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This month in South Australia’s history

The Legislative Council building is constructed
The Legislative Council building is constructed

The first Legislative Council building was constructed in September 1843 on the northern side of the terrace, close to King William Street and Government House. It was replaced with a larger stone building in July 1855 and extended to cater for a bicameral parliament in 1857.

Proud Parade
Proud Parade

South Australia’s first gay pride march, the ‘Proud Parade’, is held in Adelaide. The next occurs 30 years later in 2003, when the Adelaide Pride March opens the city’s annual Feast Festival.

Governor-General Lord Gowrie opens Bonython Hall
Governor-General Lord Gowrie opens Bonython Hall

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