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This month in South Australia’s history

The West Wing is completed

Construction of the building to accommodate the House of Assembly commenced in July 1883. Persistent quality of work issues led to the cancellation of the contract with Kapunda Marble & Building in 1885 with builder James Shaw taking over in February 1886. The West Wing was opened on 5 June 1889. More than 1000 guests, including Governor Kintore, were present. The House of Assembly Chamber was declared open by the speaker at the House’s first meeting on 6 June 1889.

Funeral of Sir Ross Macpherson Smith

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

War Memorial

The South African War Memorial is erected near the entrance to Government House, and becomes the focus of Remembrance services until the construction of the National War Memorial at Kintore Avenue in the 1930s