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HCSA aims to educate and advocate on issues of history and heritage in South Australia. Distinguished speakers are invited to present the HCSA’s Annual Lecture.

The History Council of South Australia Inc (HCSA) speaks on behalf of all history and heritage issues not only South Australian or Australian history, although that is the main interest of many member organisations. HCSA has a key advocacy role and is able to represent and support its members by advocating to government and government agencies and through the media. We celebrate and raise the profile of history by publishing articles and letters, hosting forums and lectures and presenting Historian of the Year Awards. In recent years this has been held in a regional centre as well as in Adelaide. The Awards honour the achievements of several South Australian historians annually. We share information and support the events and news of our member organisations by publicising them on our website, in newsletters and via social media. HCSA is associated with a wide range of organisations and networks through its members, particularly Committee members who are closely linked to key organisations, as well as via the events it organises or participates in. These history events include History SA's 'About time' month and the State History Conference, talks, walks and shows co-presented with libraries, universities and history groups, and sending a delegate to the annual meeting of state History Councils at the Australian Historical Association's conference

03/11/2026

$37K in grants for South Australia. Well done to those organisations who have received money for their projects!

03/11/2026

October’s consultation was with History Trust of South Australia, a statutory body working to preserve, promote and celebrate SA’s history. They want to engage the in-between age group, those that are out of school but not yet retired 🫱🏽‍🫲🏼 SAYF consulted on how history can be ‘r...

02/11/2026

Hope to see you there!

31/10/2026

Prospect Local History Group - Adelaide
Their latest project is well worth supporting.
Great to catch up with members at today's Prospect Spring Fair at Broadview Oval. Interested to learn about their plans for the future, particularly when it comes to the World War 2 Air Raid Shelter.
(Ed. Andrew Buxton)

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30/10/2026

Get excited, Prospect!! Come visit the Prospect Local History Group stand at the Prospect Spring Fair tomorrow and find out about our latest project!!

28/10/2026

South Australia really does have some fascinating histories. Headed back up north yesterday to revisit Marree. Its hotel does a fabulous job of highlighting the town and district's history, not to forget great food and accommodation. Who would have thought, a multi-roomed History Museum in a pub! Lucky to also catch one of the last flights for this season over Lake Eyre (Kati Thanda), with pilot and expert on the history, Sam of Arid Air. (Ed. Andrew Buxton)

South Australia's History Festival South Australia and Beyond with Pete and Dea. Heritage South Australia Keith Conlon Samuel Doering - Historian Lainie Anderson Author

25/10/2026

Marble Hill Open Day NOW. Yes, forget the rain, the Open Day was definitely still ON. Wonderful history tour, courtesy of Patricia and Edwin Michell, with update on the heritage restoration. Check out when the next tours are planned. Extra entertainment was provided by the Alexandrina Singers. Thanks to the Historical Society of South Australia Inc for organising our tour.

South Australia's History Festival South Australia and Beyond with Pete and Dea. Heritage South Australia Keith Conlon Samuel Doering - Historian Lainie Anderson Author

24/10/2026

Do you remember when the outside dunny was right down the back of the yard?

Back in the good old days, having the toilet right down the back of the yard was just part of everyday life for many Australian families. It was a little walk from the house, and on a cold winter’s night, it certainly wasn’t the most inviting place to visit!

Some old dunnies had a chain-pull cistern, while others were much more basic. There were no fancy fittings or modern comforts, just a simple little building tucked away behind the house.

For many Aussies, these memories bring back a time when life was simpler, backyards were bigger, and families made do with what they had.

Things have certainly changed over the years, but those old backyard dunnies remain a memorable part of Australia's past.

23/10/2026

23/10/2026

Local history is an important part of our collection. Very pleased yesterday to receive a copy of Stuart Moody's 'South Australia's West Coast and Spencer Gulf Shipping Landings'. Stuart insists this is his last publication. He also said that after the first....(this is number three). Genuinely fascinating to look through so congratulations and thank you for bringing it in to the Parliamentary Library. South Australian Maritime Museum Chantelle Thomas MP - Member for Narungga Sam Telfer MP - Member for Flinders

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Adelaide, SA
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http://www.historycouncilsa.org.au/

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