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Bonython Hall | Adelaidia
The imposing Bonython Hall faces south to Pulteney Street from North Terrace, Adelaide. Completed in 1936, it acts as the main ceremonial hall for the University of Adelaide as well as providing a grand venue for public events. Planning The construction of a ‘Great Hall’ was first mooted in 1920 following a visit to Sydney University by South Australian architect Louis Laybourne-Smith (1880–1965) and Sir (John) Langdon Bonython, proprietor of the Advertiser newspaper.
Sir Walter Watson Hughes statue
The statue of Sir Walter Watson Hughes commemorates one of the founders of the University of Adelaide and its first donor. In 1872 Hughes donated £20 000 to higher education in South Australia, which enabled the establishment of its first (and Australia’s third) university two years later. Hughes founded the chairs of classics, English language and literature, and mental and moral philosophy. Hughes the man Walter Watson Hughes was born in Fife, Scotland.
Exhibition Building and Grounds
Agricultural shows, accompanied by displays of new inventions, various entertainments and food stalls, have been a popular part of community life from the early years of European settlement in South Australia. The South Australian Agricultural Society, formed in 1839, held its first produce and livestock exhibition in a marquee in Botanic Park in 1844. This exhibition featured John Ridley’s reaping machine, invented and manufactured in the Adelaide suburb of Hindmarsh.
Mitchell Building
South Australia’s first university, the University of Adelaide, was established by the colonial legislature in 1874. The government set aside an area of the park lands surrounding Adelaide to accommodate it. But some time elapsed before the university moved to construct premises to house students and staff. In the meantime, classes were held in the Teachers Training School in Grote Street and at other city locations.
King William Street
King William Street, the north–south thoroughfare bisecting the City of Adelaide, is named after King William IV. The name was chosen on 23 May 1837 by a Street Naming Committee made up of the governor and eleven prominent colonists. During the short reign of William IV (1830–37) political reforms were enacted, including changes to the electoral system.
Matthew Flinders Memorial
Captain Matthew Flinders (1774–1814) joined the navy at age 15 determined to explore the world. He served as a midshipman under Captain William Bligh on a voyage to Tahiti and saw action against the French, before sailing for New South Wales to map sections of its coastline. In 1798–99 Lieutenant Flinders accompanied George Bass on a circumnavigation of Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania), proving it to be an island.
Mitchell Building
South Australia’s first university, the University of Adelaide, was established by the colonial legislature in 1874. The government set aside an area of the park lands surrounding Adelaide to accommodate it. But some time elapsed before the university moved to construct premises to house students and staff. In the meantime, classes were held in the Teachers Training School in Grote Street and at other city locations.
Sir Walter Watson Hughes statue
The statue of Sir Walter Watson Hughes commemorates one of the founders of the University of Adelaide and its first donor. In 1872 Hughes donated £20 000 to higher education in South Australia, which enabled the establishment of its first (and Australia’s third) university two years later. Hughes founded the chairs of classics, English language and literature, and mental and moral philosophy. Walter Watson Hughes was born in Fife, Scotland.
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