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
Download April 2023 meeting brochure
Monday May 8th & Tuesday May 9th
HISTORY MONTH OPEN DAYS 10am - 4pm
"From Wool Scouring to Washing Machines" - Manufacturing in the West Torrens area
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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
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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.