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This month in South Australia’s history

The rotunda is erected

The rotunda was made at Macfarlane’s Saracen Foundry in Glasgow and shipped from London. It is constructed of decorative wrought iron with a zinc roof and on arrival it was painted bronze, grey and blue. The rotunda officially opened on 28 November 1882.

First Renovation

The appearance of several large cracks in the walls and tower of Trinity Church results in extensive structural renovation

Officially opened

The Museum officially opened with a celebration in the courtyard and banners made by South Australian community groups.