Stories
Explore fascinating stories from the collections of the State Library of South Australia.
We also have extended stories from the collection for you to read and explore.
Designing the Angove's 'handy gallon pack' wine cask
The stories that make us.Wytt Morrô was one of Australia's most important graphic designer of wine labels. His labels for Stonyfell Metala and Orlando Barossa Pearl in the 1950s...
Shame, Shock and Awful Strife in the Holy Village
The stories that make us.Hear how a lady writer and a fiery preacher raised a ruckus in the City of Churches. You'll discover tales of lavish lifestyles, a riot...
It pops! It bubbles! - How Barossa Pearl changed wine drinking in Australia
The stories that make us.The Barossa Valley has long been famous for its exceptional wines, but did you know it is also the birthplace of a wine that changed...
Tasty treasures at the Royal Adelaide Show
The stories that make us.The Royal Adelaide Show holds cherished memories for many South Australians. From riding a tractor for the first time to watching cattle being judged or...