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Heritage News
June 2025
Congratulations to Keith Conlon OAM
On Thursday 5th June, Keith Conlon OAM was awarded the Key to the City of Adelaide by the Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith. This award recognises Keith’s unwavering commitment to promote Adelaide’s heritage and history.
Congratulations Keith from the South Australian Heritage Council and the staff at Heritage SA.
Provisional Entries
These places are open for three months of community consultation with the closing date for submissions being 15 August 2025.
Sisalkraft Factory ComplexOn Kaurna CountryIn 1956, the Former Sisalkraft Factory Complex was designed by architect Keith Neighbour and built for Sisalkraft Distributors SA Pty Ltd. It exhibits many of the key attributes typical of factories erected during the industrialisation of South Australia, c.1935-1965. |
Green Waterhole – Tank Cave Fossil ComplexOn the Country of the First Nations of the South East The Green Waterhole - Tank Cave Fossil Complex contains the only known extensive underwater vertebrate fossil deposits in Australia. This unique freshwater depositional environment has ensured the preservation of extinct species not found anywhere else. |
Confirmations in the SA Heritage Register
Graham and Barbara Dickson HouseOn Kaurna CountryThe Graham and Barbara Dickson House is an outstanding representative of the Late Twentieth Century Adelaide Regional architectural style and has a special association with South Australian architect Robert Dickson. |
Epworth BuildingOn Kaurna Country Epworth Building was Methodism’s administrative headquarters for much of the twentieth century. Between 1927 and 1977, various key offices and departments were located in Epworth Building. |
Not listed
Dr Orchard Childhood Home
On Kaurna Country
This place that was nominated is the former family home of notable South Australian doctor, cricketer and military historian Dr Barbara Orchard (b. 1930 – present). An assessment prepared by Heritage SA recommended against listing. It found that other places exist which better demonstrate Dr Orchard’s contribution to South Australian history, notably the South Australian Women’s Memorial Playing Fields, Corner Shepherds Hill and Ayliffes Roads, St Marys.
Other Heritage News
South Australian Heritage Council tour the Port Adelaide State Heritage Area
The South Australian Heritage Council undertook a guided walking tour focusing on the State Heritage Area of Port Adelaide and the immediate surrounds. Port Adelaide played a major role in the economic development of South Australia as a major port. Following the Port Adelaide tour, the Council visited the Torrens Island Quarantine Station. Many thanks to the Port Adelaide Branch of the National Trust for guiding the walking tour and imparting their knowledge, with particular thanks to Phil Winter and Brian Samuels.
Seven places to visit in Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide is a hub for Heritage and History! We have collated seven fascinating hotspots to visit and eat!
Retirement of a Heritage stalwart
Hamish Angas has retired from Heritage South Australia after a long and illustrious career working to conserve our heritage places. Hamish started work in State Government in May 1987 as an archivist for State Records. He began in the Heritage branch on 3 July 1989. Hamish will be missed by his colleagues at Heritage SA and his wisdom and knowledge will be very difficult to replace.
Mission Accomplished: Run for PTSD Ends at Torrens Training Depot
On May 24th, Sam Burford completed a remarkable 1,042km run from Melbourne to Adelaide following the route of the Great Ocean Road and concluding at Torrens Training Depot. Sam dedicated this effort to raising awareness and support for combat veterans, first responders, and frontline workers living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) through the Aussie Frontline Foundation. In addition to raising nearly $50,000 for his cause, Sam has brought significant attention to the importance of mental health support for those on the front lines.
In Memoriam
Emeritus Professor Alison Mackinnon AM
It is with sadness we note that Alison died peacefully at home on 22 April 2025. Alison was a former member of the South Australian Heritage Council. Our condolences are with Alison’s family
Geoff Wallbridge
In another loss for heritage in SA, it is with sadness we note the passing of Geoff Wallbridge who passed away peacefully on 29 May 2025. In 1982, Geoff was a founder of Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec (WGA) who provide engineering solutions for big infrastructure projects, many of which have been built in Adelaide.
South Australia has a rich and multifaceted history reflected in its tangible heritage. Here are some statistics about Heritage in South Australia, by the numbers:
• 1 World Heritage Place (Australian Fossil Mammal Sites at Naracoorte)
• 10 National Heritage Places • 11 Commonwealth Heritage Places
• 2347 Confirmed State Heritage Places
• 6 Provisionally listed State Heritage Places
• 17 State Heritage Areas
• 11 State Heritage Objects
• 17 State Heritage Areas
• 11 State Heritage Objects
• 17 State Heritage Places Designated for their archaeological significance
• 54 State Heritage Places Designated (26 with geological significance, 16 with palaeontological significance and 4 with speleological significance (noting six places have more than one type of designation).
• Over 7,250 Local Heritage Places in 27 of the 68 Local Councils of SA
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