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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 about the same time in the capital cities of the other Australian colonies.

   Historical Organisation | By Dirk van Dissel | early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

2. Unitarians

   Originally a liberal religious faith without dogma or creeds, Unitarians now emphasise the importance of free inquiry, tolerance of religious differences and individual spiritual exploration.

   Historical Organisation | By David Hilliard | early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

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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 remain.

   Historical Organisation | By David Hilliard | early twenty–first century, late twentieth century

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   Woman’s Christian Temperance Union

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

   Historical Organisation | By Margaret Allen | early twentieth century, late nineteenth century

5. 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 goods made by women. 

   Historical Organisation | By Pat Stretton | Rundle Mall | 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, early twentieth century

6. 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 before becoming a significant South Australian educational institution.

   Historical Organisation | By Denis Binnion | early twentieth century

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   Yalumba Wine Co

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

   Historical Organisation | By Angela Heuzenroeder | late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

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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 promote healthy lifestyles

   Historical Organisation | By David Hilliard | early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

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   Zion Chapel

   This independent evangelical congregation existed in the city of Adelaide from 1855 to 1922. As one of Adelaide’s self-styled Christian churches, its members rejected denominational labels and took ‘no name but Christian’. 

   Historical Organisation | By RC Petersen | early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century

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