Flinders Ranges

The photographs are part of a set on the E A (Ted) Colson and Peter Haines expedition across the Simpson Desert in 1936. 
 
See Photos/Pictures for more information on the Society's collection.



Become involved in
preserving our walking
trails.

26th August - "Bushfires - the Victorian Government report and relevance to South Australia" by Euan Ferguson

Walking trail maintenance at Oraparinna 26th July to 5th August.

"Outback Odyssey" to the NE of South Australia from 11th to 21st of September.


   Coming Events

RGS and Lewis Prizes:

    Adelaide University:-
            Rhiannon Niven
            Belle Atkins
            Jacqueline Naspinski

    Flinders University:-
            Rebecca Kamitakahara
            Heather Browett
            Emma Liddy



    


John Lewis Silver Medal:-

            Noel Richards

John Lewis Bronze Medal:-

            Melissa Wildy

Geography Prize Winners for 2009

Leaving Blood's Creek.  Diamantina River in flood.  H Afford in his pumpkin patch.  Poeppel's Corner. Camels in the Simpson Desert School children at Birdsville. Home again at Blood's Creek, Peter Haines and camel Map of the route.
  • Leaving Blood's Creek.
  •  Diamantina River in flood.
  •  H Afford in his pumpkin patch.
  •  Poeppel's Corner.
  • Camels in the Simpson Desert
  • School children at Birdsville.
  • Home again at Blood's Creek, Peter Haines and camel
  • Map of the route.

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"Our Place in the Sun"

South Australia in Maps - 1658 to 1996

May 21st to 27th August

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The Society

The Royal Geographical Society of South Australia (RGS) is a voluntary, not-for profit organisation for advancing geographical science and promoting public awareness and enjoyment of Geography and related topics. To this end, it provides an extensive library of antique, rare and current books, lectures on topical issues, awards to research and the study geographical subjects, and field activities.  For more information see the tab "The Society".


Welcome to the Royal Geographical Society of South Australia.

President's Report
RGSSA tour of the Eyre Peninsula - 2009
Outback Odyssey 11th to 21st September.
Report on the forum on the National Curriculum for Geography.
Geography Shape paper on ACARA site.
RGSSA Awards ceremony.
244 years of history sent to Canada.
Evans Surveyors memorial

Contents of this edition :-

GeoNews - June / July.