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This month in South Australia’s history

The Town Hall opens
The Town Hall opens

The Town Hall was inaugurated on 20 June 1866 by the Governor. The town hall’s opening banquet that evening was a lavish affair for 800 people and an equally well attended ball was held on 22 June 1866. The opening concert was held on the 26 June 1866.

Violet Day Memorial Service
Violet Day Memorial Service

The annual Violet Day ceremony was held at Anzac Arch for the first time.

The Evangelical Lutheran Bethlehem Church opens
The Evangelical Lutheran Bethlehem Church opens

Opened on 23 June 1872, this church is associated with the German migrant community.

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