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South Australian Romance: Colony & Methodist Church
A South Australian Romance: How a Colony was Founded and a Methodist Church Formed
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Published with the purpose of informing people both about the early colonial life of South Australia and the circumstances surrounding the
formation of the Methodist Church and its growth ...
Aldine History of South Australia
Aldine History of South Australia 1890
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This valuable resource of South Australian history and biographies is a must for all with an interest in the early history of this colony and the families represented ...
Account of the Colony of South Australia
An Account of the Colony of South Australia
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This account of was a semi-official publication, having been 'published under the authority of the South Australian government' for the Great International Exhibition of 1861 in London.
Australia & New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand
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An 1873 of tour of Australia by Anthony Trollope, the famous English novelist whose books illuminate virtually every aspect.
Australian Aldine Histories Set
Australian Aldine Histories Set: New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia
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These valuable historical and biographical volumes resources are now gathered together as a value set.
Australian Cyclopedias Compendium Set
Australian Cyclopedias Compendium Set
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Special until 17 February, 9am AU$59.50
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The Australian Cyclopedias are an incredibly important resource for all historians researching Australian history, but just what are they, and what do they contain ...
Because of Their Beliefs: Emig from Prussia
Because of Their Beliefs: Emigration From Prussia to Australia
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From the late 1830s to the early 1850s, shiploads of Prussian Lutherans came to Australia (mostly SA) and established villages in Klemzig, the Adelaide Hills, the Barossa and beyond. Many ...
Beginnings: The Story of the Beltana Boys
Beginnings: The Story of the Beltana Boys
Private Publication

This book is dedicated to the memory of a group of young men who joined the Scout Movement in its very first days ...
Brands Directory of South Australia 1901
Brands Directory of South Australia 1901
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A record of registered brabds, certificate number, former brands, name of proprietor, run where the brand is to be used (address), and nearest post town ...
Centenary History of South Australia
Centenary History of South Australia
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Published in 1936, the 'Centenary History of South Australia' celebrates the achievements of the founders, explorers, navigators and early settlers ...
Civic Record of South Australia 1921-1923
Civic Record of South Australia 1921-1923
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Published in 1924, and covering the period 1921-1923, this volume provides a historical and biographical record of councils throughout the state ...
Civic Record of South Australia Set 1921 and 1936
Civic Record of South Australia Set 1921 and 1936
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This CD set includes the "Civic Record of South Australia 1921-1923" and the " Official Civic Record of South Australia" which was published in 1936. These volumes provide a wealth of information about the history of the City of Adelaide and of South Australia, and the development of councils throughout the surrounding suburbs and country districts ...
Colonial Life and Christian Experience
Colonial Life and Christian Experience
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Henry Hussey's story, starting with his life in England, then emigration and arrival in South Australia.
Colony: Strange Origins of One of the Earliest Modern Democracies
Colony: Strange Origins of One of the Earliest Modern Democracies
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In 1856 the remote colony of South Australia had the secret ballot, votes for all adult men, and religious freedom, and in 1857 self-government by an elected parliament. The basic framework, of a modern democracy was suddenly established. How did South Australia become so modern, so early?  ...
Constitutional History of South Australia
Constitutional History of South Australia
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A constitutional or political history of the state from settlement in 1836 to the inauguration of responsible government in 1857
Cyclopedia of South Australia 1907-09
Cyclopedia of South Australia 1907-09
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The Cyclopedias that were published for most states of Australia around the beginning of the 20th Century are a significant resource of historical and biographical information.
Dead Heart of Australia
Dead Heart of Australia
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Written in 1909 'The Dead Heart of Australia' was written by J.W. Gregory, a Professor of Geology, for the purpose of studying the interior of South-eastern Australia and the conditions of Lake Eyre.
Digging Squatting Pioneering NT & South Australia
Digging Squatting and Pioneering Life in the Northern Territory of South Australia
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Originally published in 1887, this is a facsimile reprint of an early classic on the Northern Territory from the first settlement to 1887. A vivid description of life and events ...
Early History of South Australia
Early History of South Australia: A Romantic Experiment in Colonization
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Written in 1907, Rev. John Blacket compiled this book in response to demand for a book devoted to the founding of South Australia. Using material preserved in the Public Library of South Australia ...
