Prospect Local History Group - Adelaide

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

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...

Sunday 31st May - A History Festival event with a Prospect Connection - well, one of the singers is a local and it's in Payinthi.

A Swing Through History with Solstice.

https://festival.history.sa.gov.au/events/a-swing-through-history/

Please join us for a celebration of popular songs and old photos from when swing music and jazz broke new ground and cameras took over from paint brushes.

Together, they reveal stories about ourselves and our history that will entertain and charm you, just as they did way back when.