 1872 - 1873 (1 year)
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| 1 | 1872 | - 1872: Todds overland telegraph line laid from Adelaide to the north coast.
- 1872: First wire communications between Europe and Australia achieved.
- 1872: Adelaide GPO opens and Adelaide becomes first Australian capital linked to London.
- 27 Mar 1872: Fiendly rival Yatala goes aground near Cape Gris-Nez.
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| 2 | 1873 | - 1873: First cricket match played at Adelaide Oval.
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