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This month in South Australia’s history

First commemoration of the reading.
First commemoration of the reading.

The reading of the first proclamation was first commemorated when the colony was judged to have ‘come of age’. Thereafter some commemoration has been held each year on 28 December.

Used for exams and degree ceremonies
Used for exams and degree ceremonies

Elder Hall was used for all university exams and degree ceremonies until the completion of Bonython Hall.

Dominican Sisters Arrive
Dominican Sisters Arrive

The Dominican sisters arrived in Adelaide from Ireland, at the invitation of Bishop Laurence Bonaventure Sheil. They established a religious community and school on Franklin Street.

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