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Alice

Who, or what, is following Alice in Rymill Park?

bronze statue

children, fountain, picnic, playground, sculpture

1950s, 1960s
Catherine Helen Spence statue

The powerful sculpture of Catherine Helen Spence in Light Square, Adelaide celebrates the life and work of a formidable South…

bronze statue

author, books, children, journalist, preacher, welfare, writing

1850s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1920s, 1980s
Childhood

The history of childhood in South Australia has been characterised by the assimilation policies practised by the state and the…

assimilation, children, stolen generation

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late 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
Schools’ Patriotic Fund

The Children’s Patriotic Fund and Schools’ Patriotic Fund were repsonsible for aiding the war effort on the homefront during the First and…

children, community, fund, military, patriotic, school, soldiers, support, volunteers

1910s, 1940s, First World War, Second World War

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‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

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‘The Apron’ by Karen Genoff

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‘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

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

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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children

Alice

Catherine Helen Spence statue

Childhood

Kindergartens

Schools’ Patriotic Fund

Featured Thing

‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

Featured Thing

‘The Apron’ by Karen Genoff

Featured Thing

14 Pieces

Most popular Things

‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

Matthew Flinders Memorial

Port Adelaide Lighthouse

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