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The Historical Society
of South Australia Inc
President Geoffrey Bishop
Secretary
Terry
Saunderson |
This page outlines the
Discovering SA's History
and Visiting SA's History
Program for 2012
The printed brochure
of the 2012 Program and Membership form is available for download from here
Our regular
meetings are held in the Burnside Community Centre,
Corner Portrush Road and Greenhill Road
(map), commencing at 7.30 p.m., unless otherwise
stated.
Non-members are always welcome.
| February 3 |
Matthew Flinders:
to perfect the discovery of that extensive country, Dr Gillian Dooley |
| March 2 |
Soldier Ladies -
South Australian Nurses in the Boer War, Dr Caroline Adams |
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April 13
NOTE: April meeting 2nd Friday |
South Australian Lawyers and the First World War, Peter Moore |
| May 4 |
Marble Hill 1878-1955: life at the vice-regal residence, Richard Heathcote |
| June 1 |
The Bridge: a boyhood
history 1954-1966, Dr Bernard Whimpress |
| July 6 |
Robert Clark Morgan: whaling
sea captain and figure of early South Australian history, Dorothy Heinrich |
| August 3 |
Barbara Robertson and the celebration of South Australian women artists, Lorraine McLoughlin |
| September 7 |
A valuable man: James Henry Southcott and Southcott Pty Ltd, Richard Venus |
| October 5 |
The Original Masterchefs: the
history and traditions of country shows and show
cooking in South Australia, Liz Harfull |
| November
2 |
George French Angas: a thin
line between art and science, Dr Philip Jones |

A donation of $4.00 is suggested for field trips. Where applicable, bus
fares and entrance fees are additional. Details of each event and field trip are published
in our Newsletter, History SA.
Bookings for our
Visiting SA's History are confirmed by payment
| Sunday 27 May |
Visit Keswick Barracks. Heritage walk and museum tour |
| Wednesday 17 October |
Visit Royal Adelaide
Showgrounds Archives |
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to be advised |
Christmas function |
Venue for Meetings:
Burnside Community Centre

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