Founding of South Australia
Founding of South Australia
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Robert Gouger, South Australia's first colonial secretary, was one of the great, and most influential founders of the state.
George Fife Angas: Father & Pioneer of SA
George Fife Angas: Father and Pioneer of South Australia
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The story of George Fife Angas (1789-1879), merchant, banker, landowner and philanthropist.
Germans: Travellers, Settlers and Their Descendants in South Australia
Germans: Travellers, Settlers and Their Descendants in South Australia
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From Beehive Corner and the balls in Rundle Mall to the vineyards, churches and cemeteries of the Barossa Valley, tangible signs of South Australia's Germans are everywhere to be seen. Too often, however, 'the Germans' are regarded as a single group in the state's history. The truth is more complex and intriguing ...
History of Adelaide & Vicinity 1901
History of Adelaide and Vicinity 1901
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Beautifully presented with illustrations and photo’s scattered throughout, this book focuses on the people who made South Australia what it is today.
History of SA: Foundation to Jubilee
History of South Australia: Foundation to Jubilee
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This classic work is now available on fully searchable CD. It includes details of administrations of all Governors, and an extensive chronological summary of events that helped shaped the state.
Freemasonry in South Australia 1834-1984
History of the First Fifty Years of Freemasonry in South Australia 1834-1884
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Covering the period 1834-1884, this book of over 470 pages is one that all with an interest in, or families involved with, Freemasonry in the colony of South Australia ...
In the Far North-East: a Scientific Expedition
In the Far North-East: A Scientific Expedition 1916
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Written by Captain S.A. White in 1916, the leader of a scientific expedition he undertook for the Museum. Narrated in a form similar to that of a diary, and gives an account of the experiences he had during the Museum Expedition and describes the interior of the country and what is found there ...
Mailman of the Birdsville Track
Mailman of the Birdsville Track: The Story of Tom Kruse
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The Birdsville Track is one of the best know - and loneliest - tracks in  Australia, and for twenty years Tom Kruse was the mailman, battling the searing  ...
Motor Vehicle Law South Australia 1922
Motor Vehicle Law in South Australia 1922
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This book contains a number of parliamentary Acts concerning the Motor Vehicle Laws of South Australia
No Need to be Afraid: Italians in South Australia
No Need to Be Afraid: Italian Settlers in South Australia Between 1839 and the Second World War
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There have been an Italian presence in South Australia almost from the time  of the proclamation of the colony. 'No Need to be Afraid' tells the story of how ...
NAFC Reports
North Adelaide Football Club Annual Reports 1908-2007
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A valuable resource for those with family or other interests in the North Adelaide Football Club ...
Not Only in Stone
Not Only in Stone
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'Not Only in Stone' is the story of Polly Thomas, a woman of strength,  courage and compassion, whose life is intimately tied to the pioneering era of South ...
Civic Record of South Australia 1936
Official Civic Record of South Australia 1936
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Written in 1936 this is a historical and biographical record of councils throughout South Australia ...
Pioneers of the North-West of South Australia 1856-1914
Pioneers of the North-West of South Australia 1856-1914
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The history of the pastoral country west and north-west of Port Augusta and west of Lake Torrens, best known at the time as the Gawler Range and North-West country.
Place Names of Our Land: A South Australian Anthology
Place Names of Our Land: A South Australian Anthology
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This volume is the latest edition of Geoff's 'Manning's Place Names of South Australia'. Now retitled to 'Place Names of Our Land' this has to be the bible of South Australian place names, past and present. With over forty years of research, the place names and their meanings now fill over 1400 pages ...
Place Names of Our Land: A South Australian Anthology
Place Names of Our Land: A South Australian Anthology
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This volume is the latest edition of Geoff's 'Manning's Place Names of South Australia'. Now retitled to 'Place Names of Our Land' this has to be the bible of South Australian place names, past and present. With over forty years of research, the place names and their meaning now fill over 1400 pages ...
Radio Call 1937
Radio Call 1937
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Radio Call, described as "South Australia's Only Broadcasting Newspaper", commenced during 1937. It covers news from the Adelaide Studios and a host of other topics including all things musical, theatrical, the week’s radio programs, and lots of other news from Australia and overseas.
