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This month in South Australia’s history

Excommunication of Mary MacKillop

On 22 September 1871, Mary MacKillop was excommunicated for alleged insubordination by Bishop Sheil in the Chapel of Saint Mary’s Convent and School.

The Legislative Council building is constructed

The first Legislative Council building was constructed in September 1843 on the northern side of the terrace, close to King William Street and Government House. It was replaced with a larger stone building in July 1855 and extended to cater for a bicameral parliament in 1857.

Approved

Legislative Council approves W Charlick’s proposal to open a fruit and produce market