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This month in South Australia’s history

Unveiled
Unveiled

At the unveiling on 11 August 1894 military bands played and children from schools within the Adelaide City Council area sang the ‘Song of Australia’.

Registered
Registered

Alfred Gerard registered his company

Adelaide’s first synagogue opens
Adelaide’s first synagogue opens

On 9 August 1850 Adelaide’s first synagogue was opened on acre 37, Rundle Street east. It was erected by the Adelaide Jewish Congregation. The congregation soon outgrew these premises and in 1870 a foundation stone was laid for a larger synagogue next door.

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