Radio Call 1938
Radio Call 1938
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Radio Call, described as "South Australia's Only Broadcasting Newspaper", commenced during 1937. It covers news from the Adelaide Studios and a host of other topics including all things musical, theatrical, the week's radio programs, and lots of other news from Australia and overseas ...
Radio Call 1939
Radio Call 1939
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Radio Call, described as "South Australia's Only Broadcasting Newspaper" commenced during 1937. It covers news from the Adelaide Studios and a host of other topics including all things musical, theatrical, the week’s radio programs, and lots of other news from Australia and overseas ...
Radio Call 1940
Radio Call 1940
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South Australia's only broadcasting newspaper, "Radio Call" commenced during 1937. It covers news from the Adelaide Studios and a host of other topics including all things musical, theatrical, the week’s radio programs, and lots of other news from Australia and overseas ...
Radio Call 1941
Radio Call 1941
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Radio Call, the “South Australian Broadcasting Newspaper”, commenced during 1937. It covers news from the Adelaide Studios and a host of other topics including all things musical, theatrical, the week’s radio programs, and lots of other news from Australia and overseas ...
Radio Call 1942
Radio Call 1942
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South Australia’s only broadcasting newspaper "Radio Call", commenced during 1937. It covers news from the Adelaide Studios and a host of other topics including all things musical, theatrical, the week’s radio programs, and lots of other news from Australia and overseas ...
Radio Call 1943
Radio Call 1943
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Radio Call, described as "South Australia's Only Broadcasting Newspaper", commenced during 1937. It covers news from the Adelaide Studios and a host of other topics including all things musical, theatrical, the week's radio programs, and lots of other news from Australia and overseas ...
Radio Call 1944
Radio Call 1944
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South Australia's only broadcasting newspaper ... "Radio Call" commenced during 1937. It covers news from the Adelaide Studios and a host of other topics including all things musical, theatrical, the week's radio programs, and lots of other news from Australia and overseas ...
Radio Call 1945
Radio Call 1945
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Twenty-one years ago, there came into existence in Adelaide a small, unpretentious radio station, run by a family from their house in Park terrace. The station's call-sign was 5DN. It was the first station in the State, and next week 5DN, with a sister station at Renmark ...
Radio Call 1946
Radio Call 1946
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Second Atom Bomb Test To Be Heard On Air Here: "Radio telephone facilities between America and Australia for a description of the second atom bomb test have been booked by the Australian Federation of Commercial Broadcasting Stations, and arrangements to broadcast the commentaries have been made by 5DN-RM" ...
Radio Call 1947
Radio Call 1947
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One of the most unusual Australians to appear in Frank Legg's A.B.C. "Week-end Magazine" is 79 year old Adelaide born "Billy Miller," whom Frank interviewed on Saturday evening. Born William Linklater in North Adelaide in 1868. In 1884 he ran away to the Northern Territory, and in 1885 he spoke to blacks who offered Burke and Wills fish and damper, who saw the explorers die and buried them ...
Radio Call 1948
Radio Call 1948
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Radio Call, described as "South Australia's Only Broadcasting Newspaper", commenced during 1937. It covers news from the Adelaide Studios and a host of other topics including all things musical, theatrical, the week'' radio programs, and lots of other news from Australia and overseas. This CD contains high quality scanned images ...
Radio Call 1949
Radio Call 1949
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"S.A. actress to play leading role in Stratford Co. - Former Adelaide actress Sheila Helpman, just back from England; will play Katherine in the Stratford-on-Avon Players' production of "The Taming of the Shrew" at the Princess Theatre here ..."
Radio Call 1950
Radio Call 1950
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Radio Call has been described as "South Australia's Only Broadcasting Newspaper", commenced during 1937. With 920 pages of news and radio programs that were on during 1950, this makes for fascinating reading ...
Radio Call 1951
Radio Call 1951
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Radio Call, described as "South Australia's Only Broadcasting Newspaper", commenced during 1937. It covers news from the Adelaide Studios and a host of other topics including all things musical, theatrical, the week's radio programs, and lots of other news from Australia and overseas ...
Radio Call 1952
Radio Call 1952
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"A woman, whose ambition was to be a singer with a big-name dance band has ended, much to her own surprise, as a radio announcer. She is Doreen Govett, of 5KA.
