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This month in South Australia’s history

Arrival of Bishop Francis Murphy
Arrival of Bishop Francis Murphy

Francis Murphy, Adelaide’s first Catholic bishop, arrived on 6 November 1844, shortly after his consecration as Bishop on 4 September of the same year.

Unveiled in Victoria Square
Unveiled in Victoria Square

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

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