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This month in South Australia’s history

‘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.

Opening of the Adelaide Fruit and Produce Exchange
Opening of the Adelaide Fruit and Produce Exchange

Commonly referred to as the ‘New Market’ the complex covered about 1½ha and was designed by architect Henry J Cowell.

Three Rivers Fountain switched on
Three Rivers Fountain switched on

The fountain was switched on by the Duke of Edinburgh on 28 May 1968

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