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This month in South Australia’s history

Steady Source of Clientele

The Port Adelaide Railway Station opens across the street from the Railway Hotel, and provides a steady stream of customers for several years

Mount Lofty Ascent and Tourism

Since the ascent of Mount Lofty (the highest point in the Hills at 727 metres) by Young Bingham Hutchinson in April 1837, tourism has attracted many to the Hills.

The Empire Theatre opens

The Empire Theatre, the first on Grote Street opened on 10 April 1909 in premises previously occupied by three two-storey shops. Designed by A Barnham Black, the theatre initially featured vaudeville acts and moving pictures. It continued to operate as a picture theatre until 1948. In 1952 it was acquired by People Stores Ltd and became part of its retail complex extending to Gouger Street.