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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- Northern Territory
- Alice Springs
- Adelaide House Museum
Adelaide House Museum
Located in Todd Mall next to the John Flynn Memorial Church,
this impressive and historical Adelaide House was opened as a
hospital-hostel in 1926. Sister Jean Findlayson was the brainchild
behind the centre, setting it up so that patients did not have to
travel to Oodnadatta by wagon. Adelaide House was the only medical
centre in Central Australia until the opening of the hospital in
1939 and, during its peak, catered for a population of 950 people.
In 1983 it was restored as a museum of local history and a radio
room at the back of the house is where the first test radio
transmission was received from Hermannsburg by Maurie Fuss in
November, 1926, when Flynn and Traeger were experimenting with
radio for the Flying Doctor Service. On display are journals, maps,
publications and The museum has some fine displays including the
story of the Australian Inland Mission, early journals, maps and a
vast collection of historic photographs.
Information & Facts
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Admission
A$3.50. Concessions available.
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.
Opening Times
Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm, and on
Saturday from 10am to 12pm.