Edward John Eyre (1815–1901) was English-born and educated for a military career but decided to travel to Australia instead. Arriving in Sydney in March 1833, Eyre soon displayed his flair for self-reliant leadership and adventure.
A notorious Port Adelaide intersection for much of the twentieth century, Black Diamond Corner was 'patrolled' by a series of 'silent cops' that were later replaced by the Port's first traffic lights
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Migrant Hostels and Work Camps
James Martin
'Great Fires' of Port Adelaide