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Talking Our Way Home
Inspired by the handwritten letters of nineteenth and twentieth century migrants and the artist’s own experiences, Shaun Kirby’s installation functions…
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Tanzanians in South Australia
African and Asian Tanzanians have immigrated to Australia since 1973, when the White Australia Policy, was abolished.
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The Adelaide Club
Modelled on the gentlemen’s clubs that proliferated in London from the eighteenth century, the Adelaide Club resembles bodies established at…
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The Athlete
Once dubbed ‘Adelaide’s most active statue’ the Athlete is now safely installed in the Lord Mayor’s Courtyard.
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Tunnels of Adelaide
Adelaide tunnel tales are a perennial favourite in the popular press, and are cheerfully perpetuated by tour operators and publicans everywhere.
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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…
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Uniting Church
The third-largest religious denomination in South Australia arose through a relatively recent amalgamation of long-standing churches, but their strong traditions…
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Victor Richardson Gates
An outstanding all-round sportsman was provided with the rare honour of being memorialised during his lifetime
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Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga
Victoria Square, named after Princess Victoria (later Queen Victoria) in 1836, is the central and most significant of Adelaide’s squares.
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War Horse Memorial
Remembering the role of horses in war.
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Wattle Day
1 September in Australia is Wattle Day, though not widely known, some have argued it should replace Australia Day.
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Wealth
In South Australia, the prime key to wealth has been land. From its inception as a European colony, ownership (or…
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West Terrace Cemetery
West Terrace Cemetery reflects the early population groups of Adelaide, and is a popular destination for tour groups.
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Wheat
The story of wheat is more than the story of a versatile food grain. In South Australia, the history of…
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Whitmore Square
Vibrant Whitmore Square continues to serve its diverse community in the southwest corner of Adelaide
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Wirraninthi/Park 23
Wirrarninthi/Park 23 is the site of a Kaurna food and medicine trail, a playground for children, and sporting facilities.
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Yarn bombing in Adelaide
Yarn bombing has been in Adelaide since about 2008, and takes many forms, from small solo pieces to large, community-driven…
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Yorke Peninsula
Life on the ‘ill-shaped leg’ of Yorke Peninsula has revolved around mining, farming, fishing, shipping and tourism, while the region’s…
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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…