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The stainless steel Spheres (popularly known as the ‘Mall’s Balls’ or ‘Bert’s Balls’) were designed by sculptor Bert Flugelman (1923–2013) and installed on 5 October 1977.
The BCLB was joined by the Navy Band and performed selections.
Construction begins on the Port Adelaide Institute building. It opens to great fanfare on 23 October 1876