J150 Plaque, Sir Thomas Playford

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1986 marked the 150th anniversary of the colonisation of South Australia. To commemorate the sesquicentenary, the Jubilee 150 Board decided to honour a selection of people who had made a significant contribution to the community or gained national and international recognition for their work. It created a Jubilee 150 Walk of 150 bronze plaques set in the footpath of North Terrace.

Premier for 26 years, Sir Thomas Playford managed the industrialisation of South Australia while maintaining a conservative social agenda.

J150 Plaque

Sir Thomas Playford

GCMG

1896-1981

Founder of Elizabeth

Premier 1938-1963

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At a glance

Alternative names:
Jubilee 150 Plaque, Sir Thomas Playford
Materials:
Bronze
Dimensions:
Themes:
Building a state
business and trade
Community & cultural life
Government
Industry
politics
rights and citizenship
Periods:
1980s
Precincts:
North Terrace
Type:
plaques

People

Commemorates

Sir Thomas Playford

Things

Part of

Jubilee 150 Plaques