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Adelaide ( ˈædɪleɪd ⓘ -il-ayd, 8 [ 9 ]locally [ˈædəlæɪd]; Kaurna: Tarntanya, pronounced [ˈd̪̥aɳɖaɲa]) is the capital and most populous city of South Australia, [ 10 ] and the fifth-most populous city in Australia. "Adelaide" may refer to either Greater Adelaide (including the Adelaide Hills) or the Adelaide city centre.
t. e. Aboriginal Family Travelling by W.A. Cawthorne. 1835 advertisement. Colonel William Light. This article details the history of Adelaide from the first human activity in the region to the 20th century. Adelaide is a planned city founded in 1836 and the capital of South Australia .
The City of Adelaide is legally defined as the capital city of South Australia by the City of Adelaide Act 1998, which also provides for a Capital City Committee, setting out its structure, function and responsibilities. The Act defines the Constitution of the council, including the role, allowances and benefits of the Lord Mayor and members.
The University of Adelaide is a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia. [13] Established in 1874, it is the third-oldest university in Australia. [ 14 ] Its main campus in the Adelaide city centre includes many sandstone buildings of historical and architectural significance, such as Bonython Hall . [ 15 ]
Adelaide city centre, North Adelaide and the Park Lands Adelaide is separated from its greater metropolitan area by a ring of public parklands on all sides. The so-called "square mile" within the park lands is defined by a small area of high rise office and apartment buildings in the centre north, around King William Street, which runs north-to-south through the centre.
1844: The colonial Government takes control of the Corporation of Adelaide. 1847: St Peter's College is established. Pulteney Grammar School is established. 1848: The Savings Bank of South Australia begins trading from a room in Gawler Place. 1849: City Commissioners are nominated to manage Adelaide.
The average daily maximum temperature in Adelaide for February 2007 was 32.9 °C (91.2 °F), making it the second hottest on record only behind February 1906. The month included 15 days above 33 °C (91.4 °F) and 8 above 37 °C (98.6 °F). The warmest day was the 17th with a temperature of 41.5 °C (106.7 °F).
Alexander Downer, Sr. KBE - member of the House of Representatives and High Commissioner to London. John Downer KCMG KC - twice Premier of South Australia. John Finnis - Professor of Law at University College, Oxford. Julia Gillard - Prime Minister and leader of the Australian Labor Party.