Gouger Street is a major street in the centre of

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and the

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. It was named after

Robert Gouger Robert Gouger (; 26 June 1802 – 4 August 1846) was one of the founders of South Australia and the first Colonial Secretary of South Australia. Early life Gouger was the fifth son of nine children of George Gouger (1763–1802), who was a pr ...

, first Colonial Secretary of South Australia.Gouger Street
, History of Adelaide Through Street Names, Streets Named on 23 May 1837, historysouthaustralia.net Gouger Street is known for its high-end international restaurants and cafes. Cuisines found along Gouger Street include Italian, French, Argentinian, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai. Many of the restaurants on Gouger Street have won awards; some of the better known ones are ''Star of Siam'' (which specializes in Thai cuisine), ''La Porchetta'' (Italian) and ''Chi on Gouger''. The southern entrance of the

Adelaide Central Market The Adelaide Central Market is a major fresh produce market in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. As one of the oldest markets in Australia, Adelaide Central Market has a large range of fresh food, including fruit and vegetables, meat and po ...

can also be found on Gouger street. A

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, comprising an archway erected by the

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and two

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donated by the

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, marks the southern entrance to the Moonta Street Chinatown.

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Streets in Adelaide Restaurant districts and streets in Australia {{adelaide-stub

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