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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

2. 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

3. 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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   Yorke Peninsula

   Life on the ‘ill-shaped leg’ of Yorke Peninsula has revolved around mining, farming, fishing, shipping and tourism, while the region’s sporting prowess is substantial. 

   Historical Place | By Ros Paterson | early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth 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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   Bonython, Lady Constance

   Lady Constance Jean Bonython was the Mayoress of the City of Adelaide in 1913 and the Lady Mayoress from 1927-1930.

   Historical Person | By Perry Snodgrass, HerStory Project | 1830s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, early twentieth century, mid twentieth century

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   Barrett, Mrs. Jean

   Jean Beatrice Barrett was Lady Mayoress of the City of Adelaide (married to the Mayor) between 1937 and 1941

   Historical Person | By Lee Clark, HerStory Project | 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Second World War

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    Clampett , Mrs. Juliet

    Juliet Clampett was Lady Mayoress of the City of Adelaide (married to the Lord Mayor) between 1973-1975.

    Historical Person | By Steven Page, HerStory Project | 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, Second World War

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