookings essential.
Sat 17 May, 12noon-1.30pm
The Chapel, Migration Museum, 82 Kintore Ave, Adelaide
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Hostel Stories: migrant lives
In the five decades that followed the Second World War, migrant hostels
– also known as migrant camps, reception centres and holding centres –
were ‘first home’ home to thousands of people who had come to South
Australia to make a new life. This exhibition explores daily life in the
hostels through first hand accounts and personal mementos. Bookings
Throughout May: Mon to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm
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Migration Museum
National Archives of Australia and Adelaide City Libraries History Hub
Willaston, Mallala, Milpara
migrant hostels Reunion
Introduction to National Archives
online resources
Did you live or work in Willaston, Mallala, Milpara or other SA migrant
hostels? Join us for a 'cuppa', see the Hostel Stories exhibition and share
your own memories. Some separate reunions will be held in April and
May for other migrant hostels. For more information see the Migration
Museum website. Bookings essential.
This History Hub session will provide an overview of RecordSearch and
focus on the variety of other online resources the National Archives has
developed. Discover how you can access and interact with the National
collection through websites such as Destination Australia, Discovering
Anzacs, the arcHIVE and SODA and using tools such as Flickr and
Facebook. Bookings essential.
Sat 10 May, 2.30pm-3.30pm
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Tue 20 May, 10.15am-11.15am
Adelaide City Library, Level 3, Rundle Place, Rundle Mall , Adelaide
(enter via Francis Street)
Book online: https://aus.evanced.info/adelaide/lib/eventcalendar.asp?libnum=2
National Archives of Australia, (08) 8204 8787, adelaideevents@naa.gov.au
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Migration Museum
Migration Museum
Migration Museum: musical instruments
Join us at a workshop to celebrate International Museum Day. You can
meet some objects from the Migration Museum collection and examine
them up close. If you’ve got treasures, photos or stories that reflect or
relate to the theme, bring them along to chat about! Tea and coffee
available. Bookings essential.
Sat 17 May, 2.30pm-4pm
The Chapel, Migration Museum, 82 Kintore Ave, Adelaide
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Interstate Migrant Hostels Reunion
Did you live or work in migrant hostels interstate such as Bonegilla,
Bathurst & Graylands? Join us for a 'cuppa', see the Hostel Stories exhibition
and share your own memories. Separate reunions will be held in April and
May for other migrant hostels. For more information see the Migration
Museum website. Bookings essential.
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National Archives of Australia and Adelaide City Libraries
Parliament of South Australia
Pioneers Association of South Australia
On the Home Front: South Australia 1914-1918
Bricktopia: a LEGO Fan event
celebrating transport across time
Votes for women: historical debates
It's time to venerate and commemorate
our South Australian Pioneers
The National Archives holds significant First World War service records
but the collection also provides an insight into South Australian society
between 1914–1918. This talk will explore the Archives relating to internment
and railways as well as other themes such as immigration, customs,
communications, construction and security to paint a picture of South
Australia during the war years. Book online.
Fri 9 May, 6pm-7pm
Adelaide City Library, Level 3, Rundle Place, Rundle Mall, Adelaide
(Enter via Francis Street)
Book online: https://aus.evanced.info/adelaide/lib/eventcalendar.asp
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The National Motor Museum, in partnership with Southern Bricks LEGO
Users Group, presents this inaugural two day LEGO Fan Event to celebrate
the past, present and future of transport. Exhibitors from around Australia
will display their creations related to motoring, maritime, rail and air
transport, including Sci Fi. Includes special guest appearances and activities
for kids. Bookings essential.
Sat 17 & Sun 18 May, 9am-5pm
Book online: bricktopia.com.au
Bruno Davids, (08) 8568 4001, bdavids@history.sa.gov.au
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Year 5 to year 12 students will participate in Parliamentary-style debates
on 'votes for women'. Resources prepared specifically for this activity
will be available in the education section of the South Australian
Parliament website to assist teachers and students in applying to be
involved in, and preparing for, this activity. Event available to groups
only. Bookings essential.
Mon to Fri (non-sitting weeks - please check website:
www.parliament.sa.gov.au), 10.30am-12noon & 12.30pm-2pm
Parliament of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide
Penny Cavanagh, (08) 8237 9386, penny.cavanagh@parliament.sa.gov.au
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Our theme this year is 'commemorating our ancestors'. We will display
stories of our pioneers and early South Australian history in our office
and, with permission from Adelaide City Council, a presence in Leigh
Street. We will provide information and assist with family research if
desired. School children most welcome, they can learn much about
South Australian history.
Tue 13 & 20 & Thu 15 & 22 May, 10am-2pm
Pioneers Association of South Australia, Stafford House,
23-25 Leigh St, Adelaide
Pamela Skurray, (08) 8231 5055/(08) 8276 9089, pioneersa@chariot.net.au
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A $10 Ch $5 (plus online booking fee)
Peace Foundation
National Archives of Australia and State Records of South Australia
Riding Past - cycling in the archives
National Archives and State Records hold many interesting records
documenting the history of cycling in South Australia over the past
130 years. This talk explores some of these records ranging from 1890s
patents for bicycle designs and cycling carnival programs to the impact
of cycling on the world of work and recreation during the 20th century.
Bookings essential.
Thu 22 May, 10.30am-11.30am
South Australian Archives Centre, 26-28 Leigh St, Adelaide
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National Archives of Australia and State Records of South Australia
Through the window: a welcome
to South Australian Archives Centre
Have you ever wondered what happens inside the Archives Centre?
Are you beginning your family or local history research? Come and meet
the archivists and find out more about what our collections can offer,
how you can access them and what we do. Why not stay for a tour of
the State Records exhibition about childhood afterwards.
Mon 26 May, 10am-11am
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OEEGA (Organisation of Hellene and Hellene-Cypriot Women
of Australia SA)
The Greek migration experience:
oral histories of twentieth century migrants
OEEGA is the first organisation of non-Anglo speaking background to
have collectively recorded the experiences of Greek migrants for the Oral
History Association of SA. Come along to our open forum to hear all about
the project with guest speaker, listen to our audio/visual display, taste
delicious Greek sweets and coffee and share your stories with us. Bookings essential.
Sun 18 May, 2pm-4pm
Migration Museum Chapel, 82 Kintore Ave, Adelaide
Helen Haltis, 0404 210 553, oeegasa@bigpond.com
Joanna Tsalikis, 0422 617 015, joannatsa@bigpond.com
Boer War commemorative service
The annual commemorative service to honour the South Australian men
and women who volunteered to serve in the South African Boer War,
1899-1902. Descendants, friends and those interested in the military history
of our state are invited to attend. Family tributes may be laid during the
service. Free parking available on the Torrens Parade Ground.
Sun 25 May, 11am
South African Boer War Memorial,
cnr North Tce & King William St, Adelaide
Monty Smith, (08) 8662 4085, montavon@reachnet.com.au
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An historical exhibition presented by The Graham F Smith Peace
Foundation, a volunteer organisation, showcasing 25 years of social
activism using photographic records, archival materials and new poster
art created by UniSA students. You may be surprised that The Peace
Foundation has been behind many of Adelaide’s iconic theatre productions
and public artworks.
Thu 24 Apr to Sun 1 June, 9am-6pm
(and during Festival Centre performance times)
Adelaide Festival Centre Foyer, King William Rd, Adelaide
Leonie Ebert, (08) 8267 3915, contact@artspeacefoundation.org
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Red Cross South Australian Division,
History SA and State Library of South Australia
Good and Useful Work:
a century of SA Red Cross
As part of the world's largest humanitarian movement, Red Cross has been
part of Australian life since the Australian Branch of the British Red Cross
was established nine days after the outbreak of the First World War. Part of
Red Cross centenary celebrations, this exhibition traces the history of the
South Australian division through stories, images and objects.
Every day in May: 10am-5pm
Institute Room, Institute Building, State Library of South Australia,
cnr North Tce & Kintore Ave, Adelaide
Helen Connolly, Executive Director, (08) 8100 4500,
hconnolly@redcross.org.au
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Philatelic Society of South Australia
Oral History Australia SA/NT
How to do oral history
Workshops introduce participants to the practice and methods of doing
an oral history interview and provide equipment training on digital
recorders. Registrants pay on the day by cash or cheque. OHA does
not have a credit card facility. Morning tea is provided but not lunch.
Bookings essential.
Thu 22 May, 10am-3.30pm
Crawford Room, Mortlock Wing, State Library of South Australia,
North Tce, Adelaide
June Edwards, (08) 8293 1314, ejune32@yahoo.com
contact@ohaa-sa.com.au
National Boer War Memorial (SA) Association
Artists make the difference:
25 Years of The Peace Foundation
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Parliament of South Australia
Tour of Parliament House
Tour of South Australian Parliament building and discover South Australia's
unique history. Bookings required for groups only.
Mon to Fri (non-sitting weeks - please check website:
www.parliament.sa.gov.au), 10am & 2pm
Parliament of South Australia, North Tce, Adelaide
Inquiry Office, (08) 8237 9467, assembly@parliament.sa.gov.au
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Stamp club open day
Come and find out what stamp collecting is all about; it's more than just
stamps. Visit a stamp collecting club open day with trading and sales.
Sun 18 May, 10am-3pm
Saphil House, 22 Gray Court (off Sturt St), Adelaide
Anthony Presgrave, (08) 8555 3311
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Looking back: moving forward
This 1867 building was dedicated as the Stow Memorial Congregational
Church and is a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture, with
exceptional stained-glass windows. In 1969 the congregation joined with
Pirie Street Methodist Church congregation and is now Pilgrim Uniting
Church. The present building contains memorials and memorabilia from
the earliest days of both churches. Guided tours available by arrangement.
Mon 5 May to Fri 23 May (Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri)
& Mon 26 May to Fri 30 May, 12pm-2pm
Pilgrim Uniting Church, 12 Flinders St, Adelaide
Julie Bradley, (08) 8212 3295, office@pilgrim.org.au
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Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Access the historic Quaker Meeting House
Opportunity to visit the historic Quaker Meeting House, and ask any
questions you have of the Quakers present. Designed by Henry Manning,
the pre-fabricated Meeting House was sent out from London aboard the
Rajasthan in 1840.
Sat 3 May, 10am-4pm
Meeting House, 40A Pennington Tce, North Adelaide
(behind St Peter’s Cathedral)
Drew Thomas, (08) 8431 2080, drew.thomas@iinet.net.au
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RiAus
Bragg walking tour
The lives of Sir William Henry Bragg and his son, Sir William Lawrence
Bragg, will be revealed through a guided walking tour. The Braggs are two
of Australia’s most important scientists, awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics
in 1915. The duo is most famous for their work on X-ray crystallography, and
they spent significant parts of their lives in Adelaide. Bookings essential.
Tue 6 May, 10am-12noon
Meet at The Science Exchange, 55 Exchange Place, Adelaide
Book online: www.riaus.org.au/braggwalk
Lisa Bailey, (08) 7120 8605, lbailey@riaus.org.au
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RiAus
Todd's Adelaide
St Peter’s Cathedral tour
Sir Charles Todd's impact on colonial science and technology was
remarkable. Using an app on your smart mobile device, discover how
his work relates to our lives today through an interactive location-based
adventure played on the streets of Adelaide. We begin with a talk,
followed by a walk and close with light refreshments. Bookings essential.
Tour the Butterfield designed and Woods completed, Gothic-Revival
cathedral. An English oak carved reredos with many links back to the
United Kingdom. Around the nave is wooden panelling with many
memorials including three famous early aviators. Three brasses are
memorials to two bishops and the father of modern biostatistics. Cathedral
needlework both ancient and modern will be on display. Bookings required
for groups only.
The Science Exchange, 55 Exchange Place, Adelaide
Book online: www.riaus.org.au/toddsadelaide
Lisa Bailey, (08) 7120 8605, lbailey@riaus.org.au
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Sun 4 & 11 May, 12.30pm and Wed 7 & 14 May, 11am
St Peter’s Cathedral, 27 King William Rd, North Adelaide
Cathedral Office, (08) 8267 4551
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Royal Geographical Society of SA
Out of Africa: learn about 19th century
exploration and adventure
St Peter’s Cathedral tour with Evensong
A discovery tour of the Top Gallery, rarely available to the public, where
stories and pictures will enlighten students to African discoveries of the
nineteenth century. Family and school groups welcome; lecture tours
will also be offered. Participants will learn a little about the geography,
cultural groups and dangers encountered by the intrepid explorers and
missionaries. Bookings required for groups only.
Choral Evensong completes a tour of the Gothic-Revival cathedral. An
English oak carved reredos with links back to the United Kingdom. Around
the nave is wooden panelling with many memorials including three famous
early aviators. Three brasses are memorials to two bishops and the father
of modern biostatistics. Cathedral needlework both ancient and modern
will be on display. Bookings required for groups only.
Throughout May: Wed 11am; Thu & Fri 2pm (other times by appointment)
Royal Geographical Society of SA, 2nd level, Mortlock Wing,
State Library of SA, North Tce, Adelaide
Wed 7 & 14 May, 4pm
St Peter’s Cathedral, 27 King William Rd, North Adelaide
Heather Barrett, (08) 8207 7266, library@rgssa.org.au
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Cathedral Office, (08) 8267 4551
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King William Street looking south, 1932, GN12852
SA Gay & Lesbian Archives
Royal South Australian Society of Arts
Selection Royale II
Visit the historical Institute Building and view an exhibition of traditional
and contemporary artworks donated by RSASA members as a fundraiser paintings, printmaking, mixed media, photography, 3D, textiles. Public can
view works and if interested purchase a Ballot Ticket for only $100 over the
duration of the exhibition, to be drawn Sunday 25 May from 2pm.
Sun 27 April to Sun 25 May, Mon to Fri 10.30am-4.30pm;
Sat & Sun 1pm-4pm
RSASA Gallery, Level 1, Institute Building,
cnr North Tce & Kintore Ave, Adelaide
In the Face of Time: a talk by Ian Purcell
In 1941 Adelaide poet Charles Jury privately published a verse drama Icarius, which he later called ‘the centre of my life’s work.' It was, wrote his
close friend John Bray, ‘a sombre play dealing with homosexual passion
and its fate in a bitter and hostile world’. This talk examines the play in
relation to Jury’s life and times.
Sun 4 May, 7.30pm-9.30pm
Box Factory Community Centre, 59 Regent St South, Adelaide
Ian Purcell, (08) 8272 6324, ipurcell@senet.com.au
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Scots Church Adelaide
The Church on the Corner
St John’s Church
St John’s Church: past, present and future
Join us at St John’s in its 175th year for a historical display of times past
in the life of the church. Explore the beautiful setting, restored heritage
paintwork and stained glass windows, one designed by Burne-Jones.
Guides are available. There will be talks at 11.30am and 2.30pm. Stay for
Evensong afterwards with guest choirs, followed by drinks and nibbles.
Every Sun in May, 11am-4pm
St John’s Church, 379 Halifax St , Adelaide
Caroline Adams, 0437 620 311, caro@senet.com.au
Barbara Murray, (08) 8223 2348, stjohnsanglican@adelaide.on.net
SAAS heritage hotel progressive dinner
The not so square story walk
Join us for a walking tour of Adelaide's heritage hotels for a pub crawl with
a difference! We will visit three or four hotels and have a drink and/or meal
in each. At each venue there will be quizzes, games and a few stories about
the colourful characters who frequented these fine establishments! Email to
book, places are limited! Bookings essential.
Putting the story back into history, this walking tour in and around
Whitmore Square includes stories of the past and today. Tour includes
St Luke's, a traditional Greek kafaneion and the Whitmore Hotel where
you can meet the publican and stop for lunch. Art materials provided
so children and others can respond artistically to the sites. Please wear
comfortable footwear. Bookings essential.
Sat 24 May, 5pm onwards
Adelaide City, further details when booking
Britt Burton, saarchsociety@gmail.com
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PP $15
Bev Bills, (08) 8232 0450 or 0415 616 900, bbills@bigpond.net.au
Vikki Waller, (08) 8232 0450, rsasarts@bigpond.net.au
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South Australian Archaeology Society (SAAS)
Scots started life as Chalmers Church in 1851, a Free Church of Scotland.
Come along and visit this beautiful church with its stained glass windows,
carved wooden furniture and plaques in marble and brass. Watch a DVD
of the history of this church and Presbyterianism in South Australia.
Enjoy a time of quiet contemplation in this peaceful setting. All welcome.
Throughout May: Tue, Wed & Thu, 10am-2pm
Scots Church Adelaide, cnr North Tce & Pulteney St, Adelaide
Naomi Blanchard, (08) 8223 1505, office@scotschurch.org
Evelina Bruhn, 0407 040 480, office@scotschurch.org
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Sat 10 May, 9.50am for a 10am start
St Luke’s, 35 Whitmore Square, Adelaide
Marjon Martin, (08) 8212 2468, martingm@bigpond.net.au
Helen Lawry, (08) 8221 6918, helen_lawry@yahoo.com
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South Australian Whale Centre
2014 Whale Season Launch
The 2014 Whale Season is upon us and we're welcoming it with a whale of
a day while celebrating 25 years of whale information. We will be having
a variety of demonstrations and discussing different whaley information
throughout the day. Two Professor Blubber performances to enjoy and
watch along with touch tables for you to explore. Bring on the whales!
Date TBC – contact organiser for details
South Australian Museum, North Tce, Adelaide
Leah Pippos, (08) 8551 0750, whalecentre@victor.sa.gov.au
Peta Middleton, (08) 8551 0750, whalecentre@victor.sa.gov.au
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A stitch in time
Meet SLSA conservators practicing state of the art conservation techniques
to save South Australia’s cultural heritage. See book binding equipment
from the early days. Find out how microfilm is created and its role in
newspaper preservation. Marvel at the clarity of glass plate negatives from
the early days of photography. Bookings essential.
Every Mon in May, 2pm
State Library of South Australia, North Tce, Adelaide
Jo Chesher, (08) 8207 7215, marketing@slsa.sa.gov.au
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Uniting Church Historical Society
Women's Information Service
Crime in the colony
Your history heartlands
'Sing lustily and with a good courage'
Two of the prime movers for colonisation spent time in English prisons.
Hear about these colourful characters as well as the young and foolish
bushrangers who held up the Crafers Inn, the sombre tale of the prison hulk
moored off Largs Bay, and how to access information about other gritty
tales as your guide shows you around the State Library. Bookings essential.
Did you know that the place where the Migration Museum now stands was
once a Native School then Destitute Asylum? Or where police in colonial
times called home? Enjoy a potpourri of stories while wandering through
time. Track down the lair of the tiger who ‘escaped’ from the State Library
long ago. In inclement weather an alternative tour will be offered.
Bookings essential.
Event exploring hymn-singing in the traditions of Methodism,
Congregationalism, Presbyterianism and recent trends in the Uniting
Church in Australia. Dr Judith Raftery will explore the questions that enliven
the history of hymns. Come and sing some great hymns and enjoy the fine
organ, piano and acoustics of Pilgrim Church. Followed by afternoon tea.
Women's Information Switchboard: beginnings,
looking back, recollections, retrospection
Every Wed & Thu in May, 11am
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Throughout May: Tue, Thu & Fri 2pm
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Lens of Early Adelaide - Mark Kimber LECTURE
Mark Kimber, UniSA’s Studio Head of Photography and New Media, and an
avid collector of daguerreotypes, talks about early photography equipment
and techniques, particularly daguerrotypes, ambrotypes and tintypes. The
lecture makes the link between the two exhibitions under the title Moriendo
Renascor held at South Australian School of Art Gallery – UniSA and the
State Library of South Australia. Bookings essential.
Thurs 22 May, 6pm for 6.30pm start
Hetzel Lecture Theatre, Institute Building, State Library of South Australia,
North Tce, Adelaide
Book online: www.slsa.sa.gov.au/calendar
Steve Burrows, (08) 8207 7626, burrows.steve@slsa.sa.gov.au
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How to Draw a Cat: a child’s experience
of government
Located in Leigh Street’s historic Bickford Building, this hands-on exhibition
is an adult’s playground. Come underground and rediscover childhood
as it has been depicted through archival records. Tour this rich collection
of historical images and records, journeying through the joys and pains,
hardships and humours, of growing up. And find out, how exactly do you
draw a cat? Bookings essential.
Mon 19 & 26 May, 11am-11.30am
Information Counter, (08) 8204 8791, SRReferenceAccess@sa.gov.au
Significant South Australians tour
From New Orleans to Adelaide:
Jazz Archive of South Australia
Book online: www.slsa.sa.gov.au/calendar
Maureen Driver, (08) 8207 7239, driver.maureen@slsa.sa.gov.au
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Wed 7 & 21 May, 10am-11.30am
Women’s Information Service, Ground Floor 101 Grenfell St, Adelaide
Women's Information Service, (08) 8303 0967, wis@sa.gov.au
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The missing Dunstan biographies:
some answers, more questions
At least eight biographies, two film documentaries and two television
programs about Don Dunstan have been proposed since his retirement
in 1979. Historian Dr Dino Hodge discusses the challenges in thinking and
writing about the life and times of Don Dunstan. Dino will be signing copies
of his Dunstan biography following the talk.
Sun 25 May, 7.30pm-9pm
The Box Factory Community Centre, 59 Regent St South, Adelaide
Paul Marsh, (08) 8341 6496, marshpaul@yahoo.com
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The South Australian Jazz Archive Inc
Mon 5, Sat 17 & Wed 21 May, 10.30am-12noon;
Sun 11 & Tue 13 May, 2pm-3.30pm
State Library of South Australia, Security Cloaking Desk,
Level 1, Spence Wing, North Tce, Adelaide
Rev Dr Dean Eland, djeland@bigpond.com
Uranian Society
State Records of South Australia
Like to learn about some significant South Australians commemorated
in the Jubilee 150 plaques? Borrow one of our iPads and use our Walking
Tour app as we walk down North Terrace, then come to the Library to see
personal papers, diaries and letters. Participants will need to be familiar
with smartphone or tablet technology. Individuals and groups welcome.
Bookings essential.
Sun 25 May, 2.30pm
Pilgrim Uniting Church, 12 Flinders Street, Adelaide
The Women's Information Service began in 1978 as the Women's
Information Switchboard. We've been going through the archives and
uncovering never before published pictures. Now we need help from past
volunteers and staff to help WIS make its history come to life. Help us
identify people and events. Bring your memories and your own pictures
to share! Bookings essential.
Explore the jazz history of Adelaide in this wonderful exhibition. Enjoy live
and recorded jazz performances; browse through our extensive jazz library
of books and magazines; be amazed at poster and photographic displays;
see instruments of jazz legends and maybe even meet them!
Sat 10 May, 10am-4pm; Sun 11 May 2pm-5pm; Mon 12 May, 10am-3pm
Scots Church Administration Building,
cnr North Tce & Pulteney St, Adelaide
Jane Shoebridge, (08) 8322 2912/0407 183 107,
jane.shoebridge@senet.com.au
Don Hopgood, (08) 8326 3795, dlanod@adam.com.au
Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF)
The Quest for Peace in Australia:
from suffragettes in 1915-2015
See our historic exhibition of WILPF suffragette beginnings in the Peace
Palace, The Hague, Netherlands, with other historic Australian WILPF
material. The talk will cover the wide range of peace campaigns that
WILPF has been involved in over the last 98 years with time for discussion
and refreshments to follow.
Wed 21 May, 5pm-7pm
Quakers Meeting House, 41a Pennington Tce, North Adelaide
Ruth Russell, (08) 8390 3456, ruth.russell788@gmail.com
Maureen Arnott, (08) 8361 8072, bandmarnott@hotmail.com
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A night with Jack Cross - history of the WEA
Jack is the author of Labour & Learning – One hundred years of the
WEA of South Australia. He uncovers the history of one of the oldest
and most significant educational institutions in South Australia. Includes
complimentary book and refreshments. Bookings essential.
Thu 29 May, 6pm-8.30pm
WEA Centre, 223 Angas St, Adelaide
WEA Enrolment Office, (08) 8223 1979, enrolments@wea-sa.com.au
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PP $44
Yella Umbrella Walking Tours
Walking tour of colonial Adelaide
Stepping back in time
Browse a travelling exhibition of Red Cross treasures designed especially
for About Time. Wander through exhibition bays telling the South
Australian story. See items from the collections on display in the Treasures
Wall for a limited time. Share a memorable morning with your guide as you
marvel at these exhibitions housed in a harmonious blend of heritage and
contemporary architecture. Bookings essential.
Throughout May: Mon, Tue & Fri, 11am (excludes Mon 5 May)
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Walking Around Adelaide
Historical photographic exhibition of
Ernabella (SA) and Mowanjum (KimberlEys, WA)
North Terrace Walking Tour
Exhibition featuring early and current life of Ernabella (SA) and Mowanjum
(Kimberley region, WA), both communities being originally Presbyterian
Missions. South Australian pioneers, Dr Charles Duguid and Rev JRB Love,
were closely associated with these communities. Curators, Rev Dr Robert
Hoskin and Rev Dr Bill Edwards will be conducting seminars. Groups can be
arranged suitable for senior secondary school students. Bookings required
for groups only.
Tue 6 May to Fri 9 May, 10am-4pm
Scots Church, North Tce (cnr Pulteney St), Adelaide
Rev Dr Bill Edwards, (08) 8272 5915, william.edwards@unisa.edu.au
Rev Dr Dean Eland, djeland@bigpond.com
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Adelaide has a history and heritage unlike any of the other Australian
capital cities. A walking tour of North Terrace is a great way to experience
the grandeur of its iconic buildings, discover the unique history of South
Australia and get to know some of the eccentric characters who turned
a ‘radical dream’ into a thriving colony. Bookings essential.
Throughout May: Mon to Fri 10.30am (no tour Mon 26 May)
Meet in front of Parliament House,
cnr North Tce & King William St, Adelaide
John McPheat, 0422 127 405, walkingaroundadelaide@gmail.com
Lived all your life in Adelaide and never got to grips with the colony's
early history? Join tour guide Bob Brady for a ninety-minute walk in the
footsteps of the early pioneers. From an idea fashioned in Newgate Prison
to today's thriving city, hear the stories of the men and women on whose
shoulders we stand. Bookings essential.
Every Tue in May, 10am-11.30am
Meet in front of the Strathmore Hotel
(opposite Adelaide Railway Station), 129 North Tce, Adelaide
Bob Brady, 0414 766 149, info@yellaumbrellawalkingtours.com.au
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Adelaide EAST
Adelaide Lithuanian Community
Burnside Historical Society
Lithuanians alive
Eastwood Walk
The Lithuanian community has been active in Adelaide for over 60 years. Visit our community house where we have the only Lithuanian museum in
Australia, or undertake some research in the archive room. Stay and enjoy
a professionally prepared lunch with a Lithuanian beer. Bookings required
for groups only.
View nineteenth-century housing along Eastwood streets and lanes.
Hear stories about past residents and business owners. Wander through
Glenside Hospital site. Listen to its history and current changes. Enjoy
strolling in Adelaide's south-east parklands amongst century-old
trees. View photographs to learn about changes to Eastwood's built
environment and significant natural beauty nearby. Walk crosses main
roads. Limit 16. Bookings essential.
Sun 4 May, 12noon-2.30pm
Lithuanian House, 6-8 Eastry St, Norwood
Parking available via Oxford Pl
Daina Pocius, 0427 617 214, riverhorse@internode.on.net
Kris Gudelis, 0422 518 174, krisgudelis@hotmail.com
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Thu 22 May, 10am-12 noon
Meet Eastwood Community Centre, 95 Glen Osmond Rd, Eastwood
Meredith Ide, (08) 8365 3049, meredithide@gmail.com
Ally Preiss, 0409 716 582, aapreiss@live.com.au
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PP $3
Anglican Church of Payneham, St Aidan's
St Aidan's Anglican Church of Payneham:
open day
Glen Osmond Walk
Visitors are invited to come and see inside our beautiful church which has
seen 130 years of history, worship and service to the local community.
You will enjoy the beautiful stained-glass windows, the unique heritage
architecture, the historic organ being played and the warm ambiance of
this well-loved space, the spiritual home of generations of parishioners.
Devonshire tea available.
