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Hurtle Square / Tangkaira

Located in the south-east of Adelaide on the Kaurna peoples land of Tandayangga (place of the Red Kangaroo Dreaming), Hurtle Square…

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

The first known Indian immigrants arrived in South Australia in the late 1830s

2000-2010, late twentieth century
Industrialisation

For three decades or so from the late 1930s, largely coinciding with the premiership of Tom Playford, rapid industrialisation transformed…

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Invisible Farmer SA Collection

The Invisible Farmer collection is created from contributions from community museums, history groups and individuals throughout South Australia. It consists…

early twentieth century, late twentieth century
Iranians in South Australia

According to oral history sources Kamran Eshraghian was the first known Iranian to settle in South Australia

late twentieth century
Italians in South Australia

Antonio Giannoni from Rimini was the first Italian to settle in South Australia

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century
Japanese in South Australia

South Australia’s earliest contact with Japan was in 1876, when the South Australian government began negotiations to settle Japanese sugar…

late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Jetties

Integral to ease and safety for marine traffic and trade, jetties also have uses as promenades and for fishing

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Jewish People

Small in number over time, Adelaide’s Jews have contributed significantly to the professions, especially medicine, and are well represented in…

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
John Miller Tregenza

John Miller Tregenza (1931–1999), historian, born in Port Lincoln, was educated at Nuriootpa and Adelaide, where he studied and briefly…

late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century
Jordanians in South Australia

Most Jordanian South Australians have come to the state since the Second World War.

late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Kaurna language (Kaurna warra)

Kaurna, the original language of Adelaide and the Adelaide Plains, is once again being heard.

Aboriginal languages, Kaurna, language

Aboriginal Country pre-contact, early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century
Kaurna People

The original people of the Adelaide Plains are still here – and once again speaking the Kaurna language.

Aboriginal Country pre-contact, early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Kindergartens

Based on the philosophy and understanding of child development of the German educator and philosopher Friedrich Froebel, kindergartens in South…

children, education

early twentieth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Koreans in South Australia

Most Korean South Australians are from the Republic of Korea (known as South Korea). They first began arriving in South…

1970s, late twentieth century
Land

Aboriginal people were conservative and conservationist land managers; European settlers and their descendants expected land to be the backbone of society…

Aboriginal Country pre-contact, early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Laotians in South Australia

The first large scale arrival of Laotians in Australia was in 1976. Only a few made their way to South…

1970s, late twentieth century
Lawrence Bragg

Lawrence Bragg jointly won the 1915 Nobel Prize for Physics with his father, William Bragg for their work in X-Ray…

1890s, early twentieth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Lebanese in South Australia

Lebanese immigrants began arriving in Australia in the late nineteenth century. They emigrated from what was then the province of…

late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Letters Patent

South Australia’s founding document is once again the source of intense political and legal debate.

Aboriginal rights, British settlement, foundation, Letters Patent

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Light Square/ Wauwi

Originally intended as a recreational garden oasis from the surrounding city, Light Square, however, developed a reputation for prostitution, drinking…

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Madley Theatre Glass Mosaic

The principal of the Adelaide Teachers College commissioned this work for the college’s Kintore Avenue building.

public art

1960s, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Magarey Medal

An award for the ‘fairest and most brilliant player’ in South Australia’s major Australian Rules football competition

1890s, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Magazines

The first South Australian magazine to focus on local content was the South Australian Magazine, first published in 1841. Other magazines published…

Magazine, newspaper, street press

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century
Mandorla

This bronze sculpture by Marea Gazzard was commissioned by the Adelaide Station and Environs Redevelopment (ASER) Property Trust in 1992.

public art

1990s, late twentieth century
Maralinga

The main site for joint Australian–British nuclear weapons tests in Australia lies 800 kilometres north-west of Adelaide on the southern…

early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Marriage and divorce

Marriage and divorce rates have fluctuated according to social mores and legislative imposts.

community, divorce, family, family law, marriage

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Methodist Church

Several of the brands of Methodism introduced to colonial South Australia merged in 1977 to become the Uniting Church.

1830s, 1840s, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Mid North

As the Mid North has developed and prospered in accordance with the opportunities and restraints of transport and technology, so…

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Migrant Hostels and Work Camps

Tens of thousands of people went through work camps and migrant hostels in South Australia.

late twentieth century, mid twentieth century

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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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