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This month in South Australia’s history

The Town Hall opens

The Town Hall was inaugurated on 20 June 1866 by the Governor. The town hall’s opening banquet that evening was a lavish affair for 800 people and an equally well attended ball was held on 22 June 1866. The opening concert was held on the 26 June 1866.

The Adelaide Town Hall opens

Designed by Edmund Wright of Wright and Woods architects as a result of a competition in 1863, the Adelaide Town Hall opened in June 1866. Since then it has been an important venue in Adelaide for concerts, civic receptions, public gatherings and meetings.

Funeral of Sir Ross Macpherson Smith

Adelaide came to a standstill for Sir Ross’ funeral on 15 June.