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This month in South Australia’s history

Popeye 5 becomes a royal barge
Popeye 5 becomes a royal barge

Popeye 5 was converted into a Royal barge for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip during their visit to Adelaide in March 1977.

The Royal Visit
The Royal Visit

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visit Adelaide and witness the spectacular fountain.

The Sir Edwin Smith Kiosk opens
The Sir Edwin Smith Kiosk opens

Sir Edwin Smith was a very active mayor for Adelaide. He was a philanthropist and paid for the construction of a kiosk in Elder Park, which opened on 17 March 1910.

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