Programme 2023

Meetings are held at Kandahar, 329 Marion Rd, North Plympton at 7.45pm, unless otherwise stated.

Light Supper at the conclusion of each meeting held at Kandahar

Meeting bookings recommended. Email: westtorrenshistory@gmail.com

Monday January 23rd

Visit to Hindmarsh Fire and Folk Museum, at 2b Hindmarsh Place(off Manton Street )

Preceded by dinner at Excelsior Hotel, 110 Coglin Street Brompton from 5:30 pm

Monday February 27th

Special Meeting plus Speaker ,David Cree "William CHARLICK Limited in WEST TORRENS".

Monday March 27th

A.G.M. plus Speaker Steve Larkins "IMPORTANCE OF THE RSL IN WEST TORRENS AND BEYOND"

Monday April 24th

Guest Speaker: Malcolm Harlsett

The history of Theatre 62, Star Theatres and Mighty Good Productions

Monday May 8th & Tuesday May 9th

HISTORY MONTH OPEN DAYS 10am - 4pm

"From Wool Scouring to Washing Machines" - Manufacturing in the West Torrens area

Monday May 22nd

Guest Speaker: David Bacchus

Rescuing Moby Dick and other successful rescue operations.

SUNDAY June 4th

ADDITIONAL OPEN DAY 1pm - 4pm

"From Wool Scouring to Washing Machines" - Manufacturing in the West Torrens area

Monday June 26th

Visit to the West Adelaide Football Club. ** Meet at Richmond Oval - 57 Milner Rd. Supper provided.

Guest Speaker: Doug Allen (Club Historian) - The West Adelaide Football Club & Richmond Oval

July Winter Recess - NO MEETING

Monday August 28th

Guest Speaker: The Hon John Trainer OAM

Our Coastal Flood Plains and Flood Mitigation Schemes.

Monday September 25th

Guest Speaker: David Hanna

The Purpose and Value of Heritage Listings

Saturday October 7th

ADDITIONAL OPEN DAY 1pm - 4pm

"From Wool Scouring to Washing Machines" - Manufacturing in the West Torrens area

Monday October 23rd

Guest Speaker: Denise Schumann OAM

Spies and Lies, and Clandestine Ops

Monday November 27th

Guest Speaker: Michelle Wallis

How Wallis Refrigerators morphed into Wallis Cinemas

December Christmas Recess - NO MEETING

Meeting bookings recommended. Email: westtorrenshistory@gmail.com

We also welcome visitors to view Kandahar, contact us for available times.