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Note change from published program: 7 October at 7.30pmBurnside City Uniting Church, 384 Portrush Rd TusmoreDR JOHN WOODFORDE…and Six Parrot Puddingsby ROB KIRK The talk is about the early days of Colonial Adelaide through the eyes of Dr Woodforde, survey doctor (and later JP and Coroner) who came out on the Rapid with Colonel Light. … Continue reading October Members’ Meeting

Recommendations from Historical Society members for those interested in listening to history: Podcasts on history - in response to the last newsletter, here’s areader’s recommended podcasts sites: Archive Fever (Aus) https://www.archivefeverpod.com Our Town (National Trust SA)https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/our-town-podcast-series Talking History (History trust of SA) choose video or audiohttps://history.sa.gov.au/where-to-learn-more/talking-history If you have more suggestions please use the Contact … Continue reading Podcasts on History

Our footy, our people, our stories: 145 years of the SANFLFeaturing highlights of the SANFL History Centre such as photographs, guernseys, trophies, and video. 3 June to 16 October 2022.Further information via the State Library website

Centenary of the Mallala War MonumentThe committee of the Mallala Museum cordially invite you to join with the community to celebrate the centenary of the War Monument on Sunday October 16th. A service will commence at 12.00pm and a sausage sizzle lunch will be provided afterwards by the Mallala Lion’s Club. The Museum will be … Continue reading Mallala War Monument

22 August 2022 marks 150 years since the completion of the Overland Telegraph Line. Join us as we launch a new website that revisits the history of the Line as a transcultural frontier. While the Line holds a celebrated place in national memory as a feat of colonial engineering, this website aims to reframe the Line’s significance through … Continue reading Overland Telegraph Website