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 10th July
12noon for 12:30pm start
Members Luncheon (Formerly known as Retirees Luncheon)
Again 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 28th July
1:00pm to 4:00pm
AGM and Auction
An opportunity for all members to come and help elect a new HRSASA Management Committee for 2024-25
There will be lots of spare parts, books, magazines and useful workshop tools and equipment plus a collection of radios for sale.
This Auction is ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FINANCIAL MEMBERS
Members wishing to sell goods can book a table (for up to 20 items) for $10.00 per table. Please ring the Secretary ASAP to book your table now.
Listen to your family and clean out that shed!!!
To be held at:
St. Cyprian's Church Hall,
70, Melbourne Street, North Adelaide, SA, 5007
Future Meetings:
Sunday 25 August
1:00pm to 3:30pm
Philips Radio & TV “Show & Tell” Day
As we have done over the last 2 years with our Eddystone, Astor & AWA days. Members are encouraged to bring and discuss their PHILIPS products, preferably restored so they can be demonstrated. Not just radios, but any Philips badged product can be shown.
To be held at:
St. Cyprian's Church Hall,
70, Melbourne Street, North Adelaide, SA, 5007
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
Amplifier Competition Day (2) and Working Meeting for Centenary of Broadcasting Display
Two part meeting this month: PART A will be a follow up for those taking part in the Centenary Amplifier Building Competition, and PART B will be a working meeting gathering and making resources for our Centenary of Broadcasting in SA displays which are to be held in the city.
Meetings to be held at:
St. Cyprian's Church Hall,
70, Melbourne Street, North Adelaide, SA, 5007
Sunday 27 October
11:00am to 5:00pm
Home Visit:
Bus Trip, BBQ Lunch & Home Visit – Alastair 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!
Meeting point for the bus trip:
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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