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Unitarians

Originally a liberal religious faith without dogma or creeds, Unitarians now emphasise the importance of free inquiry, tolerance of religious…

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
United Trades and Labor Council

Carpenters, tailors, bakers, carriers, cordwainers and coachmakers had formed unions within ten years of European settlement of South Australia, and…

employment, industry, workers’ rights, workplace

1890s, 1910s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
Uniting Church

The third-largest religious denomination in South Australia arose through a relatively recent amalgamation of long-standing churches, but their strong traditions…

early twenty–first century, late twentieth century
Wattle Day League

The Wattle Day League was responsible for campaigning to establish ‘Wattle Day’, a national day of celebration, within Australia and…

charitable organisations

community, military, soldiers, support, volunteers, wattle, wattle day

1900-1910, 1910s, First World War
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union

Alcohol was only one facet of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union’s social reform agenda.

activism, alcohol, community, family, men, women

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century
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
Women’s Work Depot

The Women’s Work Depot sprang out of a First World War business, theTrench Comforts Shop, reforming in 1920 to sell…

cooperative

women, work, WWI

1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, early twentieth century
Workers’ Educational Association of South Australia

Institutions transplanted to Australia were not always successful but the WEA, brought from England, survived an early period of adaptation…

education, WEA

early twentieth century
Yalumba Wine Co

The oldest family-owned winery in Australia, founded in 1849 near Angaston in the Barossa Valley by the Smith family.

late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Young Men’s Christian Association and Young Women’s Christian Association

Although their original evangelical impulse has diminished over time, the YMCA and the YWCA retain a liberal Christian ethos and…

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Zion Chapel

This independent evangelical congregation existed in the city of Adelaide from 1855 to 1922. As one of Adelaide’s self-styled Christian…

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century

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Adelaide Festival Centre

Often considered as the ‘Heart of the Arts’ the Adelaide Festival Centre is home to an eclectic range of cultural performances. The building was erected in 1973 on the banks of the River Torrens in support of the unity of South Australia and Adelaide communities and the thriving culture of the arts. It was under the architectural vision of John Morphett and the profound enthusiasm of the general public that the Festival Centre was built.

Coopers Brewery

Coopers Brewery has survived where many others have failed; it is now the only Australian-owned major brewing company.

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