1. 

   The Athlete

   Once dubbed 'Adelaide's most active statue' the Athlete is now safely installed in the Lord Mayor's Courtyard. 

   Historical Thing | By Pat Stretton | Central Market, River Torrens, Southwest corner | early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century

2. 

   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

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. 

   Victor Richardson Gates

   An outstanding all-round sportsman was provided with the rare honour of being memorialised during his lifetime

   Historical Thing | By Jude Elton & Bernard O'Neil, History Trust of South Australia | River Torrens | 1920s, 1930s, 1960s, early twenty–first century

6. Victoria Park Racecourse

   The permanent establishment of what became popularly known as the 'Old Adelaide Racecourse' was exceptionally controversial 

   User Story | East Terrace | 1860s, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

7. 

   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

8. 

   War Horse Memorial

   Remembering the role of horses in war.

   Historical Thing | By Jude Elton & Bernard O'Neil, History Trust of South Australia | Parklands | 1910s, 1920s, 1960s, early twenty–first century

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