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HMS Buffalo

The Buffalo was the largest of the first nine ships to bring British settlers to South Australia, bringing Governor Hindmarsh to the…

migration, settlement, ships

1830s
Steam

The steam engine became part of daily life, thanks to its industrial applications, powering modes of transport and agricultural machinery,…

agriculture, boats, engines, ships, steam, trains, transport

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century

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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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HMS Buffalo

Steam

Featured Thing

‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

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‘The Apron’ by Karen Genoff

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14 Pieces

Most popular Things

‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

Matthew Flinders Memorial

Port Adelaide Lighthouse

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