There is a short exploration of St Saviour's Cemetery. The walk
encompasses both commercial and residential development of Glen
Osmond village which grew up around Australia's first metalliferous mines,
one of which was named after Colonial Treasurer, Osmond Gilles. A former
mine guide will discuss the history of Wheal Watkins. Flat, closed-in
footwear and a moderate degree of mobility essential. Bookings essential.
St Aidan’s Anglican Church of Payneham, cnr Payneham & OG Rds, Marden
Park & meet at 1.15pm at JB Ware Reserve,
Cnr Portrush & Glebe Rds, Glen Osmond
The Reverend Janet Phillips, (08) 8337 1311, janet.phillips@bigpond.com
Heather Felgate, (08) 8362 1784, felgate_pandh@bigpond.com
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Anne Both, (08) 8373 6451, aleightb@gmail.com
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PP $5
Bus tour: the humble and the grand:
Burnside foothills
This bus tour focusses on the foothills of the City of Burnside and is led
by Colin Harris who grew up near old Burnside Village. In the nineteenth
century, the area attracted wealthy families. A number of their mansions
remain to the present, juxtaposed with the more humble cottages of
labourers and artisans. No group bookings will be accepted. Limit 18.
Bookings essential.
Wed 7 May, 1pm-3.30pm
Tour departs Burnside Council car park, 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore,
(enter car park from Fisher Street, Tusmore - note parking time limits)
Colin Harris, (08) 8331 3571, colin.harris6@bigpond.com
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PP $8
Historic Magill Wesleyan Cemetery
Historic Magill Wesleyan Cemetery contains headstones and memorials that
commemorate many names closely linked with the early history of Magill,
including the Cromptons, Bennetts, Gillards and Blacks. Many buried there
were local residents, such as stonemasons, builders, timbercarters, farmers
and vignerons, a draper and wheel-wright. The heritage-listed nineteenth
century cemetery is of historical significance in the area.
Limit of 12. Bookings essential.
Burnside Library
Who killed Foot Constable William Hyde?
Was the pony implicated?
CJ Dennis and the First World War
A brief biography of Constable William Hyde and the events leading to his
death on Tusmore Avenue. Reference will be made to eyewitness accounts,
the inquest report and the establishment of the various Hyde memorials.
The most recent contentious issue regarding the potential sale of land
where the Hyde Memorial currently is located, will also be mentioned.
Supper provided. Bookings essential.
Mon 19 May, 7.30pm-9.30pm
Coralie Soward Hall (Main Hall) Burnside Community Centre,
401 Greenhill Rd, Tusmore. Park in Burnside Council carpark, off Fisher St
Anne Both, (08) 8373 6451, aleightb@gmail.com
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Andrew Faulkner tours the
Bravest of the Brave exhibition
Author Andrew Faulkner will provide invaluable information and give a tour
of Bravest of the Brave exhibition. His military history knowledge is extensive,
so he will provide some interesting facts about these brave war heroes
featured in the display. Andrew's book Arthur Blackburn VC will be available
for purchase on the day. Afternoon tea provided. Bookings essential.
Wed 28 May, 1pm-3pm
Burnside Library, 401 Greenhill Rd, Tusmore
Book online: https://www.eventbrite.com.au
Sharon Downing, (08) 8366 4280, sdowning@burnside.sa.gov.au
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Burnside Library
Bravest of the Brave display
This travelling exhibition tells the moving stories of the eight South
Australians awarded the Victoria Cross in the First World War: Arthur
Blackburn, Phillip Davey, Roy Inwood, Jørgen Jensen, John Leak, Arthur
Sullivan, Lawrence Weathers and James Parks Woods.
Every day in May, Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 9.30am-6pm;
Thu 9.30am-9pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 2pm-5pm
Tricia Foster-Jones, (08) 8366 4280, tfoster-jones@burnside.sa.gov.au
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Sandra Lachlan, (08) 8332 4571, slachlan@optusnet.com.au
We need your help! Burnside Library would like to develop a
special collection to include information, photographs and treasures
of Burnside's brave men and women who served in the war. Bring
in your stories and photos to make a valuable collection for future
generations. A wonderful way to commemorate the anniversaries
of the First and Second World Wars.
Burnside remembers: scan and share
Every day in May; Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9.30am-6pm; Thu 9.30am-9pm,
Sat 10am-4pm & Sun 2pm-5pm
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Burnside Library
Through the use of surviving diaries, letters and photographs, the film
shows the bravery and the suffering on both sides. The film also contains:
interviews with international experts, location landscape, underwater
and aerial photography, 3D computer animations and re-enactments of
trenches. Narrated by Jeremy Irons and Sam Neill. Bookings essential.
Wed 7 May, 1pm-3pm
Burnside Library, 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore
Tricia foster-Jones, (08) 8366 4280, tfoster-jones@burnside.sa.gov.au
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Burnside Library
How to research local history
Peter Bell is a professional historian and heritage consultant who will
start with the surprisingly complicated question: What is History? The
presentation will point out the difference between good and ordinary
local history, addressing questions such as: How do I get started? Where
will my information come from? How do I research a building or family
home? Morning tea provided. Bookings essential.
Thu 15 May, 10.30am
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Burnside Library
Burnside Library
PP $3
Tue 20 May, 1pm
Burnside Library, 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore
Free screening of movie Gallipoli
Burnside Library
Sat 17 May, 11am-12noon
Magill Cemetery, Jackson St, Magill
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CJ Dennis was the literary sensation of the First World War, selling
extraordinary quantities of his books about the Sentimental Bloke and Ginger
Mick. This talk will discuss Dennis's life during that period and the role of
The Songs of a Sentimantal Bloke and The Moods of Ginger Mick in helping
Australians deal with war. Afternoon tea provided. Bookings essential.
Wendish heritage exhibition
Explore your Wendish heritage: introductory talk by historian Lyall Kupke,
mini exhibition of Wendish artefacts and souvenirs, short Wendish films
and music. See the rare Wendish costume; the only one in Australia.
A talk about Wendish food with wine tastings by Ingrid from Kabminye
Wines. New Heritage Trail pamphlets will be distributed on the
day. Afternoon tea provided. Bookings essential.
Fri 9 May, 1pm-4pm
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City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters
Alice's story: Cycling into
Payneham's history 1930s
My place or your place?
Getting the details right!
This beautiful display celebrates the life of Alice Murada of Payneham in the
1930s. It is a story that gives an insight into the migration of young men and
women from northern Italy in the 1900s; of the search for cultural identity
and belonging in a strange land; of how competitive cycling allowed one
woman to dream of a future.
Award winning heritage architect, David Brown and the wonderful Matthew
Portus of Heritage Fencing discuss the why, the how and the way to restoring
old houses. David and Matthew will take the audience on a journey of house
stories about bricks, mortar and fencing wire! Bookings essential.
Throughout May: Mon to Fri, 9.30am-5pm; Sat 10am-4pm
Cultural Heritage Centre, St Peters Town Hall, 101 Payneham Rd, St Peters
Tue 6 May, 7pm-8.30pm
Cultural Heritage Centre St Peters Town Hall,
1st Floor Archives Room, 101 Payneham Rd, St Peters
Cultural Heritage Office, (08) 8334 0262, dschumann@npsp.sa.gov.au
Cathy Condina, (08) 8366 4612, ccondina@npsp.sa.gov.au
Denise Schumann, (08) 8334 0262, dschumann@npsp.sa.gov.au
Reception, (08) 8366 4555, townhall@npsp.sa.gov.au
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All along the avenues of St Peters
Nene Gare's Kent Town
This walking tour will stroll through the beautiful leafy suburb of St Peters
which is rich in stories and architectural merit. Established in 1877, The
Avenues at St Peters are one of Adelaide's most picturesque and historic
19th century suburbs. Led by former St Peters Councillor David Cree and
local Cultural Heritage Adviser, Denise Schumann. Bookings essential.
Post Second World War Kent Town was changed forever. In decline, much
of its built heritage was lost as it was zoned light industrial but the beautiful
Victorian terraces and sandstone shops remained a silent sentinel to a past
that witnessed artists, writers, pianomakers and bakers, butchers, barbers
and lolly shops. Led by local historian Denise Schumann. Bookings essential.
Thu 1 May, 10.30am-12.30pm & Sat 17 May, 1.30 pm-3.30 pm
Main entrance, St Peters Town Hall, Library & Cultural Heritage Centre,
Cnr 101 Payneham Rd & St Peters St, St Peters
Sun 11 May, 2pm- 4pm
Tour departs from the Kent Town Wesley Uniting Church
Fullarton Rd (car park at rear), Kent Town
Cultural Heritage Office, (08) 8334 0262, dschumann@npsp.sa.gov.au
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Architecture as an expression of German
culture in early Adelaide
Norwood Footy Club Kit Bag Tours
Architect Lothar Brasse will take the audience on a journey back to
nineteenth century Adelaide, looking at how German architects expressed
through the built form a unique 'sense of place' and how they adapted to
Adelaide's early colonial landscape. Lothar Brasse has practised in Australia
since the 1960s and is highly respected in conservation circles across
Australia. Bookings essential.
Sun 4 May, 2pm-4pm
Cultural Heritage Centre, St Peters Town Hall,
1st floor Archives Room, 101 Payneham Rd, St Peters
Cathy Condina, (08) 8366 4612, townhall@npsp.sa.gov.au
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Come to Norwood Oval and hear about the fascinating history of the
mighty Redlegs. Indulge in a bit of nostalgia and the good old days. Visit the
corridors of power and the inner sanctum. The tour ends in the President's
Bar, where some Norwood legends will pull out the kit bag and show some
of Australia's most important footy memorabilia. Bookings essential.
Wed 21 May, 10.30am (tour 1); 10.45am (tour 2),
Departs ticket box Norwood Oval, adjacent 79 The Parade, Norwood
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Nostalgic Norwood by foot
College Park: a little bit of old Adelaide
This walk looks at the early history of College Town and how this area rivalled
its eastern neighbours as a bastion of wealth, commercial power and political
influence in Adelaide. See where reformer Catherine Helen Spence lived
and South Australia's first Premier, the Hon BT Finniss or renowned jeweller,
Henry Steiner. Led by local historian Jim Everett. Bookings essential.
Mon 5 May & Tue 27 May, 10.30am-12.30pm,
Meet from Maid & Magpie Hotel car park adj Payneham Rd, Stepney
This historical stroll will take you through the backstreets of old Norwood
at its best, past pise cottages and grand mansions full to the brim with
stories of love, life and, of course, tragedy. See where Hans Heysen took art
lessons or where CJ Dennis wrote his first poem. Led by Denise Schumann
and Carole Whitelock. Bookings essential.
Wed 21 May, 10.30am-12.30pm
Depart Norwood Town Hall, George St entrance, George St, Norwood
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Parade East, Kensington, 1916, GN02300
Payneham's genteel past and
hidden treasures bus tour
The King's Speech - Lionel Logue bus tour
Visit Payneham of the past, where large estates survived until the twentieth
century and where eminent gentlemen resided. Rediscover Justice
Gwynne's Glynde House, noted for its botanical gardens or the magnificent
Darroch House, home to businessman James Marshall or the prestigious
Korra Weera, built by entrepreneur John Pascoe. Led by local historians
Jim Everett & Denise Schumann. Bookings essential.
Fri 2 May & Mon 19 May, 10.30am-1pm,
Departs main entrance St Peters Town Hall Library &
Cultural Heritage Centre, St Peters St, St Peters
Come and see where the famous speech therapist Lionel Logue was born,
his early education and view the brewery which his grandfather established
in Kent Town in the 1850s. What was the connection between the Logue
family and Sir ET Smith and how did it change the course of Lionel's life?
Led by historian Denise Schumann. Bookings essential.
Fri 23 May, 10.30am -1pm
Departs Norwood Town Hall, George St entrance, George St, Norwood
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The Mystery of Private Bishop
The influential urban Germans in East Adelaide
The University of Queensland's Samuel Finch spent many weeks last year
researching the archives at the St Peters Cultural Heritage Centre and
will present an engaging talk that examines the influence and power of
Adelaide's urban Germans prior to the First World War, who resided in
College Park, East Adelaide, Kent Town and Norwood.
Fri 16 May, 2pm-4pm
Cultural Heritage Centre Archives Room, First floor,
St Peters Town Hall, 101 Payneham Rd, St Peters
Samuel Finch, 0424 534 612, samuel.finch@uqconnect.edu.au
Barely a month after the landing at Galliopli, the St Peters Council called
for relatives to donate photos of their 'boys' to the Council. In 2013, a box
containing 160 photos was discovered in the St Peters Town Hall. This
is the fascinating story of one digger's confusing identity and the story
surrounding him. Talk by amateur historian David Cree. Bookings essential.
Tue 13 May, 7pm
Cultural Heritage Centre 1st Floor Archives Room,
St Peters Town Hall, 101 Payneham Rd, St Peters
David Cree, 0418 622 163, dcree@senet.com.au
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Historical Society of South Australia
St Peter's College
The River Torrens - past and present
Forgotten enemy aliens:
SA's Italians during World War II
Beaumont House open day and event finish
with farmers’ market
St Peter's College commemorates the Great War
An illustrated lecture presentation by Dr Daniela Cosmini-Rose, Flinders
University of SA, about the often harsh experiences of the forgotten Italian
migrants to Australia who were held as enemy aliens during the Second
World War. The presentation will draw on the stories of the detained Italians.
Finish of the Hahndorf Pioneer Women's Trail 175th anniversary event
with a farmers' market. State heritage-listed and built in 1849 for the
first Anglican Bishop of Adelaide, Augustus Short, founder of St Peter's
Cathedral and College. Later home of Sir Samuel and Lady Davenport
(Cleland) - politician, horticulturalist and pioneer of the olive oil and wine
industries. Limited wheelchair access.
This fascinating walk along the banks of the River Torrens explores the
impact of European settlement from early brickmaking to sand carting all
of which resulted in the culling of the ancient Red Gum forests, plant and
animal life. Hear how the land developers diverted Second Creek changing
the spirit of the Torrens River forever. Led by environmentalist Kingsley
Turner. Bookings essential.
Wed 7 May, 10.30am-12.30pm & Sat 17 May, 1.30pm-3.30pm
Tour departs from the River St Council Car Park, off River St, St Peters
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Burnside Community Centre, cnr Portrush & Greenhill Rds, Tusmore
Dr Geoffrey Bishop, (08) 8390 3138, gcbishop@westnet.com.au
Terry Saunderson, (08) 8354 2736, ent6970@interfloraflorist.com.au
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Sun 18 May, 10am-4.30pm
Beaumont House, 631 Glynburn Rd, Beaumont
Theo Ellenbroek, (08) 8353 4556, theoell@optusnet.com.au
Annette Oien, 0451 030 357, jerseyflower@hotmail.com
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Between 1914 and 1918, Old Scholars of St Peter's College, heeding their
school's motto Pro Deo et Patria, served their country in the 'Great
War'. Visitors will tour the School’s commemorative sites, including the
Memorial Hall, the Arch of Remembrance and Jury Memorial Fountain, the
College Chapel memorials and memorabilia, the Gallipoli Oak and the 10th
Battallion (1st AIF) memorial. Bookings essential.
Mon 5 & 19 May, Wed 7, 14 & 21 May, 11am-12noon,
Meet outside the Memorial Hall, St Peter’s College, 55 Hackney Rd, St Peters
Cristina Oliviera-Duffy, (08) 8404 0400, reception@stpeters.sa.edu.au
Sally Bartz, (08) 8404 0400, sbartz@stpeters.sa.edu.au
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Loreto College
Clayton-Wesley Uniting Church
Experience the heritage
of The Spire on The Parade
Guided tour of Clayton-Wesley (Congregational) Uniting Church,
The Spire on The Parade, built in 1882 replacing the Clayton Church
Chapel (1856). Experience the glorious memorial windows, original 1896
JE Dodd & Sons (Adelaide) pipe organ, and historic Clayton Chapel
Cemetery. Refreshments and church 150 year history available. Tour,
talk and recital - approx 90 minutes.
Wed 14 & 21 May, 1.30pm-3pm
Clayton-Wesley Uniting Church, cnr The Parade & Portrush Rd, Beulah Park
Dr Geoffrey C Bishop, (08) 8390 3138, gcbishop@westnet.com.au
Christine Staker, (08) 8336 4017, castaker@chariot.net.au
The Acacias historic house and garden
Walk the halls of the beautiful Acacias mansion and stroll through its
magnificent Victorian gardens. Talk with Victorian characters as you take
afternoon tea in the elegant surroundings. Read the colourful history of
the property and its occupants in the new book now available. A charming
afternoon for the whole family. Don't miss this historic gem. Bookings
Sun 4 May, 1pm-4pm
Loreto College, cnr Portrush & Kensington Rds, Marryatville
Danielle Trewartha, 0431 944 840, danielle.trewartha@loreto.sa.edu.au
Marg Campbell, (08) 8334 4227, marg.campbell@loreto.sa.edu.au
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National Trust of South Australia
Fabulous fire engines at Beaumont House
St Mary Mackillop's Kensington
Come to Beaumont House and experience a display of beautifully restored
old fire engines including the oldest from Burra, presented alongside lovingly
restored vehicles from around the state. Refreshments will be on sale and
there will be craft stalls. Regular guided tours of the historic house will be
conducted throughout the day (charge applies).
Mary MacKillop established the Sisters of St Joseph in 1866 to educate
the poor and care for the underprivileged. Between 1871-1883 she lived in
Kensington and Norwood. Walk includes original Mother House and Chapel,
St Ignatius Church, the Women's Refuge, early school and Dr. Benson's
home. $6 payable on the day to cover admission to MacKillop Centre
Exhibition. 2km walk approximately. Bookings essential.
Beaumont House, 631 Glynburn Rd, Beaumont
St Mary MacKillop Centre, 19 Phillips Street, Kensington
Sue Scheiffers, (08) 8536 8053, 0402 039 013, sue@scheiffers.net
State Office, (08) 8202 9200, admin@nationaltrustsa.org.au
Enrolment Office, (08) 8223 1979, enrolments@wea-sa.com.au
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PP $38
A $5 C Free
Mary MacKillop Exhibition Centre
Cornish Association of South Australia
The Cornish in the arts
A series of brief talks on the contribution of the Cornish to South Australia's
artistic and cultural heritage. Library opens at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
Cornish supper included. Car park available; some parking available in street.
Venue capacity 70. Bookings essential.
Tue 20 May, 7.30pm
Rosefield Uniting Church, Carlton St, Highgate
Diana Hancock, (08) 8379 2451
Noel Carthew, 0432 546 904, ncarthew@hotmail.com
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PP $5
Adelaide's hidden gem:
home of Australia's first saint
Visit the historic chapel built in 1876 by St Mary MacKillop. Learn of the
beginnings of social work in South Australia and the Josephite involvement
in caring for the underprivileged as you stroll through the display in
the adjacent Exhibition Centre. What is Mary MacKillop's connection
with Adelaide's city centre? Includes complimentary tea/coffee.
Wed 7, 14 & 21 May, 10am- 4pm
Mary MacKillop Exhibition Centre, 19 Phillips St, Kensington
Sr Patricia Keane, (08) 8364 5311, mackillopkens@adam.com.au
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PP $5
Eastwood Community Centre
Adelaide's Dissenting Headmaster
and his schoolhouses (1852-1880)
Retracing the footsteps of Mary MacKillop
in Kensington and Norwood
Adelaide’s Dissenting Headmaster is a new book which introduces Adelaide’s
early character, as it moved from fish oil to gas lamps to electricity over
the lifetime of six sites of John Lorenzo Young’s school in the city and at
Parkside. Young was a teacher of the ‘sciences of the enlightenment’ to 1600
students, many from leading families of the colony.
What was Mary MacKillop's connection with Kensington and Norwood?
During this two hour leisurely stroll we'll hear the story of her eleven years
in the district and visit places which feature in her story. Cost includes entry
to the exhibition and complimentary afternoon tea. Free parking. Prompt
1.30pm start. Led by historian Sr Patricia Keane. Bookings essential.
Fri 23 May, 2pm-4pm
Eastwood Community Centre, 95 Glen Osmond Rd, Eastwood
Mary MacKillop Exhibition Centre, 19 Phillips St, Kensington
Diana Chessell, 0415 052 174, chessell@bigpond.net.au
Eastwood Community Centre, (08) 8373 2225
Sr Patricia Keane, (08) 8364 5311, mackillopkens@adam.com.au
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PP $10
Norwood Post Office, c. 1920s, GN02746
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Adelaide NORTH
City of Playford
National Railway Museum haunting history
Uleybury school museum open day
Explore the darker and more haunted history of the National Railway
Museum. With at least 16 reported deaths, a train where two were shot dead
in an act of terrorism, shadowy figures seen and objects moving makes for
an exciting ghost hunt! Tour the museum's history before heading out with
equipment to explore its more ghostly side. Bookings essential.
Discover Playford’s hidden historic treasure, the Uleybury School Museum. Opened in 1856 it served as the local school until 1971. The original school
room is fully furnished and includes memorabilia and photographs telling the
story of its past life. The museum gives insight into education from the past.
Alison, 0407 715 866, alison@adelaidehauntedhorizons.com.au
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Thu 8 May, 10am-2pm
Uleybury School Museum, Cornishman’s Hill Rd, One Tree Hill
Daina Pocius, (08) 8256 0382, dpocius@playford.sa.gov.au
Jo Edwards, (08) 8256 0375, jedwards@playford.sa.gov.au
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PP $70
PP $2
Anglican Parish of Port Adelaide
City of Playford Library
Voyages of Discovery
GenAssist
Features David Cox (Baritone) and Bruce Naylor on St Paul's historic 1865
Mack Organ in a free concert lasting around 45 minutes. Take a look around
St Paul's Church, the current church was built in 1905. Come and view some
of our vestments and historic artefacts.
Let’s start at the beginning. Do you want to know who you are? Come
along to this session, where we will introduce the topic of family history
and websites to help you get started. Suitable for beginners. Places for this
session are strictly limited. Bookings essential.
Sat 10 May 2pm-4pm, concert 3pm
St Paul’s Anglican Church, 1 Church Pl, Port Adelaide
Wed 7 May, 10am-11.30am
City of Playford Library IT Suite, 10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth
David Dornan, (08) 8447 7724, office@stpaulsportadelaide.com
Book online: http://bit.ly/1fhjGK8
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Australian Traditional & Bush Dance Society
Social dance through the centuries
Join us for a fun, friendly afternoon of dance. Researched historical
narration will tell the origin and etiquette of the dance. Costumes will be
on display. Afternoon tea provided. Join in with us and dance the popular
dances through the centuries, no experience necessary.
Sun 11 May, 2pm-5pm
Prospect Town Hall, 128 Prospect Rd, Prospect
Merilyn Taylor, 0409 670 205, merilynt@hotmail.com
Maureen Morris, (08) 8261 8225, jmorris@picknowl.com.au
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City of Tea Tree Gully Library, Flinders University Archaeological
Society, Old Highercombe Hotel Museum and Tea Tree Gully &
Districts Historical Society
Community Archaeology Event
The Local History Service, Highercombe Museum, TTG Historical Society and
Flinders Archaelogical Society are joining forces to conduct an archaelogical dig
and the public are invited to help! If you can dig, photograph or help us catalogue
– we want you. What will we find? All ages welcome. Bookings essential.
Mon 19, Wed 21 & Fri 23 May, 11am-3pm
Old Highercombe Hotel Museum, 3 Perseverance Rd, Tea Tree Gully
David Brooks, (08) 8397 7333, david.brooks@cttg.sa.gov.au
City of Playford
Playford's Past: history tour
on your smart phone
Playford’s Past story reveals aspects of the City’s past in a self guided tour
which combines information and photographs from the Playford Library’s
Local History collection. You can discover twenty five sites, from Virginia to
One Tree Hill. View the Library's website for further details.
Every day in May
Various venues across the City of Playford
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Day-Glo, Go-Go and Roller Disco: TTG in the 1980s
This event looks at the growth in the Tea Tree Gully area during the 1980s
from the development of the O-Bahn to the expansion of Golden Grove, but
does it in the form of a roller disco. Immerse yourself in the 80s, the music,
the images and the history! Roller skates provided. WARNING! Event may
contain traces of Duran Duran! Bookings essential.
Sat 17 May, 2pm-5pm
Golden Grove Arts Centre, The Golden Way, Golden Grove
Book online: http://teatreegully.evanced.info/
City of Tea Tree Gully Library, (08) 8397 7333, cttg@cttg.sa.gov.au
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Historical Society of Woodville - Brocas Museum
Kidstory-History
Honouring visionaries and
achIEvers of Woodville
Join David for an interactive story time designed especially for kids aged
3-5 and their carers. These 30 minute sessions will take children back in
time to three key eras in Tea Tree Gully's history through stories and objects
from our Local History collection. Every child receives a gift to take home.
Guided craft activities available after each session. Bookings essential.
Fri 2 & 16 May, 8pm-12am,
National Railway Museum, 76 Lipson St, Port Adelaide
PP $5
Thu 1 May, 1.30pm-2pm & 2.30pm-3pm
City of Tea Tree Gully Library, 571 Montague Road, Modbury
Book online: http://teatreegully.evanced.info/
City of Tea Tree Gully Library, (08) 8397 7333
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Come and see displays and memorabilia honouring visionaries and
achievers of Woodville with a connection to Port Adelaide. Historical
Society members will greet you and talk about the displays of Port Misery
landing in 1836 and early immigrants on the City of Adelaide ship.
Every Sun in May, 11am-4pm
Brocas Museum, Fishermens’ Wharf Markets
Black Diamond Square, Port Adelaide
Jan Cutler, (08) 8235 1744
Historical Society of Woodville, (08) 8445 9670
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Clipper Ship 'City of Adelaide'
The clipper ship City of Adelaide's
long journey home
McGowan Society
Hollywood’s first Australian: an Islington lad
The City of Adelaide made 23 return journeys to Adelaide from Britain
from 1864-1887 bringing out the ancestors of more than quarter million
Australians. This is the world's oldest existing clipper ship. Rescued by a
team of South Australians, the City of Adelaide returned earlier this year.
Hear about the history, the 14 year campaign and future plans. Bookings
essential.
SA-born adventurer J P McGowan was a cinema pioneer from 1909, mainly
in US railroad melodrama. Half-hour film bio-tribute, Stunt Love, made for
Adelaide Film Festival 2011, will be shown in the front bar of Reepham Hotel
once patronised by Islington workers. Author of biography (McFarland,
2005) John J McGowan will speak. Film information. Discussion about
history of Islington welcome. Bookings required for groups only.
Sun 25 May, 2pm-3pm
Port Adelaide Town Hall, Nile St, Port Adelaide
Thu 8 May, 11.30am-12.30pm
Reepham Hotel (front bar), 273 Churchill Rd, Prospect
SE corner of Regency Rd. Enter from carpark
Harbinda Roberts, events@cityofadelaide.org.au
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David Donaldson, (08) 8267 5069, mcgowansociety@dodo.com.au
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Friends of the Walkerville Wesleyan Cemetery
Tour a pre-federation cemetery
Join a guided tour of interesting graves in this pre-Federation cemetery.
Some of the early pioneers, representative of early settler society, are
buried here. In the event of inclement weather or for visitors with impaired
mobility, a digital presentation will be available in the Walkerville Uniting
Church. Afternoon tea will follow in the Uniting Church social area.
Bookings essential.
Tue 20 May, 1pm
Walkerville Wesleyan Cemetery, Smith St, Walkerville
Raye Whitehead, 0438 615 205, brayew@adam.com.au
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Mark Oliphant College
Writing Home: Empathising with experiences
of the First World War
Students from Mark Oliphant College proudly present their Project-Based
Learning about the First World War for Anzac Day and About Time in this
first year of the Anzac Centenary. Learn more about local residents who
served and view research-informed interpretations of what these soldiers
might have written home about their experiences. With thanks to the
City of Playford.
Thu 24 April to Fri 30 May, during library opening hours - please visit
http://www.playford.sa.gov.au/ for further information
Playford Civic Centre Library, 10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth
Elspeth Grant, (08) 8209 1600, elspeth.grant@moc.sa.edu.au
Playford Civic Centre Library, (08) 8256 0334, library@playford.sa.gov.au
Ghost Crime Tours
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Port Adelaide ghost crime tours
Our tours are a mix of learning about the history of the local area,
the more interesting murders and mysteries that have occured, and
of course we have a few good ghost stories for you. Our stories are
all extremely well researched and factually accurate, you will not be
disappointed. Bookings essential.
