A Message from the President of the Historical Radio Society of Australia (South Australian Group)
Welcome to the website of the South Australian group of the Historical Radio Society of Australia (HRSA.) We are a fully affiliated group within the national organisation, which was formed in the Australian State of Victoria in 1982. Our South Australian group had its origins in the late 1980s and has steadily grown ever since.
The National organisation has its own website, you can Click here to go to the new National Website.
Next Meeting of the South Australian Group:
Wednesday 11 September
12noon for 12:30pm start
Members Luncheon (Formerly known as Retirees Luncheon)
This month we will be back back in the southern suburbs for our regular bi-monthly get-together.
To be held at the:
Earl of Leicester Hotel
85, Leicester Street, Parkside, SA 5063
Sunday 29 September
1:00pm to 3:30pm
AMPLIFIERS DAY (Part 2) and Guest Speakers
Follow-up to the February meeting, Members taking part in the “Centenary of Broadcasting amplifier design and building competition” can get help/assistance from the judges of the competition as we get closer to the finishing date. We also hope to have Dr. Pauline Payne, President of the History of Science, Ideas and Technology Group (SA) to speak to us.
Meetings to be held at:
St. Cyprian's Church Hall,
70, Melbourne Street, North Adelaide, SA, 5007
Future Meetings:
Sunday 27 October
11:00am to 5:00pm
Home Visit:
Home Visit & BBQ Lunch – Alistair Craill’s Home at Lyndoch in the Barossa Valley
Alastair has been a member for many years but doesn't often come to our meetings in the city so we're coming to him! This will be a family BBQ day at Lyndoch where we can check out Alastair's workshop and radio collection. Alastair has been a frequent writer of articles for our national magazine "Radio Waves" so now we can meet and talk with him in person! Alistair's address will be provided to members closer to the date. BBQ lunch will be provided by the Club.
Meeting point for those wishing to drive up in convoy, or share a ride, 11:00am at:
The Brickworks Marketplace carpark
Corner of South Road & Ashwin Parade, Adelaide, AU 5031
Wednesday 6 November
12noon for 12:30pm start
Members Luncheon (Formerly known as Retirees Luncheon)
This month we are back in the northern suburbs for our regular bi-monthly get-together.
To be held at the:
Reepham Hotel
273, Churchill Road, Prospect, SA, 5082
Sunday 24 November
1:00pm to 3:30pm
Two Concurrent Workshops
Workshop 1: Bakelite & plastic repairs
Workshop 2: Practical soldering do’s & dont's, tricks & tips.
One workshop will be held in the Hall and one workshop in the smaller Meeting room.
You will be able to book into the one of your choice.
Further details to follow.
To be held at:
St. Cyprian's Church Hall,
70, Melbourne Street, North Adelaide, SA, 5007
Saturday 14 December
12noon for 12:30pm start
Annual Christmas Lunch for Members and Partners
(Hopefully avoiding a clash for AHARS Members)
To be held at:
Maid of Auckland Hotel, Edwardstown, SA
926 South Rd, Edwardstown, AU 5039
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