GPO Box 464 Adelaide SA 5001 Tel (+61 8) 8204 8791 Fax (+61 8) 8260 6133 DX:336 [email protected] www.archives.sa.gov.au Special List GRG 24/90 Miscellaneous records of historical interest, artificial series - Colonial Secretary's Office, Governor's Office and others
Series This series consists of miscellaneous records from Description various government agencies, namely the Colonial Secretary's Office and the Governor's Office, from 1837 - 1963.
Records include correspondence between the Governor and the Colonial Secretary, correspondence between the Governor and Cabinet, and correspondence of the Executive Council. Also includes records about: hospitals, gaols, cemeteries, courts, the Surveyor-General's Office, harbours, Botanic Gardens, Lunatic Asylum, Destitute Board, exploration, police and military matters, Chinese immigration, Aboriginal people, marriage licences, prostitution, the postal service, the Adelaide Railway Company, agriculture, churches, and the Admella sinking.
The items in this artificial series were allocated a number by State Records.
Series date range 1837 - 1963
Agencies Office of the Governor of South Australia and responsible Department of the Premier and Cabinet
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ABERNETHY, J. File relating to application GRG 24/90/86 by J. Abernethy, of Wallaroo Bay, for a licence for an oyster bed. Contains letter from J.B. Shepherdson J.P., together with a chart of the bed. 24 April, 1862.
ABORIGINES Report by M. Moorhouse on GRG 24/90/393 O'Halloran's expedition to the Rufus. 1841.
ABORIGINES Letter from C.G. Trichelmann GRG 24/90/302 to the Protector of Aborigines expressing his willingness to proceed to the north for missionary purposes. February, 1842.
ABORIGINES Sick return of Aborigines GRG 24/90/82 admitted to Adelaide Hospital. Appended is a note by the Colonial Surgeon on the reduction of the Aboriginal population. 1 Jan. 1855 - 22 Sept. 1860.
ABORIGINES Two memoranda written by GRG 24/90/21 Governor Grey to A.M. Mundy, Colonial Secretary, relating to proposed school for Aboriginal children at Walkerville. 10 April, 1844 & undated.
ABORIGINES Lease of aborigines reserve GRG 24/90/18 No.2039 for seven years between the Colonial Government and Phillip Langmede. 1 January, 1842.
ABORIGINES Estimate and plan for the GRG 24/90/374 establishment and conduct of a central government school for native children at Adelaide. c.1843.
ABORIGINES Letter to the Commissioner of GRG 24/90/346 Police from Charles Langhorne reporting an attack by the Murray Aborigines on a party travelling overland with cattle. 12 June, 1841.
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ABORIGINES Memorandum by the GRG 24/90/306 Surveyor-General relative to land reserved for the Aborigines and for the Town Hall. 26 May, 1843.
ABORIGINES Articles of agreement between GRG 24/90/19 Governor Grey and Phillip Langmede. Discharges Langmede from payment of rent on Aborigines Reserve No.2039 during period of lease. 2 July, 1844.
ABORIGINES Letter to the Private GRG 24/90/387 Secretary from R. Penney reporting his amicable relations with the Milmenrura tribe and offering to bring about a more friendly attitude towards Europeans on the part of Aborigines near the north west bend of the River Murray and along the route taken by overlanders. 11 January, 1842.
ABORIGINES Resolutions concerning the GRG 24/90/381 relations between the settlers and Aborigines, passed at a special meeting of the Bush Club. 9 May, 1839.
ABORIGINES Report from E.J. Eyre relative GRG 24/90/360 to his work among the Aborigines on the Murray. 15 November, 1841.
ACCIDENTS Letter by P.B. Coglin of GRG 24/90/139 Brampton Park, to Governor Musgrave, requesting Royal Humane Society recognition for rescues performed up to 36 years previously. Date illegible.
ACCIDENTS Memorandum written by Police GRG 24/90/25 Inspector Tolmer to W. Wyatt, Coroner, referring to a fatal accident at Dry Creek. 19 February, 1849.
ACCIDENTS Memorandum written by Police GRG 24/90/24 Sergeant J. Cromie to W.
