Stories
The stories that make us - tales from within the State Library collections.
How the Overland Telegraph Line changed journalism in South Australia
The stories that make usThe biggest changes brought about by the completion of the Overland Telegraph were within the newspaper industry. The ability to receive almost instantaneous news from...
‘Kookaburra sits on the telegraph wire…’
The stories that make usHow did Australian children experience the Overland Telegraph Line? The State Library has delved into the collections and discovered a story that explores the Australian...
Honouring Her Majesty
With the loss of Queen Elizabeth II after a reign of 70 years we look back at her role in the South Australian community including...
Heroes of the Skies
The stories that make usDiscover the amazing story of the England to Australia air race of 1919, won by two of South Australia’s favourite sons, Captain Ross and Lieutenant...
Sensational end of a magnificent flight
Englishman Arthur Jones had undertaken flights in other parts of Australia before venturing to Adelaide to thrill us with the magic of powered flight. He...
An unsuspecting countryman
The British Hotel on North Parade holds the oldest 'most continuous' licence in Port Adelaide. Established in 1847, with James Wakeling as the first publican...