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Johannes Menge

Johannes Menge (1788–1852) was born in Steinau, Germany, received little formal education but acquired much mineralogical expertise travelling throughout Europe.…

1790s, early nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century
Maritime Exploration

The rapid European maritime exploration of South Australia takes place in the early 19th century

1790s, 1800-1810
Matthew Flinders

Matthew Flinders, British explorer, charter of South Australia’s coast and namesake of Flinders University

1790s, 1800-1810
Matthew Flinders Memorial

A statue to honour Matthew Flinders, the first explorer to circumnavigate Australia, was a long time coming in Adelaide

memorial

circumnavigate, coast, explorer, memorial, sculpture, statue

1790s, 1800-1810, 1840s, 1900-1910, 1920s, 1930s
Mrs Elizabeth Fisher

Mrs Elizabeth Fisher was Mayoress of the City of Adelaide from 1840-1842, and again from 1852-1854. Early Life Elizabeth Ann…

1790s, 1800-1810, 1820s, 1830s, 1840s, 1850s

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