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This devotional card, written by Queen Adelaide in 1841, quotes Psalms 100:5
Collection Item | North Terrace | 1840s
Throughout the 1890s South Australia was at the forefront of the Federation movement that created the Commonwealth of Australia from six British colonies.
Historical Event | By John Bannon | early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, mid nineteenth century
This paint box is believed to have belonged to soldier, public servant and explorer, Captain Charles Sturt.
Collection Item | 1800-1810, 1830s, 1840s
The Royal Adelaide Show has become the annual meeting place for country and city.
Historical Event | By Rob Linn | early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Urn made by Henry Tijou and carried in Queen Adelaide's funeral procession.
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