1. 

   Viticulture

   The growing of grape vines dates from the earliest years of European settlement in South Australia.

   Historical Subject | By Dr Geoffrey Bishop | early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

2. 

   Torode, Mr. Walter

   Once a prominent builder in Adelaide, Unley and the Adelaide Hills, some of Walter Torode’s constructions have stood the test of time

   Historical Person | By Peter Bell | early twentieth century, late nineteenth century

3. 

   Gill, Mr. Walter

   A conscientious and gifted forestry administrator, Walter Gill was also an enthusiastic nature photographer.

   Historical Person | By Dr David Jones | North Terrace | early twentieth century, late nineteenth century

4. 

   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

5. 

   Wealth

   In South Australia, the prime key to wealth has been land. From its inception as a European colony, ownership (or control) of land meant access to agricultural and mineral resources. For the Aboriginal peoples, dispossession meant devastation.

   Historical Subject | By Martin P Shanahan | early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

6. 

   West Terrace Cemetery

   West Terrace Cemetery reflects the early population groups of Adelaide, and is a popular destination for tour groups.

   Historical Place | By Rhiannon Agutter, History Trust of South Australia | West Terrace | early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

7. Where I was born

   I was born at Quambi Hospital on South Terrace and lived at McLaren Street.

   User Story | South Terrace | mid twentieth century

8. 

   Whitmore Square

   Vibrant Whitmore Square continues to serve its diverse community in the southwest corner of Adelaide

   Historical Place | By Amber Clark, Kara-Lee Ramm and Simone McInnes, Australian Environmental History Course, Flinders University of South Australia and Jude Elton, History SA | Southwest corner | early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century, Second World War

9. 

   Giles, Dr. William

   Surgeon William Anstey Giles came from pioneering stock, but was a pioneer himself in medical literature.

   Historical Person | By Ian L.D. Forbes | North Terrace | early twentieth century, late nineteenth century

10. Willshire, Mr. William

    William Henry Willshire, Adelaide born, joined the South Australian police in 1878 and in 1882 was posted to central Australia.

    Historical Person | By Robert Foster | early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century

11. 

    Wirraninthi/Park 23

    Wirrarninthi/Park 23 is the site of a Kaurna food and medicine trail, a playground for children, and sporting facilities.

    Historical Place | By Tennille Anderson, Linnell Hopkins, April Mears and Caitlin Videon, Australian Environmental History Course, Flinders University of South Australia and Jude Elton, History SA | Parklands, Southwest corner, West Terrace | early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

12. 

    Woman’s Christian Temperance Union

    Alcohol was only one facet of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union’s social reform agenda.

    Historical Organisation | By Margaret Allen | early twentieth century, late nineteenth century

13. 

    Yerrakartarta

    At the time of its installation in 1995, Yerrakartarta was the largest public commission of Aboriginal artwork in Australia. 

    Historical Thing | North Terrace | 1990s, Aboriginal Country pre-contact, late twentieth century

14. 

    Bonython, Lady Constance

    Lady Constance Jean Bonython was the Mayoress of the City of Adelaide in 1913 and the Lady Mayoress from 1927-1930.

    Historical Person | By Perry Snodgrass, HerStory Project | 1830s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, early twentieth century, mid twentieth century

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