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The HSSA Grants Scheme awards grants from time to time for projects related to South Australia's history, making possible projects that might not otherwise even get off the ground. The Historical Society of South Australia actively strives to support projects that promote the study, recording, writing and exhibition of South Australia's stories. In years it … Continue reading Historical Society Grants in 2027

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2026 KEAIN MEDAL ARE NOW OPEN Nominations are invited for the 2026 Keain Medal. The award will be awarded for books relating to South Australian history and biography published during 2026. The award is proudly presented by the Historical Society of South Australia in association with the History Council of South Australia. … Continue reading Keain Medal 2026

Z Ward Behind the Walls TourStep inside one of South Australia's most intriguing historic sites.For almost 90 years Glenside's Z Ward was home to South Australia's "criminally insane", patients who sat on the overlapping edges of criminality and mental illness.  Z Wards construction was completed in 1885 however, it was not opened until 1888. Patients who … Continue reading Z Ward Tours

Monthly Talks are held at Burnside City Uniting Church, Tusmore at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome $5 cash on entry. October 2 : ‘TO TREAT WITH THEM': George Fife Angas and Aboriginal South Australians 1835 to 1842 by John Walker Taking as a starting point George Fife Angas' largely neglected speech on the Aboriginal peoples of the … Continue reading October History Meeting

History Talks:Sept 4, 7.30pm, Burnside Uniting Church, Cnr Fisher & Portrush Roads MIGRANT WORK CAMPS – 1948-1960 Speaker: Karen Agutter Following the Second World War, Displaced Persons and assisted European migrants, especially those arriving under special worker schemes, were essential to Australia’s post-war recovery and economic expansion. In return for their passage, these men and … Continue reading September Members Meeting