April 1889 Floods in Kent Town
Prior to European settlement, there were four open creeks that traversed the city from east to west (First Creek, Second Creek, Third Creek, and Fourth Creek), flowing from various points …
John Martin’s Warehouse – Rundle Street, Kent Town
Background John Martin & Co. Ltd, colloquially known as John Martin’s or simply Johnnies, was an Adelaide-based company that ran a popular chain of department stores in South Australia for …
Origin of Street Names in Kent Town
Have you ever wondered how the street you live on got its name? While many have, finding that information can be difficult. In this edition, we start our series about …
Kent Town Residents Association Submission for the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan.
President’s Introduction Submission Kent Town Residents Association (KTRA) represents and acts on behalf of Kent Town residents to maintain and improve quality of life, living conditions and well-being. We care …
Minutes of the 2023 Annual General Meeting
Held on Tuesday 22 August 2023 at 11:30 AM at the St Peters Town Hall meeting rooms, 101 Payneham Rd, St Peters. Topic 1. Welcome. Meeting declared open.Mike welcomed everyone …
Unusual deaths in Kent Town over 100 years ago
Over the years, there have been many unusual (some would say bizarre) deaths in Adelaide. This article, describes some of the unusual deaths in Kent Town from more than 100 …