Thu 8 & 15 May and Sat 10, 17 & 24 May, 7.30pm-9.45pm
Meet on Todd St, Port Adelaide
Book online: www.ghost-crime-tours.com.au
David, 0402 712 681, bookings@ghost-crime-tours.com.au
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PP $35
Military Vehicle Preservation Society of SA
Open day at National Military Vehicle Museum
and Sturton Church
Guided tour around the remaining buildings that were used in the production
of the explosive TNT. Learn how the factory helped save Australia from invasion
during the Second World War. Discover the area's participation in the 'space
race'. Visit the Museum (admission fee) and/or take a short drive to Sturton
Church and cemetery, open courtesy of Renewal SA (free). Bookings essential.
Sat 10 May & Sun 11 May, tours at 10am & 2pm
National Military Vehicle Museum, 10 Sturton Rd, Edinburgh Parks
Russell Vine, 0401 900 615, militaryvehiclemuseumsecretary@hotmail.com
Tony Bell, (08) 8269 4095, antony.k.bell@gmail.com
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Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre
Prospect Local History Group
St Bede’s Anglican Church
Every suitcase holds a story
Port vintage walks
Rediscovering Lost Prospect
Funny, moving, wonderful - the video presentation of Every Suitcase Holds
a Story shares stories that have been shut in suitcases for far too long.
Hear the stories of members of the Port Adelaide Enfield community, using
objects from their suitcases to share their experiences. Bookings required
for groups only.
Did you know historic Port Adelaide is home of the clipper ship City of
Adelaide and the largest concentration of heritage buildings in South
Australia? A costumed volunteer tour guide will share stories of the
Port's incredibly rich folklore and history while showcasing Port Adelaide
to you during an informative guided walk through South Australia’s first
proclaimed State Heritage Area. Bookings essential.
Local researcher David Johnston, author of the recently published book
Lost Prospect, will talk about changes in Prospect over the years, highlight
some of the area's lost buildings and events, and share some of his most
exciting discoveries. Bookings essential.
Bach comes to Semaphore: Gillian Dooley
Soprano Bruce Naylor Organist
Wegmann Lounge Car, National Railway Museum,
76 Lipson St, Port Adelaide
Sid Boucher, (08) 8341 1690, info@natrailmuseum.org.au
Moana Colmer, (08) 8834 11690, curator@natrailmuseum.org.au
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Sun 4, 11, 18 & 25 May, 11am-12noon
Meet at the Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre,
66 Commercial Rd, Port Adelaide by 10.50am
Anne Mitchell, (08) 8405 6560, anne.mitchell@portenf.sa.gov.au
Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre, (08) 8405 6560,
visitorinfo@portenf.sa.gov.au
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Playford Historical Society
Inaugural meeting of the
The former Elizabeth and Munno Para Councils (now Playford) have a rich and
varied history. We have much to remember and celebrate. Join us for the
inaugural Playford Historical Society meeting and historical talk by a guest speaker.
Wed 7 May 2pm-3.30pm
City of Playford Civic Centre, meeting rooms 1 & 2,
10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth
Book online: http://bit.ly/1fhjGK8
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Port Adelaide Enfield Public Library Service
Semaphore heritage walks
Semaphore’s history isn’t confined to a museum! Specifically established
to service shipping, Semaphore developed through the years and at one
time was the most popular beach in South Australia. Costumed volunteer
tour guides will showcase Semaphore’s architectural features including
the unique Time Ball Tower, beautiful churches and elegant two-storey
residences while sharing stories about its colonial past. Bookings essential.
Sun 4 May, 1pm-2pm
Meet at the Memorial Clock, cnr of Esplanade & Semaphore Rd,
Semaphore by 12.50pm
Anne Mitchell, (08) 8405 6560, anne.mitchell@portenf.sa.gov.au
Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre, (08) 8405 6560,
visitorinfo@portenf.sa.gov.au
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Port Community Arts Centre
Lest we forget
An exhibition presented by Port Community Arts Centre. Artists have been
invited to submit works depicting Australian history.
Thu 22 May, 11am-12noon
Semaphore Library, 14 Semaphore Rd, Semaphore
Sat 10 to Sun 18 May, 11am-4pm
Black Diamond Gallery, 66 Commercial Rd, Port Adelaide
Meredith Blundell, (08) 8405 6580, meredith.blundell@portenf.sa.gov.au
Semaphore Library, (08) 8405 6570
Mick Freeborn, 0466 942 937, mickfr@arcom.com.au
Joh Ford, 0400 593 987, fordmarineart@bigpond.com.au
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Prospect Library, (08) 8342 8170
Lesley Attema, lesleyfh@gmail.com
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Sun 25 May, 3pm-3.40pm
St Bede’s Anglican Church, 200 Military Rd, Semaphore
Judith Manning, 0419 213 215, jandgmanning@bigpond.com
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St Pauls Two Wells Anglican Church
Follow Sluggo the Cat on his adventures
around Prospect
Original 1662 Anglican service
followed by morning tea
Sluggo the Cat was a famous resident cat living in the streets of Prospect in
bygone days. Follow his adventures, read about the people he met and the
places he would visit. Go on Sluggo the Cat's Walking Trail - have fun along
the way with activities and QR code quizzes to complete. Learn about the
history of Prospect.
An original service from the 1662 prayer book will be held at this beautiful
100 year old church. The service includes communion for those who wish
to participate with a morning tea to follow. The service will be conducted
in the old style and those attending are encouraged to dress in the more
formal style of previous times. Bookings required for groups only.
Throughout May
Begin at the Prospect Town Hall. Approximately 3km easy walk.
Brochures can be picked up from Prospect Primary School or downloaded
from their website, or from the Prospect Library, 1 Thomas St, Nailsworth
Sun 25 May, 10am
St Pauls Anglican Church, Old Port Wakefield Rd
(opposite the sports oval), Two Wells
Jenny Rossiter, (08) 8344 5696
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Jennifer Dowling, 0418 859 875 or (08) 8520 3100,
jennifer.dowling@internode.on.net
Di Meaney, (08) 8520 2308
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Royal Gallery
The Seven Reigns of South Australia
Happy Birthday Semaphore Library
Institute building, town hall, picture theatre, boxing gym – the Semaphore
Library has seen it all. What are your memories? Do you have old photos?
Help us celebrate 130 years of building history and 20 years as a public
library on 22 May. Collected memories and photos will be incorporated
into a display during About Time and preserved for future generations.
Bookings essential.
Thu 15 May, 2.30pm-4pm
Irish Harp Room, Prospect Town Hall, 128 Prospect Rd, Prospect
Enter off Vine Street Plaza
The recital will occur in this historic church built in four stages from 1878.
A stone from Durham Cathedral, where the Venerable St Bede is buried, is
situated in the nave. There are 18 beautiful stained glass windows to view
and information on each is available. Light refreshments will be provided
post concert.
To celebrate 60 years since Queen Elizabeth II visited South Australia in
1954, the Royal Gallery presents an exhibition of royal memorabilia from
the reign of King William IV to the current reigning monarch. This event
includes a talk on the seven reigns followed by an opportunity to view
the collection. Devonshire Tea included. Bookings essential.
Sun 25 May, 2pm-4pm
Royal Gallery, 7 Hampstead Road, Manningham
Ken Jacobs, (08) 8269 2284 or 0439 897 693
Craigh Mack, (08) 8269 2284
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Salisbury & District Historical Society
Historical walk around old Salisbury
Enjoy an easy paced two hour walk visiting historic buildings and
cemeteries, with an informed commentary. Join us after the walk for
afternoon tea. Bookings required for groups only.
Sun 4 May, 2pm
Old Police Station (now Folk Museum & Heritage Centre),
3 Ann Street, Salisbury
Terry Sloan, (08) 8258 3154, terry.glenda@bigpond.com
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F $5
PP $10
St Alban’s Anglican Church, Largs Bay
Prospect Local History Collection
Launch: Port Adelaide Enfield
pictorial website
World War One warriors
Come view the launch of the Port Adelaide Enfield local history photo website
which provides users access to historical photographs and never before
publicly viewed aerial mapping from 1936, 1968 and 1983 (Enfield only).
Browse images via the map, photo gallery or by current location when out
and about. Images can be filtered by date and subject. Bookings essential.
Port Adelaide Library, 2 Church St, Port Adelaide
Meredith Blundell, (08) 8405 6580, meredith.blundell@portenf.sa.gov.au
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A library display of photos and information about a selection of people
from Prospect who fought for their country in the First World War. See the
details: where they were born; did their brothers go too; where did they
live; what did they do before the war; and did they return?
Throughout May: Tue 10.15am-8.30pm; Wed, Thu & Fri 10.15am-6pm;
Sat 9am-4pm; Sun 2pm-4pm,
Prospect Library, 1 Thomas St, Nailsworth
Lianne Gould, (08) 8344 5454, lianne.gould@prospect.sa.gov.au
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Hidden ANZACs, veterans, and other heroes:
St Alban’s Honour Roll
The St Alban’s Honour Roll is a mystery to the current congregation. Over 60
surnames are listed. Some of the names researched so far include Cruishank,
Luckett, Gelven, Hixon, Thurgarland and West. The information we have
collected will be on show. If you have any records, especially photographs
that link to the roll, please visit. A scanner/printer will be available.
Sun 4 May, 1pm-4pm & Sun 18 May, 1pm-5pm
St Alban’s Anglican Church, 31 Jetty Rd, Largs Bay
Simon Hill, (08) 8449 6643, office@largsbaychurch.org.au
Janette Young, 0421 721 570
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Salisbury Library Service
Vitalstatistix
Saints and Sinners
Bound for South Australia
Torrens Island Quarantine Station tour
Her Story
This display will show the importance of churches and hotels in the daily
lives of the Salisbury community. School program. View a performance by children's entertainer Michael
Mills and join emigrant Harry Williams on his journey from Wales, bound
for South Australia. Participate in hands on activities, exploring the work,
games, food and pastimes on board an 1840s emigrant vessel. Time is
given to exlore the museum and navigate from the top of the Port Adelaide
lighthouse. Bookings essential.
This is your chance to breach quarantine. The Quarantine Station has stood
in chilling isolation on Torrens Island since 1880 when it was built to stop
passengers bringing smallpox to Adelaide. Our tour will lead you through
the landing and decontamination area, the isolation hospital, morgue and
graveyard. Due to rough terrain closed toe shoes are recommended for this
tour. Bookings essential.
Vitalstatistix is turning 30 and looking back over three decades of theatre
making with a series of Sunday afternoon conversations, hosted by artistic
leaders of the company. Join writer and director Catherine Fitzgerald for a
delightful, personal glimpse into Adelaide's feminist theatre history and the
story of Vitalstatistix. Visit vitalstatistix.com.au for other Her Story events
throughout 2014. Mon 26 to Fri 30 May, 10am-2pm
South Australian Maritime Museum, 126 Lipson St, Port Adelaide
Sun 18 & 25 May, tours at 10am, 11.30am and 1pm
Meet at the South Australian Maritime Museum to board bus,
126 Lipson St, Port Adelaide
Sun 4 May, 3pm-5pm
Waterside, 11 Nile St, Port Adelaide
Every day in May during library hours
Len Beadell Library, 55 John St, Salisbury
Teresa O'Grady, (08) 8406 8207, to'grady@salisbury.sa.gov.au
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Colleen DeCeukelaire, (08) 8207 6255, cdeceukelaire@history.sa.gov.au
Angela Kennedy, (08) 8207 6255, akennedy@history.sa.gov.au
That was then, this is now
The display shows the changes to the landscape around Salisbury over
time. Where possible the same angle is used to take the present day
photograph so that the full impact of the changes can be seen.
Every day in May during library hours
Ingle Farm Library, Beovich Road, Ingle Farm
Teresa O'Grady, (08) 8406 8207, to'grady@salisbury.sa.gov.au
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Visit our 99 year old Church
Take a self-guided tour through our Gothic-style historical building;
foundation stone laid in 1914. Recently historically redecorated, the church
is built of Tapleys Hill bluestone, has a lofty ceiling of stained oregon and
furniture and joinery of solid blackwood. Leaflet available at the entrance.
Public toilets nearby. Bookings required for groups only.
Throughout May: Tue & Fri 9am-12noon; Wed & Thu 9am-3pm;
Sat & Sun 12noon-4pm
Sacred Heart Church, 253 Military Rd, Semaphore
Erica Worley, 0403 538 290, worleybird51@gmail.com
Lefevre Catholic Community, (08) 8449 6378
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PP $25
Dig It: archaeology at the SA Maritime Museum
School program: Work collaboratively to solve the mystery of what lies
beneath the ocean and earth's surface. Uncover a shipwreck and use the
artefacts to identy the ship found. Learn how archaeologists piece together
objects to find out how people lived in the past. Follow a trail to uncover
objects and piece together clues in the Maritime Museum. Bookings essential.
Colleen DeCeukelaire, (08) 8207 6255, cdeceukelaire@history.sa.gov.au
Angela Kennedy, (08) 8207 6255, akennedy@history.sa.gov.au
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1910 to present day
Join a guided tour showing history of South Australian flight from 1910 to
the present day. See 13 aircraft on display, including the F-111, and four that
you can climb aboard. View First and Second World War displays along with
Woomera rocket displays and equipment, plus walk along the gallery and
view displays of South Australian pilots. Bookings required for groups only.
Every day in May, 10.30am-4.30pm
Aviation Museum, 166 Lipson St, Port Adelaide
John Roberts, 0418 800 062, pr@saam.org.au
Reception desk (appointments), (08) 8240 1230, saam@adam.com.au
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Fall in! State military records
1836 to First World War
Take a tour of the archives at State Records’ Gepps Cross repository. Explore
South Australia’s evolving military commitment through the State’s official
records, from lists of colonial militia to the emotive recruitment campaigns for
the international stage of the First World War. Bookings essential.
Mon 5 May, 2pm-3.30pm; Mon 12 May, 10am-11.30am
State Records of South Australia, 115 Cavan Rd, Gepps Cross
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First Order: Australia's Highway of Lighthouses
Curious collections
Celebrate the launch of First Order: Australia's Highway of Lighthouses.
Author Garry Searle discusses the extraordinary history of these stunning
structures - their design, construction and function - as well as the intimate
human stories of the engineers, builders, light keepers and their families living
in isolation. In recognition, the Port Adelaide lighthouse will be lit at 7pm.
Most people collect something, do you? What constitutes a collection? Come along and see the quaint and quirky, brassy and bizarre items
people have collected over the years. With over 30 collections on display
you will enjoy meeting the collectors, discover how they started, be
amazed at their knowledge and share their passion for their collection. Tea and coffee available.
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Old Highercombe Hotel Museum, 3 Perseverance Rd, Tea Tree Gully
Jan Dolling, (08) 8367 5296, dollingjan66@gmail.com
Gill Starks, (08) 8251 3499, starksg@adam.com.au
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PP $2
Inner Harbor history cruise
Cruise the Port Adelaide Inner Harbor onboard Archie Badenoch and
discover the history of the people, industry and structures that surround
South Australia's oldest working port. The half-hour cruise includes the
Birkenhead Bridge, Hart's Mill, Fletcher's Slip, the former General Motors
Holden site and Dock 2. Cruise departs McLaren Wharf, Port Adelaide.
Please check in at the Lighthouse. Bookings required for groups only.
Sun 18 & 25 May, tours departing hourly from 10am to 3pm
McLaren Wharf, Port Adelaide
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PP $5
Early pioneer families of South Australia
Walkerville celebrates 175 years - established as a village in 1838. Come
and hear Peter Brinkworth on the topic of Early Pioneer Families. Everyone
welcome. Gold coin supper table.
Wed 21 May, 7.30pm-9pm
Walkerville Hall, car park entry off Stephen Tce, Gilberton
Lyn O'Grady, (08) 8269 5982, walkervillehs@gmail.com
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Heritage walk of Walkerville Village
SA Maritime Museum, (08) 8207 6255, maritime@history.sa.gov.au
Becci Love, (08) 8447 6211, program@vitalstatistix.com.au
Information Counter, (08) 8204 8791, SRReferenceAccess@sa.gov.au
South Australian Maritime Museum, (08) 8207 6255,
maritime@history.sa.gov.au
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Ch $7
Fri 16 May, 6pm-7.30pm
The Lighthouse Hotel, 1 Commercial Rd, Port Adelaide
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Mon 12 to Fri 16 May, 10am-2pm
South Australian Maritime Museum, 126 Lipson St, Port Adelaide
Semaphore Catholic Church
SA Maritime Museum, (08) 8207 6255, maritime@history.sa.gov.au
Karen Sellar, (08) 8207 6255, ksellar@history.sa.gov.au
Unlock the Past
Researching and writing history seminar
Unlock the Past's Researching and Writing History seminar will provide you
with practical information and guidance to use in your current or future
projects - or perhaps inspire you to write for the first time. The seminar
will be held over two days with the option of one day attendance on either
Friday or Saturday. Bookings essential.
Fri 9 & Sat 10 May 9am-4.30pm
North Adelaide Football Club, Function Room, Menzies Cres, Prospect
Walkerville Village was established 175 years ago. The guided walk will
pass by early colonial buildings and provide a picture of early village life.
A question and answer sheet can involve middle-school-age children
along the same route. A Heritage Guide of Walkerville Village pamphlet
will be available for sale. Opportunity to stay for lunch at the Sussex Hotel.
Bookings essential.
Sun 25 May, 10.30am-12noon
Departs from Sussex Hotel, Walkerville Tce, Walkerville
Lyn O'Grady, (08) 8269 5982, walkervillehs@gmail.com
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PP $2
‘The Buck’ (Buckingham Arms) Gilberton
A local institution and home of the smorgasbord, The Buckingham Arms
in Gilberton was first licensed in 1849. Come and explore some History in
the Pub presented by a member of the Matthews family. Cost includes
smorgasbord at a special price. Bookings essential.
Sun 18 May, 12noon
Buckingham Arms Hotel, cnr Northcote & Walkerville Tces, Gilberton
Ken Jacobs, (08) 8269 2284 or 0439 897 693
Lyn O’Grady, (08) 8269 5982, walkervillehs@gmail.com
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PP $26
Alan Phillips, (08) 8395 7476
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Adelaide Colonial Dancers
Army Museum of SA
Autumn colonial tea dance
Heritage walk & tour of the Army Museum
The Adelaide Colonial Dancers invite you to join them in an afternoon of
dancing in the style popular in colonial times. During the 1800s, social dancing
based on British and European folk dances was the rage. Waltzes, polkas,
quadrilles and galops were danced with passionate enthusiasm and learning to
dance was part of growing up. Parking available. Afternoon tea provided.
A guided tour of Keswick Barracks as it celebrates it's centenary in 2014,
and a chance to explore South Australia's military history from colonial
times to the present. Bookings required for groups only.
Sun 18 May, 2pm-5pm
Ikaros Hall, 24 Arthur St, Unley
Darrell Clarke, (08) 8344 4336, doc7@picknowl.com.au
Sun 4 May, 2pm
Army Museum of SA, Anzac Highway, Keswick
Chris Roe, (08) 8305 6374, amosafunctions@gmail.com
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Art & Heritage Collections, The University of Adelaide
Adelaide Revival Fellowship
Vogue Theatre 75th Year Guided Tours
The Vogue Theatre is an Art Deco Cinema which opened in 1939. It is one
of Adelaide's three remaining Art Deco cinemas. It is listed on the City of
Mitcham Local Heritage Register. Bookings essential.
Every Mon, Wed & Fri in May, tours at 11am & 2 pm
In Vogue Op Shop, 25 Belair Rd, Kingswood
Heather Buck, (08) 8271 3492, invogueopshop@gmail.com
Dean Cowan, (08) 8248 4768, dean-cowan@bigpond.com
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Heritage tour: treasures of the
University of Adelaide Waite Campus
The Waite Campus houses the Waite Agricultural Research Institute, which
was established on the site in 1924 following the bequest of Urrbrae House
and 300 acres of land from Peter Waite to the University of Adelaide. In this,
the University’s 140th year, join an Art & Heritage Collections tour guide and
discover the historic corners of this enchanting campus. Bookings essential.
Exhibition: From the Bay to the Battlefield
Marion Display Centre has a range of material and photos that will
transport you to the village market days. We share life in the Marion
community from the 1830s to the 1950s, by walking a guided walk past
important places that relate to Marion community life. At Annie Doolan's
Cottage we will exchange stories of past years over Devonshire tea.
Bookings essential.
Ground Floor Gallery: From the Bay to the Battlefield commemorates
the First World War military service of men and women who once lived
in Holdfast Bay. The exhibition includes recently uncovered stories and
memorabilia from the local community. The SA and NT Morsecodian
Fraternity display equipment and demonstrate their skills in this unique
form of communication. Bookings required for groups only.
Meet Marion Display Centre, Wesleyan Church, Township Rd
Bay Discovery Centre, Glenelg Town Hall, 1 Moseley Sq, Glenelg
Raelene Telfer, (08) 7127 5346, raelenetelfer@internode.on.net
Helen and Vince Murphy, (08) 8298 3905, selina11@tpg.com.au
Bay Discovery Centre, (08) 8179 9508, discovery@holdfast.sa.gov.au
Tracey Curl, (08) 8179 9504, tcurl@holdfast.sa.gov.au
Botanic Gardens Friends - Wittunga
Army Museum lunch: Afghanistan
- our longest war
Farm to Botanic Garden
PP $25
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Mon 5 to Sat 10 May, 11am-4pm
Brighton Uniting Church, 443 Brighton Rd, Brighton
Barbara Hayes, (08) 8296 8060, kwbmh@adam.com.au
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Sat 3 & 17 May, 2pm-4.30pm
Marion Cultural Centre, 287 Diagonal Rd, Oaklands Park
Anita McDonald, (08) 8375 6692, anita.mcdonald@marion.sa.gov.au
Cultural Heritage Officer, (08) 8375 6600, council@marion.sa.gov.au
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Carrick Hill
Rediscovering Iacovleff: researching
a lost artist and tracing his journeys
Alexandre Iacovleff, a Franco-Russian artist was born in St Petersburg
in 1887 and was forced into exile in Paris by the 1917 Russian Revolution.
His participation, as the official artist, in two extraordinary expeditions
through Africa and Asia during the 1920s and 1930s makes his art and
life a fascinating story of adventure and aesthetics.
Wed 7 May 2014, 10.30am-11.15am
Carrick Hill, 46 Carrick Hill Drive, Springfield
Sarah Carey, (08) 8433 1790, carrick01@dpc.sa.gov.au
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PP $10.50
City of Marion
These are a few of my favourite things
Come and show us your cherished or 'favourite' things, and share the
stories behind them. Is it your Nanna? Or her diary? Jewellery? A recipe,
toy, knick-knack? A story? Anything special to you. Win some great prizes
by entering 'The M Files' time capsule competition. Have a cuppa and a
chat, and enjoy being part of making Marion's heritage!
Sun 18 & Mon 19 May, 11am-3pm
Marion Heritage Research Centre (in the red house next to Marion Council),
245 Sturt Rd, Sturt
Danielle Trewartha, (08) 7420 6455 or 0431 944 840,
danielle.trewartha@marion.sa.gov.au
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Stay in touch
and share
Walk with a Garden Guide to discover how a self-sufficient farm, with a water
wise garden, became South Australia's second Botanic Garden. Walk around
the historic homestead garden and then find out why Wittunga Botanic
Garden focuses on South African and Southern Australian plants. Bookings
Mon 12 to Sun 18 May, 10.30am-12noon
Meet in the car park of Wittunga Botanic Garden,
Shepherds Hill Rd, Blackwood
Helena Jenkinson, (08) 8326 0768, helenaj@esc.net.au
City of Marion Library Service
Me 'n' Me Mates
A fun, spirited Splash Theatre event for all ages! Celebrating Australian
language and humour in spoken word and song in the tradition of Henry
Lawson, Banjo Paterson and Slim Dusty. Bookings essential.
Wed 28 May, 10.30am-11.30pm
Park Holme Library, Duncan Ave, Park Holme
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Tracey Hornsblow, (08) 8375 6750, tracey.hornsblow@marion.sa.gov.au
Jayne Webster, (08) 8375 6755, jayne.webster@marion.sa.gov.au
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City of Marion
Army Museum of SA
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Fact is sometimes stranger than fiction. Seize the chance to hear stories
told by 'regular people.' Participate at the level you choose: attend two
workshops and shape a six-minute story to share with an adoring public at
the storytelling slam on Sunday 25 May or nominate to tell a hot-topic story
on the night. You might even win a prize! Bookings essential.
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A $5
Nick Williams, 0413 270 370, amosafunctions@gmail.com
Major Chris Roe, (08) 8305 6374, chris.roe@defence.gov.au
Off the cuff: storytelling workshops
Brighton Uniting Church (formerly Methodist) is celebrating 150 years of
worship in our historic church. Come and see our display of records (back to
1847), photos, documents and stories. Perhaps you have family connections?
We may have information of interest to you.
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Marion Historic Village heritage walk
Wed 21 May, 12noon-2pm
Keswick Barracks Building 34A, Anzac Highway, Keswick
Brighton Uniting celebrates 150 years
A lunch at Keswick Barracks with interviews of three keynote speakers
about the war in Afghanistan. Bookings essential.
City of Marion
Waite Building, Waite Rd, Waite Campus, University of Adelaide, Urrbrae
Annie Doolan's Cottage
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Brighton Uniting Church
Off the cuff: storytelling slam
Fact is sometimes stranger than fiction. Seize the chance to hear stories told
by 'regular people.' Participate at the level you choose: attend the workshops
on 3 and 17 May before sharing your story with an adoring public, nominate
to tell a hot-topic story on the night or simply sit back and enjoy. You might
even win a prize! Bookings essential.
Sun 25 May, 3pm-6pm
Marion Cultural Centre, 287 Diagonal Rd, Oaklands Park
Cultural Heritage Officer, (08) 8375 6600, council@marion.sa.gov.au
Patricia Sumerling presents
The Adelaide Park Lands
Patricia Sumerling, South Australian Historian of the Year, presents her
book The Adelaide Park Lands. Adelaide's Park Lands, the city's greatest
asset, have long been home to large events, as well as numberless small,
private encounters. Until now, no book has been published to document
this wealth of social activity. Bookings essential.
Tue 13 May, 2pm-3pm
Marion Cultural Centre, Sturt Room, 287 Diagonal Rd, Oaklands Park
Tracey Hornsblow, (08) 8375 6750, tracey.hornsblow@marion.sa.gov.au
Jayne Webster, (08) 8375 6755, jayne.webster@marion.sa.gov.au
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City of Mitcham
Coromandel Valley & Districts Branch National Trust of SA
Flinders University and History Council of South Australia
Ruminations
Guided bus tour of sites and buildings
of significance
Open inspection of Gamble Cottage and Garden
History at the Movies: the changing
role of women
Community Centres embody thousands of different experiences; within
their many different building forms they are places for learning, for
socialising and celebrating. Ruminations is an exhibition that examines
the social, physical and cultural development of Mitcham’s Community
Centres. Join us to reminisce about past experiences, enjoy the present
and look forward to the future life of Mitcham’s Community Centre family.
Launch: Sun 4 May, 2pm; open Mon to Thu 9am-1pm
Mitcham Cultural Village, Atrium Gallery, 103 Princes Rd, Mitcham
Catherine Aldrete-Morris, (08) 8372 8888,
caldrete-morris@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au
City of Mitcham, (08) 8372 8888, mitcham@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au
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The story of settlement of the district starts from 1837 and visitors will
discover many fascinating stories. A guide who knows the history will show
you buildings and places and talk about many early settlers. By asking
questions you can open a treasure chest. There are short walk options
during the tour. Lunch included. Bookings essential.
