Lithuanians in South Australia is a group of people of Lithuanian background, who at any point made Adelaide their home. The community meet at Lithuanian House and organise a range of events and activitites. 

  1. White marble, plaque for the Adelaide Lithuanian Catholic Centre

    Adelaide Lithuanian Catholic Centre

    Since 1960 the Adelaide Lithuanian Catholic Centre has served as a place of worship. 

    Historical Place | By Daina Pocius, Lithuanians in South Australia | 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s

  2. Image: White marble foundation stone

    Hardwicke Girls College

    An inclusive girls school just outside the Adelaide city centre that educated girls on par with their brothers.  Unheard of at the time, this beautiful two story red brick building still stands in the shady leafed neighbourhood of St Peters.

    Historical Place | By Daina Pocius, Lithuanians in South Australia | 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1920s, 1930s

  3. Man sitting in small archive room with pictures behind him

    Vanagas, Mr. Jonas

    A quiet unassuming immigrant to Australia, Jonas Vanagas gave his free time to collect the history of Lobethal and the Lithuanian community.

    Historical Person | By Daina Pocius, Lithuanians in South Australia | 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Second World War

  4. Image: Single story brick building

    Lithuanian House

    Lithuanian house is a meeting place and cultural centre established by the Lithuanian community in Adelaide. 

    Historical Place | By Daina Pocius, Lithuanians in South Australia | 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s