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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Go to our website historycouncilsa.org.au/enewsletter to check out the latest from HCSA in the August eNewsletter!

History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The 2027 HCSA Fellowship is open for applications. The HCSA Fellowship provides support for all Australians researching and writing about South Australian history. The Fellowship is an annual prize of $2,000. For details, see our website historycouncilsa.org.au/hcsa-fellows...

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The HCSA is proud to announce the 2026 Historian of the Year Awards. Congratulations! More details on the individuals and projects awarded will be available on our website, and posts to come. historycouncilsa.org.au

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The HCSA is proud to announce Dr Samuel Cox as winner of the 2026 Wakefield Press Essay Prize, for the essay "Phoenix Journal: The 'pilot-ship' of Australian Modernism". The judges called it " a stunning work of cultural history that brings 1930s Adelaide alive as a literary and artistic centre."

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Join Dr Lainie Anderson for a workshop on getting your history heard with the media. Tickets via Humanitix: 17 June, online, 7pm-8pm. Free for members or $30 for non-members. events.humanitix.com/media-for-hi...

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The April HCSA eNewsletter is out now. Check it out on our website. historycouncilsa.org.au/enewsletter/

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Our March eNewsletter is out now. Check it out on our website. historycouncilsa.org.au/enewsletter/

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

The February HCSA newsletter is out now. Check it out on our website! historycouncilsa.org.au/enewsletter/

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Libraries sit at the heart of South Australia’s cultural life — supporting research, preserving community memory, and connecting people with history. On #LibraryLoversDay, we thank the librarians, archivists, volunteers, and readers who sustain these spaces.

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

2026 Wakefield Press Essay Prize — submissions now open The History Council of South Australia invites submissions for the 2026 Wakefield Press Essay Prize, recognising outstanding original research and writing on South Australian history. Submissions close 3 April 2026

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Ikarians in South Australia, 1900–1945 by Yianni Cartledge (former HCSA Secretary!) traces the histories of Ikarian migration, community life, and belonging in South Australia across the early 20thC. Publisher: Anthem Press, this work makes a valuable contribution. Available now! buff.ly/7u77Hq8

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Unsettled Subjects Join Amanda Nettelbeck, Professor of History at the University of Adelaide, in conversation with Angela Woollacott. 📅 Tuesday 17 February 2026 | 6–8pm 📍 Dymocks Adelaide Unsettled Subjects is available by special order at Dymocks. www.trybooking.com/events/landi...

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

The HCSA 2026 Historian Awards are open for nominations now. Do you know of a person or project worthy of recognition this year? Have a look at our website for how to nominate. historycouncilsa.org.au/hcsa-histori...

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Thanks to Jess Fairey for compiling our first newsletter of the year! Check it out on our website. historycouncilsa.org.au/enewsletter/

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

We celebrate our member organisation, the Italian Historical Society of South Australia, on a landmark year 🇮🇹 Honouring 50–70 years of Italian community organisations, La Partenza, a 10th Anniversary Gala, and growing oral histories—celebrating legacy and living history.

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Happy New Year from HCSA ✨ Thank you to all the organisations, volunteers, and individuals who keep history alive across South Australia.

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

HCSA is very excited that the 2026 HCSA Fellow will be Dr Nicholas Herriot for his project on South Australia and Uranium in the Atomic Age! Thanks to our judging panel, and the excellent field of projects and candidates who applied this year. SA history is thriving!

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Season's Greetings from the History Council of SA. May the end of year festivities treat you well! See you in 2026, for more history making, appreciating, and celebrating. 📸SLSA, Arthur Studio collection (Mt Gambier), 1959.

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Member event: Sunday 16 November Labour History Society (SA) General Meeting featuring: 'Remembering the Sacking of the Whitlam Government 50 Years On'. Speakers: Dr Richie Gun AO, former Senator Chris Schacht, and Bill Denny AM BM. 📷credit: Gosford Library, CC BY-NC 2.0

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

2026 HCSA Fellowship applications are open: it's a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about history and cultural studies. The applications deadline is the 14th of November. For more information and to submit your application, visit our website at buff.ly/kJf8bz3

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

📢Announcing a new PhD opportunity commencing in 2026 at Adelaide University: ‘A design study of retrofitting Australian housing for health, climate and cost.’ The project comes with a full scholarship, incl. $36,500 AUD annual tax-free stipend. adelaideuni.edu.au/research/res... EOI by 17 Nov 2025.

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

HCSA invites you to our AGM, held on the 15th of Oct at The Historian Hotel in Adelaide. 5.30pm for a 6pm start. (Meals & drinks available at own purchase). After the meeting, hear from 2025 Historian of the Year, Dr Heidi Ing, on the topic of the art of collaborating for history. buff.ly/2s5hD8g

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

The HCSA is hosting its Annual Regional History Lecture and Forum in Renmark on 9 Oct. Featuring panels on history resources, opportunities and challenges, Dr. Craig Westell will also deliver a keynote lecture with RMMAC, on the deep history of the Riverland. Register here: buff.ly/L74AJjQ

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Applications for the 2026 HCSA Fellowship are now open! This is an excellent chance for history enthusiasts eager to advance their research and career by exploring the SLSA Collections. For more details about the fellowship and the application process, please visit our website: buff.ly/kJf8bz3

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Don't miss the 2025 HCSA Fellows Lecture on September 3rd at SLSA. Secure your tickets now at buff.ly/Tw6BWc9 and have 'a date with history'!

