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This month in South Australia’s history

Adelaide’s first synagogue opens

On 9 August 1850 Adelaide’s first synagogue was opened on acre 37, Rundle Street east. It was erected by the Adelaide Jewish Congregation. The congregation soon outgrew these premises and in 1870 a foundation stone was laid for a larger synagogue next door.

New Jervois Bridge

The original Jervois Bridge is closed. It is subsequently demolished and replaced by a modern fixed span that opens three years later

Laying of the foundation stone

The Governor, Sir Archibald Weigall, officiated and women laid violets at the ceremony.