Government House Adelaide SA
The original ‘Government Hut’ was a thatched hut constructed by the seamen of HMS Buffalo. Governor John Hindmarsh wrote in May 1837 “I have but one end of my mud hut finished an all my family lay on the floor of one room while two smaller ones serve for Mrs. H., myself and a female servant.”
The exterior of Government House and outbuildings within the grounds including the Chauffeurs Residence and Guards House were extensively prepared, filled and repainted using heritage colours. Internally, the Chauffeurs Residence and the dining room, offices, upstairs bedrooms and kitchen of Government House were also extensively prepared, filled and repainted using heritage colours. Black Japan was applied to the dining room floor. For more photos and information, please visit our heritage site.