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Watch this captivating talk that uncovers the daring, the shady, and the unforgettable moments that once defined the city's hotel culture.
Step back in time and explore the colourful history of Adelaide's hotel scene through fascinating stories of the SP illegal betting, after-hours drinking, lurk merchants, and larrikins. These stories from pubs in the city, North Adelaide and Port Adelaide, are sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, were once front-page news in the local and interstate papers.
Presented by Mark Gilbert, Exhibitions, Media and Marketing Librarian
Image: Queen's Head Hotel, Kermode Street, North Adelaide, 1935. SLSA: B 6757