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Frome Road and Rundle Street Mural

Originally painted by Carol Ruff and Barbary O’Brien in 1984 and modified by Driller Jet Armstrong in 1998.

Andrew Parish, Andrew Petrusevics, art, Barbary O’Brien, Brettski, Carol Ruff, Daubism, David Bromley, DJ Driller, Driller Jet Armstrong, mural, public art, street art, surreal art

1980s, 1990s
Gas

Domestic oil and gas exploration and discoveries have been vital for South Australia’s development

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
George Cockburn Henderson

George Cockburn Henderson (1870–1914), historian, son of a Newcastle coal-miner, was educated at Sydney’s Fort Street School. Entering the University…

1900-1910, 1920s, 1940s
George Elton Mayo

George Elton Mayo was born in Adelaide, South Australia, on 26th December 1880, the son of engineer George Gibbes Mayo…

1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s
George Fife Angas

George Fife Angas was born on 1st May 1789 at Newcastle, England, the son of coachmaker Caleb Angas and his…

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s
George Frederick Hassell

George Frederick Hassell was born on 22nd February 1869 at Leicester, England, the son of printer George Hassell and his…

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
George Hall

George Hall displayed considerable foresight when he founded one of South Australia’s first aerated waters companies in Marryatville in 1851.…

late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century
George Hannaford

George William Hannaford was born on 4 January 1852, the son of farmer George Williams Hannaford and his wife Ann…

1860s, 1900-1910, late nineteenth century
George Henry Farr

George Farr was born in London, England, on 2nd July 1819, the son of linen merchant George Farr and his…

late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century
George Woodroffe Goyder, CMG

George Woodroffe Goyder was born in London, England, in 1826, the eldest son of physician and preacher David George Goyder…

late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century
Gepps Cross Migrant Hostel

At the time it operated, Gepps Cross hostel was called a ‘miniature suburb’. It was ‘purpose built’ using Nissen huts,…

migrant hostel

1950s, 1960s, mid twentieth century
Gerard and Goodman

Gerard and Goodman became Gerard Industries, or Clipsal, under Alfred Gerard and his son Geoff’s leadership

1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s
Gladys Elphick MBE

Gladys Elphick was born in Adelaide on the 27th August 1904, the daughter of William Williams and Gertrude Adams, and…

1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s
Gladys Ruth Gibson, CBE

Gladys Ruth Gibson was born in Adelaide, South Australia, on 29th December 1901, the daughter of James Ambrose Gibson and…

1960s, mid twentieth century
Gladys Sym Choon

Gladys Sym Choon’s Chinese heritage and her business selling oriental goods were an exotic attraction at a time when the…

early twentieth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Glenelg Migrant Hostel

Officially referred to as Glenelg North, the hostel off Warren Avenue had the advantage of being close to existing suburbs…

migrant hostel

1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, mid twentieth century
Glover Playground

The creation of playgrounds was a manifestation of moves for healthier environments for young children living in cities and suburbs
Goodman Crescent – University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide is a commanding presence on North Terrace. It began in 1874 when South Australia was less…
Government House

One of Adelaide’s oldest buildings, Government House welcomes thousands of visitors each year

official residence

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1970s, 1980s, 2000-2010
Grenfell Street Power Station

Now home to Tandanya, this building opened in 1901 as the Grenfell Street Power Station Building.

1900-1910
Grote Street

Her Majesty’s Theatre and the Central Market continue to attract people to Grote Street

main street

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Hardwicke Girls College

An inclusive girls school just outside the Adelaide city centre that educated girls on par with their brothers. Unheard of…

building, educational & research establishments, school

1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1920s, 1930s
Harold Eustace Hill Ling

Harold Hill Ling was born in Sydney, New South Wales, on 27th September 1907, the son of auditor Harry Hill…

mid twentieth century
Harriet Stirling, OBE

Detemined to do something to decrease infant mortality and to improve infant nutrition and hygiene, Harriet and her friends Dr…

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Hart’s Mill Complex

An icon of Port Adelaide’s waterfront and the former home of South Australia’s longest continually operating flour mill, the Hart’s Mill…

1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Helen Mary Mayo, OBE

Helen Mary Mayo was born in Adelaide, South Australia, on 1st October 1878, the daughter of civil engineer George Gibbes…

1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s
Hellenic Club

The Hellenic Club on Morphett Street is one of several social venues established by the Greek community in Adelaide.

club

late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Henley-on-Torrens Regatta

In 1910 thousands of people lined the Torrens to see the carnival of lavishly decorated boats in the first Henley-on-Torrens…

boating, regatta

Adelaide, boating, celebration, community, Henley-on-Torrens, history, regatta, rowing, Torrens

1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Henry Newman Barwell

Henry Newman Barwell (1877–1959) was called to the South Australian bar in 1899; successful advocacy for the defence in seven…

1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1940s, early twentieth century
Higher education

Higher education has expanded to provide a range of benefits to all.

educational & research establishments

education, universities

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

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‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

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‘The Apron’ by Karen Genoff

‘The Apron’ by Karen Genoff

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14 Pieces

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‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

Mark Niehus’ four-part series cemented his status as a prominent poet and artist in Adelaide.

Matthew Flinders Memorial

Matthew Flinders Memorial

A statue to honour Matthew Flinders, the first explorer to circumnavigate Australia, was a long time coming in Adelaide

Port Adelaide Lighthouse

Port Adelaide Lighthouse

Installed in the 1860s as Port Adelaide’s first fixed navigational beacon, and later used at South Neptune Island, the Port Adelaide Lighthouse today functions as an iconic museum display in the heart of the Port.

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