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Eyre Peninsula, South Australia: A Bibliography

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This month in South Australia’s history

The City Market (Central Market) opens

The City Market began trading on land owned by the Adelaide City Council on 23 January 1869 but wasn’t officially opened until 22 January 1870. In 1889 plans to rebuild the market were drawn up. The new premises featured an elaborate, two-storey brick façade on Grote Street. The foundation stone was laid on 8 February 1900 and the new facility was occupied that same year.

Unveiled

Memorial unveiled 30 January 1923 in Victoria Square west.

Fifth Floor Added

Work on the construction of a new story to the Norwich Union Building began in January of 1953.