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Australian Democrats

The Australian Democrats have been arguably the most successful minor party in Australia’s political history and one that (unlike the…

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democrat, election, electorate, parliament, party, politics

early twenty–first century, late twentieth century
Elections

Elections to select members of parliament or local councillors are an important part of the democratic system. Who is allowed…

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early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Playford Family

A Baptist minister and Waterloo veteran with a dragoon’s pension, South Australia’s first Thomas Playford arrived in 1844 to claim…

development, family, government, industry, parliament, politics

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
The opening of Parliament 1857

Crowds gathered on 22 April 1857 to watch Governor Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell open South Australia’s first fully elected parliament.

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1850s

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Adelaide Festival Centre

Often considered as the ‘Heart of the Arts’ the Adelaide Festival Centre is home to an eclectic range of cultural performances. The building was erected in 1973 on the banks of the River Torrens in support of the unity of South Australia and Adelaide communities and the thriving culture of the arts. It was under the architectural vision of John Morphett and the profound enthusiasm of the general public that the Festival Centre was built.

Coopers Brewery

Coopers Brewery has survived where many others have failed; it is now the only Australian-owned major brewing company.

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