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This month in South Australia’s history

Stranded

A ‘hurricane’ that strikes Adelaide leaves the Palais de Danse high-and-dry on the banks of the River Torrens

First legislative council building created

Jacob Pitman began construction of the first Council Chamber on the current site in July 1843. It was completed in time for the inaugural session of the new legislature on 10 October.

Memorial Drinking Fountain is Unveiled

Memorial Drinking Fountain erected in his honour