1. 

   The hulk 'Fitzjames'

   Between 1880 and 1891 the hulk Fitzjames, colloquially known as ‘Hell afloat’, served as a Reformatory for over 100 boys aged from 8 to 16 years of age. 

   Historical Thing | By Nikki Sullivan | 1880s, 1890s

2. 

   The opening of Parliament 1857

   Crowds gathered on 22 April 1857 to watch Governor Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell open South Australia’s first fully elected parliament.

   Historical Event | By Mandy Paul, History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1850s

3. 

   Tunnels of Adelaide

   Adelaide tunnel tales are a perennial favourite in the popular press, and are cheerfully perpetuated by tour operators and publicans everywhere.

   Historical Thing | By Deb Morgan | 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century

4. 

   Venere di Canova

   A startled Venus caused consternation as Adelaide’s first public statue in 1892

   Historical Thing | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1850s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1920s, 1930s, 1960s

5. 

   Vietnam War

   The Vietnam War had a significant impact on South Australian political life, and the course and character of opposition aroused by the war and conscription for it were different in Adelaide than in other capital cities.

   Historical Event | By Malcolm Saunders | late twentieth century, mid twentieth century

6. 

   Voyagers

   The lives and cultures of ‘Afghan’ cameleers are recognised in Whitmore Square

   Historical Thing | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | Southwest corner | 1860s, 1870s, 2000-2010

7. 

   Wattle Day

   1 September in Australia is Wattle Day, though not widely known, some have argued it should replace Australia Day.

   Historical Event | By Catherine Manning, History Trust of South Australia | 1830s, 1900-1910, 1910s, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century

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