Wed 7 May, 10am-4pm
Tour travels around Coromandel Valley, departs from Gamble Cottage,
Dorham Rd, Blackwood
Trevor Conlon, (08) 8270 5686, ntcoro2@bigpond.com
National Trust Liaison Officer, 0474066776
City of Onkaparinga Libraries
Memory boxes: life in the First World War
Guided walk (Northern Valley)
Discover the stories and experiences of Australian soldiers and residents
during war time, 1914-1918. From the perspectives of soldiers away at war and
people on the home front, these boxes contain articles and objects relating
to life. Visit our libraries for displays in May, and borrow boxes from June. This activity combines a comfortable walk through beautiful settings with
fascinating stories of people and places. Conducted by a local guide who
knows the history of the area and encourages interaction that will entertain
and capture your interest. Details of the walk are available through the
contacts below. Afternoon tea included. Bookings essential.
Kelly Dyer, (08) 8384 0074, keldye@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au
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Sun 18 May, 2pm-4pm
Gamble Cottage and Garden, Dorham Rd, Blackwood
National Trust Liaison Officer, 0474 066 776
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PP $28
Throughout May, during Library hours
Three locations: Noarlunga Library, Hannah Rd, Noarlunga Centre;
Aldinga Library, Aldinga Central Shopping Centre, Pridham Boulevard,
Aldinga Beach; Hub Library, Hub Dr, Aberfoyle Park
The cottage (built 1902) has its own special story and will have a nostalgic
display featuring old toys and games. Visitors can also see recently digitised
photos from around the district. The garden, too, offers a unique look at
heritage plantings, with dedicated volunteers who care for the garden on
hand to share their knowledge. Afternoon tea available.
Tue 20 May, 1pm-4pm
Walk begins and ends from Frank Smith Park, Magarey Rd, Coromandel Valley
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How far have women come since the 1940s? Since the 1970s? These short
documentaries from earlier decades will open your eyes to how much,
or little, attitudes towards the role of women in Australian society have
changed. Each film will be introduced by an expert speaker and there will
be time for discussion over a glass of wine afterwards.
Fri 30 May, 3pm-5pm
Noel Stockdale Room, Flinders University Library,
Humanities Rd, Bedford Park
Gillian Dooley, (08) 8201 5238, gillian.dooley@flinders.edu.au
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Spotlight Session: Making history live
Friends of the Unley Museum
We’ve been collecting stories, and we'd like to share them with you by
displaying the research and contributions collected. On display will be
printed stories, digital library and re-mastered photos, all giving life to our
history. Spotlight gatherings are very interactive with guest speakers and
question and answer opportunities. You will discover plans for providing
public access to our heritage stories.
Discover Historic Unley guided walking tour
Fri 30 May, 7pm-10pm
Coromandel Community Centre, 442b Main Rd, Coromandel Valley
Wed 21 May, 1pm-2.30pm & Sun 25 May, 1.30pm-3pm
Unley Museum, 80 Edmund Ave, Unley
Book online: www.unley.sa.gov.au/museum
Elizabeth Hartnell, (08) 8372 5117
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Walk the newest historic trail in the heart of Unley. This guided walk will
include some of the eleven marked sites as well as a dozen more in and
around Unley Road. Sponsored and given by the Friends of the Unley
Museum, make sure you see the Unley Museum’s newest exhibition
Purchasing Heywood Park £1 at a time. Bookings essential.
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PP $5
PP $15
Department of Archaeology, Flinders University (FUAD)
Guided walk (Southern Valley)
Archaeology and the social history
of air raid shelters
Why Muriel Matters: a SA suffragette’s story
Combining a comfortable walk and beautiful settings will capture your
interest with fascinating stories of people and places. The guide is a local
person who knows the history of the area and encourages interaction
through questions and answers. Details of the walk are available through
the contacts below. Afternoon tea included. Bookings essential.
A special National Archaeology Week seminar will be presented by Martin
Wimmer of Flinders University, titled: Archaeology and the social history of
structural defence. (FUAD seminars are held on campus during semester
from 3-5 pm every Thursday. Staff and students of the University and the
general public are very welcome to attend any of these seminars.)
Frances Bedford from the Muriel Matters’ Society presents the story of a
young woman born in SA who became involved in the movement to grant
English women the right to vote. Muriel Lilah Matters (1877-1969) was
an actor, feminist, socialist, suffragist and women’s activist. Presentation
sponsored by the Friends of the Unley Museum and will be followed by
light refreshments. Bookings essential.
Wed 21 May, 1pm-4pm
Walk begins and ends at Coromandel Community Centre,
442b Main Rd, Coromandel Valley
Thu 22 May, 4pm-5pm
North Theatre 2, Humanities Building, Flinders University, Bedford Park
Mon 12 May, 7pm-8pm
Unley Town Hall, Oxford Tce, Unley
Wendy van Duivenvoorde, wendy.vanduivenvoorde@flinders.edu.au
Community open day and displays
This great start to About Time will involve Coromandel Valley and
Districts National Trust, with guided tours of the Winns Rd Precinct,
storytelling, and displays; and Coromandel Valley Country Fire Service
Brigade and fire station on display, celebrating 75 years of service.
Aberfoyle and Districts Lions Club will be active showing community
support, and open their book shop.
Sun 4 May, 10am-4pm
Centred on 360 Main Rd, Coromandel Valley; includes Winns Rd area
(Sturt River) and Ackland Hill Rd
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PP $15
Discover Coromandel Valley guided bus tour
The story of Coromandel Valley starts from 1837 and on this interactive tour
you will discover many of the places and people that shaped our community
over time. A knowledgeable guide will share a treasure trove of stories and
encourage you to ask questions. There are short walk options during the tour.
For more detail contact below. Lunch included. Bookings essential.
Tour starts from Coromandel railway station car park, Brighton Pde, Blackwood
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Open day and display, Winns Bakehouse Museum
Explore the fascinating history of this bakehouse (1878-1940) and the
surrounding precinct. A special exhibition about early school days is sure
to bring back memories. Talk with attendants about the displays and early
life in the Valley. The surrounds and display offer family interest and activity
with close access to the walking paths along the River Sturt.
Sun 18 May, 2pm-4pm
Winns Bakehouse Museum, Winns Rd, Coromandel Valley
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Department of Archaeology, Flinders University (FUAD)
Whose values count? Class, heritage
and post-industrial urban renewal
A special National Archaeology Week seminar will be presented by Adam
Paterson of Flinders University, titled: Whose values count? Class, heritage and
post-industrial urban renewal. (FUAD seminars are held on campus during
semester from 3-5 pm every Thursday. Staff and students of the University and
the general public are very welcome to attend any of these seminars.)
Genealogy SA
Finding your South Australian family history
Gain an overview of our extensive electronic and hard copy resources.
Chat to family historians experienced in English, Germanic, Irish and DNA
research and get some tips from our writers' group on how to present your
family stories. Friendly and encouraging volunteers are available to assist in
getting you started.
Thu 22 May, 3pm-4pm
North Theatre 2, Humanities Building, Flinders University, Bedford Park
Genealogy SA, 201 Unley Rd, Unley
Wendy van Duivenvoorde, wendy.vanduivenvoorde@flinders.edu.au
Genealogy SA Administration Officer, (08) 8272 4222,
saghs.admin@saghs.org.au
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PP $28
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Glenelg Historical Society
Holdfast Bay History Centre
Savouring MTT memories - All Aboard!
A walk through historic Paringa Hall
Dunluce 'Castle'
St Jude's cemetery walk
On the former site of the original railway terminus we will celebrate the
Municipal Tramways Trust (MTT) history of the City and Glenelg lines, now
featured in an exquisite new book. Publisher Richard Gilbert and author
Trevor Triplow recount how access to MTT confidential files and advances
in digital and printing technologies resulted in these interesting tales. Bookings essential.
Visit Paringa Hall, now part of Sacred Heart College. This mansion was built in
1882 for pastoralist James Francis Cudmore to the design of architect Edmund
W. Wright and still contains many of the original features. It was named after
Cudmore's property on the River Murray near Renmark. Bookings essential.
Dunluce was built in 1912 for the Rev. Alexander Macully in a design which
is supposedly based on a wing of Dunluce Castle, Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Rev. Macully was the incumbent of St Jude's Church from 1905-1908 and
was a keen patron of education and the arts. Bookings essential.
President of the Brighton Historical Society, Jill Golley, leads a tour of St.
Jude's Cemetery which is the final resting place of Catherine Helen Spence
and Sir Douglas Mawson as well as many other notable South Australians.
Bookings essential.
Sat 3 May, 9.30am -11am
Paringa Hall (Sacred Heart College), cnr Whyte & Brighton Rds,
Somerton Park
Mon 12 May, tours at 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
Dunluce Castle, 12 Yester Ave, Brighton
Fri 9 May, 9.30am-11am
St. Jude’s Cemetery, 444 Brighton Road, Brighton
Holdfast Bay History Centre, (08) 8229 9916, history@holdfast.sa.gov.au
Wed 21 May, 7pm-9pm
Holdfast Bay Bowling Club, 583 Anzac Highway, Glenelg North
Jan Smith, (08) 8294 0347, glenelghistory@gmail.com
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PP $5
A tour of historic Tower House
A wander through historic Partridge House
The owners of Tower House will open their doors and lead a tour of the house
in this rare opportunity. The house was built in 1883 by timber merchant
and shipwright Asmus Clausen and still contains many of the original features. Bookings essential.
Partridge House, also known at various times as 'Branksome' and 'Kyrene',
was built in 1899 for Mrs Elinor Varley. In 1972, the then Glenelg Council,
with some funding from the state government, purchased the house for
the use of the community. It now belongs to the City of Holdfast Bay. Bookings required for groups only.
Mon 19 & 26 May, 11am-12.30pm
Tower House, 58 Downing St, Hove
Thu 15 May, 10am-4pm
Partridge House, 38 Partridge St, Glenelg
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How to start your family tree
Visit the Glenelg air-raid shelter
Join City of Holdfast Bay staff and volunteers in a workshop designed to help
you commence your family history research. Find out about resources you
can use online, as well as at the Holdfast Bay History Centre and Libraries,
and other repositories. Meet other researchers and share ideas. Family history
research is addictive - you will soon be hooked! Bookings essential.
The Glenelg air-raid shelter was built in 1942 as part of an extensive
communications network. The shelter now houses a display which interprets
the community's involvement in the various wars from the Boer War to the
present day international peacekeeping operations. Please note - access to
the site is down a steep flight of stairs. Bookings required for groups only.
Tue 13 May, 10am-12noon & Tue 20 May, 5.30pm-7pm
Brighton Library, 20 Jetty Road, Brighton
Sun 18 May, 1pm-4pm
Glenelg Air Raid Shelter, Rugless Ave
(next to the Glenelg football oval), Glenelg East
Brighton Library, (08) 8229 9988, library@holdfast.sa.gov.au
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A walk around historic Seacliff
Bus tour of historic Brighton
Seacliff started life as a small fishing village. Join Elise Knight as she shares
her knowledge of the historic treasures hidden in the sand dunes and
streets of this pretty South Australian location. Note though, that some of
the terrain is hilly, so not for the faint-hearted! Bookings essential.
Join Brighton identities Jim Blake and Jill Golley on a bus tour of Brighton's
historic sites. The afternoon will conclude with Devonshire tea (cost $7.00)
at the oldest building in Holdfast Bay - Kingston House, the country home
of the pioneering Kingston family. Bookings essential.
Tue 6 May, 2pm-4pm
Meet at the Seacliff Yacht Club, The Esplanade, Brighton
Sat 24 May, 1pm-4pm
Meet at Ringwood House, 14 Jetty Road, Brighton
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Kaurna cultural sharing
Come with your family and experience hands-on fun. This session
will include Kaurna cultural games, dance and storytelling at the
Tjilbruke Spring site. Parents must stay and play. Bookings essential.
Sun 18 May, 10am-11.30am
Tjilbruke Springs site, Kingston Park foreshore, south of the car park
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Kaurna cultural walking tour at Kingston Park
Experience Aboriginal culture at Kingston Park. Explore the ancient heritage
of the Kaurna people. Visit significant sites and learn about Kaurna history,
language and Tjilbruke Dreaming. The tour will conclude with a traditional
smoking ceremony. The walk is quite strenuous. Bookings essential.
Sat 17 May, 1.30pm-3pm
Meet at the Tjilbruke Monument, 242 Esplanade, Kingston Park
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Kingston Historic House
Devonshire Tea and Lawn Games
at Kingston Historic House
Come back in time at Kingston Historic House and enjoy Devonshire Tea
of freshly baked scones served with lashings of jam and cream. Join our
friends in period attire and play croquet and other lawn games of the
era. Hear about the lives of the Kingston family and history of the house.
Sun 4 May, 2.30pm- 4.30pm
Kingston Historic House, 5 Cameron Ave, Kingston Park
Fran Lovell, (08) 8358 1666, fran@kingstonhouse.com.au
Coralie Patterson, (08) 8358 2445
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Latvian Association of SA
65 years jubilee of the Latvian Association of SA
Visitors will be able to see a colourful display of activities of the Latvian
Association of SA from 1949, when it was founded, to the present day. Text
in both Latvian and English.
Latvian Museum, 34 Rose Tce, Wayville
Mara Kolomitsev, (08) 8268 1289, marlex1@bigpond.com
Bruno Krumins, (08) 8379 7589, krumins.bruno@internode.on.net
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Join Elise Knight as she reveals the fascinating stories behind the graves in
North Brighton Cemetery, some of which date back to the 1850s. Meet at
the King George Avenue entrance. Bookings essential.
Tue 6 May, 10am-12noon
North Brighton Cemetery, King George Ave, North Brighton
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Family ties in Coro Valley
‘Is that a Queen Anne?’
Are you researching your family tree? Did your descendants come from
Coromandel Valley? Heritage Research Centre volunteer David Wyatt has
undertaken extensive research into Coromandel Valley families. David will
be on hand at the Heritage Research Centre every Thursday to share his
knowledge and help you with your family tree research.
Don’t know your Queen Anne from your Victorian villa? Not sure which is
the correct verandah style for your house? Confused about bargeboards and
fascias? Join the City of Mitcham Heritage Advisor for an informative tour of
Mitcham house styles and eras. Learn correct restoration approaches, how to
recognise style characteristics and understand some traditional building terms.
Bookings essential.
Every Thu in May, 9.30am-4pm
Mitcham Heritage Research Centre, Mitcham Cultural Village,
103b Princes Rd, Mitcham
Therese Willis, (08) 8372 8261, twillis@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au
Mark Winders, (08) 8372 8261, mwinders@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au
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Sat 3 May, 10am-12noon. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time
Departs from Mitcham Heritage Research Centre, 103b Princes Rd, Mitcham
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PP $10
Going down to the deli
Open House - former Temperance Hotel
Where did people shop before supermarkets and shopping malls? What
did they buy? Which local shops survive, which thrive and which have been
reinvented? Take a bus tour of early shops in the Mitcham plains. Take time
to peer through shop windows. Enjoy a delicious morning tea at Eire café in
Clapham. Bookings essential.
The former Temperance Hotel in Albert Street is one of Mitcham’s earliest
hotels. Only two years ago it was in near derelict condition. This landmark
heritage building has now been transformed into an elegant residence. It
was awarded the City of Mitcham Australia Day Excellence in Design Award
for heritage restoration this year. Bookings essential.
Tue 13 May, 10am-12.30pm. Please arrive 15 mins before departure time.
Departs from Mitcham Heritage Research Centre, Mitcham Cultural
Village, 103b Princes Rd, Mitcham
Tues 20 May, 12noon-2pm
41 Albert St, Mitcham
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Lifesaving demonstration at Brighton, c.1950, GN14547
Sturt and Marion rural and community life
Brownhill Creek: changing course
Learn about rural and community life and the characters of the Sturt and
Marion villages of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries while walking
past heritage-listed houses and public buildings. Then hear about postwar suburban development before finishing at the Marion RSL, where you
can view memorials and memorabilia and have an optional afternoon tea.
Bookings essential.
‘Wirraparinga’ was once a favourite gathering place for the Kaurna people.
With European settlement of the area in 1837 Brownhill Creek was exploited
for its rich resources. In 1914 it was proclaimed a 'Pleasure Resort'. On this bus
tour, see signs of quarries, market gardens and families who settled around
the creek; learn of the many changes over the years. Bookings essential.
Good Sports: Bar Yarns at the Ed
Judy, (08) 8298 5585, jabonnie@bigpond.com
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Sat 17 May 1.30pm-4pm
Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time. Departs from
Mitcham Heritage Research Centre, 103b Princes Rd, Mitcham
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PP $20
Marion Historical Society
Meet at the front car park of Marion Council Chambers, 245 Sturt Rd, Sturt
Mitcham Historical Society
Everyone has a yarn to tell. Come together at the Ed to share a legendary
or not so legendary true sporting yarn of the district and vie for the Good
Sports Champion Bar Yarner title. Anyone can nominate to entertain
the audience for up to 5 minutes, without notes, about a triumphant,
heartbreaking, horrible or just downright funny sporting tale.
Wed 7 May, 5pm-6pm
Front Bar, the Edinburgh Hotel, High St, Mitcham
Therese Willis, (08) 8371 8261, twillis@mitcham.sa.gov.au
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Brownhill Creek and Ellison Gully Walk
Walk back in time to see the past uses and fascinating local history of
this hidden valley. This walk features wildlife, superb scenery and includes
a creek crossing. This is an area of natural beauty which needs to be
preserved for present and future generations. Bring a hat, water and
suitable walking shoes. Bookings essential.
Sun 11 & Sat 17 May, 1.30pm sharp (walk approx. 2 hours)
Meet at the Manure Pits, Brownhill Creek Rd, Mitcham
- just east of the ford on the left hand side
Rick Irving, (08) 8272 9707 or 0438 290 607, irvineth@ozemail.com.au
Julie Hogan, 0430 472 262, julie.a.hogan@gmail.com
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PP $10
Book binding and paper marbling workshops
In this era of mass production and e-books, traditional skills of bookbinding
and marbled endpapers are rare. Come to one or both of these fascinating
workshops for hands-on experience of oriental bookbinding and paper
marbling techniques. Hear about the many different aspects of bookbinding
and document conservation as you work. Costs are per workshop and include
all materials. Bookings essential.
Fri 9 & 16 May, 10am-12noon (Oriental Bookbinding)
& 12.30pm-2.30pm (Paper Marbling)
Mitcham Heritage Research Centre, 103b Princes Rd, Mitcham
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PP $10 per workshop
Colonel Light Gardens:
the Model Garden Suburb
The distinctive bungalows of Colonel Light Gardens have appealed to
generations of South Australians. But how did Charles Reade’s 1917 plan
for the suburb challenge conventional planning principles? On this leisurely
stroll the unique features of this internationally recognised Model Garden
Suburb and its beginnings as an army camp will be explained to you by an
experienced guide. Bookings essential.
Meet at cnr West Parkway and Sturt Ave, Colonel Light Gardens
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In Loving Memory
Beyond the headstone inscriptions there are many fascinating stories about
the lives of Mitcham's past residents. Take this guided walking tour through
the Mitcham Anglican Cemetery and the historic section of the Mitcham
General Cemetery for a glimpse into some very interesting lives. Wear
suitable attire - hat, walking shoes. Please note there are no toilets at the
cemetery. Bookings essential.
Wed 7 & 21 May, 10am-12.30pm
Meet at the Rotunda, Mitcham General Cemetery, Old Belair Rd, Mitcham
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PP $5
Printed Collectables Club of South Australia
South Australian memorabilia
and collectables evening
Members of the Printed Collectables Club of South Australia invite the
general public to a viewing evening of a diverse display of South Australian
memorabilia and collectables spanning the history of South Australia.
Discussion about the exhibits on show will be possible with the exhibitors.
Refreshments will be provided at no charge. Everyone welcome.
Tue 27 May, 7.30pm-9.30pm
Staff Canteen, Disability Services Central Office, 103 Fisher Street, Fullarton
David Figg, 0450 073 311, david.figg@internode.on.net
Ken Jacobs, (08) 8269 2284 or 0439 897 693
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PP $5
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Professional Historians Association (SA)
Unley Museum
Royal Adelaide Hospital site:
ideas for the future
Behind closed doors @ the Unley Museum
The event begins at 5.30 with drinks and nibbles following which there will
be a panel discussion by invited speakers on the future of the Royal Adelaide
Hospital site, some of which is heritage-listed. What might the future hold for
the site? Come and hear what the panel has to say. Bookings essential.
Tue 6 May, 5.30pm
St John’s Ambulance Museum, cnr Rugby St & Edmund Ave, Unley
Caroline Adams, 0437620311, caro@senet.com.au
Yvonne Routledge, routledge@smartchat.net.au
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Pull on white gloves and open the drawers in our temperature controlled
storage rooms. This guided tour looks into our object and photographic
collections. Unique items including a kerosene hospital lamp and ham radio
operator’s soldering iron will be available for viewing. Visitors will handle
items with provided white gloves. Cuppa provided by Friends of the Unley
Museum. Bookings essential.
Mon 19 & Wed 21 May, 11.30am-1pm
Unley Museum, 80 Edmund Avenue, Unley
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Reynell Business & Tourism Association
Celebrate About Time at the
historic horse changing station
Unley Museum
Pint at the old zoo: Cremorne Hotel, 1925
The Reynella Horse Changing Station has been faithfully restored by local
volunteers. It contains an abundance of historical memorabilia. From
1858-1915 horse drawn coaches travelling from Adelaide to Willunga would
change horses at Old Reynella. There will be a sausage sizzle on both
Saturdays. Bookings required for groups only.
Unley Museum Curator, Elizabeth Hartnell, will yarn about Adelaide’s
earliest zoo. Buy a drink and hear about the elephant, birds and native
animals housed in yard out the back during the 1850s. Then hop off your
bar stool for a self-guided walk along our newest historic trail and 'Discover
Historic Unley'. Drinks at own cost. Bookings essential.
3-10 May 10am-2pm, (except Sun 4 May)
Horse Changing Station, Old Town Reynella Shopping Centre,
211 Old South Road, Old Reynella
Sun 25 May, 12.30pm-1.30pm
Cremorne Hotel, 207 Unley Road, Unley
Stephanie Zippel, (08) 8381 1288, reynell8@tpg.com.au
Councillor Rod Brown, (08) 8381 7887, sbrown@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au
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Unley Museum
St John Ambulance Australia Historical Society of SA
Museum display: St John Ambulance memorabilia
through the ages
St John Ambulance has been active in SA since 1885. Glimpses of this history
are displayed at the museum. View original first aid equipment which is now
obsolete. See how the uniforms have changed and peruse documents and
photos kept since the establishment in SA. Also discover the British Royalty's
involvement with St John and our links to the Crusaders. Bookings required
for groups only.
Throughout May: Wed & Fri 10.30am-12.30pm; Sun 2pm-4pm
St John Ambulance Museum & Research Centre, 72 Edmund Ave, Unley
Raelene Denham, (08) 8251 7137, rdenham@bigpond.com
Keith Dansie, (08) 8374 0551, kdansie7@bigpond.com
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Purchasing Heywood Park £1 at a time exhibition
Heywood Park is a 'people's park' with several hundred locals contributing
from £1 - £500. In 1921 it opened with 9000 people crowded under the gum
trees. Mayor Langham fought to secure this parcel. Discover its story from
the Kaurna to the present. Opening Sunday 4 May, 2.30pm and on display
until 24 September. Bookings required for groups only.
From Sun 4 May: Mon, Tue & Wed 10am-4pm & Sun 1.30-4.30pm;
launch Sun 4 May 2.30pm
Unley Museum, 80 Edmund Avenue, Unley
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Urrbrae House Historic Precinct - The University of Adelaide
The door is open at Urrbrae House
University of Adelaide
Glenthorne Farm - a rich past
and a bright future
Originally settled in 1839 by Thomas O'Halloran, the property has heritage
buildings dating back to the 1850s when it operated as a farm. In 1910 it
became a remount station to breed and train horses until the end of the
Second World War. It became a CSIRO Research Farm until 1997 and is
now operated by the University of Adelaide. Bookings essential.
Sun 25 May, 10am
Majors Road, O’Halloran Hill (opposite TAFE)
Mathew Jeffrey, (08) 8313 3763, mathew.jeffrey@adelaide.edu.au
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Come and see inside the heritage-listed Urrbrae House built in 1891
for pastoralist and philanthropist, Peter Waite and bequeathed to the
University of Adelaide. Explore the public rooms in this elegant house and
magnificent gardens at your leisure. House maps available and tour guides
on hand to answer questions. Disabled access to top floor only.
Sun 25 May, 1pm-4pm
Urrbrae House, The University of Adelaide - Waite Campus,
enter off Fullarton Road, Urrbrae
Amanda Jackson, (08) 8313 7497, amanda.jackson@adelaide.edu.au
Lynette Zeitz, (08) 8313 7425, lynette.zeitz@adelaide.edu.au
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Adelaide WEST
Association of the Hungarian Aged & Invalid Persons in SA
City of Charles Sturt
A bouquet of Hungarian groups
Discover Hindmarsh Cemetery
Showcasing the formation of the Postwar Hungarian Community Groups.
These different groups fulfilled a need to maintain and share the Hungarian
culture while settling into our newly adopted homeland.
Tucked away between industrial sites and a major arterial road, Hindmarsh
Cemetery is a step back in time to a period when Hindmarsh was a village
and its residents were strongly connected by family and community. This
guided tour provides an overview of the cemetery and its role as a time
capsule for Hindmarsh’s social history. Bookings essential.
Hungarian Senior Centre, 651 Port Rd, Woodville Park
Maria Nagy, (08) 8268 2171, stephen.nagy@bigpond.com
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Tue 27 May, 10am & Thu 29 May, 2pm
Adam St, Hindmarsh (opposite Bacon St)
Linda Lacey, (08) 8408 1368, llacey@charlessturt.sa.gov.au
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Australian Society of Magicians
Falling bombs and floating cards
Join the oldest Magic club in Australia, in their underground clubrooms,
for some history, some nostalgia, and some live performances. This is a rare
opportunity to look behind the scenes of this most secretive of performing
arts. Bookings essential.
Sat 10, Sun 11, Sat 24 & Sun 25 May, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm
Second World War air-raid shelter, cnr South Rd & Ashley St, Torrensville
Barry Seekey, 0435 199 404, adelaidemagicclub@gmail.com
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PP $5
Birds of a Feather Collectors Club of SA
South Australian Collectables and Memorabilia
display and talk
The Birds of a Feather Collectors Club of SA (a club for collectors of
miscellaneous items) proudly presents a night to remember when. Members
will display South Australia Collectables & Memorabilia. Adelaide writer Lance
Campbell will be guest speaker with a topic ‘Double Vision: the making of best
seller City Streets’. Refreshments provided.
Tue 20 May, 7.30pm-9.30pm
Western Links Uniting Church, 93 Crittenden Rd, Findon
Ken Jacobs, 0439 897 693
Jeff Coley, 0437 291 247, jnjcokley@bigpond.net.au
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A $2
Owning Charles Sturt history:
a presentation for property owners
Do you own an older property in the City of Charles Sturt? Looking for help
in understanding the heritage nature of your home? Come along to this
informative presentation on Charles Sturt’s built heritage, including some
practical tips from heritage architect Pippa Buckberry on the good, the
bad and the ugly of fencing, carports and minor additions for older homes.
Bookings essential.
Thu 8 May, 7pm
Rm CC2/3, City of Charles Sturt Civic Centre, 72 Woodville Rd, Woodville
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Pedalling the past: Hindmarsh
BYO bike or pick up a free Adelaide City Bike when you collect a map
from Hindmarsh Library to explore Hindmarsh by pedal-power. Be our
guinea pig for a proposed new heritage trail taking in the built highlights
of this historic suburb. Call Hindmarsh Library to check Adelaide City Bike
availability. Free trams from the city to Hindmarsh.
1-30 May, Mon to Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 12.30pm-4.30pm
Hindmarsh Library, 139 Port Rd, Hindmarsh
Charles Sturt Library Services, (08) 8408 1333, library@charlessturt.sa.gov.au
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The search for the inland sea
It was a sad occasion in 1844 for Captain Charles Sturt as he bid farewell to
his family and set off in search of an inland sea. Discover what prompted
Sturt to undertake such an expedition and whether the trials of the journey
were warranted. See the Union Jack and a plank of the whaleboat carried
on the journey. Bookings required for groups only.
