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Vietnam War

The Vietnam War had a significant impact on South Australian political life, and the course and character of opposition aroused…

conflict, war

anti-war, vietnam war, war

late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Ville de Bordeaux

Originally designed as a warship, this French merchant vessel’s first—and only—foray into South Australian waters was fraught with illegality and controversy.

1840s, 1850s, 1860s
Wheat

The story of wheat is more than the story of a versatile food grain. In South Australia, the history of…

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
William Charles Douglas Veale, CBE, MC, DCM

William Veale was born on 16th May 1895 at Eaglehawk, near Bendigo, Victoria, the son of John Veale and his…

1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
William Henry Willshire

William Henry Willshire, Adelaide born, joined the South Australian police in 1878 and in 1882 was posted to central Australia.

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century
William Ranson Mortlock

William Ranson Mortlock was born in about 1821 at Moat House, Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England, the son of William Mortlock and…

1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s
Women’s Electoral Lobby

The Women’s Electoral Lobby played a leading role in South Australia in campaigning for social services and legislative reforms on…

women, women’s rights

1970s
Women’s Suffrage League

Founded in 1888, the Women’s Suffrage League was an organisation dedicated to extending the political franchise to South Australian women,…

organisation

votes for women, women’s rights

1880s, 1890s
Yorke Peninsula

Life on the ‘ill-shaped leg’ of Yorke Peninsula has revolved around mining, farming, fishing, shipping and tourism, while the region’s…

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Zimbabweans in South Australia

African and Asian Zimbabweans were not permitted to resettle in Australia until after 1973 when the 1901 Immigration Restriction Act,…

late twentieth century

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First World War

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