The Historical Society SA grants have been announced: · Strathalbyn Uniting Church –Secrets of Strathalbyn Clock Tower $823.50 · Adelaide Repertory Theatre co –Preserving the Repertory History Collection $250 · Malcolm J Saunders –Trade Union Movement in SA and the Early Cold War $1000 · Queer Archives Collective of SA – organisation, incorporation and resources to promote existence $359 … Continue reading Society Grants Announced
Oral History Awards
Nominations and applications are now being accepted for the 2026 OHA awards. The deadline is 31 July 2026.Winners will be announced at the 2026 OHA Biennial Conference in Adelaide, South Australia, from 3-6 December .Three awards are on offer: Hazel de Berg Award for Excellence in Oral History OHA Book Award OHA Media Award. Hazel de … Continue reading Oral History Awards
July Members Meeting
JULY 3: Burnside Uniting Church, Cnr Fisher & Portrush Roads. MORE TO TODD THAN A TELEGRAPH LINE Presented by Richard Venus Sir Charles Todd’s 200th birthday will be on July 7 this year. Most people would associate him with the Overland Telegraph Line, arguably Australia’s greatest infrastructure project. But this only accounted for three of … Continue reading July Members Meeting
Grandparenting Oral History Project
Grandparenting in Australia: a history (1945-2025) A project team documenting the history of grandparenting in Australia is seeking oral history interviewees and/or 3-6 participants for a focus group in Adelaide/SA. It is an Australian Research Council-funded project (ARC DP250100728, Ethics Approval ANU H/2025/0115). Participation involves a focus group lasting around 2 hours. They hope to … Continue reading Grandparenting Oral History Project
The Strange Death of Mr Buchanan
Burnside Historical Society: Monday 15 June at 7.30pm. Burnside Community Hall Our June meeting will be something quite different and well worth braving acold winter’s night. But remember the temperature and the atmosphere in theHall will both be pleasantly warm. Be prepared for the unexpected when Robyn Heitmann presents The StrangeDeath of Mr Buchanan, when … Continue reading The Strange Death of Mr Buchanan