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Wyatt, Coroner, Police Station, Adelaide, reporting a drowning fatality at Port Adelaide. 17 March, 1849.
ACTS OF PARLIAMENT Outer or wrapping sheet GRG 24/90/136 recording Governor's assent to an enclosed Bill. Bill missing. 21 September, 1870.
ADELAIDE COBAR Private papers of F.W. Bice, GRG 24/90/218 OPTION SYND. manager of the Smelting Works, Palmerston, N.T. [Adelaide Cobar Option Syndicate in account with F.W. Bice.] 1906.
ADELAIDE CORPORATION File containing two letters by GRG 24/90/124 Captain L.[?] Tyler to the Private Secretary, complaining of rates imposed on a house occupied by him in Brougham Place. 8 January, 1869.
ADELAIDE CORPORATION Statement relative to the GRG 24/90/276 legal difficulties created by the refusal of four Adelaide Council councillors to accept office. 27 April, 1846.
ADELAIDE RAILWAY CO. Prospectus of the Adelaide GRG 24/90/279 Railway Company. 1845. ADELAIDE, SITE OF SEE CAPITAL SITE
ADMELLA - SHIP Report of the Commission GRG 24/90/407 appointed to enquire into the loss of the "Admella". 1859.
ADVERTISER - Agreement for printing GRG 24/90/1862 NEWSPAPER Parliamentary reports, made between the South Australian Government and the "Advertiser" 8 July, 1862.
AGRICULTURE Return of the quantity of GRG 24/90/52 wheat remaining on the land in certain districts, from Clerks of Local Courts. 17 July, 1851.
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AGRICULTURE Letter to the Resident GRG 24/90/247 Commissioner from Colonel William Light giving an estimate of the quantity of land known to be fit for cultivation on the eastern side of the Gulf of St. Vincent. 23 August, 1837,
ALATER, WILLIAM Commission by Governor Young GRG 24/90/188 appointing William Alater and Francis Davison Justices of the Peace and Special Magistrates. 26 April, 1851.
ALBERTON Return showing sections of GRG 24/90/81 land granted to the South Australian Company in settlement of their claim for the construction of the chausee through the swamp between Alberton and the Port. Signed by A.H. Freeling, Surveyor-General. Undated.
ALIENS Correspondence re reserved GRG 24/90/449 bills and disabilities of Asiatic aliens. 1906-07.
ALLISON, DR. E.D. Letters from James Fawsett GRG 24/90/235 [Religious Instructor] and Dr. E.D. Allison [Surgeon Superintendent] concerning Fawsett's conduct as schoolmaster on the "Shackamaxon". 10-12 November, 1852.
ANGAS, GEORGE FIFE Letter by George Fife Angas to GRG 24/90/67 George W.D. Beresford, referring to letter, critical of the Governor, written by Dr. Horace Dean and published in the S.A. "Register". 26 February, 1857,
ANGAS, GEORGE FIFE Letter by George Fife Angas to GRG 24/90/67A Governor Macdonnell, referring to charges made against Angas by Dr. Horace Dean and which he believes to have been recorded in the Executive 4 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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Council minutes. 24 July, 1857,
ANGAS, GEORGE FIFE Letter by George Fife Angas to GRG 24/90/67B C. Lyon, Clerk of the Council, expressing appreciation of Council's attitude towards him. 18 August, 1857,
AN GASTON Letter by John Dixon, GRG 24/90/96 Angaston, to Governor Daly's Private Secretary, seeking an audience with the Governor with refernce to obtaining a patent. 2 February, 1863,
ARMISTICE Telegram received by the GRG 24/90/420 Premier of South Australia from the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth, announcing the signing of the Peace Treaty. 29 June, 1919.
ARTS Letter from James MacGeogh, GRG 24/90/180 Hon. Sec., South Australian Society of the Arts, to Governor MacDonnell, asking him to be President of the Society. Governor's reply of acceptance enclosed. 21 January, 1857,
ASHTON, MR. "Mr. Ashton's Defence" against GRG 24/90/56 charges brought against him as Keeper of the Adelaide Gaol. 21 April, 1854.
