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Kaurna language (Kaurna warra)

Kaurna, the original language of Adelaide and the Adelaide Plains, is once again being heard.

Aboriginal languages, Kaurna, language

Aboriginal Country pre-contact, early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century
Kaurna People

The original people of the Adelaide Plains are still here – and once again speaking the Kaurna language.

Aboriginal Country pre-contact, early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Kindergartens

Based on the philosophy and understanding of child development of the German educator and philosopher Friedrich Froebel, kindergartens in South…

children, education

early twentieth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Korean War

Over 400 South Australians served in the Korean War (1950–53) alongside other Commonwealth and United States forces

1950s
Koreans in South Australia

Most Korean South Australians are from the Republic of Korea (known as South Korea). They first began arriving in South…

1970s, late twentieth century
Labour Settlements

Labour settlements were created during the 1890s to trial collective ownership, new farming technology and the high unemployment created by…

1850s, 1890s
Land

Aboriginal people were conservative and conservationist land managers; European settlers and their descendants expected land to be the backbone of society…

Aboriginal Country pre-contact, early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Landforms and landscape

Many notable South Australian landscape features persist as ancient relics of past eras, having survived the influence of underlying geological…
Laotians in South Australia

The first large scale arrival of Laotians in Australia was in 1976. Only a few made their way to South…

1970s, late twentieth century
Latvians in South Australia

In the nineteenth century South Australia was visited by numerous Latvian sailors who worked on Baltic trading ships, carrying mainly…

early twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Lebanese in South Australia

Lebanese immigrants began arriving in Australia in the late nineteenth century. They emigrated from what was then the province of…

late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Legal Profession

The evolving profession in South Australia retained some centuries-old practices.

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1980s
Letters Patent

South Australia’s founding document is once again the source of intense political and legal debate.

Aboriginal rights, British settlement, foundation, Letters Patent

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Lithuanians in South Australia

Lithuanian migrants came to South Australia as early as the 1840s, numbers expanded significantly following the Second World War.

1840s, 1930s, mid twentieth century
Magazines

The first South Australian magazine to focus on local content was the South Australian Magazine, first published in 1841. Other magazines published…

Magazine, newspaper, street press

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century
Maritime Exploration

The rapid European maritime exploration of South Australia takes place in the early 19th century

1790s, 1800-1810
Market Gardens and Orchards

South Australian market gardens, nurseries, viticulture industry and orchardists have always required a creative use of water resources in cultivating…
Marriage and divorce

Marriage and divorce rates have fluctuated according to social mores and legislative imposts.

community, divorce, family, family law, marriage

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Medical Profession

Better training and higher professional standards were key factors in ongoing improvements to medical services for South Australians
Migrant Hostels and Work Camps

Tens of thousands of people went through work camps and migrant hostels in South Australia.

late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Migration

Patterns of migration among the pre-European population of South Australia are not well known but the Aboriginal peoples were certainly…
Mines and mining

South Australia’s rich mineral wealth is reflected in the state’s long mining history

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1940s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
Motor Vehicles

In just half a century various forms of motorised transport came to dominate South Australia’s highways and byways.
National Parks

South Australia’s national parks preserve the state’s unique flora, fauna, cultural sites and scenic beauty, providing enjoyment to many.

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Nepalese in South Australia

The majority of Nepalese-born South Australians are Hindus, with the remainder mainly affiliated with Buddhism.
New Zealanders in South Australia

New Zealanders of European descent have migrated to Australia since the second half of the nineteenth century
Nicaraguans in South Australia

It is unclear when the first Nicaraguans came to South Australia, but political turmoil has provided Nicaraguans with reason to…
Northern Territory

A territory foregone – practical decision or economic and social development opportunities lost?

1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s
Norwegians in South Australia

The number of Norwegian South Australians peaked by 1966, when there were 303.
Nursing

On-the-job experience was the only training for the earliest nurses, but the profession is now part of the higher education…

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

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From ‘boneshakers’ to penny-farthings to mountain bikes, bicycles have certainly changed since the 1860s.

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