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Goodman Crescent – University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide is a commanding presence on North Terrace. It began in 1874 when South Australia was less…
Grenfell Street Power Station

Now home to Tandanya, this building opened in 1901 as the Grenfell Street Power Station Building.

1900-1910
Grote Street

Her Majesty’s Theatre and the Central Market continue to attract people to Grote Street

main street

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Hardwicke Girls College

An inclusive girls school just outside the Adelaide city centre that educated girls on par with their brothers. Unheard of…

building, educational & research establishments, school

1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1920s, 1930s
Harold Eustace Hill Ling

Harold Hill Ling was born in Sydney, New South Wales, on 27th September 1907, the son of auditor Harry Hill…

mid twentieth century
Harriet Stirling, OBE

Detemined to do something to decrease infant mortality and to improve infant nutrition and hygiene, Harriet and her friends Dr…

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Hart’s Mill Complex

An icon of Port Adelaide’s waterfront and the former home of South Australia’s longest continually operating flour mill, the Hart’s Mill…

1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Hawker Vans

There is evidence that hawkers were active in Australia as early as the 1820s.

1820s, 1830s, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Health

How healthy are South Australians? And what makes the differences?

health services

Aboriginal people, death, health, health care, mental illness

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Helen Mary Mayo, OBE

Helen Mary Mayo was born in Adelaide, South Australia, on 1st October 1878, the daughter of civil engineer George Gibbes…

1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s
Hellenic Club

The Hellenic Club on Morphett Street is one of several social venues established by the Greek community in Adelaide.

club

late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Henley-on-Torrens Regatta

In 1910 thousands of people lined the Torrens to see the carnival of lavishly decorated boats in the first Henley-on-Torrens…

boating, regatta

Adelaide, boating, celebration, community, Henley-on-Torrens, history, regatta, rowing, Torrens

1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Heritage Conservation

Conserving built heritage incurs passionate debates about the development of society and the physical evidence of the evolution of the…

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Higher education

Higher education has expanded to provide a range of benefits to all.

educational & research establishments

education, universities

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Hindley Street

An eclectic mix since foundation, Hindley Street has seen it all

main street

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Hindmarsh Square / Mukata

Hindmarsh Square, located in the north-east of Adelaide, was one of the six squares designed by Colonel William Light in…

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Historical Relics Collection

A collection of nearly 400 objects related to the foundation and settlement of the British colony of South Australia.

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s
Historical Societies

While statewide historical societies formed in New South Wales in 1901, Victoria in 1909, Queensland in 1913 and Western Australia…

historical societies

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
History and Historians

Historians of South Australia have asked one question above all others: how is South Australia different?

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
History Trust of South Australia

In 1981 an act of parliament established the History Trust of South Australia as a statutory authority.

early twenty–first century, late twentieth century
Holden Car

A national icon since the 1950s evolved from the operations of a South Australian saddlery in a century before
Hooper Josse Brewster Jones

Hooper Brewster Jones was a man who had a passion not only for music but for plain speaking. On one…

early twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Housewives’ Association

Quite an association in promoting issues affecting housewives, children and the home, addressing women’s issues and protecting the consumer

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Housing

Housing has many historic meanings in South Australia. It is the expression of a basic survival instinct, a craft, a…
Hungarian Doll

A colourfully dressed Hungarian gentleman.

mid twentieth century
Ian Mudie

Ian Mudie (1911–1976) was a poet and publisher, and fiercely nationalistic. He was involved in his youth with the ill-fated…

1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
Institute Building

The oldest of North Terrace’s cultural buildings

public history building

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Islamic Festivals in 1890s Adelaide

The Adelaide Mosque, the oldest in Australia, has been the centre of Islamic festivals since the 1890s

religious festival

festival, mosque, religion

1890s
J Reedman Memorial Drinking Fountain

The J Reedman Memorial Drinking Fountain was erected in Creswell Gardens on 7 September 1929. It is made of Angaston marble and signifies…

monuments and memorials

fountain

1920s
J150 Plaque, ‘Captain’ Henry Richard Hancock

Imposing mine Superintendent Henry Richard Hancock substantially reorganized and developed the “Monster Mine” at Moonta.

plaques

J150

1980s

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Adelaide

Adelaide

The city of Adelaide refers here to the area within the outer boundary of the parklands; that is, the ‘square mile’ of the commercial centre, plus North Adelaide, the city’s first suburb.

Adelaide Brewery

Adelaide Brewery

Adelaide Brewery was an early colonial enterprise. While brewing has long ceased there, the building survives in a different guise.

Adelaide City Baths

Adelaide City Baths

Adelaide’s City Baths were a prominent and important social institution for more than a century from their opening in 1861

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