In 1935, at the age of 12, Doreen began her musical career armed with a natural singing voice and a saxophone in her sister's dance band ..."
Radio Call 1953
Radio Call 1953
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Radio Call, "South Australia's Only Broadcasting Newspaper", details the radio programs in Adelaide, contains news from all around Australia and overseas. "This week's radio personality started working at a radio station just because he didn't want to become a bank clerk. He is Robert Caldicott, 28, of the ABC ..."
Radio Call 1954
Radio Call 1954
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Radio Call covers news from the Adelaide Studios and a host of other topics including all things musical, theatrical, the week's radio programs, and lots of other news from Australia and overseas. "Sudden resignation of Mr. Harry Pringle, ABC Federal variety chief, may be a major move in the coming battle of Australian television ..."
Radio Call 1955
Radio Call 1955
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Radio Call, described as "South Australia's Only Broadcasting Newspaper", commenced during 1937. It covers news from the Adelaide Studios and a host of other topics including all things musical, theatrical, the week's radio programs, and lots of other news from Australia and overseas.
Radio Call 1956
Radio Call 1956
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From 1956: "Radio wins battle over records" ... Commercial radio in Australia has won its battle to broadcast records without payment of rights fee to record companies. Recorded music released here by EMI and four other companies, all of which have been involved in a record war ... are expected to be back on the air next month ...
Radio Call Compendium 1937-1946
Radio Call Compendium 1937-1946
Price if purchased separately AU$195.00
Compendium set price AU$99.50
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Radio Call, described as “South Australia’s Only Broadcasting Newspaper”, commenced during 1937. It covers news from the Adelaide Studios and a host of other topics including all things musical, theatrical, the week’s radio programs, and lots of other news from Australia and overseas.
Radio Call Compendium 1937-1956
Radio Call Compendium 1937-1956
Price if purchased separately AU$390.00
Compendium set price AU$99.50
You save AU$290.50!

Radio Call, described as “South Australia’s Only Broadcasting Newspaper”, commenced during 1937. It covers news from the Adelaide Studios and a host of other topics including all things musical, theatrical, the week’s radio programs, and lots of other news from Australia and overseas.
Radio Call Compendium 1947-1956
Radio Call Compendium 1947-1956
Price if purchased separately AU$195.00
Compendium set price AU$129.50
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South Australia’s only radio and broadcasting newspaper "Radio Call", commenced in 1937. It covers news from the Adelaide Studios and other topics including all things musical, theatrical, the week's radio programs, as well as other news from Australia and overseas. This set includes all available issues for the period 1947-1956 ...
Rations Residence & Resource
Rations Residence & Resource s/c
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Road Traffic Code South Australia 1936
Road Traffic Code South Australia 1936
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This booklet was created to inform all South Australians of the road traffic and laws and codes in South Australia.
Salem Messenger 1891-1913
Salem Messenger 1891-1913
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The "Salem Messenger" was a magazine produced by the Salem Baptist Church in Gumeracha, South Australia. Published quarterly from 1891 to 1913, it served a much wider area than just Gumeracha, ranging through much of the north-east hills and even to Mannum ...
Servants Depots in Colonial South Australia
Servants Depots in Colonial South Australia
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In 1855 South Australia experienced 'excessive female immigration', with large numbers of single females arriving from the British Isles to work as servants. When an economic downturn led to a shortage of domestic help positions, the Colonial Government established servants depots to house them ...
Service Arms South Australian Police
Service Arms of the South Australian Police 1838-1988
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A comprehensive, descriptive, detailed and historically accurate account of the range of arms used by the police force in South Australia
throughout the 150 years.
Silent Witnesses: Adelaide's Statues
Silent Witnesses: Adelaide's Statues and Monuments
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Every monument tells a tale, not only of its subject, but of the society that erects it. The stories behind 36 of Adelaide's best loved statues and monuments - tales ...
Six Months in South Australia 1838
Six Months in South Australia 1838: With Some Account of Port Philip and Portland Bay
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T. Horton James gives detailed descriptions about South Australia, debunking a lot of myths perpetrated by others. As well as general hints relating to what to expect on a voyage, he gives a description of landing at Port Adelaide which makes for amusing reading ...
