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This month in South Australia’s history

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.

Fifth Adelaide Violet Day

20 June was the day chosen for Violet Day activities in Adelaide. Towns throughout South Australia observed Violet Day on a range of different dates through June and July.

Jubilee International Exhibition

The official launch of the exhibition on 21 June 1887 was preceded by a march through the city by cavalry, infantry, artillery and marines from several ships. The exhibition proved hugely popular. By its close on 7 January 1888, 789 672 people had attended, more than twice Adelaide’s population.