| Guests are very welcome to join us at all Pioneers SA events
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| Please note that bookings are required for all events seven days prior to the scheduled date. Payment in advance is essential for all events, unless the event cost is $5 or less. Booking and payment options below. For any issues with a booking, please text or call the Events Co-ordinator on 0409 251 185 |
| Wednesday 5 February 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Guest Speaker: Dr Roger Cross – “The Flower Hunter”
Walkerville Uniting Church Hall | Wednesday 19 February 10.30am – 12.30pm SM-01 SameShips - 1836 Ships
At our first SameShips meeting for 2025 we will be looking at the 1836 ship arrivals. We have covered these ships before, but you may have missed the meeting or would just like to see how our collection has progressed. Please come ready to share your family’s story if they arrived in 1836.
Pioneers SA, 25 Leigh Street, Adelaide Maximum 15 people Cost $2. Donations welcome.
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| Monday 3 March 10.00am – 12.00pm
88 North Terrace, Adelaide
| Wednesday 26 March 10.30am – 12.30pm SM-02 SameShips - Intercolonial Ships
This month we'll explore the stories of the Intercolonial ships and their voyages to Adelaide. Come along for morning tea and share your stories.
Pioneers SA, Level 2, 25 Leigh Street, Adelaide Maximum 15 people Cost $2
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| Wednesday 9 April 12.00 – 3.00pm
Victoria Room, Edinburgh Hotel 7 High Street, Mitcham
Maximum: 60 people
| Wednesday 30 April 10.30am – 12.30pm SM-03 SameShips - Dorset
This month we'll explore the voyages of the Dorset. Come along for morning tea and share your stories.
Pioneers SA, Level 2, 25 Leigh Street, Adelaide Maximum 15 people Cost $2
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| Thursday 1 May 7.00 - 8.30pm Guest Speaker - Dr Heidi Ing
Burnside Library 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore
Maximum: 70 people | Every Tue & Thu in May, 10am - 2pm Poster Exhibition - 'Decisions'
Visit our city office and view the poster exhibition exploring the decisions made by our pioneers. This is an opportunity to understand the challenges they faced, the decisions they made and the outcomes they achieved.
No bookings required. Pioneers SA, Level 2, 25 Leigh Street, Adelaide Free
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| Monday 16 June 12.00 – 2.00pm
Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society Archives Guest Speaker - Erin Reardon
Westbourne Park Uniting Church Hall, 27 Sussex Terrace Hawthorn
Erin joined the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society as Archivist in May 2022, and discovered that he had the autonomy to decide how to archive 185 years of history, a simultaneously exciting and daunting prospect. In this talk he will discuss the collection, the history it represents, and finding the right help to future-proof it and make it accessible. Maximum: 100 people | Wednesday 4 June 10.30am – 12.30pm SM-04 SameShips - Palmyra
This month we'll explore the voyages of the Palmyra. Come along for morning tea and share your stories.
Pioneers SA, Level 2, 25 Leigh Street, Adelaide Maximum 15 people Cost $5
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| Sunday 27 July 12.00 – 4.00pm
Kangaroo Island before Colonisation Guest Speaker - Dr Rick Hosking
Adelaide Royal Coach Motor Inn 24 Dequetteville Terrace, Kent Town Rick's presentation, covering the years 1802 to 1836, will explore a lesser-known chapter in the history of Kangaroo Island & South Australia. In addition to discussing the thriving sealskin and salt trades, the presentation will delve into the murder of Captain George Meredith and its significance. It will also highlight the spontaneous and dynamic interactions between the colonisers and the colonised. Cost: Members $68 Guests $75 Maximum: 100 people | Wednesday 2 July 10.30am – 12.30pm SM-05 SameShips - HR Patel - 1845 & 1846 voyages
Come along for morning tea and share your stories.
Pioneers SA, Level 2, 25 Leigh Street, Adelaide Maximum 15 people Cost $5
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| Wednesday 20 August 12.00 – 2.00pm
Reponses to Bush Fires in SA from the 1820s Guest Speaker - Elizabeth Bor
Walkerville Uniting Church Hall 17 Smith Street, Walkerville
Bushfires were first reported on Kangaroo Island in the 1820s, and in 1836 the passengers and crew of the Rapid found themselves battling a scrub fire at Rapid Bay. Elizabeth’s presentation will explore the growing concern among colonists about bushfires, a fear that ultimately led the Governor and Legislative Council to enact the first bushfire prevention legislation, the 1847 Stubble Burning Act. Cost: $5 members; $10 guests Maximum: 100 people |
| Monday 22 September 6.30 – 9.30pm
Being Economical with the Truth: Early Settlers, Health and the South Australian Environment
Guest Speaker - Maggi Boult
Parish Hall of Christ Church, Jeffcott St, North Adelaide
Before migrating to South Australia the settlers had been exposed to promotional material 'selling' the health benefits of the new colony. Arriving in South Australia they encountered an unfamiliar environment and sought to make sense of it. However, the personal experiences of new arrivals often contrasted with the promised image of an ideal, healthy place.
There is no charge for this event but please confirm your attendance via events@pioneerssa.org.au
| Wednesday 3 September 10.30am – 12.30pm SM-06 SameShips - Irish Ships to South Australia
Come along for morning tea and share your stories.
Pioneers SA, Level 2, 25 Leigh Street, Adelaide Maximum 15 people Cost $5
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Online bookings can be made by email to events@pioneerssa.org.au. Please include the names of all attendees and a contact phone number, as well as the name of the event and code (e.g. E25-01 Lunch Meeting) in your email.
Payments can be made via EFT (preferred) to: Account Name: Pioneers SA BSB: 105 900 Account Number: 9500 67040 Reference/Description: Event code & your name
Bookings and payments (credit card) can be made by phone during office hours Ph: 08 8231 5055
Payment by cash or cheque can only be made in person at our office. Please note our office hours are Tuesday & Thursday 10am – 2pm.
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