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Colonel Light statue

Colonel William Light’s statue on Montefiore Hill pointing towards the centre of Adelaide has come to symbolise the city that…

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Colonel William Light Grave and Monument

Colonel William Light’s grave remains in Light Square, while Light’s Monument there has been replaced and embellished over time

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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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Colonel Light statue

Colonel William Light Grave and Monument

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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