Prospect Local History Group - Adelaide

Next tour of Prospect Air Rid shelter. Sunday 27th Sept

Another interesting activity at Prospect Air Raid Shelter at Main North Rd end of Willcox Ave, Prospect on Sunday 27 Sept 2026 at 2pm. Only $5 individual or $10 a family cash on the day. Proceeds go to restore the Air Raid Shelter, a state heritage item. Prospect Local History Group - Adelaide Northern Adelaide Veterans' and Families' Wellbeing Hub City of Prospect Cr Kristina Barnett RSL South Australia Air Force Association - SA Division Walkerville RSL Kiwanis Club of Prospect Kilburn RSL Your Prospect The Headstone Project South Australia

Nailsworth Primary School 150 Year Celebration
Saturday 24th October 2026, 2 Balfour St Nailsworth
11am - 4pm FREE ENTRY
Story telling, Historical Photo Display, 2003 Time Capsule opening.
Old Scholar please register - opportunity for 'Class of' photos on the day

This is a call-out for volunteers to help us with a project.

We want to digitise more of the old District Council of Prospect Rate Assessment Books.

We digitised the books for the years 1872/73 to 1919/20 some years ago and they are a very useful source of information about housing, businesses and people in that era.

Now we wish to digitise the years 1920/21 to 1929/30.

This involves a two-step process:
1. Go to State Records at Cavan and use their equipment to photograph the books for each year
2. Enter the information from the books into an Excel spreadsheet

This will then get combined with the existing information into one consolidate database which is easily searchable.

Apart from the photography, this task can be undertaken in your own time, at home or in the Library.

The main requirement is to be confident in the use of Microsoft Excel.

With the cooperation of State Records, we will provide training at their premises in accessing the rate assessment books and photographing them.

You can pick one or the other task or both.

Inquiries: David Kilner 0419832461 or [email protected]

Our latest newsletter is out! A great read over a Sunday coffee www.prospecthistorygroup-adelaide.com.au/uploads/4/3/9/9/43996743/issue_9_august_2026_prospect_local_history_group_newsletter.pdf

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

QUIZ NIGHT!! Saturday 18th July 2026. $20/person plus raffles and Mystery W**e 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
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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!