Sun 4 & 18 May, 1pm-5pm
Charles Sturt Museum, Jetty St, Grange
Arthur Jeeves, (08) 8353 3581, arthur.jeeves@optusnet.com.au
Margaret Phillips, (08) 8356 9686, markethistory@bigpond.com
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City of West Torrens and West Torrens Historical Society
Photographic exhibition depicting life
and times from 1950 to 2000
Visitors will be able to view photographs depicting life in the West Torrens
area from 1950 to 2000. The Auditorium is wheelchair and pram friendly.
Designated disability parking is available in the library carpark and
directly behind the Hamra Centre building.
Tue 13 to Sat 31 May, during Library opening hours
Hamra Centre Auditorium, 1 Brooker Tce, Hilton
Amanda Johnston, (08) 8416 6212, ajohnston@wtcc.sa.gov.au
John Andrewartha, 0438 005 316, aja@aka.net.au
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History SA
Get your Retro on... winter is coming!
Dress up on the Australian Dress Register
The original retro knitter (also called the '50s housewife) made socks,
tea cosies, berets, jumpers, singlets and layettes for family and friends.
See these and more. Have a go at knitting and crochet. Children
welcome. See Guild members knitting magic circle socks, create mitred
square blankets, traditional Scottish tams, toys and other things.
Buy handcrafted items, buy yarn, have fun.
Do you have items of historical clothing with a story to tell? Come along
and find out how to include your pre-1975 garments on the Australian
Dress Register (ADR), an online resource for the history of Australian dress.
You are welcome to bring garments with you and get help with describing
and measuring them and preparing ADR listings. Bookings essential.
Sat 31 May, 10am-4pm & Sun 1 Jun 1pm-4pm
The Sunroom, The Hamra Centre Library, West Torrens Council,
1 Brooker Tce, Hilton
Margaret Williams, 0407 713 081
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Fri 2 May, 1.30pm-4pm
Embroiderers’ Guild Museum, 16 Hughes St, Mile End
Pauline Cockrill, (08) 8203 9878, pcockrill@history.sa.gov.au
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History SA
Henley & Grange Historical Society
A step back in time
A photographic display showing images of Henley Beach and Grange in
days gone by.
Throughout May: during library opening hours
Henley Beach Library, 378 Seaview Rd, Henley Beach
Linda Sambell, (08) 8353 0883, henleyandgrangehistory@iinet.net.au
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Hindmarsh Museum
Hindmarsh Volunteer Fire Brigade No. 1, c. 1900s, GN02736
Hindmarsh history
Cummins House Historic Society
Open house and Devonshire tea
Fort Glanville open day
Cummins House was built in 1842 by Sir John Morphett and lived in by
five generations of his family. Originally a farm of 134 acres, Cummins is
an example of an elegant farm house with a master/servant relationship.
Cost includes tour and Devonshire tea.
Fort Glanville is the most complete colonial fort in Australia, the only
fort that has its original cannons and has the biggest cannon in Australia.
See what life was like in an 1880 colonial fort in South Australia, cannon
firing demonstrations, 1880 military drill and carbine firing demonstrations
and soldiers in period uniforms as well as guided tours. Sun 4 May, 11am-4pm
Cummins Historic House, 23 Sheoak Ave, Novar Gardens
Rosmarie Jones, (08) 8449 4141, kecanalu@adam.com.au
Terri Bown, (08) 8298 8353, bownt@internode.on.net
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PP $10
Fort Glanville, 359 Military Rd, Semaphore Park
Alan Stanley, 0413 469 344, astanley@dodo.com.au
Russell Sheldrick, 0403 275 160, russell.sheldrick@bigpond.com
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Embroiderers' Guild of South Australia
Memory box display
Come and see our memory box that contains old hand embroideries that
your grandmother and aunties would have made.
Every Tue in May, 10am-2pm
Embroiderers’ Guild Museum, 16 Hughes St, Mile End
Heather McCarthy, (08) 8272 4713, mccart13@bigpond.net.au
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Grange Institute Library
Grange Institute Library open day
Explore the 116-year-old building in a local heritage precinct and admire
the fine timber ceiling. The library is one of the last institute libraries in
South Australia operated by volunteers. There will also be a second-hand
book sale and the opportunity to visit the art studio and gallery in the
annex. Parking available on the street.
Visit the former fire brigade building, and see an extensive display of fire
equipment, photographs and vehicles from the Hindmarsh Volunteer Fire
Brigade (1884-1942). In the chapel building, discover the fascinating history
of everyday life in the Hindmarsh area through objects, photographs and
horsedrawn equipment.
Every Wed in May, 9am-12noon & Sun 18 May (sausage sizzle), 12noon-4pm
Hindmarsh Museum, Hindmarsh Pl (enter from Manton St), Hindmarsh
Trevor Porter, 0401 308 498, pmporter@senet.com.au
Ron Willis, (08) 8346 8035
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Magical History Tour
Thanks to our Regional Sponsor, SA Power Networks, join us for a day
of history and fun as we explore some of SA’s regional history. Starting
with breakfast and a tour of the ETSA Museum, we board our bus to
locations in the Hills, Murraylands and the Fleurieu, returning late
afternoon. Breakfast, lunch and morning and afternoon tea included.
Bookings essential.
Thu 29 May, 8.30am-5.30pm
Bus leaves from Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum,
31-33 Broughton Ave, Kurralta Park
Karen Blackwood, (08) 8203 9807, kblackwood@history.sa.gov.au
Allison Russell, (08) 8203 9891, arussell@history.sa.gov.au
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A $20 C $15
Immanuel College Archives
Revealing the origins of Lutheran education
Celebrating 175 years of Lutheran contribution to education in Australia. Be enthralled by Dr Lois Zwecks’ passionate insights on the first forays of
Lutheran education. Starting at Pilta Wodli on the banks of the Torrens
Lake teaching the Indigenous population, Lutheran schools are now spread
across the nation. Optional lunch to follow at $15 pp. Bookings essential.
Fri 16 May, 11.30am
Immanuel College, 32 Morphett Rd, Novar Gardens
Greg Slattery, (08) 8375 1715, archives@immanuel.sa.edu.au
Historical Society of Woodville, Brocas Museum
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Woodville’s memorabilia and stories
Visit a fabulous display of memorabilia and stories about Woodville since 1836
and contribute your own stories and memories in the letter box provided.
Throughout May, during council opening hours
Charles Sturt Civic Centre, 72 Woodville Rd, Woodville
Lutheran Archives
Foundations of faith: 175 years
of Lutheran schools
Grange Institute Library, 4 Beach St, Grange
For the settlers of Klemzig, Hahndorf and Glen Osmond, establishing church
schools in 1839 signified religious freedom; 100 Lutheran communities
opened schools - some short-lived - before Parliament closed 49 remaining
schools in 1917. Beginning with Piltarwardli in 1839, vernacular schooling was
central to Lutheran Aboriginal missions. This display documents teaching and
learning in these parallel strands of Lutheran schooling.
Margaret Mitchell, (08) 8356 7010, mightym@senet.com.au
W Grigg, (08) 8356 8743
Wed 21 May, 10am-12noon
Lutheran Archives, 27 Fourth St, Bowden
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Jan Cutler, (08) 8445 9670
Nancy Andersen, (08) 8445 9670
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Rachel Kuchel, (08) 8340 4009, lutheran.archives@lca.org.au
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Madeleine Regan
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Heritage Society
St Margaret’s Anglican Church
South Australia Museum
Website launch: Frogmore, Findon Roads market
gardeners oral history project
Heritage room opening
Twisted Thistle Supper Room and Woodville:
then and now
Kangaroo Island archaeology:
mystery and history
Hear Father Naylor on the parlour organ in St Margaret’s Hall, join the
sing-along - grandfather’s favourite tunes. Enjoy light refreshments.
In addition, explore historic church records - find a connection - we’ll
copy details. Launch, in partnership with City of Charles Sturt, display
of photographic panorama comparing views from church tower in 1910 104 years later.
Display of Kangaroo Island archaeology- stone tools and animal bones from
key Aboriginal archaeological sites, including the first stone tools reported
on the island in the 1890s. Display of animal bones found associated with
a sealers site circa early 1800s. Talk (approximately 45 minutes) on the
history of Kangaroo Island archaeology and the mystery surrounding the
Island's changing human occupation. Bookings essential.
Tue 6 May, 7.30pm-10pm
St Margaret’s Church & Hall, cnr Port & Woodville Rds, Woodville
Fri 23 & Sun 25 May, 11am-12.30pm
Arts SA, 8 Milner St, Hindmarsh
Nancy Sellar-Clark, (08) 8268 1007 or 0412 916 027, nancy.sellar@outlook.com
Margaret McEvoy, (08) 8356 0429
Keryn Walshe, 0447 201 272, keryn.walshe@samuseum.sa.gov.au
Dig into a website launch! The website funded by City of Charles Sturt
features oral history interviews with people connected to 50 years of
market gardens on Frogmore and Findon Roads. It's part of From the
Veneto to Frogmore and Findon Roads: Stories of Italian market gardeners
1920s to 1970s project developed over seven years by Madeleine Regan.
Bookings essential.
Sat 24 May, 2pm-4pm
Charles Sturt Digital Hub, Civic Library, 72 Woodville Rd, Woodville
Madeleine, 0400 904 440, madeleine@ideasandwords.com.au
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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) heritage room is open twice a month
for staff and public to view items from our hospital's history since 1954 and
medical items used at both TQEH and other hospitals during this period.
See the first dialysis machine used in South Australia. A member of the
society will be available to speak to visitors.
Tue 13 & Thu 29 May, 1pm-2.30pm
Heritage Room, Tunnel Basement, Queen Elizabeth Hospital,
28 Woodville Rd, Woodville
Mrs J Hooper, 0404 491 417, janicek.hooper@gmail.com
Ms V Segi, (08) 8222 6000
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Roger Andre
Chrysler heritage tour
South Australian Photographic Federation
F Kenneth Milne house beachside bungalow
An exclusive bus tour of TJ Richards, Chrysler Australia and later Mitsubishi
Motors Australia historical sites in the greater Adelaide area. This bus tour
will delve into the history of both the Richards family and the company from
its inception through to its incorporation into the multi-national empires of
Chrysler and later takeover by Mitsubishi Motors. Bookings essential.
Designed by innovative young architect F Kenneth Milne as a holiday
house for retailer Frederick George Scarfe and his wife Mary, 'N'Kola Donga'
(1912) survives as an example of comfortable pre-war bungalows once
common on the seafront. Despite early conversion of part of the house to
a flat, Milne's breadth of design is evident. The flat will not be accessible.
Bookings essential.
Sun 18 May 10.30am-3.30pm
Bus departs from 8 Milner St, Hindmarsh (parking available)
Sun 4, Sun 11 & Wed 21 May, 10am-12noon
451 Esplanade, Grange (cnr Esplanade & Beach St)
Matt Lombard, (08) 8568 4009, mlombard@history.sa.gov.au
Roger Andre, (08) 8356 8463, roger.andre1@bigpond.com
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Woodville - Then and Now
- photographic panorama
Display in Church of panoramic photographic views of Woodville taken
from the tower, first in 1910 by a parishioner. Now, 104 years later, and
in partnership with the City of Charles Sturt, these images have been
recreated. The difference is astonishing - compare the two. In addition tour
the historic church. See the John Bristow Hughes memorial window.
Wed 7 & Thu 8 May, 12noon-3pm; Fri 9 May 6.30pm-8.30pm
St Margaret’s Anglican Church, cnr Port & Woodville Rds, Woodville
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PP $20
An exclusive bus tour of sites in the greater Adelaide area related to the
history of Duncan and Fraser and the Ford Motor Company. The tour will
follow the company’s growth and eventual downfall at the hands of the
Ford Motor Company and Ford's development in South Australia of its
own facilities including manufacturing and sales. Bookings essential.
St Mary & Anba Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church
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Coptic Gallery of South Australia
Walk through Ancient Egyptian civilisation, and witness its transition into
modern-day Egypt, and the origin of the Coptic Egyptians. A delightfully
colourful and informative walk through five thousand years of history of
the lives of the Egyptians, and their spiritual journey. Here we discover the
fundamental link between ancient and modern-day Egypt, and actually, the
link between all of humanity. Bookings essential.
Sat 3, 10, 17 and 31 May, tours at 2pm & 4pm
St Mary & Anba Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church,
18 Goldfinch Ave, Cowandilla
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Holden heritage tour
A bus tour of General Motors-Holden historical sites in the greater
Adelaide area. The tour will delve into the history of both the Holden family
and the company from its inception through to its incorporation into the
multi-national General Motors conglomerate. Bookings essential.
Matthew Lombard, (08) 8568 4009, mlombard@history.sa.gov.au
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PP $20
Evensong - Book of Common Prayer
following afternoon tea
Join us in singing this beautiful service, hymns 1850 to today. Led by
Archdeacon Conrad Patterson and accompanied by Father Bruce Naylor
on 1876 pipe organ. Enjoy Gillian Dooley’s beautiful voice accompanied by
the harpsicord. A tribute to St Edward, King and Martyr Church, Kilkenny,
will be unveiled. Dress - your spectacular best. Afternoon tea in the hall prior.
Sun 18 May, afternoon tea 3.45pm, Evensong 5pm
St Margaret’s Church & Hall, cnr Port & Woodville Rds, Woodville
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The earliest known Australian landscapes were photographed here in
South Australia during the 1840s. Some of these will form part of a
special exhibition covering 175 years of photography. All photographs
are from the federation's archives.
Mon 28 April to Mon 12 May: Mon to Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm
West Torrens Hamra Auditorium Gallery, 1 Brooker Tce, Hilton
Howard Speed, (08) 8449 5007, hrhlucy@internode.on.net
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Ukrainian Women's Association
The special workshop will reveal the secrets of egg painting using wax and
dyes. See an egg being decorated from beginning to end. You can make
your own egg. The intricate designs and contemporary styles of Pysanky
will also be displayed in the Ukrainian Women's Museum where you can
view other Ukrainian displays. Tea, coffee and cakes will be available.
Sun 18 May, 12noon-3pm
Hall behind the Ukrainian Museum, 6 George St, Hindmarsh
Irena Boujenko, irena_boujenko@hotmail.com
Nat Fedyk, nat.fedyk@ato.gov.au
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Maria Hendy, coptic.gallery@gmail.com
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PP $20
annual exhibition
Ukrainian Easter Eggs (Pysanky) workshop
Duncan and Fraser/Ford Motor Company
South Australian heritage
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Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum
Open Museum: Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum
Discover the history of electricity in South Australia. Learn about the
development, generation and distribution of electrical energy, including
past generating and protection equipment, measurement instruments,
tools and domestic appliances. Witness the resulting arc of 1 million volts
of electricity. See operating models of power stations, steam turbines and
alternators. Free on-site parking. Bookings required for groups only.
Every Tue in May, 9.30am-3pm
Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum, 31-33 Broughton Ave, Kurralta Park
Max Steen, (08) 8356 6655, maxlyn2003@esc.net.au
Roger Williams, (08) 8337 0672, pamroger@bigpond.com
PP $5
West End Brewery
Bar Yarns program launch: Tower Bar
at West End Brewery
Come and explore the rich history in the Tower Bar at the West End
Brewery and help us celebrate 155 years in SA. Speakers will share some
stories of the site and you can explore the West End historical collection,
as we launch the brand new About Time Bar Yarns program. Tastings and
canapes included. Bookings essential.
Thu 1 May, 5.30pm
Tower Bar, West End Brewery, 107 Port Rd, Thebarton
Limited parking available onsite
Lion SA Reception, (08) 8354 8888
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Adelaide HILLS
Artlab Australia
Friends of Birdwood Institute
Hahndorf 1850s historic house tour
Birdwood: a history
Gain an insight into what it is like to live in a 1850s timber framed slab hut.
An Objects Conservator from Artlab Australia will guide you through this
historic German settlers' cottage where you can view items discovered
in the house which were conserved in Artlab’s laboratories. Talk with our
Objects Conservator as you visit a time gone by. Bookings essential.
Birdwood Institute will welcome locals and visitors to the town to learn
about the history of Birdwood and the surrounding areas. A special invite
goes out to all former residents or those related to the town's founders.
Sat 17 & Sun 18 May, 90 min tours at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm
15 Victoria St, Hahndorf
Franca Vivian, (08) 8207 7520, artlab@dpc.sa.gov.au
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Sun 18 May, 10.30am-3pm
Birdwood Institute, 47 Shannon St, Birdwood
L LeRay, 0437 538 521, lqliesa@hotmail.com
M Lombard, (08) 8568 5039, mlombard@hotkey.net.au
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Gumeracha & District Town Hall Committee
Botanic Gardens Friends - Mount Lofty
What's in a name?
Founders Gallery opening
Join the Garden Guides on a fascinating tour of discovery where you will
hear the many and varied stories behind the plant names. As well, you will
learn how to deconstruct the names on the plant labels. Bookings required
for groups only.
Official opening of Founders Gallery, established on the permanent return
of five portraits of the township's founder, WB Randell and his relatives,
and the launch of a Founders Day event. This event coincides with the 175th
anniversary of the exploration and naming of the district in 1839. Access to
mezzanine floor by staircase only. Bookings required for groups only.
Wed 7 to Sun 11 May, 10.30am-12noon
Mt Lofty Botanic Garden, Upper Car Park, off Mt Lofty Summit Rd, Crafers
Tue 13 May, 4pm (official opening) every Tue in May 11am-3pm
Gumeracha Town Hall, 45 Albert St, Gumeracha
Jan Lindsay, (08) 8431 3516, jadana@bigpond.net.au
Robert Brooksby, (08) 8389 1418; Bernard Arnold, (08) 8568 5085
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Hahndorf Academy
Clarendon's history on display
A unique display of photos and items from early pioneers. Family names
include Morphett, Shipway and Turner. Watch footage of the 1946
'100 years back to Clarendon' celebrations. View items used in farming,
schooling and everyday life. An ideal place to start before visiting the
1875 Uniting Church and 1885 school and view other historic buildings.
JOIN OUR MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR
THURSDAY 29 MAY 8.30AM - 5.30PM REFER TO PAGE 63
COMMENCING FROM THE SIR THOMAS PLAYFORD ETSA MUSEUM
Clarendon Historic Hall, Main Rd, Clarendon
Kathy Michel, (08) 8382 1076, historic.clarendon@outlook.com
Bill Jared, (08) 8383 6126
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REGIONAL PROGRAM FOR
ABOUT TIME
SPONSORED BY
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An artist, lobbyist and conservationist:
Walter Wotzke 1917-1996
An exhibition of historic watercolour paintings by Walter Wotzke OAM
FRSASA. Founder of the heritage conservation movement in Hahndorf,
Walter Wotske's art and artistic sensibilities had a profound impact
on the town's cultural and economic development. This collection of
paintings demonstrate how Wotzke portrayed his passions for beauty,
the village and the landscape through his art.
Fri 9 May to Sun 15 June, 10am-5pm
Hahndorf Academy, 68 Main St, Hahndorf
Kate Wake, (08) 8388 7250, katewake@hahndorfacademy.org.au
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East Torrens Historical Society
Hahndorf Academy
Our past in pictures
- Summertown, Piccadilly and Uraidla
Walter Wotzke's Hahndorf
This 'picture show' depicts the story of Summertown, Piccadilly and
Uraidla - once the fruit bowl of Adelaide - from the early years of European
settlement using photographs held by the ETHS. Experience images of this
district that you may have never seen before. Contribute your memories of
what you see. Bookings required for groups only.
The Summit Community Centre, 1 Crescent Dr, Norton Summit
Dr Geoffrey Bishop, (08) 8390 3138, gcbishop@westnet.com.au
Lesley Richards, (08) 8390 3390, info@eths.ws
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Both of great significance to Walter Wotzke, the Hahndorf Academy
and White House restaurant (formerly the Wotzke family cottage)
present an evening of fine art, history, and beautiful food and wine with
an entertaining insight into the life of Walter Wotzke and his family
in Hahndorf between 1917 and 1996 by Curator of Artist, Lobbyist &
Conservationist Anni Luur Fox. Bookings essential.
Thu 29 May, 5.45pm-10.30pm
Commencing at Hahndorf Academy, 68 Main St, Hahndorf
& concluding at the White House, 90 Main St, Hahndorf
Kate Wake, (08) 8388 7250, katewake@hahndorfacademy.org.au
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PP $130
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Hahndorf Walking Tours
Mount Barker Local History Centre
Historic Hahndorf through the eyes of a local
Capturing history: the present
Find out about Prussian immigrants who fled religious persecution to
come to the new colony of South Australia. Marvel at the Pioneer Women’s
Walking Trail and their brave journey to Adelaide to save the colony
from starvation. See fachwerk architecture and more! Generous discount
voucher sheet provided at the completion of the walk. Primary school
children free with paying adult. Bookings essential.
Mount Barker Now - be creative and capture images of people, places,
buildings and events throughout the Mount Barker District then upload
them to the Mount Barker Local History Centre photographic group on
Flickr - www.flickr.com The result will create a collection of images from
across the district taken during the 175th anniversary of Mount Barker,
Hahndorf and Nairne.
Every Fri, Sat & Sun in May, 2pm
Walk begins at Hahndorf Academy, 68 Mt Barker Rd, Hahndorf
Throughout May
Mt Barker Local History Centre, Mt Barker Community Library,
5 Dumas St, Mt Barker
Hahndorf Walking Tours, 0477 288 011, hahndorfwalkingtours@gmail.com
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A $25 C $22
Sue Sautter, (08) 8393 6474, ssautter@dcmtbarker.sa.gov.au
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Lobethal: the 'valley of praise'
The Lobethal Archives and Historical Museum is a memorial to those who,
over 170 years ago, left Germany to escape religious persecution in the
1830s. The museum houses the first Lutheran Seminary in the Southern
Hemisphere. Historical documents, papers and photos are on display,
including items from 1567. Their lifestyle is displayed showing activities
from the late nineteenth century. Bookings required for groups only.
Corsets to Caftans
Sat 3 & 17 May and Sun 4 & 18 May, 1pm-4pm
Lobethal Archives & Historical Museum, 50 Main St, Lobethal
Wed 7 May, 6.45pm for a 7pm start
Mount Barker Community Library, 5 Dumas St, Mt Barker
Rose Kay, (08) 8389 6825, yak7j@bigpond.com
Bev Eckermann, (08) 8389 5067, beveck@bigpond.com
Book online: mbcl.eventbrite.com.au
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Celebrate the 175th anniversary of Mount Barker, Hahndorf and Nairne with
an evening of fashion and fun. View a parade of costumes by the Victoriana
Society of South Australia, followed by stunning genuine outfits and rare
fashion accessories from the 1920s to 1970s by Catwalk Connections. This is
a unique opportunity to view the past from close up. Bookings essential.
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PP $10
Centenary train in the hills, 1936, GN07128
Mount Barker Branch, National Trust of SA
Mount Lofty Districts Historical Society
Mount Pleasant District History Room
Guided walking tours of Mt Barker's
main streets
Crafers 175 celebration - a night to remember
Mount Pleasant mystery walk
Time travelling our Chain of Ponds...
A night to remember with a panel of local residents and researchers
highlighting 175 years of development and change illustrated by anecdotes,
photographs, memorabilia, artefacts and real stories to tell. Supper
provided. Bookings required for groups only.
The beautiful Tudor-style hall will be open with a display available for
perusal from 10am to 4pm. A one-hour guided walk, at 10.30am and
1.30pm, will unravel the changes within the township and uncover the
mysteries within, as you meander around the town. Participate in the
'scavenger hunt' and discover some hidden gems. Bookings required
for groups only.
The River Torrens can be mistaken for a creek, and many do not realise
its beginnings are in the hills surrounding Mount Pleasant. Bob Myers is
an award-winning environmentalist, and has an interest in the river, as a
section of it traverses his property. Discover the history of the river, from
ancient formation to modern function. Bookings essential.
Walk down Gawler Street, the main street of Mount Barker, and learn about
the history of some buildings and hear old stories. Historic Dunn Memorial
Church will be included and the tour will conclude at the Police Station.
Mount Barker was founded in 1839 after the First Special Survey. Major
town of the Adelaide Hills. Tour lasts about 90 minutes. Bookings required
for groups only.
Sat 24 & Sun 25 May, 1pm
Meet at the Commonwealth Bank Building, 4 Gawler St, Mt Barker
Don Goldney, (08) 8367 5006, dgoldney@chariot.net.au
Triss Wales, (08) 8389 9281
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Capturing history: the past
Mount Barker Then - as part of Mount Barker, Hahndorf and Nairne's
175th celebrations we wish to enhance the Local History Centre's
Photograph Collection with forgotten images of the district. Scour your
drawers, albums and cupboards. The photograph's subject, age, quality
or format does not matter. Phone to make an appointment or to discuss
options. Bookings essential.
Wed 14 May, 10am-4pm
Local History Centre, Mt Barker Community Library, 5 Dumas St, Mt Barker
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Coventry Library, Mt Barker Rd, Stirling
Dr Ann Herraman, 0419 816 490, aherraman@internode.on.net
Carol Moore, (08) 8388 2452/0408 567 167, carolandtony@internode.on.net
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PP $10
Thu 1 May, 10am-4pm
Mt Pleasant Soldiers Memorial Hall, Melrose Street, Mt Pleasant
Paula Bartsch, (08) 8568 2126, pleasanthistory@gmail.com
Pauline Taheny, (08) 8568 2617, pleasanthistory@gmail.com
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Thu 29 May, 11.30am & 7pm
Mt Pleasant Soldiers Memorial Hall, Melrose St, Mt Pleasant
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Flour mill at Mount Pleasant
and surrounding townships
Bernard Arnold is a renowned expert when it comes to the flour mills of
South Australia. His enthusiasm for the industry, and all of its facets, is
engaging. Each township aspired to have its own mill, and the mill-owner
was often an entrepreneur who employed many local personnel. Discover
how Mount Pleasant and the surrounding townships developed their mills.
Bookings essential.
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The Mount Pleasant Railway and the
American influence
Ross Hurley is an avid railway enthusiast and gladly shares his interest
in the railways in a knowledgeable and engaging manner. Discover the
history of the Mount Pleasant-Balhannah branchline. Learn the story
of the American influence at the opening of the Nairne line, and in the
South Australian Railway when they were nearing financial and
mechanical collapse. Bookings essential.
Where have all the big gums gone?
As townships expand, so the surrounding landscape changes. Brian Gepp
has worked in the forestry industry and this fostered a keen study of
the impact trees have on our environment. Comparing photographs of
yesteryear with those of today we can visualise the impact, but what does
it really mean, and where have all those big gums gone? Bookings essential.
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Mylor History Group
Prospect Hill Museum
Mylor's Faces of the Past
Tours and teas at Prospect Hill
This exhibition portrays people from all walks of life from Mylor who
have made a contribution to this unique village in the Adelaide Hills.
Also included is a series of portrait photographs from the Ewing family
– one of the ‘old families’ of the area. These photographs have been
professionally restored by local photographer Peter Holderness.
Wander through Ann Russell Home and see household artefacts from 1840-1940. Experience the devastation and recovery in the Ash Wednesday
display. Visit the dairy museum, 1893 school house, scout and RSL displays,
and see a 'smithy' at work in the blacksmith shop. Get up close and
personal with stationary engines and farm machinery from the past. Tour & tea $10pp. Bookings required for groups only.
Mylor Cotton Memorial Hall, cnr Strathalbyn Rd & Cross St, Mylor
Throughout May: Wed 11am-4pm & Sun 2pm-4pm
Prospect Hill Museum, Morris Road, Prospect Hill
Brian Barker, 0408 812 359, barkerbl@picknowl.com.au
Merrilyn Farrington, 0416 031 581, merrilynf19@gmail.com
Gail Morrison, (08) 8536 6343, ggmorrison@activ8.net.au
Ann Waterman, (08) 8536 6298, twaterman02@bigpond.com
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Shady Grove Church & Cemetery
Open house in an open church
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In the 175th year of settlement of Mount Barker District, Shady Grove 1858
old schoolhouse/church building, historic cemetery and history display,
will be open to explore through a self-guided tour, with local historians on
hand. Devonshire teas will be available. Steep yourself in history in a bush
setting. Please park at top of lane and walk down. Wear sturdy shoes.
