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Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd

South Australia has very close historic and daily links to the mining and processing activities of BHP Billiton.

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Central Market

The Central Market is a distinctively Adelaide institution, renowned for fine food and produce and a bustling cosmopolitan atmosphere

1860s, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Charles Duguid, OBE

Charles Duguid was born on 6th April 1884 at Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland, the son of primary school headmaster Charles Duguid…

early twentieth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Chinese

A small presence for much of the time, but growing in number and contribution to the community

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Christian Churches

Its small number of independent evangelical congregations has dwindled to only the one remaining in rural South Australia.

1840s, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Christian Science

The First Church of Christ, Scientist, traditionally regarded as unorthodox, has a wider influence than its numerically small size suggests

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Christmas Pageant

One of the largest pageants in the world, come one, come all to Adelaide’s famous Christmas Pageant!

pageant

Christmas, pageant

1930s, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Church of Archangels Michael and Gabriel

The Church of Archangels Michael and Gabriel stands on the site of Adelaide’s oldest Greek Orthodox Church and remains an…

early twentieth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Clara Bartholomaeus

In researching First World War knitting I came across the story of Clara Bartholomaeus, the secretary of the Soldiers Aid…

1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, First World War, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Closer Settlement

Settlers believed that using land intensively maximised its value and civilised its occupants, and that holdings should be small to…

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Colin Sidney Hayes

Colin Sidney Hayes (1924–1999) was an expert handler and judge of horses, and an astute businessman.

early twentieth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Colin Sidney Hayes, AM, OBE

Colin Sidney Hayes, thoroughbred horse trainer extraordinaire, had a simple philosophy of life and he practised it every day. ‘The…

late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Conscription

Universal military training, including ‘boy conscription’ for those as young as 12, was introduced via the Commonwealth Defence Act in…

RSL, vietnam war, World War One, World War Two

early twentieth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Constance Muriel Davey, OBE

Constance Davey was born on 4th December 1882 at Nuriootpa, South Australia, the daughter of bank-manager Stephen Henry Davey and…

early twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Coopers Brewery

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

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Cornish

South Australian mineral discoveries of the 1840s (especially at Kapunda and Burra in the Mid North) and extension of the…

Cornish, Cornwall, Labor, Methodism, mining

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Dame Ruby Litchfield, DBE

Dame Ruby Litchfield epitomised the saying that if you want something done, ask a busy person. She was the first…

2000-2010, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
David Dallwitz, AO

David Friedrich Dallwitz was born at Freeling, South Australia, on 25 October 1914, the son of clerk Joseph Ernst Dallwitz…

1930s, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Defence Science and Industry

South Australia has been closely involved in the nation’s defence science and industry work for almost a century and continues…

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Democratic Labor Party (DLP)

With little electoral support and no success in winning seats, the DLP’s role in South Australian politics was brief and…

late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Distance

Geographical position and distance have strongly shaped the European history of South Australia.

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Dominic McGuire

Dominic Paul McGuire (1903–1978) was educated at Adelaide’s Christian Brothers College and the University of Adelaide. He married Frances Margaret…

early twentieth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Dr Ruby Davy

Ruby Claudia Emily Davy, a prodigiously talented child born to musical parents in Salisbury, South Australia, in 1883, was one…

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Elder, Smith and Co’s Bonded and Free Stores

The Bond Store building once used to store goods is now the South Australian Maritime Museum.

private building

1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, early nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Elections

Elections to select members of parliament or local councillors are an important part of the democratic system. Who is allowed…

candidate, electoral, parliament, party, vote, voting

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Electricity

Although amateur scientists had tinkered with it, electricity was not put to public use in South Australia until the arrival…

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Essington Lewis, CH

An outstanding work ethic drove Essington Lewis to devote his whole life to developing industry in Australia, in particular the…

early twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Estcourt House

Estcourt House has been a landmark along the seafront, in the area now known as Tennyson, since 1882.

1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Estonians in South Australia

Geographic Origins The Republic of Estonia lies on the Baltic Sea in north-eastern Europe. It is bordered by Latvia to…

early twentieth century, mid twentieth century, Second World War
Exhibitions

Exhibitions have been major occasions in the lives of many South Australians.

art, Centenary, Exhibition, exhibits, gallery, jubilee, technology

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth 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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