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This month in South Australia’s history

Foundation stone laid
Foundation stone laid

Governor Buxton laid the foundation stone with great ceremony on 26 September 1898.

The Legislative Council building is constructed
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.

Arrival in South Australia
Arrival in South Australia

Protector arrives at Port Adelaide after a voyage of approximately three months

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