1920s

Image: man stands next to building made of logs

Forestry

With few areas of high rainfall, South Australia lacks abundant native forests.

Historical Subject | By Rob Robinson and Peter Johnston | early twentieth century, Great Depression, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century

The franchise has proved a lively issue in South Australia’s political history. Before representative government, wealthy men of property claimed that parliament should represent only those with a stake in the country, whereas many colonists sought popular representation.

Historical Subject | By Dr Helen Jones | early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

Image: The body of a tug boat upside down in the process of being constructed, numerous people, ropes and ladders surround the boat

Perry, Mr. Frank

Frank Tennyson Perry (1887–1965) was born in Gawler and educated at Prince Alfred College before joining his uncle’s engineering business in 1903.

Historical Person | By Carol Fort | 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s

Image: Photograph of farmers and horses pulling a harvester

May, Mr. John

Frederick May was an engineer and manufacturer, and the archetypal 'quiet achiever' who missed out on major fame and success.

Historical Person | By Mark Boon | 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s

Freemasonry

The first South Australian Freemasons lodge formed in England, before the colony of South Australia was settled.

Historical Subject | By David Hilliard | North Terrace | 1830s, 1840s, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

Freemasons Grand Lodge

Completed in 1927 the Freemasons Grand Lodge, or Masonic Centre, is a well known landmark on North Terrace.

Historical Place | By Catherine Manning, History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1920s

Image: two brown canvas bags with references to Bob Marley, Aboriginal communities, AC DC, and peace signs

Frome Road and Rundle Street Mural

Originally painted by Carol Ruff and Barbary O'Brien in 1984 and modified by Driller Jet Armstrong in 1998.

Historical Thing | By Hannah Stewart, History Trust of South Australia | Rundle Street east | 1980s, 1990s

Image: Head and torso shot of a middle aged man wearing round rimmed glasses

Henderson, George

George Henderson figured prominently in South Australia’s cultural, educational and social life.

Historical Person | By Wilfrid Prest | North Terrace | 1900-1910, 1920s, 1940s

Mayo, Mr. George

George Elton Mayo was an extraordinarily versatile pioneer in human relations, management studies and psychoanalysis.

Historical Person | By Dr Oliver Mayo | North Terrace | 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s

Image: View of shop fronts and cars along currie street

Hassell, Mr. George

A printer and publisher, Hassell was devoted to the immaculate ‘embellishment of books’.

Historical Person | By Valmai Hankel | North Terrace, Northwest corner | early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

Hall, Mr. George

In the days before Coca-Cola and Pepsi, George Hall was a forward-thinking manufacturer of soft drinks.

Historical Person | By Anna Stirling Pope | North Terrace | late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century

Image: Two bearded Caucasian men dressed in late nineteenth century clothing and stove-pipe hats ride on horseback near a bridge in a remote South Australian setting

Hannaford, Mr. George

George William Hannaford was born on 4 January 1852, the son of farmer George Williams Hannaford and his wife Ann (née Cornish) of ‘Hatchlands’ in Hartley Vale, near Gumeracha, South Australia.

Historical Person | By Dr David Jones | North Terrace | 1860s, 1900-1910, late nineteenth century

Image: A photographic head-and-shoulders portrait of a middle-aged man with mutton-chop sideburns wearing clerical vestments

Farr, Dr. George

A clergyman and headmaster, Farr was a champion of gentlemanly behaviour, honesty and good sportsmanship.

Historical Person | By Robert Fisher | North Terrace, Parklands | late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century

Image: A photographic head-and-shoulders portrait of a bearded, middle-aged man wearing a suit with cravat and jewelled cravat pin

Goyder, Mr. George

A surveyor and conservationist, and incredibly prolific letter-writer, Goyder is mainly remembered for his famous ‘line of rainfall’.

Historical Person | By Nic Klaassen | North Terrace | late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century

Image: The German consul sitting surrounded by his welcoming party at the front of a house in Hahndorf

Germans

The German born community have left a strong cultural legacy in South Australia, evident in many areas today.

Historical Subject | By Ian Harmstorf | early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century

Blue background with yellow green and blue blow and dashed lines spiraling across the blue.

Germans in South Australia

Germans have been arriving in South Australia since the beginnings of the new colony in 1836

Historical Subject | By Migration Museum | 1860s, late nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

Giordano Collection

A collection held by the Migration Museum documenting the life of Antonio Giordano.

Collection Level Description | 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s

Image: Black and white photograph of Indigenous woman

Elphick MBE, Gladys

Known to all as ‘Aunty Glad’, Elphick was a tireless worker for Aboriginal welfare.

Historical Person | By Lewis O'Brien & Professor Paul Hughes | North Terrace | 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s

Image: Black and white photograph showing front of large, white two-storey building

Government House

One of Adelaide’s oldest buildings, Government House welcomes thousands of visitors each year

Historical Place | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1970s, 1980s, 2000-2010

Image: Hundreds of schools students in black uniforms pose in lines outside a large symmetrical stone building with decorative brickwork between floors, two huge arched windows on the front gable ends and smaller windows on the sides.

Grote Street

Her Majesty’s Theatre and the Central Market continue to attract people to Grote Street

Historical Place | By Margaret Anderson and Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | Central Market | 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s

Hawker Vans

There is evidence that hawkers were active in Australia as early as the 1820s.

Historical Subject | By Michelle Toft, National Motor Museum | 1820s, 1830s, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

Health

How healthy are South Australians? And what makes the differences?

Historical Subject | By Judith Raftery | early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

Image: A photographic head-and-shoulders portrait of an incredibly attractive young woman with light-coloured eyes and an ear-length 1920s haircut

Mayo, Dr. Helen

Medical practitioner Helen Mayo combined energy and a strong social conscience in her promotion of child health services.

Historical Person | By Decie Denholm | North Terrace | 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s

Henley-on-Torrens Regatta

In 1910 thousands of people lined the Torrens to see the carnival of lavishly decorated boats in the first Henley-on-Torrens Regatta

Historical Event | By Corinne Ball, Migration Museum | Parklands, River Torrens | 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s

Butler, Henry

Harry Butler was a charismatic young aviator with a barnstorming style.

Historical Person | By Dr Robert Nicol | 1910s, 1920s

Image: portrait of man wearing tie and suit jacket

Barwell, Sir Henry

Henry Newman Barwell was a successful lawyer and politician who lent his name to a farm apprenticeship scheme.

Historical Person | By Carol Fort | 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1940s, early twentieth century

Image: Four men and a woman in university graduation attire sit on chairs and pose for a photograph

Higher education

Higher education has expanded to provide a range of benefits to all.

Historical Subject | By Alison Mackinnon AM | early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century

Image: A group of men and children stand outside a two storey terrace building the ground floor of which is serving as a drapery store with fabric sitting in baskets on the street, coats hanging along the storefront and hats in the window.

Hindley Street

An eclectic mix since foundation, Hindley Street has seen it all

Historical Place | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | Hindley Street | 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s

Image: View of a group of children in garden with church in the background

Hindmarsh Square / Mukata

Hindmarsh Square, located in the north-east of Adelaide, was one of the six squares designed by Colonel William Light in his 1837 plan of Adelaide. Originally designed as an oasis from the surrounding city, the Square would, however, see it’s size reduced and its lawns intersected by both Pulteney and Grenfell streets as transport and the city developed around it. Despite this, Hindmarsh Square continues to serve its intended purpose as an area of respite from its urban surrounding.

Historical Place | By Owen Hems | early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

Historical Relics Collection

A collection of nearly 400 objects related to the foundation and settlement of the British colony of South Australia.

Collection Level Description | 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s

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