Shady Grove Schoolhouse/Church, 16 Tadmor Ln, via Shady Grove Rd
off Junction Rd, between Littlehampton & Balhannah
Pat & Brian Simpson, (08) 8536 2616, bluewren53@bigpond.com
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PP $2 F $5
South Australian Road Runner's Club, Hahndorf Branch,
National Trust of SA and Burnside Branch, National Trust of SA
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Anglican Parish of Gawler
Gawler dark history tour
Gawler175: historic St George's Church
A historical journey with a difference... murder, tragedy and quirky history.
Gawler certainly has it all. Is it any wonder that some of these stories have
ghostly tales attached? A unique walking tour through Gawler, where you
will learn about how people lived and the way they died. These people will
become your teachers as will their ghosts! Bookings essential.
See historic stained glass and leadlight windows and a spectacular display
of approximately 200 colourful kneelers. Find out about the history of the
Reid family (c. 1839 Clonlea), and view a display of Governor Gawler's gift
of silver eucharist service.
Mon 5, 19 & 26 May, 7pm-9.30pm
Dead Man’s Pass Reserve, Gawler Tce, Gawler East
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Be a kid for the day on International Museum Day! We celebrate with
entry fees set at $5pp - the price of a child entry. See the largest and most
important motoring collection in Australia. Relive childhood memories of
family outings and holidays, learning to drive or falling in love. Kids’ trails
and Junior Driver's Licences available. Bookings required for groups only.
National Motor Museum, Shannon St, Birdwood
Museum Officer, (08) 8568 4007, motor@history.sa.gov.au
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A $5 C $5 Ch $5
Brian Thom, 0412 015 990, bgthom@bigpond.com
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PP $25
Barossa Council Public Library
The blacksmith have a go show
Experience the art of blacksmithing and tour through a unique blacksmith
shop displaying the tools and equipment related to the ancient art of
the blacksmith, wheelwright and farrier. The blacksmith on duty will give
children willing to try a chance of hammering away on an anvil after
heating the iron in a hand bellows driven forge.
Every Sat & Sun in May, 1pm-4pm. School groups: Thu 1 & Fri 2 May, 9am-4pm
19 Murray St, Angaston
Bill Gransbury, (08) 8564 3222, billgran@chariot.net.au
Leo Leggett, (08) 8564 2847, leggetts4@bigpond.com
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The Pioneer Women's Trail Run/Walk,
Hahndorf to Beaumont House
Every Sat in May, 10am-4pm; every Sun in May, 12noon-4pm
St George’s Anglican Church, Orleana Square, Cowan St, Gawler
Centenary of ANZAC:
Barossa stories of World War I
2014 marks the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.
Barossa Library staff will assist you to add your family photographs
and stories to the State Library of South Australia's World War I Flickr
group which proudly commemorates this anniversary with a photographic
tribute to those South Australians who served in the First World War.
Bookings essential.
Every Wed in May, 1pm-4pm
Nuriootpa Library, 43-51 Tanunda Rd, Nuriootpa
Tania Paull, (08) 8563 8448, tpaull@barossa.sa.gov.au
Julie Bailey, (08) 8563 8440, jbailey@barossa.sa.gov.au
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The Pioneer Women's Trail Run/Walk celebrates the 175th anniversary
of the first walk by German women from Hahndorf to Adelaide selling
produce in the early years of the colony. Entertainment, food and activities
at Beaumont House (see pg 45). Includes 'goodie' bag for each adult.
Additional cost bus from city to start $10. Bookings required for bus only.
Sun 18 May, 8am-5pm. Official start at Hahndorf 8.30am
(Bridgewater 9.15am; Stirling 9.45am; Eagle on the Hill 10.15am)
Start: Hahndorf Institute, 59 Main St, Hahndorf
Finish: Beaumont House, 631 Glynburn Rd, Beaumont
Book online: http://www.sarrc.asn.au
SARRC office, (08) 8363 7377, office@sarrc.asn.au
Annette Oien, 0451 030 357, hahndorfnationaltrust@gmail.com
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A $30 F $50 C $20 Ch Free
Onkaparinga Woollen Mill Museum
Images of a bygone era
View historic photographs of the Onkaparinga Woollen Mill. The
photographs depict the late 1800s and early 1900s. The images capture
the people, time and operation of the Mill in a bygone era. If you enjoy
the breathtaking scenery of the Adelaide Hills, wine, pizza and have an
appreciation of a time past, don't miss this exhibit.
Every weekend in May, 11am-5pm
Anderson Hill Winery, 407 Croft Rd, Lenswood
Brian Brock, 0400 234 816, briken@internode.on.net
Lyn Finch, 0412 405 448, lynfinch@bigpond.com
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Sunday is visitors’ day
The Heysen family’s legendary hospitality at The Cedars will be recaptured
as Culinary Historian Allie Reynolds presents the untold story of Sallie
Heysen, and Curator Allan Campbell entertains us with the ‘Sunday visitors’
guest list. The gravel will be raked, the silver polished, the kettle on and,
there will be a selection of Sallie’s famous cakes. Bookings essential.
Sun 18 May, 4pm-5.30pm (gather in the dining room at 4pm)
The Cedars, 68 Heysen Rd, Hahndorf
Allan Campbell, (08) 8388 7277, h.heysen@bigpond.net.au
Allison Reynolds, (08) 8370 1497, cookingschool@netscape.net
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PP $25
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Grape vintage – Barossa Valley, c. 1950s, GN14178
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Fielke Cricket Bats
Gawler History Team
Those dry stone walls:
author event with Bruce Munday
Gawler175:
cricket bat making in South Australia
Gawler175: National Trust Museum history tour
Gawler175: Colonel William Light
- how he shaped Gawler
Join Bruce Munday, author of Those Dry-stone Walls: stories from
South Australia's stone age, who will tell the stories behind the walls,
and inspire you to build your own! Bruce and Kristin Munday traversed
SA in search of these walls, finding insights into rural life in the years
following settlement. This book is rich with beautiful imagery and
fascinating stories. Bookings essential.
Since 1894, cricket bats have been made in South Australia by the Kumnick
and Fiekle families. Current Gawler bat maker, Bob Fielke, presents an
illustrated talk of that history and demonstrates how bats are made.
Includes morning tea. Bookings essential.
Tue 27 May, 11am (with a light luncheon to follow)
Nuriootpa Library, 43-51 Tanunda Rd, Nuriootpa
Julie Bailey, (08) 8563 8440, jbailey@barossa.sa.gov.au
Tania Paull, (08) 8563 8448, tpaull@barossa.sa.gov.au
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Wed 14 & Fri 16 May, 10am-12noon
Fielke Cricket Bats, 6 Crown St, Gawler
Bob Fielke, (08) 8522 2419
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PP $12
Last Schuleprefung at Old Friedensberg
Barossa Goldfields Historical Society
A hidden gem in Cockatoo Valley
Discover the history of gold mining and life in Cockatoo Valley from the
1860s to the 1930s. Visit the museum featuring mining artefacts and photos
and see the restored settlers cottage. Walking trails take you through the
mining area.
Every Tue in May & Sun 11 May, 10am-3pm
Barossa Goldfields Museum & Grounds,
450 Goldfields Rd, Cockatoo Valley
Bob Swarbrick, 0407 712 621
Enjoy a BYO lunch of olde fashioned Barossa traditional foods and
lemonade (supplied). Afterwards play 'annual exams day' picnic games
such as quoits, marbles, tug of war, pin the tail on the donkey and sack,
egg and spoon, 3 legged and spin the hoop races. Sun 4 May, 1pm-4pm; Mon 5 May, 12noon-2pm (school groups)
Friedensberg Historic German School Museum,
Lablacks Rd, Springton
Glenda Couch-Keen, (08) 8389 9182, glenda.springton@hotmail.com
David Herbig, (08) 8568 2287
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Visit the Old Telegraph Station Museum in Gawler's 175th anniversary year
and view the many displays which have been placed on show. Included are
the foundry era, John McKinlay room, migration and the Timer Fashions
display. See several interesting musical instruments including a working
Orchestrelle - a player organ over 110 years old with a beautiful tone.
Throughout May: Tue to Fri 1pm-4pm
Gawler National Trust Museum, 59 Murray St, Gawler
Graham Tucker, (08) 8523 1082, tucktwo@adam.com.au
Rob Richter, (08) 8522 4709, r.g.richter@bigpond.com
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PP $3 C $2.50
Gawler175: pioneer cemetery walk
Help celebrate the 175th anniversary of the settlement of Gawler and join
our guided tour of the Willaston Cemetery. Meet at the gates at 2pm on
the designated dates, and visit the resting places of many of the pioneers
who helped form the basis of Gawler. A commentary is included, plus free
vouchers to visit the museum during May. Bookings essential.
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PP $5
Barossa Museum open day
Visit the museum to see displays featuring Barossa - and in particular
German - social, craft, domestic and religious life. Special features include
a large nineteenth century map of the German states showing places of
origin of the early settlers, pioneering display, bridal display including a
black wedding dress, Lutheran church room, and history of the Barossa
and surrounding area.
Every Mon in May, 11am-4pm
Barossa Museum, 47 Murray St, Tanunda
Reg Munchenberg, (08) 8564 0344
Don Ross, (08) 8563 2108, rossdon@chariot.net.au
Gawler175: Frock around the Clock
A fantastic 1950s fashion parade presented by Catwalk Connections
featuring genuine male and female clothes and accessories. The social
commentary is geared towards events in Australia, with the addition of
music and song. This show is a great salute to the 1950s. Supper provided.
Parking available. 1950s-style dress optional (prizes for best-dressed).
Bookings essential.
Sat 3 May, 7pm-10.30pm
Gawler Elderly Centre, 37 Fourteenth St, Gawler South
Bev Thom (bookings), (08) 8522 2823 or 0412 015 990,
bgthom@bigpond.com
A $25 C $20
Eden Valley Congregational Community Centre
Out of the flames
Out of the flames, from the recent Eden Valley fire of 17 January, rises
an exhibition depicting district rural fire fighting. Housed in the former
Eden Valley Baptist Church, the trials and tribulations that confronted
the district’s early settlers are recounted through to the past 63 years
of organised rural fire fighting that commenced with borrowed tanks,
pumps and trucks. Bookings required for groups only.
Throughout May: Fri to Sun, 10am-3pm (unless over 36°C)
Eden Valley Congregational Community Centre,
Matthews Rd, Eden Valley
Virginia Arnold, (08) 8564 1087, beverleymorris1@bigpond.com
Bev Morris, 0427 524 298, beverleymorris1@bigpond.com
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Gawler Community Gallery
Gawler175: anniversary exhibition
Visit Gawler Community Gallery in the State Heritage-listed stationmaster's
house and view an exhibition on the theme of Gawler's 175th anniversary.
People's choice prizes will be awarded at the end of the exhibition.
Thu 10 April to Sun 18 May: Thu to Sun, 10am-4pm
Gawler Community Gallery, Twenty Third St
(attached to Gawler Railway Station), Gawler
Judy Ferguson, (08) 8522 1385
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Gawler175: migration curriculum for adults
A chance for adults, with an interest in post-war migration through
Gawler, to review the special migration curriculum project developed
for year 5 students. Introduced in the latter part of 2013, several schools
have attended already with groups of up to 40 children. Migrants came
from Eastern Europe in 1948 and the UK in 1956. Bookings required for
groups only.
Sun 18 May, 10am
Gawler Old Telegraph Station Museum, 59 Murray St, Gawler
Rob Richter, (08) 8522 4709, r.g.richter@bigpond.com
Thu 1 May, 7.15pm
Zion Lutheran Hall, 22 Cowan Street, Gawler
Brian Thom, 0412 015 990, bgthom@bigpond.com
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$2
Gawler Public Library
Gawler175: Gawler History Lecture
Patricia Sumerling, South Australian Historian of the Year 2013, will deliver
2014's lecture 'Down at the local: pubs in South Australia and Gawler'.
The recently re-opened Golden Fleece Hotel will be featured together
with other hotels in the district. Bookings essential.
Sun 18 May, 2pm
Gawler Institute Hall, 91 Murray Street, Gawler
Anne Richards, (08) 8522 0121, anne.richards@gawler.sa.gov.au
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Tue 6, 20 & 27 May, 2pm
Meet at the gates of Willaston Cemetery, Dawkins St, Willaston (Gawler)
Barossa Valley Archives & Historical Trust
Address by well-known historian, Glen Woodward. Bookings essential.
Gawler Environment & Heritage Association
Gawler175: walking in William Light's footsteps
A walk highlighting Aboriginal, colonial and natural history of Gawler.
Dead Man's Pass was the camp site for Colonel William Light visiting
Gawler in 1837 and 1839. From here Light surveyed the Gawler Special
Survey and the historic Gawlertown plan. Follow the Tapa Pariara path
to the Gawler River junction and the history of the area/town will be
revealed. Bookings essential.
Sun 4 May, 2pm-4pm
Meet at Dead Man’s Pass Reserve carpark, Gawler Tce, Gawler East
Gawler Uniting Church
Gawler175: Gawler Church: community
connections in early years of settlement
This display illustrates some of the ways in which church and communities
worked and socialised together in the first 30 years of Gawler
settlement. There will be a photographic display with brief text to view in
the church to highlight this sense of community.
Gawler Uniting Church, Tod St, Gawler
Philip Tow, (08) 8522 5171, pandmtow@internode.on.net
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Gawler175: history and sounds of Gawler's
largest pipe organ
The well-maintained Gawler Uniting Church pipe organ (90 years old
in 2015) shows how history has been respected with renovations and
significant expansion from 840 to 1490 pipes. To celebrate Gawler's 175th
anniversary, Gawler organists will play some splendid, more recently
composed music in addition to several well known favourites such as
Purcell’s Trumpet Voluntary.
Gawler Uniting Church, Tod St, Gawler
Philip Tow, (08) 8522 5171, pandmtow@internode.on.net
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Adrian Shackley, 0429 004 363, finniss@bigpond.net.au
Sue Coldbeck, (08) 8522 4363
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PP $5
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Gawler Visitor Information Centre
Moculta District History Society
Gawler175: heritage walk
Over the fence - a look at our neighbours
Walk around Australia's first viable metal mine
Shannon Mausoleum open day
Coinciding with the 175th Anniversary of the settlement of Gawler,
South Australia's first country town, the heritage walk will include
Church Hill State Heritage area, with its 1840s heritage, and the main
street of Gawler. Your guide will divulge many stories with special
mention of the pioneer families who first settled the town.
Approximately one hour. Bookings essential.
Join a bus tour and discover the roots of Eudunda and its environs. A visit
to Eudunda’s museums and lunch at the Eudunda Club are included in the
cost. Numbers limited to 20. Bookings essential.
Walk around the first viable metal mine in Australia, discovered in 1842 and
in operation from 1844-1878 with tributors continuing to mine above the
watertable until 1912. Walk past the world's first open cut pit, the chimney,
mine manager's house and other mine workings. Follow interpretive signs
along the walkway. Allow at least 45 minutes. Parking available. View the state heritage-listed Shannon Mausoleum. This 20-sided Italianate
stone building was erected by Eliza Shannon in 1876 as a memorial to her
husband, Abraham. A reasonable level of fitness is required to stroll the
250m tree-lined entrance to the mausoleum. There is vehicle access for
those unable to walk the distance. Parking alongside Shannon Road.
Kapunda Copper Mine, Perry Rd, Kapunda
Cnr Shannon & Truro Rd, Moculta
Meredith Mells, (08) 8566 2286, wilmel@optusnet.com.au
Malcolm Johncock, (08) 8566 2603
Carmel Pfeiffer, 0458 142 322, carmelpfeiffer@bigpond.com
Wed 7, 14 & 28 May, 2pm
Gawler Visitor Information Centre, 2 Lyndoch Rd, Gawler
Gawler Visitor Information Centre, (08) 8522 9260,
visitor.centre@gawler.sa.gov.au
Lynette Ancell, (08) 8522 9263, lynette.ancell@gawler.sa.gov.au
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A $4 C $3
Kapunda High School
Tour the former home of the 'Cattle King'
Guided tour of 'Eringa', former home of Sir Sidney Kidman. Anne Hornsey
leads a special visit to this recently refurbished icon. Donated by Kidman
in 1921 for use as a high school, it has been restored to its original splendour.
Donations to Christian Pastoral Workers Fund. Tour includes stairs - may
be unsuitable for those with impaired mobility. Parking available.
Bookings essential.
Fri 16 May, 11.30am
Kapunda High School, West Tce, Kapunda
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Come hear the Fincham-Hobday Organ
Visit Christ Church Anglican Church, the oldest in town and listen to the
original restored Fincham-Hobday Organ played by local organists and
hear it's history related.
Sun 4 May, 2.30pm
Christ Church Anglican Church, Branson St, Kapunda
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PP $10
Kapunda's history in a nutshell
Discover Kapunda’s mining and social history through displays at Kapunda
Museum and Bagot’s Fortune. See short video displays on Kapunda’s
mining and engineering history and view the products manufactured by
local engineers. Entry fee includes Bagot’s Fortune. Parking available in
street. Bookings required for groups only and groups pay reduced fee of
$2.50 per person.
Every day in May, 1pm-4pm
Kapunda Museum, 11 Hill St, Kapunda
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A $5 C $3 Ch $2 F $12
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Sun 25 May
Bus departs Kapunda Museum, Hill St, Kapunda at 9.30am
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PP $40
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Self-guided walk of Kapunda Clare
Road Cemetery
Discover the last resting place of many of Kapunda’s notable citizens and
perhaps your ancestors too at the Kapunda Clare Road cemetery, the
principal of eleven cemeteries in the district. Brochure available free of
charge at the Kapunda Museum (open daily, 1pm-4pm).
Kapunda Cemetery, Clare Rd, Kapunda
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Truro Primary School
Luhrs Cottage Preservation Society
See how the original Barossa German
settlers lived
Come and experience what life was like for early German settlers of Light
Pass. Wander through this unique 4-roomed pug cottage, packed full of
historic items. Behind the cottage is the schoolroom and a cellar and at
the rear, a shed full of old farming implements. Something of interest for
everyone, young and old alike. Bookings required for groups only.
Throughout May: Mon to Fri, 9.30am-3.30pm; Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm
Luhrs Cottage, 407 Light Pass Rd, Light Pass
Renieke Doddridge, 0419 804 178, rdodd18@dodo.com.au
Ian Falkenberg, 0417 859 205
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Tour Kapunda's built heritage
Take a self-guided driving tour of Kapunda. Marvel at the heritage-listed
buildings and the panorama of the copper mine. Drive up to Gundry's Hill
Lookout, the site of Captain Gundry's copper mine. Follow the numbered
guide posts starting from Kapunda Museum. Guide notes available from
the museum for $1 (open 1pm-4pm). Guided bus or car tours available on
enquiry. Bookings required for groups only.
Every day in May, 1pm-4pm
Kapunda Museum, 11 Hill St, Kapunda
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PP $1.50
Lyndoch & District Historical Society
Following in their footsteps - take 2
Back by popular demand! Walk in the footsteps of early German settlers of
the Barossa, exploring the remnants of the failed village of Hoffnungsthal
and to St Jakobi Lutheran Cemetery. Guides for the day will be descendants
of the first settlers. The afternoon will finish at the Valley of Hope Centre
with afternoon tea, fellowship and discussion of Hoffnungsthal history.
Hoffnungsthal site, Hoffnungsthal Rd, Lyndoch
Exploring Australia's explorers
How much do you know about our Australian explorers? Come on a journey
of discovery with us and see a wonderful research display presented by the
Middle Primary Class.
Thu 29 May, 9am-3pm
Middle Primary Classroom, Truro Primary School, Burr St, Truro
Shelley Whitehorn, (08) 8564 0212
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Family history both visual and verbal
The Junior Primary Class are producing a display of some common
family celebrations throughout their family histories. The display will
include photos from different generations and a range of oral interviews
of parents, grandparents and other family members. The stories are sure
to bring back many memories and remind people that families, either
small or large, are precious.
Thu 29 May, 9am-3pm,
Junior Primary Classroom, Truro Primary School, Burr St, Truro
Natalie Mudge, (08) 8564 0212, natalie.mudge781@schools.sa.edu.au
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Anne Hausler, (08) 8524 5002
Malinda Melbourne, ldhs@bnbbookings.com
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Twilight History Tour
Come on a walk through Kapunda's principal cemetery and hear the
stories of some of Kapunda's founders. Please bring a torch, wear
suitable footwear and bring a raincoat if weather looks inclement.
Bookings essential.
Kapunda Clare Road Cemetery, Tarlee Rd, Kapunda
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Williamstown & Districts Historical Society
One country many cultures
History room open day
Year 5, 6 and 7 students will explore why Australia has many different
cultures. Their exploration will go back as far as 60,000 years BC up
until our present day. Historical information will be presented using large
posters, a pictorial timeline, personal journals and interesting artefacts.
Come and explore the history of Williamstown and its surrounding districts.
Browse the displays of memorabilia, photographs and family history
information that we have in our collection. Parking available on the street.
No bookings required for this event.
Thu 29 May, 9.30am-3pm
Upper Primary Class, Truro Primary School, Burr St, Truro
Sun 4 May, 10am-3pm
Williamstown Institute Building, Queen St, Williamstown
Lynne Coombe, (08) 8564 0212, Lynne.Coombe679@schools.sa.edu.au
Prue McDonald, (08) 8524 6304, pruemcdonald@ozemail.com.au
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Zion Lutheran Church
Truro in photographs
Gawler175: early Lutheran settlers
and their churches
A photographic display of Truro and districts supplied by Reg
Munchenberg, Truro's local historian.
Thu 29 May, 9am-3pm,
Truro Primary School, Burr St, Truro
Di Hancock, (08) 8564 0212, di.hancock993@schools.sa.edu.au
Natalie Mudge, (08) 8564 0212, natalie.mudge781@schools.sa.edu.au
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A chance to explore some local history in a chronological display featuring
information with photographs about the establishment of the early
Lutheran settlers at Gawler. Excellent Devonshire teas available. Bookings
Sat 3, 10, 17 and 24 May, 10am-4pm
Zion Lutheran Church, 22b Cowan St, Gawler
Val Mew, 0423 111 689, secretary@gawlerzion.com
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Clare valley & Mid-North
Auburn, Clare & Districts RSL Sub-Branch
Burra History Group
Unveiling World War II memorial gates signage
Burra Railway Station history and restoration
This event involves the unveiling of two interpretive signs relating to
the Second World War memorial adjacent to Clare Oval. In 2013 it was
extensively refurbished, and the original gates removed and relocated
as the entrance to Clare Cemetery. This is located on Benny's Hill Road,
west of Clare, where the second sign will be unveiled.
Discover the history of Burra Railway Station through twelve new
interpretive panels. Nine of the interpretive panels are outside and can be
viewed any time. See the newly restored interior with the help of a guide.
Fri 9 May, 4pm
RSL Second World War Memorial, Clare Oval, Main North Rd, Clare
Graeme Pulford, (08) 8842 2182, rosemaryandgraeme@bigpond.com
Helen Perry, 0417 714 151, hrperry@bigpond.net.au
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Every Sat & Sun in May, 10am-12noon
Burra Railway Station, Railway Tce, Burra North
Meredith Satchell, (08) 8892 2210, burrahistory@aapt.net.au
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Burra Visitor Centre
Burra Passport
Balaklava Museum
Firing up the forge
Balaklava had several foundries and was known as South Australia's
'manufacturing centre of the north' for farm machinery from 1874 to the
Depression. Come and see the blacksmith at work, using the original forge
and tools from Anders blacksmith shop, the last smithy to operate in
Balaklava (1902-1960s). See how it was done. Tea and coffee available.
Sun 4 May, 10am-4pm
Urlwin Park Agricultural Museum, 34a Short Tce, Balaklava
Norma Schopp, (08) 8862 1854, mschopp@rbe.net.au
Sarah Tiller, (08) 8862 1119
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A $3 C $3 Ch 50c
Booborowie History Group
Booborowie's history on display
Booborowie history will be on display. School children will be included
in the day with a local history walk. Displays of local contributions to the
history room. Afternoon tea will be available.
Sun 4 May, 1pm-4pm
Booborowie Hall, North Tce, Booborowie
S Madigan, (08) 8893 2252
C Woodgate, (08) 8893 2211, cy.woodgate@bigpond.com
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The Passport provides you with a key and guide book to an historic 11
km self-guided trail around Burra. The book contains a guide map and
information on the many fascinating sites and is yours to keep. The key
allows you to access 9 locked historic sites along the route, including the
Redruth Gaol, Miner's Dugouts and Brewery Cellars. Throughout May: weekdays 9am-5pm, weekends 10am-4pm
Burra Visitor Centre, 2 Market Square, Burra
Burra Visitor Centre, (08) 8892 2154, burravisitorcentre@bigpond.com
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A $25 C $20 Ch Free
Clare Regional History Group
History collection master class
Clare Regional History Collection has extensive resources to help you
research your family, house, organisaton or community. There are also many
aids to assist with research in a wider context. Helen has been researching
family history for 40 years and was instrumental in the formation of this
history collection in 1984. Attendees must have basic computer skills.
Session limit 8. Bookings essential.
4 weeks x 1 hour sessions: Fri 9, 16, 23 & 30 May, 10am-12noon
Upstairs Clare Town Hall, 229 Main North Rd, Clare
Helen Perry, 0417 714 151, hrperry@bigpond.net.au
Val Tilbrook, (08) 8842 2376, valtil@bigpond.com
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PP $40 (cost covers 4 weeks)
Brinkworth History Group
Acknowledging the centenary
of Red Cross nationally and locally
History collection open for research
and advice
In the centenary year of the Australian Red Cross, displays at the
Brinkworth Museum will highlight activities and stories of the Red Cross
branches in Brinkworth and surrounding districts. As well, activities and
services of the Australian Red Cross over the 100 years will be included in
the display. Bookings required for groups only.
Clare Regional History Collection contains many archival resources to assist
in researching your family, house, organisation, community, or history in
a broader context. There are extensive written and photographic records
relating back to the earliest days of European history in the town and
district. The Collection also offers a wide range of books, photos and cards
for sale. Bookings required for groups only.
Fri 2 May, 10am-4pm & 7pm-9pm and Sun 4 May, 1pm-4pm
Brinkworth Museum, Main St, Brinkworth
Every Thu & Fri in May, 1pm-4pm
Upstairs Clare Town Hall, 229 Main North Rd, Clare
Helen Weckert, 0429 466 086, bhweckert@bigpond.com
Jenni Heinjus, 0427 978 913
History Collection, 0417 714 151, clarehistory@internode.on.net
Val Tilbrook, (08) 8842 2376, valtil@bigpond.com
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Lochiel Progress Association
Peterborough History Group SA
Lochiel and District history display
Peterborough music makers
A photographic, digital, and artefact history of Lochiel and districts history,
featuring Lake Bumbunga, the salt industry, pioneers, pastoral stations,
wool, wheat, churches, schools, sport, families, armed forces, post-war
soldier settlement on Barr Smith Estate, important buildings, nature,
transport, politics, and bussinesses. Visit the 150 year old hotel next door
(Travellers Home Inn est. 1863)
Music: an integral part of life in Petersburg/Peterborough from its
beginnings in 1875. Bands, choral societies and music around the piano
with family and friends were popular. Local bands provided music for
dances and balls. Concerts showcased local talent from the earliest times.
This exhibition features photos, musical scores, instruments, including old
records across the eras until the present day.
Sat 24 & Sun 25 May, 9am-5pm
Lochiel Public Hall, Augusta Highway, Lochiel
Throughout May: Wed & Fri 10am-4pm
History Rooms, 7-9 Jervois St, Peterborough
Kathy & John Nicholls, 0428 662 273,
(08) 8866 2273, nichollsjd@hotmail.com
Judith Evans, (08) 8651 2047, judyevans@bigpond.com
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PP $2
Mallala Museum
Mallala Museum open days
Polish heritage
Visit the award winning Mallala Museum. Open each Sunday during About
Time. Our displays include a real schoolroom, Farmers Walk, agricultural
implements shed, transport and our comprehesive local government and
wartime galleries.
