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This month in South Australia’s history

First Renovation

The appearance of several large cracks in the walls and tower of Trinity Church results in extensive structural renovation

Converted to migrant hostel

In 1947 the buildings formerly known as the SPF Hostel (Schools Patriotic Fund Hostel) and former Cheer Up Hut were converted into a migrant hostel. It was officially renamed the Immigration and Reception Depot, Elder Park in August 1948.

Built

Archie Badenoch is constructed at the General Motors Holden plant at Birkenhead in Port Adelaide and enters Royal Australian Navy service