Are you a former resident of Tanderra Hostel, Colebrook, or Oodnadatta Children's home? If so, you or a representative of former residents are invited to a community consultation meeting to discuss how best to manage United Aborigines Mission archival records which the State Library of South Australia has recently received.Further information and EOIs through The … Continue reading United Aborigines Mission Archival Records
October Members Meeting
MEETING: OCTOBER 6 at 7.30pmBurnside City Uniting Church, 384 Portrush Rd TusmoreDESIGNING THE SLEEP-OUT IN TWENTIETH CENTURY SOUTH AUSTRALIA – Dr Julie Collins This paper will explore the design of sleep-outs which were common in South Australian homes during the first half of the twentieth century. These varied in design from enclosed verandahs to purpose-designed … Continue reading October Members Meeting
Oral History workshop
Oral History SA/NT workshop: How to do an oral history interviewAn introductory workshop on the practice and methods of doing an oral history interview.10am - 3.30pm, 27 October 2023. Jervois Room, State Library of South Australia.Further information and tickets through Eventbrite
Vickers Vimy talk
Vickers Vimy: The Great Air Race of 1919Hear the incredible story from a member of the SA Aviation Museum's History Research Group, Mike Milln. He will explain why the crew was uniquely qualified to achieve one of the greatest aviation feats of all time, the characteristics of the aircraft that made it possible, the highlights … Continue reading Vickers Vimy talk
First Pathologist in SA Talk
SA Medical Heritage Society September MeetingThe speaker this month is SAMHS member and pathologist Dr. Philip Allen, who will be speaking on the first pathologist in South Australia.6pm, 28 September 2023. Royal Society Rooms, Morgan Thomas Lane, Adelaide. Guests welcome but please register beforehand.Further information here (pdf flyer)