About Us
Preserving and Sharing the Stories of South Australia
iscover South Australia’s History is a growing digital archive created by the Professional Historians Association (SA) to preserve, celebrate, and share the rich history of South Australia. Through original research, rare historical works, photographs, essays, and archival contributions from PHA (SA) members, the platform provides public access to stories and materials that might otherwise remain unseen or inaccessible.
From short historical insights to in-depth reports and essays, the collection reflects the diversity of South Australia’s people, places, events, and heritage. The site continues to expand with new contributions, helping connect communities, researchers, educators, and future generations with the State’s historical legacy.
Discover South Australia's History
Discover South Australia’s History was created by the Professional Historians Association (SA) to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the establishment of South Australia in 2011. Officially launched in March 2011 during the 30th anniversary of PHA (SA), the platform serves as an evolving digital archive dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the State.
The site features contributions written by members of PHA (SA), including original research, essays, historical reports, photographs, chapters, and archival material focused entirely on South Australian history. Many of these works have never previously been made publicly available, while others have been reproduced because the original publications are now out of print or unavailable in digital form.
Content ranges from concise historical entries to substantial essays and detailed research reports, offering visitors a diverse and continually growing collection of historical resources. New articles, stories, and images continue to be added as ongoing contributions are prepared.
Visitors can explore the archive through keyword searches, title listings, author indexes, or special collections such as “On This Day” and “State Treasures,” which highlight important events, objects, and moments connected to South Australia’s heritage.
Copyright and Usage Policy
Copyright for all materials published on this site remains with the original author or creator, including articles, photographs, illustrations, and other contributed works.
Users may copy, distribute, or share material from the site under the following conditions:
- Proper attribution must always be given to the original author or copyright holder.
- Materials may not be used for commercial purposes.
- Works may not be altered, transformed, or used to create derivative content without permission.
Permission for uses beyond these conditions must be obtained directly from the copyright holder.
Where any content is already in the public domain, that status remains unaffected. Users also retain applicable fair dealing, fair use, and other legal rights provided under copyright law, including the moral rights of authors.
Anyone sharing or distributing material from the site must clearly communicate these licence conditions to others. Full licence information and legal terms can be found at Creative Commons. Failure to comply with these terms may result in legal action.
Help Preserve South Australia’s History Through Your Research
PHA (SA) members are invited to contribute historical research, stories, images, and archival material that help document and preserve South Australia’s rich heritage for future generations.