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Former HCSA Fellow Margaret Boult is launching her book Frontier Medicine at SLSA on the 7th of August. Visit the SLSA website to register for the event! www.slsa.sa.gov.au/events/book-...

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Don't miss the 2025 HCSA Fellows Lecture on September 3rd at SLSA. Secure your tickets now buff.ly/Tw6BWc9 for a 'date with history'.

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Do you pride yourself on integrity, professionalism and have a passion to support others? The ☑️History Trust of South Australia is looking for an organised and detail-oriented People & Culture Coordinator to provide HR and WHS support across the teams. iworkfor.sa.gov.au/page.php?pag...

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Winter solstice eve: stay warm and read our latest newsletter! historycouncilsa.org.au/enewsletter/

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

The 2025 Wakefield Press Essay Prize was awarded to Dr André Brett for his essay: “So Unusual, So Horrible, and So Rapid in the Fatal Result”: The Death of James Garden Ramsay and Summertime Railway Travel in Colonial Australia. Congratulations @drdrehistorian.bsky.social !

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Exciting to see Madeleine Regan's work emerge in book form!

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Don't miss your chance to celebrate excellence in history! Deadline for the 2025 HCSA Historian Awards: ⏰midnight 5th April 2025. historycouncilsa.org.au/hcsa-histori... #southaustralia

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Who will win the 2025 Wakefield Press Essay Prize? What will the essay be about? There is so much to uncover in South Australia's history - we're excited to see submissions! historycouncilsa.org.au/wakefield-pr...

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Our March newsletter is out now - have a click through to our website to check it out. www.historycouncilsa.org.au/newsletter/20-march-2025 P.S. Two weeks until our Historian Awards and Wakefield Essay Prize close for entries!

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

If Valentine's isn't your thing, perhaps share the love with your local library: It is also Library Lovers day! We 💝 LIBRARIES!

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Here are the King and Queen of Hearts in the 1951 John Martin's Christmas Parade. Don't forget to share the love on Valentine's Day this Friday! 💝 Image Credit: SLSA Collection, buff.ly/42OxnwG

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Do you know of an impressive South Australian historian that deserves recognition? Consider nominating for the 2025 HCSA Historian Awards. We have 7 categories, including Lifelong Historian, Emerging Historian, Community and Regional History... have a look! historycouncilsa.org.au/hcsa-histori...

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

2025 promises big things for HCSA. We ended 2024 with news of our new HCSA Fellow: David Reilly. Congratulations! We look forward to seeing history through the lens of the date palm 🌴

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

The HCSA's Annual Regional Lecture is in Mount Gambier this year! Join us on the 28th of November in the South East, and for a whole day of 'Our Stories, Our History' - historycouncilsa.org.au/regional-eve...

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 03/09/2024

Applications to the 2025 HCSA Fellowship are now open! Valued up to $2000, the fellowship provides support for all Australians researching and writing about South Australian history. More information about expectations and how to apply here: historycouncilsa.org.au/hcsa-fellows...

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History Council of South Australia Fellowship Fellowship The 2025 HCSA Fellowship is now open. To apply, please complete the application form. The form and relevant attachments should be emailed to se...

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 11/06/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Excellence in Oral History award recipient, Christeen Schoepf (Image: HSCA President Matt Fitzpatrick and Christeen Schoepf) Photo Credit: Frankie the Creative

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 11/06/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Regional or Community award recipient, the Tailem Bend Historians Association (Image: HCSA President Matt Fitzpatrick, Kathleen Kromwyk, Helen Bowering, Elizabeth Nicholls and Harry Kromwyk) Photo Credit: Frankie the Creative

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 11/06/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Digital Technologies award recipient, Dan Schmidt (Image: HCSA President Matt Fitzpatrick and Dan Schmidt) Photo Credit: Frankie the Creative

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 11/06/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Lifelong Historians award recipients, Meredith Satchell and Martin Walker (Image: HCSA President Matt Fitzpatrick and Martin Walker) Photo Credit: Frankie the Creative

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 11/06/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Emerging Historian award recipient, Samuel Doering (Image: HCSA President Matt Fitzpatrick and Samual Doering) Photo Credit: Frankie the Creative

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 11/06/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Historian of the Year award recipient, Dr Julie Collins (Image: HCSA President Matt Fitzpatrick and Dr Julie Collins) Photo Credit: Frankie the Creative

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History Council of SA @historycouncilsa.bsky.social · 11/06/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Wakefield Press Essay Prize recipient, Amanda Wells (Image: Amanda Wells, Michael Bollen from Wakefield Press, HCSA President Matt Fitzpatrick) Photo Credit: Frankie the Creative

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