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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 23d

HCSA invites you to our AGM, held on the 15th of Oct at The Historian Hotel in Adelaide. 5.30pm for a 6pm start. (Meals & drinks available at own purchase). After the meeting, hear from 2025 Historian of the Year, Dr Heidi Ing, on the topic of the art of collaborating for history. buff.ly/2s5hD8g

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 24d

2026 HCSA Fellowship applications are open: it's a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about history and cultural studies. The applications deadline is the 14th of November. For more information and to submit your application, visit our website at buff.ly/kJf8bz3

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 24d

The HCSA is hosting its Annual Regional History Lecture and Forum in Renmark on 9 Oct. Featuring panels on history resources, opportunities and challenges, Dr. Craig Westell will also deliver a keynote lecture with RMMAC, on the deep history of the Riverland. Register here: buff.ly/L74AJjQ

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Sep 1

Applications for the 2026 HCSA Fellowship are now open! This is an excellent chance for history enthusiasts eager to advance their research and career by exploring the SLSA Collections. For more details about the fellowship and the application process, please visit our website: buff.ly/kJf8bz3

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Aug 13

Don't miss the 2025 HCSA Fellows Lecture on September 3rd at SLSA. Secure your tickets now at buff.ly/Tw6BWc9 and have 'a date with history'!

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Aug 4

Former HCSA Fellow Margaret Boult is launching her book Frontier Medicine at SLSA on the 7th of August. Visit the SLSA website to register for the event!
www.slsa.sa.gov.au/events/book-...

History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Jul 31

Don't miss the 2025 HCSA Fellows Lecture on September 3rd at SLSA. Secure your tickets now buff.ly/Tw6BWc9 for a 'date with history'.

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Jul 23

Do you pride yourself on integrity, professionalism and have a passion to support others? The ☑️History Trust of South Australia is looking for an organised and detail-oriented People & Culture Coordinator to provide HR and WHS support across the teams. iworkfor.sa.gov.au/page.php?pag...

ASO3 - People & Culture Coordinator

I WORK FOR SA is the official careers website for South Australian Government jobs, featuring diverse career opportunities across the public sector.

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Jun 20

Winter solstice eve: stay warm and read our latest newsletter! historycouncilsa.org.au/enewsletter/

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Jun 4

The 2025 Wakefield Press Essay Prize was awarded to Dr André Brett for his essay: “So Unusual, So Horrible, and So Rapid in the Fatal Result”: The Death of James Garden Ramsay and Summertime Railway Travel in Colonial Australia.
Congratulations @drdrehistorian.bsky.social !

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · May 9

Exciting to see Madeleine Regan's work emerge in book form!

ANU Press @anupress.bsky.social · May 9

‘“I buy this piece of ground here”: An Italian market-gardener community in Adelaide, 1920s–1970s’ explores the experiences of a group of Veneto migrants who built a close-knit community as market gardeners on Adelaide’s fringe.

Learn more and register your interest: doi.org/10.22459/IBPGH.2025

ANU Press Coming Soon
Cover image of ‘I buy this piece of ground here’: An Italian market-gardener community in Adelaide, 1920s–1970s

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Apr 4

Don't miss your chance to celebrate excellence in history! Deadline for the 2025 HCSA Historian Awards: ⏰midnight 5th April 2025.
historycouncilsa.org.au/hcsa-histori...
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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Feb 11

Do you know of an impressive South Australian historian that deserves recognition? Consider nominating for the 2025 HCSA Historian Awards. We have 7 categories, including Lifelong Historian, Emerging Historian, Community and Regional History... have a look! historycouncilsa.org.au/hcsa-histori...

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Feb 28

Who will win the 2025 Wakefield Press Essay Prize? What will the essay be about? There is so much to uncover in South Australia's history - we're excited to see submissions!
historycouncilsa.org.au/wakefield-pr...

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Mar 22

Our March newsletter is out now - have a click through to our website to check it out. www.historycouncilsa.org.au/newsletter/20-march-2025
P.S. Two weeks until our Historian Awards and Wakefield Essay Prize close for entries!

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Feb 28

Who will win the 2025 Wakefield Press Essay Prize? What will the essay be about? There is so much to uncover in South Australia's history - we're excited to see submissions!
historycouncilsa.org.au/wakefield-pr...

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Feb 14

If Valentine's isn't your thing, perhaps share the love with your local library: It is also Library Lovers day! We 💝 LIBRARIES!

History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Feb 11

Here are the King and Queen of Hearts in the 1951 John Martin's Christmas Parade. Don't forget to share the love on Valentine's Day this Friday! 💝
Image Credit: SLSA Collection, https://buff.ly/42OxnwG

History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Feb 11

Here are the King and Queen of Hearts in the 1951 John Martin's Christmas Parade. Don't forget to share the love on Valentine's Day this Friday! 💝
Image Credit: SLSA Collection, https://buff.ly/42OxnwG

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Feb 11

Do you know of an impressive South Australian historian that deserves recognition? Consider nominating for the 2025 HCSA Historian Awards. We have 7 categories, including Lifelong Historian, Emerging Historian, Community and Regional History... have a look! historycouncilsa.org.au/hcsa-histori...

History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Jan 16

2025 promises big things for HCSA. We ended 2024 with news of our new HCSA Fellow: David Reilly. Congratulations! We look forward to seeing history through the lens of the date palm 🌴

History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Nov 8

The HCSA's Annual Regional Lecture is in Mount Gambier this year! Join us on the 28th of November in the South East, and for a whole day of 'Our Stories, Our History' - historycouncilsa.org.au/regional-eve...

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Nov 1

The 2024 History Council AGM is done and dusted. Details online at: historycouncilsa.org.au/agm/?fbclid=...

AGM - History Council SA

Annual General Meeting HCSA’s Annual General Meeting 2024 The HCSA’s 22nd Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday, 16 October, at the Historian Hotel, Adelaide. There was a strong turnout of memb...

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Sep 3

Applications to the 2025 HCSA Fellowship are now open! Valued up to $2000, the fellowship provides support for all Australians researching and writing about South Australian history. More information about expectations and how to apply here: historycouncilsa.org.au/hcsa-fellows...

HCSA Fellowship - History Council SA

History Council of South Australia Fellowship Fellowship The 2025 HCSA Fellowship is now open. To apply, please complete the application form. The form and relevant attachments should be emailed to se...

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Jun 11

Congratulations to the 2024 Excellence in Oral History award recipient, Christeen Schoepf (Image: HSCA President Matt Fitzpatrick and Christeen Schoepf)

Photo Credit: Frankie the Creative

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Jun 11

Congratulations to the 2024 Regional or Community award recipient, the Tailem Bend Historians Association (Image: HCSA President Matt Fitzpatrick, Kathleen Kromwyk, Helen Bowering, Elizabeth Nicholls and Harry Kromwyk)

Photo Credit: Frankie the Creative

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · Jun 11

Congratulations to the 2024 Digital Technologies award recipient, Dan Schmidt (Image: HCSA President Matt Fitzpatrick and Dan Schmidt)

Photo Credit: Frankie the Creative

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