1. Image: The statue of a horse and rider mounting the crest of a hill

    South African War Memorial

    The mounted trooper reining in his horse commemorates South Australians who served in the South African War (1899-1902).

    Historical Thing | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1890s, 1900-1910, 1930s, 2000-2010

  2. Venere di Canova, 2013

    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

  3. Image: Bronze busts of two men's heads in garden next to footpath

    William Henry Bragg Bust

    This bust, sculpted in 2015 by South Australian artist Robert Hannaford, commemorates Professor William Bragg. 

    Historical Thing | By Alexander Parsons, History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 2010s

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