History Trust of SA Talking History Online:Let's Get Physical Tuesday 21 September, 5.30pm - Let’s Get Physical: Preserving SA’s Sporting Stories South Australians have long had a love affair with sport. For over 180 years sporting clubs and associations around the state have provided an outlet for physical activity, a sense of community, and a … Continue reading
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October Members Meeting
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SA MEETING: 1 October 7.30pm Burnside City Uniting Church Covid lockdown interstate has prevented our next speaker attending so BERNARD WHIMPRESS has stepped up to fill the gap with ‘GEORGE GIFFEN, THE CRICKETER’ Everyone welcome (non members $5 entry). GEORGE GIFFEN: A BIOGRAPHY The office of Australian Test cricket captain … Continue reading October Members Meeting
September Members Meeting
Friday 3 September 7.30pm Dr Anne Black The overlooked Pendragon: George Isaacs George Isaacs (1825–1876), otherwise known by his apt pseudonym A. Pendragon, is a neglected figure in South Australian history. Isaacs’ book The Queen of the South, based on his experiences on the Victorian gold fields, was the first novel published in South Australia. … Continue reading September Members Meeting
SA History Trust Grants
Latest grant round is open NOW The History Trust's South Australian History Fund (SAHF) grant round for 2021-22 is now open. The SAHF is available to a wide variety of community organisations for small history projects and to individuals for publication and research projects. One of the History Trust's aims is to keep building the evidence of … Continue reading SA History Trust Grants
Family History Talk
Talking History Online: The Art of Family History Artists often draw on real events, folk culture and family stories for inspiration, as well as occasionally delving into historical research as part of their craft. Join Dr Noris Ioannou and Sera Waters to hear their thoughts on the relationship between folk culture, family influences and history … Continue reading Family History Talk