The Australian Imperial Forces section at West Terrace Cemetery is dedicated to men and women who served in the First World War. Ordinary Australians who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances. On this guided walk we remember the soldiers, nurses and mounted units whose experiences ranged from Gallipoli to the Western Front. Among them are Victoria Cross and Red Cross Medal recipients. Light Horsemen and tunnellers - individuals whose stories reveal both the courage and realities of war. Moderate level of fitness required. Not suitable for those with mobility impairments.

An afternoon following Kidman sites from his sarcophagus at Mitcham cemetery; Eringa houses in Unley Park and in Kapunda; the church where he worshipped in Kapunda; the Kidman Gates at Wayville and the Kidman children graves and the Kidman buildings and statue in Kapunda. Sir Sidney Kidman and his story are important as he was so much more than just the cattle king. Extensive notes are provided. After Kapunda we go to the City of Salisbury Hub which has organised a light supper before a panel discussion on the incredible history of Anna Creek Station, the largest cattle station in the world. This special event honours the legacy of Sir Sidney Kidman and the pioneering spirit of the families and stockmen. You will hear firsthand stories from ringers, managers and station wives who lived through the highs and lows of outback life. From droughts and floods these tales will capture the hardships and triumphs that shaped Australia's pastoral heritage. Depart WEA Centre 12:30pm and return about 8pm.

Bob the murder man is from Historical Adelaide tours and is a historian with a passion for unravelling the mysteries of Adelaide'’s darker past. Come and learn about a number of murders in the south eastern corner in the city of Adelaide where Bob will expose the darker side of Adelaide's past and explore the complex intersections of crime, punishment, and society.

Bob the Murder Man will take you on a 2hr journey from Light Square, over the Morphett Street Bridge then along the Torrens River before ending up at Hindmarsh Square. Hear about the many murders which took place along this journey including those of George Duncan, John Neill, Constable John Holman and Elva Stewart.

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.

Join our outback tour on the post WW2 story of 3 amazing towns. Woomera, with Retro buildings, open air rocket and aircraft museum and its local history museum. Visit the memorial grave of Outback legend Len Beadell who selected this long range weapons testing site. Andamooka, a distinctive opal town with historic dugouts built by the early miners. It too has a museum, opal centre and a weird bottle house! Roxby is a modern planned oasis with green lawns in the SA desert. From Roxby we have an Arid Lands Recovery sunset walk and nocturnal animal discovery tour (included in price). Extensive history notes provided and 2 nights accommodation at Roxby Motor Inn with continental breakfast boxes. Depart WEA Centre 8 am Saturday and return about 5:30 pm Monday. Single Supplement $924 and twin share $824. For twin/share bookings please contact the WEA to nominate who you will be sharing with. (Weekend Tour,History & Culture,South Australian History)

Join historians for a weekend of railway nostalgia, culminating in a full day on the Pichi Richi Afghan Express from Port Augusta to Quorn and return. Included in fee. On the first day you will call in to Balaklava which has an historic railway station and see the remains of the railway town of Bowmans. Next, call into the junction railway town and station of Snowtown. In Port Pirie you will have time to visit the Railway Museum in the classified Ellen Street Railway station built in 1902 in French empire style.You will also have time to visit the Art Gallery and Info Centre in the 1967 Pirie railway station and also look at some historic buildings in Port Augusta, Quorn and Port Pirie. Extensive history notes provided. Dinner, bed and cooked breakfast at the Standpipe Golf Motor Inn. Returning to WEA Centre at 8:45 pm on Saturday night. Single Supplement $733 and Twin/Share $651. Twin share will have to be booked by phoning the WEA Enrolment office 82231979 and nominating who you will be sharing with. (Weekend Tour,History & Culture,South Australian History)

Historic Anlaby estate dating from 1840, the former home of the wealthy Dutton pastoral family, is up for sale. Who knows if public access will be available in the future. So we have arranged a lunch in the old Anlaby stables and a tour of the interior of the house with the current owners (included in fee). Before we reach Anlaby for lunch we will explore two early German Lutheran settlements - Freeling and picturesque Nain. We will also look at old buildings in Daveyston which has close connections with Nain. We return via Kapunda with some free time here. Extensive history notes provided. Depart WEA Centre 9 am sharp. Returning about 5:35 pm.