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Prior to construction of Glover Avenue in 1925, Henley Beach Road did not align to Currie Street. Glover Street veers right (north) from Currie Street. Prior to its construction, Henley Beach Road crossed the railway at a level crossing and continued as Mile End Road straight across the
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The bridge continued in use until it was in need of replacement. It was demolished in 2006. The bridge was replaced by the Bakewell Underpass which continued under
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The purpose of the Bakewell Bridge was to reduce motor vehicle and tram traffic congestion on limited routes between the western suburbs and the
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English benefactor William Augustine Leigh (1802–1873), who bought many parcels of land in South Australia through his agent Sir
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It then changes name to Henley Beach Road as it continues through the western suburbs to the seaside, terminating at
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The Currie Street Model School, one of four "model schools" in the city centre, was established in 1893.
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Bank of Australasia situated on the corner of Currie and King William Street, demolished in 1968.
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and Bakewell Underpass. Glover Avenue was opened in 1925 and was named after the previous
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Installation of bus priority lanes Grenfell Street, Currie Street & East Terrace
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to provide a grade-separated intersection. It opened for traffic in January 2008.
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on the bridge over the railway, then swung south to join Henley Beach Road.
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On the east side of King William Street, it changes name to
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were introduced along the full length of Currie Street.
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street between the two, and a popular dining precinct.
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1850–1868 Royal Victoria Theatre & Theatre Tavern
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Hence the naming of Leigh Street, a now 48: 798: 377: 365: 351: 343: 336:on the western edge of the city centre. 1264:North-South Streets     1071:"Placename Details: Bakewell Underpass" 14: 1658: 718:"Leigh, William Augustine (1802–1873)" 389:The street was named after British MP 370:Currie Street, looking northwest from 1329: 1217: 1145:Reference map of Adelaide and suburbs 576:1928–1988 Car park and light industry 1366: 1269:       824: 779:South Australian Government. Data SA 611: 551: 507: 825:Mack, Melissa (25 September 2013). 792: 573:1877–1928 Horse and Carriage Bazaar 27:Street in Adelaide, South Australia 24: 723:Australian Dictionary of Biography 662: 638: 539: 25: 1682: 1168:"King William Street | Adelaidia" 715: 382:Currie Street, looking west from 1666:1837 establishments in Australia 1425: 1411: 1401: 1387: 1075:Property Location Browser Report 886:State Library of South Australia 593: 470:. 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Currie Street, Adelaide
South Australia

Light Square
Currie Street is located in City of Adelaide
Coordinates
34°55′30″S 138°35′15″E / 34.924878°S 138.587519°E / -34.924878; 138.587519
34°55′28″S 138°35′59″E / 34.924344°S 138.599625°E / -34.924344; 138.599625
Adelaide city centre
Adelaide
West Terrace
Light Square
Morphett Street
King William Street
Adelaide
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City of Adelaide
Adelaide city centre
South Australia
King William Street
Light Square
West Terrace



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King William Street
Raikes Currie
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