Sound of Trumpets
Sound of Trumpets-s/c
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South Australia & Federation
South Australia and Federation
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The author presents a lively and lucid account of what was happening in South
Australia at a vital turning point in Australia's history. 'South Australia and
Federation' is brimful of ...
South Australia & Western Australia
South Australia and Western Australia
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From an 1873 of tour of Australia by Anthony Trollope, the famous English novelist whose books illuminate virtually every aspect.
South Australia: Agricultural State 1836-46
South Australia: An Agricultural and Pastoral State in the Making 1836-46
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A comprehensive and valuable record of the first ten years of land survey, settlement and development in South Australia. A rare book, that seems little known.
South Australia: History, Resources & Productions
South Australia: History Resources and Productions
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The book is full of detailed information of the colony of South Australia including chapters on pioneers, colonial development, land, infrastructure, industries, religion, education, exploration and much more.
South Australia: Its Progress & Prosperity
South Australia: Its Progress and Prosperity
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Written in 1866 from a 'desire to supply the fullest and most recent information respecting a colony which is likely soon to become one of the most important under the British crown'.
South Australian Local Justices Manual 1871
South Australian Local Justices' Manual 1871
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A useful guide for historians, or for those wishing to know more about the early laws in South Australia ...
Cornish Overseas: Cornwall's Emigration
The Cornish Overseas: A History of Cornwall's 'Great Emigration'
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'The Cornish Overseas', Philip Payton's major study of the epic 'Great Migration' of the Cornish people is now available in a completely revised and updated edition, which also for the ...
The South Australian Company
The South Australian Company: A Study in Colonisation
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The South Australian Company was formed in January 1836 to promote the establishment of the British province in South Australia, and to engage in a wide range of commercial activities.
Wakefield Companion to South Australian History
The Wakefield Companion to South Australian History
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'The Wakefield Companion to South Australian History' is a one-volume reference guide to events, institutions, people, places, themes and topics bearing on the history of South Australia.P  It provides ...
Wakefield Companion to South Australian History
The Wakefield Companion to South Australian History
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'The Wakefield Companion to South Australian History' is a one-volume reference guide to events, institutions, people, places, themes and topics bearing on the history of South Australia. It provides an ...
Tourists Road Guide South Australia 1908
Tourists Road Guide: South Australia 4th Ed 1908
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The Tourists' Road Guides for South Australia were published over a period of at least 20 years in the early 1900's. They include a large amount of fascinating ...
Tourists Road Guide South Australia 1920
Tourists Road Guide: South Australia 10th Ed 1920
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The Tourists' Road Guides for South Australia were published over a period of at least 20 years in the early 1900's. They include a large amount of fascinating information giving insight into the period as well as information on places and people.
Tourists Road Guide South Australia 1923
Tourists Road Guide: South Australia 13th Ed 1923
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The Tourists' Road Guides for South Australia were published over a period of at least 20 years in the early 1900's. They include a large amount of fascinating information ...
Tourists Road Guide South Australia 1927
Tourists Road Guide: South Australia 16th Ed 1927
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The Tourists' Road Guides for South Australia were published over a period of at least 20 years in the early 1900's. They include a large amount of fascinating information giving insight into the period as well as information on places and people.
Tourists Road Guide South Australia 1915
Tourists Road Guide: South Australia 8th Ed 1915
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The Tourists' Road Guides for South Australia were published over a period of at least 20 years in the early 1900's. They include a large amount of fascinating information giving insight into the period as well as information on places and people.
Tourists Road Guide SA Compendium 1
Tourists' Road Guide: South Australia Compendium 1
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The Tourists' Road Guides for South Australia were published over a period of at least 20 years in the early 1900's. They include a large amount of fascinating information giving insight into the period as well as information on places and people.
Unearthed: The Aboriginal Tasmanians of Kangaroo Island
Unearthed: The Aboriginal Tasmanians of Kangaroo Island
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The Palawa community of Tasmania is mostly descended from the Aboriginal Tasmanian women who sealers took to the Bass Strait Islands in the early 19th century. But few people know that sealers also took Tasmanian women to Kangaroo Island ... this book is their story ...
Vardon's Guide to South Australia 1919
Vardon's Guide to South Australia 1919
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This is the third edition of 'Vardon's Road Guide to South Australia'. It was includes information on travel within the State.
   
 
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