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This month in South Australia’s history

Approved

Legislative Council approves W Charlick’s proposal to open a fruit and produce market

The Legislative Council building is constructed

The first Legislative Council building was constructed in September 1843 on the northern side of the terrace, close to King William Street and Government House. It was replaced with a larger stone building in July 1855 and extended to cater for a bicameral parliament in 1857.

First legislative council building created

Jacob Pitman began construction of the first Council Chamber on the current site in July 1843. It was completed in time for the inaugural session of the new legislature on 10 October.