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This month in South Australia’s history

Plans for a Memorial
Plans for a Memorial

Plans for a memorial in Creswell Gardens were underway. Funds were collected by the memorial committee who open a competition to sculptors to design the statue.

‘Fitzjames’ broken up
‘Fitzjames’ broken up

In May 1891 the boys were removed from their floating prison and returned to their old address at Magill. The Fitzjames was broken up soon after.

The VE Day service is held
The VE Day service is held

The VE (Victory in Europe) Day service for the Second World War was held in the park on 9 May 1945.

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