Compiled over a number of years, the 'Pastoral Pioneers of South Australia' is a
compilation of articles that was first produced by 'The Adelaide Stock and
Station Journal', as as series of biographical sketches starting in 1923.
This two volume set contains approximately 300 biographies of South
Australia's Pastoral Pioneers and Old Colonists. The Foreword claims that '...
this is the most comprehensive collection of biographies ever produced in
relation to the pastoral industry of any state'.
A photograph accompanies each entry, as well as extensive biographical
details. Those falling into the 'Old Colonists' category had arrived in the
state prior December 28, 1846 (which was the 10th Anniversary of the Province).
A large percentage of the entries in these volumes contain previously
unpublished information (other that the Stock Journal), including information
that has been supplied by descendants and old friends of those listed, which
includes details and stories that would have otherwise gone unknown.
Full of history and biographies this is a valuable record of the early
pioneers and pastoralists who helped make South Australia what it is today.
High quality scanned images of the whole of the original books. This CD has
been bookmarked for easy navigation, and pages can be searched, browsed,
enlarged and printed out if required.