Polish Hill River Church Museum is dedicated to a large group of Polish
immigrants who came out in the 1850s. They built a church and classrooms
where among other subjects, the Polish language was taught. A variety of
relics, photographs and records are displayed in the refurbished buildings.
Also on display is memorabilia from the 1950s and 1980s Polish migrants. Every Sun in May, 2pm-4.30pm
Mallala Museum, 1 Dublin Rd, Mallala
Sat 3 May, Sun 4, 18 & 25 May, 10am-4pm
Museum, Polish Hill Rd, Sevenhill
Laura Parsons, 0433 820 570
Irena Sosnowski, (08) 8336 1601, irenasos@hotmail.com
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PP $4 Ch $1
Shops in Saddleworth, c. 1900s, GN00943
Dublin History Group
Jamestown Local History Group
Action on the home front
Have you visited our museum?
Memorabilia from the 'WW2 Fighting Forces Comfort Fund’ (FFCF)
branches from Dublin, Mallala, Lower Light, Wild Horse Plains and Avon
will be displayed including original hand embroidered banners, restored
minutes books and stories from former members. Learn about the role the
FFCF played in the district and supporting the soldiers during this time.
Afternoon tea will be provided. Bookings required for groups only.
Sausage sizzle lunch will be held from 12noon until 2pm, with museum
open until 4pm. Built in 1885, the former railway station was opened as a
museum in 1971 during District Centenary celebrations. Exhibits include
Both Iron Lung & connections to Caltowie Flour Mill, Bundaleer Forest
history, locally manufactured farming machinery, old photographs, other
collections of local significance. Sun 25 May, 1.30pm-4.30pm
Dublin Institute, 9 Sixth St, Dublin
Jamestown Museum, Irvine St Car Park or Driveway entrance Mannanarie
Rd railway crossing, Jamestown
Pat Thompson, (08) 8529 2028, info@dublinhistorygroup.com.au
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Julie Humphris, (08) 8665 2036, jhump@clearmail.com.au
Merv Robinson, (08) 8664 1832
Mount Horrocks Historical Society
St Mary's Anglican Church, Burra
Over 160 years of worship at St Mark's
Anglican Church
Nineteenth-century church with
beautiful stained glass windows
Visit one of the oldest Anglican churches in the State. St Mark's stands
proud amongst ancient gum trees and its cemetery contains many graves
of interest, including that of explorer John Ainsworth Horrocks. From
humble beginnings with calico covered windows, dirt floor and only six
seats, the church has seen many baptisms, weddings and funerals over
the past 162 years. Bookings required for groups only.
Visit St Mary's bluestone church with wonderful stained-glass windows,
completed in 1879.
Sun 4 May, service 11am, open 1pm-4pm
St Mark’s Anglican Church, Horrocks Rd, Penwortham
Janet Morran, (08) 8849 2410, morranj@bigpond.com
Joey Duncan, (08) 8843 4297
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History of Yesteryear
Our Gallery is dedicated to early pioneer settlement and history of Eudunda
and surrounding areas. View family histories and memorabilia, displays of
locally made early farming equipment, photographs and objects from local
schools (as early as the 1870s), hospital, churches and railway. Wander
through our restored 1880s Gosling Cottage and reminisce of times gone
by. Bookings required for groups only.
Throughout May: Fri & Sat, 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm,
Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery, 17-19 Bruce St, Eudunda
(a continuation of Gunn St)
Dot Bonner, 0407 004 469, efhg@bigpond.com
Lyn Geursen, 0419 352 956, efhg@bigpond.com
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PP $2
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Jamestown Local History Centre
Pioneer cottage c. 1839 open to view
Open afternoons
Built in 1839 by pioneer and explorer John Horrocks, this heritage cottage,
the oldest stone building north of Gawler, is presented in as near original
state as possible. While visiting, take a self-guided walk of the picturesque
village of Penwortham named by Horrocks after his home in Lancashire,
England. Light refreshments available and books on local history for sale.
Housed in the former Primary School, Doon Terrace, the Centre has a
wide collection of local business and community records and copies of
local newspapers from 1878. Family historians will find indexes of South
Australian Births, Deaths, Marriages; local cemetery records with headstone
photos; school records and photos; large selection of local and family
history books; collections of old photos. Every Sun in May, 1.30pm-4.30pm
Jamestown Local History Centre, Doon Tce, Jamestown
Val Brooks, (08) 8664 1478, valerie_reeceb@activ8.net.au
Kaye Bottrall, (08) 8665 2065, greenslopes@activ8.net.au
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Sun 4 May, 10am-4pm
John Horrocks Cottage, Horrocks Highway (formerly Main North Rd),
Penwortham
St Mary’s Anglican Church, 13 Market St, Burra
Michael Hillier, (08) 8892 2313
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Heritage tour: Worlds End to Burra
Wealth from the great Burra copper mine saved SA economically in the
1840s. Today Burra is a repository of buildings from that exciting era that
we can explore and appreciate. Learn the stories of Burra and those of
Worlds End at Burra Creek Gorge on this historical excursion. Notes include
details of Point Pass and Robertstown. Bookings essential.
Departs WEA Centre, 223 Angas Street, Adelaide
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PP $92
Janet Morran, (08) 8849 2410, morranj@bigpond.com
Wendy Spackman, (08) 8843 0054, hilltop@aussiebb.com.au
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Eyre Peninsula
Yacht and people, town jetty, Port Lincoln, c. 1950, GN14447
District Council of Tumby Bay
Mill Cottage Museum
Pioneer Tower revisited
BYO History to International Museum Day
The Pioneer Tower Revisited will be a workshop/brainstorm to create a
new sculpture on the already made plinth. All ages, children and families
will participate with their ideas on the butcher paper roll in the Skills Centre.
The public are invited to bring their own historic items to display for the
day in Mill Cottage's new exhibition space. View the new displays on the life
of the pioneering Bishop family, try your luck at identifying some mystery
objects, sample an old style morning or afternoon tea, then end your tour
with the display at Settler's Cottage. Bookings required for groups only.
Fri 2 May, 11am-5pm
Skills Centre, Bratten Rd, Tumby Bay
Christine Charlton, (08) 8688 2101, ccharlton@tumbybay.sa.gov.au
Ian Charlton, (08) 8688 2037, chrisandianc@live.com.au
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Mill Cottage Museum, Flinders Park, Flinders Highway, Port Lincoln
Jackie Johnston, 0429 676 661, jackie.johnston@internode.on.net
Rae Clarke, 0428 822 359, kenrae.c@gmail.com
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Remembering our history
Come to the Port Lincoln Railway Museum and see a display of photos and
memorabilia from the past 108 years, when the first railway line was laid on
the Eyre Peninsula.
Throughout May: Sat, Sun & Wed 1pm-5pm
Port Lincoln Railway Museum, Railway Pl, Port Lincoln
Trevor Hoskin, 0428 826 669, diandtrev@hotmail.com
Peter Knife, (08) 8684 3647, president@eprps.org.au
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Tumby Bay Branch, National Trust of SA
Our brave boys
To mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, our museum
will display a great collection of photos, books and memorabilia, on our
Cheer-Up Society's large table.
Tumby Bay National Trust Museum, cnr West Tce & Lipson Rd, Tumby Bay
Pat Carr, (08) 8688 4210
David Brand, (08) 8688 1947, telfbrand@bigpond.com
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FlEURIEU PENINSULA
Aldinga Community Centre
Australasian Circa 1858
Local history bus tour of Aldinga
and Port Willunga
Walking history tour of The
Australasian in Goolwa
Join Kevin, a retired school teacher, on a bus tour of historical and
ecologically unique sites around Aldinga, Aldinga North and Port Willunga.
Find out about the wreck The Star Of Greece and see the location. Find out
about the local history of this area as well as visiting the unique Aldinga
Scrub and viewing an extremely rare plant. Bookings essential.
Drop in to the state heritage listed Australasian for a short and sweet, guided history tour. We tour the lobby, lower deck and dining room.
Hear about the remarkable first builder/publican and the many other
interesting residents and tenants of the 1900s. We finish with current
owner Juliet Michell's links to Goolwa. Bookings essential.
Fri 23 May, 9am-3.30pm
Meet at Aldinga Community Centre, Stewart Ave, Aldinga Beach
Sun 25 May, 1pm
Come to the front door of The Australasian on the main street of Goolwa
(next to the Corio Hotel)
Aldinga Community Centre, (08) 8556 5940, aldingacc@hotmail.com
Kevin Hutton, (08) 8556 5304 or 0427 588 748, aldcom@bigpond.com
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PP $30
Deborah, (08) 8555 1088, australasian1858@bigpond.com
Juliet, (08) 8555 1088, australasian1858@bigpond.com
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Alexandrina Council Heritage Advisory Committee
2014 Heritage Awards
Biennual presentation of awards to recognise and acknowledge the
contribution of heritage-related projects completed within the Alexandrina
Council District. Projects being recognised may include building restoration
additions, streetscape contributions, research, adaptive reuse of heritage
buildings and best conservation practice. Bookings required for groups only.
Wed 28 May, 6pm-8pm
Middleton Pioneer Hall, Walker Pl, Middleton
David Zanker, (08) 8555 7028, david.zanker@alexandrina.sa.gov.au
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City of Onkaparinga
Heritage workshop on dry-stone walling
Ever wondered how a dry-stone wall can stand the test of time without
any mortar. Experience this first hand by building a dry-stone wall in this
two-day workshop and meet like-minded enthusiasts. Lunch provided.
No group bookings. Note: Onkaparinga's History and Heritage awards
presentation will be held during the course of this workshop on 25 May
at 12.15 pm. Bookings essential.
Sat 24 May & Sun 25 May, 9am-4 pm;
History and Heritage Awards presentation - Sun 25 May, 12.15pm-2.15pm
Willunga Courthouse & Slate Museum, 61 High St, Willunga
Divya Bali Dogra, (08) 8384 0552, divbal@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au
Wendy Possingham, (08) 8384 0546, wenpos@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au
Alexandrina Local & Family History Room
A peek into the past
Exhibition of original documents and photos relating to Goolwa and nearby
areas. Come and meet a local identity who has a passion for Goolwa.
Community Chamber, Alexandrina Council, 11 Cadell St, Goolwa
Tara Dunstone, (08) 8555 7000, tara.dunstone@alexandrina.sa.gov.au
Dawn Juers, (08) 8555 2885, history.goolwa11@gmail.com
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Encounter Bay Family History Group
Encounter Bay obituary collection
The Encounter Bay Family History Group have been trawling through
Trove's online newspapers to find obituaries relating to the Encounter Bay
area. Search the obituaries at the Victor Harbor Library during May, and see
a display of some interesting stories uncovered during the project.
Throughout May: Mon to Sat during library opening hours
Victor Harbor Public Library, Bay Road, Victor Harbor
Altar Bistro presents Angela Lisman photography
Sapling to seed: the growth of a region
Willunga is nestled in amongst the wooded foothills of the Fleurieu. This photographic exhibition examines our relationships with the trees in
the area, their life cycle and the importance they play in our lives. In this
175th year of the community, the growth of the area is depicted through
compelling images of the full life cycle of these important characters. Bookings required for groups only.
Colleen Evans, (08) 8552 1064, geocolevans@bigpond.com
Joan Stanford, (08) 8552 6783
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Throughout May: Wed & Thu 12noon-3pm; Fri & Sat 8am-late;
Sun 8am-4.30pm
Altar Bistro, 27 High St, Willunga
Louise Burns, (08) 8556 2379, contactus@staysouthsa.com.au
Angela Lisman, peppa.176@hotmail.com
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Encounter Coast Discovery Centre & Museum
Kondoparinga Homestead
Early Victor Harbor
Tour and Devonshire tea
at Kondoparinga Homestead
See a display of nineteenth and early twentieth century photographs at
the Encounter Coast Discovery Centre and Museum. The photos, showing
people and events in Victor Harbor, have never before been on display in
the museum. Bookings required for groups only.
Special open days: Sun 4 & 25 May, 11am-4pm
Museum open every day 1pm-4pm
Encounter Coast Discovery Centre & Museum, 2 Flinders Pde, Victor Harbor
Valma Brown, (08) 8552 8392, ntvh@bigpond.com
Val Yelds, (08) 8552 4440, brimai@bigpond.com
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Fleurieu Peninsula Family History Group
Open afternoon at the Family History
Resource Room
Enjoy Devonshire tea in the gum-studded garden setting after a guided
tour of Kondoparinga Homestead, its tapestries, and the largest collection
of side saddles and antique clothing in the southern hemisphere. The
homestead was once the Rymill family farm, now also offering lunch or
dinner with guided tour, private functions in formal dining room, and
country B&B. Bookings required for groups only.
Every Fri & Sun in May; Sat 3, 10, 17 & 31 and Thu 22 May
Tours at 10am, 1pm & 3pm. Lunch served at 12noon
Kondoparinga Homestead, Lot 78 Rymill Rd, Ashbourne
Rymill Rd is 5kms on the right from Greenman Inn, Ashbourne,
heading towards Goolwa on Creek Rd
Sandra Taylor, (08) 8536 6303, taylormade2107@bigpond.com
Samantha Taylor, 0438 383 201, kondoparinga.farm@live.com.au
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PP $5
Family history research experience with access to our resources including
microfiche, CDs, books and extensive range of Australian and UK family
history magazines. Talk to members about researching your family history.
Find out about the club's monthly meeting which is held on the third
Saturday of every month except December. Wed 7 May, 12noon-4pm
Noarlunga Uniting Church (Trinity), William Rd, Christies Beach
Chris Grivell, 0409 670 183, cgrivell@bigpond.net.au
Pauline Redman, 0412 455 119, paulinejrps5522@gmail.com
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Friends of the Strathalbyn Library
Singing Gallery Performance
The Singing Gallery, based in McLaren Vale is a unique performance space for
acoustic music with local, interstate and overseas performers. Dave and his
wife Kathy present a smorgasbord of wonderful songs played on accordian
and banjo, foot tapping jigs, Australian, Irish and old time ballads plus popular
sing-a-longs focusing on the history of the Fleurieu and local interests.
Fri 16 May, 7.15pm
Community Centre, Strathalbyn Library, 1 Colman Tce, Strathalbyn
Strathalbyn Library, (08) 8555 7000
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PP $TBA
History SA, Country Arts SA and Alexandrina Council
Telling Our Stories film screening
Join us for a screening of ten short films telling stories from the Alexandrina
Council region. A panel discussion featuring local identities, the filmmaker
and historians who created the films will follow the screening. Supper will
be served. This project is managed by History SA and Country Arts SA and
funded by the Australia Council. Bookings essential.
Mon 26 May, 7pm-9pm
Strathalbyn Town Hall, High St, Strathalbyn
Diana Gordon, (08) 8555 7239, Diana.Gordon@alexandrina.sa.gov.au
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Victor Harbor, c. 1920s. GN08001
PS Oscar W
Cruises on an historic paddlesteamer
Strathalbyn at War: Home & Away Display
One-hour cruise on an authentic original 105-year-old wood fired River
Murray paddlesteamer leaving from the Goolwa Wharf. For more information
visit our web site www.oscar-w.info and click on the 'Cruises' tab. Please
note that children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Wheelchair access to front of paddlesteamer only. Bookings essential.
The Strathalbyn & District Heritage Centre (museum), previously a
police station and courtroom, has great displays such as Pioneering
Families, Police Memorabilia, period rooms that your great grandmother
would recognise plus the recently opened Strathalbyn at War - Home
& Away display. Jail cells, Early Industries display and old farm machinery
all add to the picture of Strathalbyn's heritage. Bookings required for
groups only.
Mundoo Island & Coorong Tours
Sun 25 May, 11am, 12.30pm & 2pm
Goolwa Wharf, Cutting Rd, Goolwa
Historic Coorong cattle station tour
of Mundoo Island
Goolwa Visitor Information Centre, 1300 466 592
Goolwa Riverboat Centre, (08) 8555 2108
Visit our historic operating cattle station in the heart of the Coorong - the
last farming property on the River Murray. Four generations of history,
magnificent Coorong vistas, vast array of birdlife, barrages, historic car
graveyard, station museum and much more. Learn of the pioneers and
our efforts to survive the recent drought. One and half hours of history!
Bookings essential.
Sat 3 & Thu 8 May, 10.30am
Our meeting point is on Denver Rd, Hindmarsh Island
Further directions given when booking
Sally Grundy, 0418 843 299 or 8555 2242, sally@mundooisland.com.au
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PP $30
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South Australian Whale Centre:
150 year anniversary celebrations
Warren Doman, 0419 993 422, secretary@strathmuseum.org.au
Trevor Riches, (08) 8536 8161
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Willunga Branch, National Trust of SA
The South Australian Whale Centre is South Australia's largest marine
focused interpretive centre. Visitors can experience the natural wonders of
the deep, explore the 150-year-old heritage-listed railway building. Come
and experience history in the making! School, coach and tour groups are
welcome call (08) 8551 0750 or visit our website for details. Bookings
A walk in Willunga Anglican Cemetery
Every day in May, 10.30am-5pm
South Australian Whale Centre, 2 Railway Tce, Victor Harbor
Sat 17 May, 2pm-4pm
Willunga Anglican Cemetery, Aldinga Rd
(adjacent to Victor Harbor Rd turnoff), Willunga
Leah Pippos, (08) 8551 0750, whalecentre@victor.sa.gov.au
Peta Middleton, (08) 8551 0750, whalecentre@victor.sa.gov.au
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Throughout May: Tues, Wed, Thu, Sat, & Sun, 1.30pm-4pm
Strathalbyn Branch, National Trust of SA, 1 Rankine St, Strathalbyn
Willunga is 175. Learn about our pioneers and hear details of their life
stories through a guided tour of the Willunga Anglican Cemetery. Admire
their headstones, especially those made of slate (discovered in Willunga in
1840) and carved by leading craftsmen. See how the past can inform the
present. Bookings required for groups only.
Brian McMillan, (08) 8556 2195, willunganationaltrust@gmail.com
Julie Taylor, (08) 8556 2195, willunganationaltrust@gmail.com
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A walk in Willunga Roman Catholic Cemetery
Heritage tour: Angas and Bremer River Valley
Willunga is 175. Learn about our pioneers and their life stories through a
guided tour of Willunga Roman Catholic Cemetery. Admire their headstones,
especially those made of slate (discovered in Willunga in 1840). See how
the past can inform the present. From 4pm, join us for afternoon tea in the
church hall (for a small charge). Bookings required for groups only.
Early settlers chose the rivers as good spots to settle at Strathalbyn,
Langhorne Creek, Hartley Vale, Salem and along Lake Alexandrina at Milang.
Some towns prospered and others faded. The Scottish town of Strathalbyn
and its wealthy founders dominated all the towns. See mansions and
hovels, churches and factories, schools and jetties on a fascinating historical
excursion. Extensive notes provided. Bookings essential.
Sun 18 May, 2pm-4pm
Willunga Roman Catholic Cemetery, cnr St Judes St & St Georges St, Willunga
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Meet at WEA Centre, 223 Angas St, Adelaide (8.45am sharp)
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PP $89
Yankalilla & District Historical Society
A walk in Willunga Uniting Church Cemetery
Heritage trail, Yankalilla and Normanville
Willunga is 175. Learn about our pioneers, and hear details of their life
stories through a guided tour of Willunga Uniting Church Cemetery. Admire
their headstones, especially those made of slate (discovered in Willunga in
1840) and carved by leading craftsmen. See how the past can inform the
present. Bookings required for groups only.
A heritage trail has recently been established at Yankalilla and Normanville.
A photographic exhibition featuring the buildings marked on the trail
and giving further information about them will be held in the Yankalilla
Community Library. The official opening of the trail will be held on
Saturday 17 May, at Bungala Park, Main South Road, Normanville. Bookings
Sun 18 May, 10am-12noon
Willunga Uniting Church Cemetery,
Cnr St Andrews Tce & St Judes St, Willunga
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Throughout May: Mon to Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 10am-4pm
Official opening of Heritage Trail: Sat 17 May, 11am
Yankalilla Community Library, 207 Main South Rd, Yankalilla
Library staff, (08) 8558 2043
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Flinders Ranges & Outback
Crystal Brook History Group
My Family, My House, My History
Steam in the Flinders: 40th anniversary
The Crystal Brook History Group has an extensive collection available. Come and see what can help you trace your family. Find out who has
lived in your house. Members are happy to help point you in the right
direction. Meetings held on the third Wednesday of every month at
7.30pm. New members most welcome.
Pichi Richi Railway operates regular heritage train journeys on the famous
narrow-gauge line through picturesque Pichi Richi Pass. The railway is
located at Quorn, in South Australia's Flinders Ranges; departing from
Quorn and Port Augusta. Within the Edwardian railway station is the
Museum, Visitor Information Centre and souvenir shop. 40 years of
volunteer operated train services. Bookings required for groups only.
Sun 4 May, Heritage Centre 1pm-4pm; History Group 10.30am-4pm
Brandis St, Crystal Brook
Marj Crouch, (08) 8636 2197
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Every weekend in May; see www.prr.org.au for times and destinations
Special Railway Enthusiast’s Weekend 10 & 11 May
Quorn Railway Station, Railway Tce, Quorn or Port Augusta Railway
Station, Stirling Rd, Port Augusta
Flinders Ranges Visitors Information Centre, (08) 8648 6419, info@prr.org.au
Farina Restoration Group
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PP see web page
Farina restoration - a work in progress
Farina, an abandoned township in the Far North, is being restored by
a dedicated group of volunteers. See the township precinct, featuring
a working 1890s underground bakery, now producing real delicacies.
Features of an early narrow-gauge railway are back in place.
Sun 18 May to Wed 18 June
Farina Station, 26km north of Lyndhurst on the Oodnadatta Track
Farina Station, (08) 8675 7790, farinastation@bigpond.com
Peter Harris, 0418 818 838, peter.harris@museco.id.au
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Port Pirie District Family History Group
Immigration to Port Pirie and district
Port Pirie and district's rich history revealed. A display showing the story
of our immigrants and the influence they have had on our lives. Display will
include Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, German, Italian, Greek, Russian, Swedish
stories and many more.
Throughout May: Mon & Wed to Fri, 9am-5pm; Tue 9am-7pm; Sun 1pm-5pm
Port Pirie Regional Library, 3 Wandearah Rd, Port Pirie
Julie Van De Water, (08) 8632 2825, hansjools@westnet.com.au
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Laura Historical Society
Books are treasures
The pessimists who say the book is dead should visit Laura for the unique
opportunity of a sale of a broad range of Australian non-fiction books,
mainly South Australian. Members of the Laura Historical Soceity on hand
to answer your questions.
Inspiring women
A guided tour to the graves of various women buried in the Port Pirie
Cemetery, giving insight to the milestones they reached. Bookings essential.
Tue 6, Sat 17 & Tue 27 May, 2pm-4pm
Laura Archives, 5-7 Hughes St, Laura
Sat 17 May, 9.30am for a 10am start
Port Pirie Cemetery, Moppett Rd, Port Pirie
Rhonda Pech, (08) 8663 2411
Paul Slattery, (08) 8663 2452
Louise Carmody, (08) 8632 2253, brianlouise2@bigpond.com
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Build the Pichi Richi Railway Story Line
Over 135 years the Old Ghan line through the ancient Pichi Richi Pass has
seen princes, camel trains, soldiers and more. Imagine the stories the rocks,
the tracks, engines and carriages could tell if they only had a voice! To
celebrate 40 years preserving the Pichi Richi Railway line, we’re building a
Digital Story Line. Add your story at: www.pichirichi.com.au/storyline
Throughout May
www.pichirichi.com.au/storyline
Pichi Richi Railway, storyline@prr.org.au
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Yellowcake, but don't eat it
The display of three 'Yellowcake' samples is unique in Australia. The
uranium mines of Radium Hill and Honeymoon in South Australia and Mary
Kathleen in Queensland contained ores which, when processed, produced
the refined product called 'Yellowcake' as displayed. This product was
later refined to provide the energy source to run nuclear power stations.
Every day in May, open all hours. Guided tours Sat 3 & Sun 4 May, 10am-4pm
25km past Olary towards Broken Hill, turn off to the right,
6km to Tikalina Station and the Radium Hill Heritage Museum
Kevin Kakoschke, (08) 8293 2375, kevjune@bigpond.com
Andy Treloar, (08) 8091 1529
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Bordertown Public Library
Display of historical textiles
Writing competition - 'Story behind the photo'
Admire the creativity of local crafts persons from years gone by. Historical
textile items on display in the Bordertown Public Library throughout the
History Festival during May. Items will include examples of knitting, crochet
and embroidery from yesteryear.
Participants are invited to write to the theme 'Story behind the Photo', may
be a historical or a current photo. Attend a workshop on 10 April for writing
hints and tips. Three prize categories. Competition opens 10 April. Entries to
be handed in to Bordertown Public Library by 19 May. Winners announced
Friday 30 May, 5pm. Nibbles and drinks provided.
Bordertown Public Library, Woolshed St, Bordertown
Bordertown Public Library, (08) 8752 1473, library@tatiara.sa.gov.au
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Fri 30 May, 5pm
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Experiences of women and children during
the Second World War
Visit the Bordertown Public Library to explore the experiences of Australian
women and children during the Second World War. Display will be on loan
from the State Library, Memorial Box program: We want to do more - the
experience of women and children during the Second World War.
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Meningie Cheese Factory Museum
Days gone by around Lake Albert
Surely the first enterprise around the Lakes and Coorong was fishing. See
the history in artefact, photo and film. Enjoy the taste of freshly cooked
Coorong mullet or a scone baked in an original wood stove. See and hear
the historic engines, vehicles and tractors. Free rides for all on the Mini
Train. Relax, relate, reflect, enjoy!
Meningie Cheese Factory Museum, 3A Fiebig Rd, Meningie
Heinz Witteveen, (08) 8575 1994, heinz57@internode.on.net
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Smiths Bay, Kangaroo Island, 1938, GN10780
Family history research workshop
Learn how to uncover your family's history, from oral history to making use
of library and internet resources. Participants will be encouraged to talk
about and write down their family stories. Workshop includes afternoon
tea. Bookings essential.
Penneshaw Branch, National Trust SA
Naming an historical education precinct
- Hog Bay Public School 1869-1967
The current Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum was the 1922 new
building of the Hog Bay Public School. A pair of children from each of
the six classrooms of our current school will ceremonially unveil a word
or year in the commemorative naming of this historical precinct using
the 6m facade of the museum: ‘1869-HOG BAY PUBLIC SCHOOL-1967’
Sun 18 May, 2pm-5pm
Penneshaw Museum, 52 Howard Dr, Penneshaw
Graham Trethewey, (08) 8553 1109, trethewey@kin.net.au
Leo Sexton, 0414 908 452, leofsexton@bigpond.com
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Mundulla Cemetery: walking tour
Enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the lives and stories of pioneers from
Mundulla on a guided walking tour of the historic Mundulla Cemetery.
Members of the Friends of Bordertown Library will be your guides.
Comfortable walking shoes and a hat recommended. Bookings essential.
Wed 14 & Sun 18 May, 2pm
Mundulla Cemetery entrance gates, Pigeon Flat Rd, Mundulla
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'Guilty indulgence' luncheon celebrating
International Museum Day
'Guilty Indulgence' three course luncheon at the Old Courthouse, with guest
speaker Lawyer Mr Bill Degaris entertaining us from the Judge's Bench
with some anecdotes of his courtroom antics. Book the Robing, Jury and
Sherriff’s rooms for 'private affairs' or join the gallery in main courtroom.
Dine on local produce, BYO drinks. Limited tickets available Courthouse
Thursday-Sunday. Fundraiser; Floor Refurbishment. Bookings essential.
Sun 18 May, 12.30pm for 1pm
Old Courthouse, 42a Bay Rd, Mt Gambier
Glenys Hughes, 0466 155 848, randghughes@myacn.net.au
Heather Kellas, 0498 108 540, hkellas49@gmail.com
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PP $50
Mount Gambier History Group
History room open afternoons
Come along and see history volunteers at work. Research your family or
home or just have a browse through our vast local history collection of
photographs and books. Bookings required for groups only.
