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This month in South Australia’s history

Second ‘Silent Cop’

After the first silent cop is destroyed by a car, a second more robust concrete marker is installed at Black Diamond Corner

Laid Up

After 27 years of service, Yelta is retired and laid up

Converted to migrant hostel

In 1947 the buildings formerly known as the SPF Hostel (Schools Patriotic Fund Hostel) and former Cheer Up Hut were converted into a migrant hostel. It was officially renamed the Immigration and Reception Depot, Elder Park in August 1948.