Together we celebrate our shared heritage and honour the achievements of
South Australian pioneers
Our real worth as an Association will not be evident in our lifetime
but will be recognised by scholars and researchers
who are not yet born.
Geo C. Morphett
Upcoming Events
We are pleased to announce that Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, will join our Proclamation Day celebrations on 28 December.
Guests are welcome and family tables can be arranged.
Please see the booking & payment information by selecting the Events Calendar from the menu.
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December 2024
Saturday 28 December - 12pm - 4.30pm
Glenelg Golf Club, 118 James Melrose Drive, Novar Gardens
"The Peoples' Church in a Distant Land: Founding the first Church of England parish in South Australia 1836-1843". Our guest speaker, Dr Brian Dickey, will discuss the establishment of Trinity Church on North Terrace and its first Minister, the Rev Charles Beaumont Howard, the first Colonial Chaplain, who came out on the "Buffalo" and died in 1843. Cost includes a two course lunch, complimentary drink on arrival, with tea/coffee and chocolates to finish the afternoon.
Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson will be attending this event and all members and guests need to be seated by 12.20pm.
Please note that bookings close on Friday 20 December (unless fully booked previously) and all payments must be received by that date.
Speaker: Dr. Brian Dickey Maximum: 100 people Cost: $75 Members / $80 Guests (Please note that this venue is now completely smoke/vaping free)
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February 2025
Wednesday 5 February 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Guest Speaker: Dr Roger Cross – “The Flower Hunter”
| Wednesday 19 February 10.30am – 12.30pm SM-01 SameShips
This date marks the 189th anniversary of the 'Letters Patent', establishing the Province of South Australia. Come along for morning tea and explore the stories and journeys of the 1836 ships.
Pioneers SA, 25 Leigh Street, Adelaide Maximum 15 people Cost $5
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Guests are very welcome to join us at all Pioneers SA events |
Pioneers SA is proud to have the patronage of Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia. |
Pioneers SA membership is open to any person with an ancestor who arrived in
South Australia up to and including 28 December 1846.
A member's partner is welcome to join as an Associate Member.
The Association currently has approximately 700 members.
The Pioneers Association of South Australia Inc.
Suite 4, Level 2 Stafford House 25 Leigh Street, Adelaide
Phone: (08) 8231 5055 Email: info@pioneerssa.org.au
Opening Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 am to 2 pm
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
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