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Government House of South Australia

Building of the first section of Government House began in 1839. Previous to this, the Governor John Hindmarsh, and then his successor George Gawler, lived in a three-roomed wattle and daub cottage with calico ceiling. However, Governor Gawler had grander plans and commissioned a new residence to be built. The final cost was a not-insignificant £5,000 — greater than a whole year’s revenue for the new colony.

Back in England, a select committee was appointed to inquire into the colony’s affairs and, although he was not overly criticised for his performance to date, in 1841 Governor Gawler was recalled. In 1855–56 and 1872–78, as the fortunes of the colony improved, additions were made to Government House.

Today, Government House remains the official residence of the Governor of South Australia.

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Peel Street
A plate of food in front of two diners

Thanks to a change in South Australia's liquor licensing laws several years ago, Peel Street has gone from an empty laneway serving as nothing more than a thoroughfare between busy Hindley and Currie Street, to a street that comes alive at night, packed with diners and drinkers.

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Adelaide Central Market
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For over 150 years, the Adelaide Central Market have been run in the space between Gouger and Grote Street and to this day they remain as Adelaide's premier food destination for multicultural cuisine and fresh produce.

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MOD.
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MOD. at the University of South Australia is a futuristic museum of discovery; a place to be and be inspired.

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Leigh Street
A glass of champagne being poured behind a plate of food

Leigh Street sits between Hindley and Currie Street, just west of Rundle Mall. Packed full of character and heritage, by day it's a thoroughfare with cafes and coffee spots and by night it's a popular haunt for its bar scene.

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