Take a walk through our oldest working mainland cemetery. An introduction into history and symbolism. Discover the diverse religious beliefs and customs, history and life stories of many of our earliest settlers and Quakers and visit the old Catholic sections. Also visit the first crematorium in the Southern Hemisphere. A certain level of fitness is required for this walk. Not suitable for the mobility impaired.
Take a walk and hear long forgotten stories of early settlers, pioneers, notable and controversial people, including women suffragists, reformers, religious attitudes, a brief stop at the AIF, and the baby memorial.
Walk through West Terrace Cemetery and discover Murderers and their Victims, hear stories of intriguing mystery, love, tragedy and finally death. A certain level of fitness is required for this walking tour. Not suitable for the mobility impaired.
An historical walk through the city's streets. Discover the darker side of where Adelaide's society lurked. Vicious murderers, their victims, tragic deaths and the consequences. A certain level of fitness required for this walking tour. Not suitable for the mobility impaired.
Hear stories of strange behaviour, tragedy, mystery and intriguing deaths. Who were the whistle blowers? A certain level of fitness is required for this walk. Not suitable for mobility impaired.
This course is designed to prepare those planning to work as professional guides in the tourism industry. The course is run by experienced, professional tour guides and covers the fundamental skills and requirements of tour guiding through lectures and a practical session. The practical session will be a chance to put your new skills to work and the date/day will be decided upon in class.
Take a walk through this evolving cemetery. Hear stories about the people of the Port and surrounding areas. Pioneers, seafarers, murderers, war veterans, tragedy and the explosion that devastated the Port. A certain level of fitness is required for this walk. Not for the mobility impaired.
South Adelaide Afghan cameleers applied ancient knowledge, used still today, of medicinal plants as herbalists (hakims). Australian patients talk about the hakims' healing. Interact with the Exhibit's herbalists' ingredients from overseas and Adelaide Central Market, Mahomet Allum's "black jack" and camel milk. What did Aboriginal people teach cameleers about medicinal plants? Share memories of healing plants.
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?
As an important grain growing region Maitland on the Yorke Peninsula held its first agricultural show in 1878. Maitland is now holding its 146th Annual Show in March. Explore this historic town, then visit the Show (admission included.) It is like a mini version of the Royal Adelaide Show but with historic exhibition halls. Exhibits range from flowers, baked goods and handicrafts; activities include horse events, musical performances and the Pumpkin Kitchen and other food outlets for lunch (not included in fee.) Enjoy the country hospitality and atmosphere. Historical notes on the region included. Tour departs WEA Centre 8:30am. Day Tour,History & Culture,South Australian History
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