Prospect Local History Group - Adelaide

So many ways to find out about your family history this month!!! https://www.affho.org/family-history-month-events/

Thanks to Cafe Komodo, Muratti Cakes & Gateaux and Prospect Hotel & Cellars for generously providing Quiz Night donations on the spot when we came a-calling today!
That's local for you!
These and other great prizes are up for grabs on 18 July, so grab your table now!

Community Quiz Night 2026 Prospect Local Environment Group and Prospect Local History Group are hosting their 2026 Community Quiz Night fundraiser in Prospect Broadview...

QUIZ NIGHT!! Saturday 18th July 2026. $20/person plus raffles and Mystery Wine Grab!! Club Bar open for drinks, BYO nibbles.
This is a major fundraiser for the Prospect Local History Group - Adelaide and the Prospect Local Environment Group - PLEG so grab some friends and come along for a great night!
Book by 6th July - no walk ins on the night
https://www.trybooking.com/DMVCQ

Prospect Local History Group - Adelaide recognises the sad passing of Jack Condous OAM.
Details of a memorial to be held in his honour are in the link below. Condolences to all who knew and loved him. Vale Jack.

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A memorial service for Jack Mick Condous OAM (20/02/1940 – 05/04/2026) will be held on Saturday, 13th June 2026.Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (1330-1530)Location: Prospect Town Hall Details: Friends and family are invited to gather to share memories of Jack and celebrate his achievements in education and the arts. An afternoon tea will be served.Jack was a beloved figure, known for his work in the arts, mentoring young artists, and his devotion to his family and friends, including his connections to Kastellorizo.

Jack took on and led the fight to preserve the Prospect Tram Barn as an Arts and community centre for the Prospect Community. Unfortunately this was not successful as those opposed were able to win this fight. Jack will be missed

On Wednesday 20th May the Prospect Local History Group was honoured to be awarded a Community Service Award by the City of Prospect for significant voluntary contributions to the community. Neil Rossiter was also awarded individually for his work with the Prospect Air Raid Shelter. We are incredibly grateful to all of the volunteers that assist with the PLHG and make what we do happen. We thank the City of Prospect for the recognition, and acknowledge the other recipients of Community Service Awards on the night, and every volunteer out there that gives their time to community groups and projects. Volunteers have such a positive effect on all communities, and we're thankful to everyone

We have finished a busy History Festival with our event yesterday, 'Family History by the Letter' presented by Chairperson Anna Pegler Graves.
Thanks to all the PLHG members who assisted with set up and running of events.
And a big thanks to all our attendees, 112, in total, who also gave us some great ideas for future sessions! Stay tuned!

Join us for our last talk for History Festival 2026 this coming Saturday 30th May - only a few tickets left!!
Join Anna Graves, Prospect genealogist and Prospect Local History Group Chair, on an alphabetical exploration of everyday items that can help cross the "t"s and dot the "i"s in your FAMiLY tREE!
You will be surprised what treasures hide in plain sight!
Learn how such items can be used to gather information, and how to preserve the stories they contain.
Suitable for all levels of interest.
Admission includes a free copy of one of the Prospect Local History Group's publications to the value of $5.00.
Bookings:

Family History by the Letter Join Prospect genealogist Anna Graves on an alphabetical exploration of everyday items that can help cross the "t"s and dot the "i"s in your FAMiLY...

Thanks to everyone who came to our workshop on researching your house history!
David Kilner's tips and tricks will be very useful for all. As will the databases created by the Prospect Local History Group - Adelaide over the years.
Good luck to all the new House Hunters! Let us know what stories you find!!!

Join Prospect genealogist Anna Graves on an alphabetical exploration of everyday items that can help cross the "t"s and dot the "i"s in your FAMiLY tREE!
You will be surprised what treasures hide in plain sight!
Learn how such items can be used to gather information, and how to preserve the stories they contain.
Suitable for all levels of interest.
Admission includes a free copy of one of the Prospect Local History Group's publications to the value of $5.00.
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1534000

History Festival Event: Researching Your House History in Prospect. Saturday 23rd May
This is a hands-on workshop which will teach you how to research the history of your house in the City of Prospect. Participants will be provided with a copy of relevant databases and handouts and shown how to use them, step by step. You will need to bring your own device with USB accessibility. Admission includes a free copy of one of our publications to the value of $5.00.
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1527701