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This month in South Australia’s history

Converted to migrant hostel

In 1947 the buildings formerly known as the SPF Hostel (Schools Patriotic Fund Hostel) and former Cheer Up Hut were converted into a migrant hostel. It was officially renamed the Immigration and Reception Depot, Elder Park in August 1948.

The rotunda is erected

The rotunda was made at Macfarlane’s Saracen Foundry in Glasgow and shipped from London. It is constructed of decorative wrought iron with a zinc roof and on arrival it was painted bronze, grey and blue. The rotunda officially opened on 28 November 1882.

Unveiled in Victoria Square

Crowds assembled for the unveiling of the Colonel Light statue on 27 November, 1906.