Tue 6, 13, 20 & 27 May, 1.30pm-4.30pm
Reidy Park Centre, O’Halloran Tce, Mt Gambier
Lynn Lowe, 0438 370 298, lowelk@dodo.com.au
Phil McInnes, (08) 8725 5872, mcinpn@bigpond.com
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Mount Gambier Library
History swap and share
School history visits
Bring along your photos and records and swap some information with us. View displays of local history, photos and local memorabilia.
The Mount Gambier Library is encouraging school groups to visit the
Mount Gambier Library during About Time: South Australia's History
Festival. A staff member will be available to talk to classes and introduce
students and teachers to the wonderful range of history resources in
the library. Bookings essential.
Reidy Park Centre, O’Halloran Tce, Mt Gambier
Phil McInnes, (08) 8725 5872, mcinpn@bigpond.com
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Weekdays througout May
Mount Gambier Library, 6 Watson Tce, Mt Gambier
Ricky Koopman, (08) 8721 2589, rkoopman@mountgambier.sa.gov.au
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Mount Gambier History Group and Mount Gambier Library
Lake Terrace Cemetery tour
Join the Mount Gambier Library and Mount Gambier History Group on a
tour of the Lake Terrace Cemetery, which opened for interments in 1868.
Discover some of the first European settlers and their stories which made
Mount Gambier the city it is today. Bookings essential.
Sun 25 May, 2pm
Lake Terrace Cemetery, Lake Tce East, Mt Gambier
Ricky Koopman, (08) 8721 2589
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PP $5
Wedding exhibition
Explore 150 years of wedding fashion and tradition at the Mount Gambier
Library. Featuring images and articles from the Les Hill Historical Collection
dating back to the 1860s and an array of gowns, accessories and keepsakes
from the mid twentieth century until today.
Mon 5 to Sun 11 May, during library opening hours
Danni Reade, (08) 8721 2540, dreade@mountgambier.sa.gov.au
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About Time Festival launch and author event
with Tom Trumble
Penola Branch, National Trust of SA
Celebrate the launch of About Time with the launch of a new database and
author event. Using diaries of airmen and wartime records, Rofe's grandson
and author Tom Trumble, brings to life one of the greatest stories of survival
and escape of the Second World War. This is an insight into extraordinary
things that happen to ordinary men in war. Bookings essential.
Guided tour of Penola's historic Petticoat Lane
Fri 2 May, 7pm
Sun 25 May, 10am
Cnr Petticoat Lane & Portland St, Penola
Evelynne Bowden, 0417 719 830, evelynne@limestonecoast.net
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State heritage precinct Petticoat Lane is home to the Woods MacKillop
Schoolhouse and historic National Trust owned 1950s-60s Sharam, Wilson
& Gammon cottages. This tour will give you an insight into some of
Penola's early history. Bookings required for groups only.
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Dungowan tobacco plantation, Penola, 1932, GN13054
Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival
Robe Branch, National Trust of SA
John Shaw Neilson poetry luncheon
Our Obelisk
Join members of the Melbourne John Shaw Neilson Society to celebrate
and honour the poetry of Neilson (1872-1942). This will be an informal
gathering of interested persons to share and discuss Neilson’s poetry
while enjoying a delicious lunch. Bookings essential.
Robe's loved icon, The Obelisk, will fall into the sea with estimates being
5-30 years years for this to occur. Our event will draw attention to the role
the obelisk has played in the maritime history of the area and its past and
current significance. We are currently working with Council to formulate a
plan before the inevitable occurs. Sat 24 May, 11.30am-2pm
Royal Oak Dining Room, Heywards Hotel, Church St, Penola
Visitor Information Centre, (08) 8737 2855
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History resources lessons
John Shaw Neilson (Australian lyric poet)
bus tour in Penola
Every Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon during May, the Mount
Gambier Library will be holding a range of lessons for family historians.
The lessons include free resources for family historians, Ancestry.com,
Findmypast Australia and Findmypast UK. Bookings essential.
Every Wed morning and Thu afternoon in May
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Marg Muller and Evelynne Bowden, local historians, will conduct a bus
tour visiting relevant sites associated with the life in Penola of Australia’s
famous lyric poet John Shaw Neilson. It will include the Neilson residences,
Petticoat Lane and Poet’s Corner with a commentary about each site
interspersed with readings of Neilson’s poetry. Bookings essential.
Sat 24 May, 10am-11.30am
Penola Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre, Arthur St, Penola
Penola Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre, (08) 8737 2855
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PP lunch at own cost
The Obelisk, Robe
Jillian Davidson, 0431 301 686, jillianjdavidson@gmail.com
Mark Ramsay, 0409 019 888, mramsay@y7mail.com
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Penola Local History Centre
Display on the life of John Shaw Neilson
Display of related memorabilia and recorded history of Penola-born poet,
John Shaw Neilson.
Throughout May: Mon to Fri 9am-5pm; Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
John Riddoch Centre, 27 Arthur St, Penola
Evelynne Bowden, 0417 719 830, evelynne@limestonecoast.net
Susan Gary, (08) 8737 2391
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Walk Way Gallery
More than gum trees
In this exhibition Tatiara Palette Painters will present works based
around the theme More Than Gum Trees. These will be surrounded by
photographs supplied by the Friends of the Library depicting over 100
years of agriculture in the Tatiara.
Throughout May: Mon to Fri, 9am-5pm
Walk Way Gallery - Tatiara Civic Centre, Woolshed St, Bordertown
Naomi Fallon, (08) 8752 1473, library@tatiara.sa.gov.au
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MURRAYLANDS
Riverland
District Council of Loxton Waikerie
Loxton's History sure ain't boring
Bringing our past to life
A repeat of the very successful events in 2012 and 2013. Four senior
Loxtonians will recall early times through succinct twenty minutes
targeted topics with a welcoming wine and coffee/tea afterwards.
Bookings essential.
Experience the treasure trove of memories and exhibits from an era past.
The Village captures the development of a typical rural community with
over 45 buildings and displays, each telling a unique story of the struggle
and heartache of pioneers who dared to tame the 'outback'. Volunteers
will be available to talk about and operate machinery and other items.
Tue 6 May, 7pm for a 7.30pm start
Loxton Sports Club, Loxton Oval, Loxton
David Kimber, 0427 546 237, dkimber8@bigpond.com
Loxton Visitor Information Centre, (08) 8584 8071,
requests@loxtontourism.com.au
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PP $5 Ch $2
Every day in May, 10am-4pm; special displays and discount entry:
Tue 6 & 20 May & Wed 14 & 28 May, 11am-1pm
The Village, Historic Loxton, Allen Hosking Dr, Loxton
B Langham, (08) 8584 7194, requests@thevillageloxton.com.au
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Waikerie Public Library
A look at Waikerie's past through photos
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Crew of the PS Marion on the Murray River, c. 1920s, GN07631
Mannum History Group
Murray Bridge & District Historical Society
Explore the Mannum Cemetery
Everything old is new again:
railway building restoration project
The Mannum Cemetery was established in 1876 and is the final resting
place of many early pioneers and families of Mannum and surrounding
district. An ongoing project has identified more prviously unmarked graves
in the Pioneer section. New maps and information about grave sites are
now available and are progressively being integrated with Council records.
Mannum Cemetery, Belvedere Rd, Mannum South
Bob Johnston, (08) 8569 2590, bobsan1@bigpond.com
Graham Hill, (08) 8370 9387, glh1907@yahoo.com.au
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Restoration project of three timber railway buildings: Original Murray
Control which controlled all train movements, SA Railway Institute
which played an important role for social activities and education, and
the signalman’s cottage which represents a unique survivor of cottages
provided for accommodation. All monies raised help fund the restoration
project. Guided tours hourly. Bookings required for groups only.
Sat 17 & Sun 18 May, 10am-3pm (or groups by appointment)
Murray Bridge & District Historical Society, Railway Reserve
(entry off Bridge St) near Roundhouse, Murray Bridge
Maureeen Stones, (08) 8532 1761, mbhistorical@hotmail.com
Sue Job, (08) 8531 0809, susannejob075@gmail.com
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Mannum's geological, agricultural,
architectural and banking history
Display of Mannum's history: Geological: Marine fossil wall formed during
the Murraylands Miocene period; Agricultural: David Shearer’s Cottage,
display of his contribution to the agricultural industry, birthplace of
Australia's first steam car; Architecture: Commercial Bank of Australia,
Mannum Branch built 1909-1911. Heritage example of bank architecture
from this era. Bookings required for groups only.
Throughout May: Fri to Mon 11am-5pm
Palm Court Café & Restaurant, 49 Randell St, Mannum
(adjacent to David Shearer Car Park)
Robert Fuss, 0419 652 860
Graham Hill, 0417 824 267
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A $10 (tour/talk/Devonshire tea)
A $5 (tour/talk) Ch Free
Murray Bridge Roundhouse Volunteers
Roundhouse, Murray Bridge:
a South Australian heritage treasure
Discover this unique building which was part of the construction project for
the first bridge to span the Murray River (1879). The house was handcrafted
by stonemasons (1873-1876) in an iconic style and with additions completed
in 1918, forms a special part of our South Australian history. Bookings
Sat 3, 10 & 24 May, 10am-3pm
Roundhouse, Bridge St (access opposite hotel), Murray Bridge
Peter Harden, (08) 8531 2005, murraybridgeroundhouse@hotmail.com
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A $3 Ch $1
Come and see a photographic display of different aspects of Waikerie's
social and economic life which will be displayed in the council foyer.
Includes film memorabilia on show in the children's library, some static
displays from the Waikerie branch of the National Trust and some digital
family history material.
Throughout May, during library open hours
Waikerie Public Library, Strangman Rd, Waikerie
Michael Cox, (08) 8541 0720, mcox@loxtonwaikerie.sa.gov.au
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Waikerie RSL War Museum
Bravest of the Brave
Rocky's Hall of Fame Pioneers Museum
SA's Country Music through the ages
Celebrating Barmera's long history with Country Music and the founder
of the SA Country Music Festival & Awards, Rocky Page. Rocky and many
other country music greats are honoured in the museum. With a vast
display of memorabilia and musical instruments dating back to the
1890s, visitors to the museum will be kept intrigued by all there is to see.
Every day in May (except Tue), 9am-12noon
Rocky’s Hall of Fame Pioneers Museum, Barwell Ave, Barmera
Rocky's Hall of Fame Pioneers Museum,
(08) 8588 1463, vic@barmeratourism.com.au
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PP $2
This exhibition tells the story of how eight ordinary South Australians were
awarded the Victoria Cross, the British and Commonwealth armed forces'
most coveted award, for their heroic deeds during the First World War. The
illustrated display features framed citations, replica medals belonging to
the eight men and a resources kit for schools.
Throughout May: Mon, Wed & Fri 2pm-6pm, Thu 2pm-10pm
Waikerie RSL War Museum, 10 Thompson St, Waikerie
Waikerie RSL, (08) 8541 3988
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Heritage weekend: the Riverland tour
Join WEA tour leaders on a weekend of discoveries along the Murray
River. Includes visit to Banrock Station environmental centre; history
visits in Waikerie, Barmera, Berri and Renmark and visit to Olivewood
House (admission $3 not included). Extensive history notes covering
the pastoral era, the communistic village settlements of the 1890s and
later irrigation settlements. Bookings essential.
Sat 24 May, 8am to Sun 25 May, 5.45pm
Meet at WEA Centre, 223 Angas Street, Adelaide
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PP $265 twin/share $255 single supplement
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YORKE PENINSULA
Ardrossan Museum
Farm Shed Museum
Sowing the seed
Try your hand at some old ways of doing things in the kitchen and laundry.
Hear an old tractor roar to life and imagine driving it without cabin or air
conditioning. See a DVD of the first bulk load of grain delivered to the
new silo in 1952. Compare before and after photos of some of Ardrossan's
notable sites. Bookings required for groups only.
Just completed, this interpretive display explores the human response
to the challenges of farming in Australia's low rainfall areas. Innovation
on Yorke Peninsula goes far beyond the stump jump plough. Follow the
process from slow manual labour to mechanical and scientific solutions.
Something for everyone with mine manager's house, schoolroom, vintage
vehicles and more. Bookings required for groups only.
Sun 4, 11 & 18 May, 2pm-4pm
Ardrossan Museum, 16 Fifth St, Ardrossan
Avian Pink, (08) 8837 3939, atpink@bigpond.com
Derek Cheesman, 0419 857 288, derekcheesman1@bigpond.com
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PP $3 Ch $1
Every day in May, Mon to Fri 9am-5pm; Sat & Sun 10am-3.30pm
The Farm Shed Museum, 50 Mines Rd (formerly 50 Moonta Rd), Kadina
Jean Hutchings, (08) 8821 1870, emjahutch@gmail.com
Farm Shed Visitor Information Centre, (08) 8821 2333,
thefarmshed@coppercoast.sa.gov.au
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A $8 Ch $3 F $20
Moonta Gallery of the Arts
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Advancing Australia Fair:
Bob Hawke and his Government 1983-1991
The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and the Hawke Library at the
UniSA present this exhibition tracking the shift in Australian values,
policies, and international relations pursued by the Hawke government
- from educational acccess, to Aboriginal advancement, to anti-sex
discrimination, to Medicare. Sat 3 to Fri 30 May, 11am-3pm
Moonta Gallery of the Arts, Town Hall, George St, Moonta
Stansbury Museum
The front is deceptive
Pamela Kerr, (08) 8825 1378, moontagalleryart@internode.on.net
The history of Stansbury in words and photographs displayed in a 1910
home. Interesting collections of clothing, gemstones, shells and dolls fill
rooms. The out buildings have extensive farm and industry orientated
displays. 'It's like a time warp', 'you'll be glad you came' are typical
comments from visitors. There are many interactive sections which
make it family oriented. Bookings required for groups only.
Wallaroo's haunted tales:
guided walking tour
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Moonta Mines Uniting Church
Central Yorke Peninsula Branch, National Trust of SA
Memories of Maitland and district
Learn about the early history of the area, including Aboriginal people,
English and German settlers, schools, churches, and agriculture. Discover
how the town and district grew, changed, and prospered over time.
Maitland Museum, cnr Gardiner & Kilkerran Tce, Maitland
Jeanette Heinrich, (08) 8836 3208
Beryl Neumann, (08) 8832 2220
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Converter Shed, Wallaroo Mines, c. 1920s, GN11556
Built in 1865, this church preserves the memories of the early Cornish
people who came to work in the copper mining area in the mid-to-late
nineteenth century. Hear a talk about this historic church at Moonta Mines.
In 2015 the church will celebrate its 150th anniversary. A recital on the
beautiful pipe organ can be arranged for groups. Bookings required for
groups only.
Every day in May, 1.30pm-4pm
Moonta Mines Uniting Church, Milne St, Moonta Mines
Fred Reynolds, (08) 8825 2665
Lilian James, (08) 8825 2544
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Throughout May: Sun to Wed, 2pm-4pm
Stansbury Museum, North Tce, Stansbury
Susan Hanrahan, 0408 142 875, susanmuseum12@gmail.com
John Elliott, (08) 8852 5020
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A $3 Ch $1 F $7
Wallaroo - a copper smelting history 1861-1923
A copper smelting history (1861-1923) at Wallaroo Museum. This is a special
display featuring the once-famous Wallaroo copper smelters, illustrated
by artefacts, photos, copper ingots and tools used at the copper smelter.
See ruins of this nearby copper smelter now open to the public. Bookings
A 90-minute walking tour of historic Wallaroo featuring our ghost stories
and the copper smelter. Bookings required for groups only.
Sun 18 May, 2pm
Wallaroo Heritage & Nautical Museum, Jetty Rd, Wallaroo
Colin Boase, (08) 8823 3015/0427 973 362, whmn@adam.com.au
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Yorke Peninsula Family History Group
Local and family history
Research local and family history with the assistance of local Family
History volunteers.
Throughout May: Tue 10am-12noon & Wed 2pm-4pm
Copper Coast Library, Local History Room, 1A Doswell Tce, Kadina
Library, (08) 8821 0444, kadina.library@plain.sa.gov.au
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Wallaroo Heritage & Nautical Museum, Jetty Rd, Wallaroo
Colin Boase, (08) 8823 3015/0427 973 362, whmn@adam.com.au
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A $6 Ch $3
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Kapunda High School
About Time 2014 Event organisers
74
74, 75
Oral History Australia SA/NT
Parliament of South Australia 34
33, 34, 35
50
Scots Church Adelaide
36
Kingston Historic House
57
Peace Foundation
35
Semaphore Catholic Church
50
Kondoparinga Homestead
82
Penneshaw Branch, National Trust of SA
86
Shady Grove Church & Cemetery
70
Latvian Association of SA
57
Penola Branch, National Trust of SA
88
Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum
65
32
South Australian Archaeology Society (SAAS)
37
23, 24
Botanic Gardens Friends - Adelaide
28
78
Latvian Museum Adelaide City Council
24, 25
Botanic Gardens Friends - Mount Lofty
67
80
Laura Historical Society
85
Penola Local History Centre
89
50
68
Peterborough History Group
79
50, 51
Adelaide City Libraries History Hub 25, 33
Botanic Gardens Friends - Wittunga
52
Farina Restoration Group
85
88, 89
Adelaide City Libraries
34
Brighton Uniting Church
53
Farm Shed Museum
92
Lochiel Progress Association
79
Philatelic Society of South Australia
35
South Australian Museum
65
Adelaide Colonial Dancers
52
Brinkworth History Group
77
Fielke Cricket Bats
72
Loreto College
44
85
65
Luhrs Cottage Preservation Society
75
35
South Australian Road Runners Club
Pioneers Association of South Australia
35
75
48
37
McGowan Society
47
79
Stansbury Museum
93
Madeleine Regan
64
48
35, 37, 38
Mallala Museum
79
48
34, 38, 51
90
Port Community Arts Centre
48
83
Adelaide Gaol
25
Brougham Place Uniting Church
29
Fleurieu Peninsula Family History Group
82
26
Burnside Historical Society Flinders University
29, 55
Adelaide Lithuanian Society
40
Burnside Library 41
Flinders University Archaeological Society 29, 46
Adelaide Masonic Centre Museum
26
Burra History Group
77
Adelaide Historical Crime Tours
52
Adelaide Revival Fellowship
Adelaide’s Haunted Horizons
26, 46, 71
Aldinga Community Centre 81
Alexandrina Council
82
Alexandrina Council Heritage Advisory Committee 81
Alexandrina Local & Family History Room
81
Altar Bistro
81
71
Angela Lisman Photography
81
Anglican Church of Payneham, St Aidan’s
40
71
Anglican Parish of Gawler
Anglican Parish of Port Adelaide
46
Annie Doolan’s Cottage
52
Architecture Museum, University of South Australia 26
Ardrossan Museum
92
Army Museum of SA
52
Art & Heritage Collections, University of Adelaide 26, 52
Art Deco & Modernism Society, Adelaide Chapter
26
27
Artlab Australia
27, 67
Association of the Hungarian Aged
& Invalid Persons in SA
61
Auburn, Clare & Districts RSL Sub-Branch
77
Australasian Circa 1858
81
Australian Institute of Architects (SA Chapter) 27
Australian Postcard Society
27
Australian Society of Magicians
40, 41
Burra Visitor Centre
77
Carrick Hill
53
Central Yorke Peninsula Branch,
92
61
61
City of Marion
53
53
City of Mitcham
54
42, 43, 44
City of Onkaparinga
54, 81
City of Playford
46
City of Playford Library
46
46, 47
City of West Torrens
61
77
67
Clayton-Wesley Uniting Church
44
Clipper Ship ‘City of Adelaide’
47
Cornish Association of South Australia
44
Coromandel Valley & Districts Branch,
54, 55
62
72
Friends of Birdwood Institute
67
Friends of the Strathalbyn Library
82
55
Friends of the Walkerville Wesleyan Cemetery 47
72, 73
Gawler Community Gallery
73
Gawler Environment & Heritage Association
73
Gawler History Team
73
Gawler Public Library
73
73
Gawler Visitor Information Centre
74
Genealogy SA
55
German Heritage Research Group
30
Ghost Crime Tours
30, 47
Glenelg Historical Society
56
Grange Institute Library
62
Gumeracha & District Town Hall Committee
67
Hahndorf Academy 67
Hahndorf Branch, National Trust of SA
70
Hahndorf Walking Tours
68
Country Arts SA
82
63
Crystal Brook History Group
85
Health Museum of South Australia
30
Cummins House Historic Society
62
Henley & Grange Historical Society
63
DECD Outreach Education
33
Hindmarsh Museum
63
Department of Archaeology, Flinders University
55
Historical Society of South Australia 44
61
District Council of Loxton Waikerie
91
Historical Society of Woodville - Brocas Museum 47, 63
Australian Traditional & Bush Dance Society
46
District Council of Tumby Bay
80
History Council of South Australia
29, 55
27
Dom Polski
29
Balaklava Museum
77
Don Dunstan Foundation
29
History of Science,
Ideas and Technology Group (SA)
30
Dublin History Group
78
History SA
71, 72
30, 31, 35, 63, 82
Barossa Goldfields Historical Society
72
East Torrens Historical Society
67
56, 57
Barossa Valley Archives & Historical Trust
72
Eastwood Community Centre
44
Immanuel College Archives
63
52
Eden Valley Congregational Community Centre
72
Jamestown Local History Group
78
Birds of a Feather Collectors Club of SA
61
Embroiderers’ Guild of South Australia
62
Jamestown Local History Centre
78
28
Encounter Bay Family History Group
81
John Davis Music
Booborowie History Group
77
Encounter Coast Discovery Centre & Museum
82
87
Engineers Australia
29
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Lutheran Archives
32, 63
Lyndoch & District Historical Society
70
37, 83
Marion Historical Society
58
85
Tea Tree Gully & Districts Historical Society
46
Mark Oliphant College
47
Printed Collectables Club of South Australia
59
51
44
Professional Historians Association (SA)
60
70
87
Professor Philip Payton
29
The South Australian Jazz Archive
38
Meningie Cheese Factory Museum Migration Museum
32, 33
Prospect Hill Museum
70
Military Vehicle Preservation Society of SA
47
Prospect Local History Collection
48
Mill Cottage Museum 80
Prospect Local History Group
49
Tumby Bay Branch, National Trust of SA
80
49
65
58, 59
91
75, 76
Mitcham Historical Society
59
PS Oscar W
83
Moculta District History Society
75
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Heritage Society
64
University Archives, University of Adelaide
26
60
University of South Australia
30
38, 39
Moonta Gallery of the Arts
92
85
92
Mount Barker Branch, National Trust of SA
68
Rare Books & Special Collections,
26
Unley Museum
60
68
Red Cross South Australian Division
35
Unlock The Past
51
87
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
35
Uranian Society
39
Reynell Business and Tourism Association
60
Urrbrae House Historic Precinct,
60
87, 88
88
RiAus
79
Robe Branch, National Trust of SA
89
Vitalstatistix51
Mount Lofty Districts Historical Society
68
Rocky’s Hall of Fame Pioneers Museum
91
Waikerie Public Library 91
Roger Andre
64
Waikerie RSL War Museum
91
82
Royal Gallery
49
Walk Way Gallery
89
Muriel Matters Society
33
Royal Geographical Society of SA
36
51
Murray Bridge & District Historical Society
90
Royal South Australian Society of Arts
36
Walking Around Adelaide
39
Murray Bridge Roundhouse Volunteers
90
SA Gay & Lesbian Archives
36
93
Mylor History Group
70
St Alban’s Anglican Church, Largs Bay
49
West End Brewery
65
17
St Bede’s Anglican Church 49
West Torrens Historical Society
61
St John Ambulance Australia
Historical Society of SA
Williamstown & Districts Historical Society 76
60
St John’s Church
36
Women’s Information Service
39
64, 65
39
68, 69
Mundoo Island & Coorong Tours
National Archives of Australia
33, 34
National Boer War Memorial (SA) Association
34
34, 64, 70
48
45, 70
35, 36
83, 84
St Mary & Anba Bishoy’s Coptic Orthodox Church
65
Women’s International League
for Peace & Freedom (WILPF)
St Mary’s Anglican Church, Burra
79
St Paul’s Two Wells Anglican Church
49
Yankalilla & District Historical Society 84
39, 45, 79, 84, 91
National Trust of South Australia
45
31
OEEGA (Organisation of Hellene
and Hellene-Cypriot Women of Australia SA)
34
36
Yella Umbrella Walking Tours
39
John McDouall Stuart Society
31
Old Highercombe Hotel Museum
46
St Peter’s College
45
Yorke Peninsula Family History Group
93
Journey of Healing Association of (SA)
31
Onkaparinga Woollen Mill Museum
70
Salisbury & District Historical Society
49
Zion Lutheran Church
76
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About Time 2014 location index
Aberfoyle Park
Adelaide
54
23 - 39, 79, 84, 91
Aldinga Beach
54, 81
Hilton
Hindmarsh
Hindmarsh Island
61, 63, 65
61, 63, 64, 65
82
O’Halloran Hill
60
Oaklands Park
53
Old Reynella 60
One Tree Hill
46
Angaston71
Hove56
Ardrossan92
Ingle Farm
50
Park Holme
53
Ashbourne82
Jamestown78
Penneshaw 86
Balaklava77
Kadina
92, 93
Barmera91
Kapunda
74, 75
Beaumont
Kensington
44, 45
45, 70
Bedford Park
55
Kent Town
Beulah Park
44
Keswick52
67, 70
Birdwood
Blackwood
52, 54 55
Kingston Park
57
Kingswood52
Booborowie77
Kurralta Park Bordertown
Largs Bay
87, 89
42
63, 65
49
Bowden63
Laura85
Brighton
Lenswood70
53, 56, 57
Brinkworth77
Burra
Burra North
Light Pass
75
77, 79
Littlehampton70
77
Lobethal68
Penola
Penwortham 88, 89
79
Peterborough79
Port Adelaide
46, 47, 48, 50, 51
Port Augusta
85
Port Lincoln
80
Port Pirie
85
Prospect
46, 47, 49, 51
Prospect Hill
70
Quorn85
Radium Hill
85
Robe89
St Peters
42, 43, 44, 45
Salisbury
49, 50
82
Lochiel79
Clare77
Loxton91
Semaphore
Lyndoch75
Semaphore Park
62
Magill40
Sevenhill 79
56
Christies Beach
Clarendon 67
Cockatoo Valley
72
48, 49, 50
58
Maitland92
Somerton Park
54, 55
Mallala79
Springfield53
Cowandilla65
Manningham49
Springton72
Crafers67
Mannum90
Stansbury Crystal Brook
Mannum South
Colonel Light Gardens
Coromandel Valley
85
Dublin78
93
90
Stepney42
Marden40
Stirling68
40, 44
Marion52
Strathalbyn 82, 83
Eden Valley
72
Marryatville44
Sturt
53, 58
Edinburgh Parks
47
Meningie87
Tanunda72
Middleton81
Tea Tree Gully
46, 51
Thebarton 25, 65
Eastwood
Elizabeth
46, 47, 48
Eudunda78
Mile End
62, 63
Farina Station
Mitcham
54, 58, 59
85
Findon61
Moculta75
Fullarton59
Modbury47
Gawler
Moonta 92
71, 73
Moonta Mines
92
Gawler South
72
Mount Barker
68
Gepps Cross
71, 72, 73, 74, 76
Gawler East
51
Mount Gambier
87, 88
Gilberton51
Mount Pleasant
68, 69
Glen Osmond
Mundulla87
Glenelg
Glenelg East
40
52, 56
57
Murray Bridge
90
Mylor70
Glenelg North
56
Nailsworth
Golden Grove
46
Noarlunga Centre
48, 49
Torrensville61
Truro
Tumby Bay
Tusmore
Two Wells
Unley
Urrbrae
Victor Harbor
75, 76
80
40, 41, 44
49
52, 55, 60
52, 60
81, 82, 83
Waikerie91
Walkerville
47, 51
Wallaroo93
54
Wayville57
Goolwa
81, 83
North Adelaide
25, 29, 35, 36, 39
Willaston73
Grange 61, 62, 64
North Brighton
57
Williamstown76
Gumeracha67
Norton Summit
67
Willunga
81, 83, 84
Hahndorf
Norwood
Woodville
61, 63, 65
Henley Beach
67, 68, 70
63
Highgate44
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Novar Gardens
Nuriootpa
40, 42, 43
62, 63
71, 72
Woodville Park
61
Yankalilla84
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