Our Research

The West Torrens Historical Society is committed to ongoing research into the history and development of the West Torrens area.

Completed:

• Street names - past and present - and their derivation.

(Note: now an ongoing project, the streets of the former Thebarton Council area were not included in this booklet produced by West Torrens Historical Society in 2007).

• Suburb names - past and present - and their derivation.

• WW II servicemen & women related to the City of West Torrens and the Boulevard of Honour in plaques placed in their memory. 

• Historical sites identified within the City of West Torrens & plaques installed identifying significance.

• Various exhibitions in conjunction with the City of West Torrens and SA History Trust (annual history month).

Ongoing: 

• The District Council  / City of West Torrens originally established in 1853.

• People of significance to the West Torrens area.

• Organisations of significance in the West Torrens area.

• West Torrens Historian articles to convey information discovered.

• Facebook presence.

• Digitisation of records held by the Society. We welcome you to 'Kandahar' to view our records or access digital content via The City of West Torrens Library catalogue.

• Preparation of tours, walks and maps in conjunction with the City of West Torrens to promote the history and attractions of the district.

Views and Opinions expressed may not necessarily reflect the views of the West Torrens Historical Society Inc. 

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy of information, responsibility is not accepted for errors that may be beyond out control.

If a work of copyright has been inadvertently included and the copyright holder prefers that the work not be made available, please contact the West Torrens Historical Society and the record will be removed from general access.