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This month in South Australia’s history

The Evangelical Lutheran Bethlehem Church opens

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

Officially Unveiled

Unveiled by Marjorie Jackson-Nelson AC CVO MBE, then Governor of South Australia, and dedicated as a tribute to all migrant settlers to South Australia by then Lord Mayor the Right Hon. Michael Harbison.

Jubilee International Exhibition

The official launch of the exhibition on 21 June 1887 was preceded by a march through the city by cavalry, infantry, artillery and marines from several ships. The exhibition proved hugely popular. By its close on 7 January 1888, 789 672 people had attended, more than twice Adelaide’s population.