Why was quaint south-west Adelaide, Adelaide's Central Market, the old mosque and the West Terrace Cemetery so vital to the desert carriers, the Afghan cameleer herbalists? How powerful was the healing ability to Australians of their, and Mahomet Allum's, medicinal plants? Are they still used? Do you use them today? Meet at Minor Works Building for a unique talk then you will make your way to West Terrace Cemetery.

Your Tutor is Pamela Rajkowski OAM

Pamela Rajkowski OAM has been teaching at WEA since 2014. 

Pamela is a researcher and historian specialising in the history, heritage and contribution of the Australian Afghan Cameleers. She is the author of three books, “In The Tracks of the Camelmen”, “Linden Girl: A Story of Outlawed Lives”, and “Beltana and Beyond” and has been a consultant to the South Australian Museum and university staff, as well as numerous academic  television, radio, and filmmakers. 

Pamela’s popular talks and tours in south west Adelaide are substantially founded on factual research and verified by quotations from both cameleer descendants and valuable comments made by earlier participants. Her sessions are easy to follow and experiential, with participants engaging in discussion, examining herbs, and tasting camel milk.