This scale model of the spiral staircase in the Newmarket Hotel is just 600 millimetres high, but represents months of careful craftwork. It was made by a young man named Walton Banks and exhibited at the Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition in 1887.
This party barge was one of Adelaide's most popular nightspots during the 'Roaring 20s', but fell victim to a series of misfortunes during its brief time afloat
Historical Thing| By James Hunter, History Trust of South Australia
The bronze bust of Sir Mellis Napier, sculpted by eminent South Australian artist John Dowie, commemorates his distinguished community service, including to the law and legal profession in South Australia