ASIAN PEOPLE Report by the Emigration Agent GRG 24/90/267 relative to the immigration of "coolies". 7 February, 1843.
ASIAN PEOPLE Correspondence re reserved GRG 24/90/449 bills and disabilities of Asiatic aliens. 1906-07.
AUST. ASSOC. OF Text of "A National Policy GRG 24/90/426 BRIT. IND. for Industry" issued by a group of British industrialists, with accompanying memorandum from the Australian Association of British Industries. 1943.
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AUSTRALASIA ACT Bills, memoranda and GRG 24/90/450 amendments relating to the Federal Council of Australasia Act, the Murray River Waters Act, Premiers and Intercolonial Conferences. 1855-1907.
BAILEY, JOHN Memorial from John Bailey GRG 24/90/320 asking for better remuneration and accommodation as Curator of the Botanical Gardens. c.1840.
BAKER, JOHN [M.P.] Copy of letter and enclosures GRG 24/90/222 addressed to the secretary of State for the Colonies [the Duke of Newcastle] by John Baker, M.P., on a dispute with Governor MacDonnell about mineral lands. 1860.
BALHANNAH W.S. Whitington. Sheep duty. GRG 24/90/13 Tally of sheep depastured by Whitington at Balhannah and Mount Barker. 10 June, 1842.
BANK OF SOUTH Correspondence relative to a GRG 24/90/365 AUSTRALIA charge of 20% commission made upon the Emigration Depot account by the Bank of S.A. 1836, 1844.
BANK OF SOUTH Draft of letter from Colonial GRG 24/90/23 AUSTRALIA Secretary to assignees of Borrow and Goodiar and the Bank of South Australia. 2 September, 1847.
BANK OF SOUTH Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/250 AUSTRALIA Secretary from Edward Stephens [Bank of South Australia] informing him that the account of the S.A. Government with the Bank of S.A. is overdrawn. 12 June, 1837.
BANKING Bank tables. [Coin, GRG 24/90/145 circulation, deposits, discounts. Tables refer to Bank of Australasia and Bank of South Australia.] 1840 - 1844.
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BANKS Statement of assets and GRG 24/90/94 liabilities of the National Bank of Australasia within the Colony of South Australia for the quarter ended 29 December, 1862.
BANKS Statement of assets and GRG 24/90/94A liabilities of the National Bank of Australasia within the Colony of South Australia for the quarter ended 30 September, 1863. Together with covering letter written by E.M. Young, Manager, to the Private Secretary, Government House. 21 October, 1863.
BARLAS, MR. Letter from the GRG 24/90/201 Attorney-General's Office to Messrs. Barlas and McLure asking them to reconsider their decision to resign as J.P.s. 21 April, 1870
BARRIER REEF Three charts - Kenn Reefs, GRG 24/90/210 Cato Island and Reff [Coral Sea], and Barrier Reefs. Determined by Capt. H.M. Denham in H.M.S. Herald. [Enclosure in despatch from Governor Denison of N.S.W.] 1859 - 1860.
BAUER, J. Duplicate despatch from B.T. GRG 24/90/195 Finniss, Palmerston, in answer to a letter by Messrs. J.P. Stow, J. Bauer and J. Stuckey, discussing conditions at River Victoria. 15 April, 1865.
BAUMGURTEL, G. Letter by G. Baumgurtel to GRG 24/90/107 Chief Secretary, applying to go on party about to start for Northern Territory in the "Ellen Lewis". 24 April, 1866.
BAXTER, MR. Depositions by E.J. Eyre and GRG 24/90/351 Wylie relative to the murder of Baxter during Eyre's expedition, 1840-41. 10 July, 1841.
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BEDOLOME, SAMUEL Proclamation by Governor Daly GRG 24/90/212 appointing Samuel Bedolome and 24 other named persons Special Magistrates. 23 September, 1862.
BEEVOR, HORATIO Certificate issued by the GRG 24/90/50 CLARK Colonial Secretary on behalf of Captain Horatio Clark Beevor with regard to his entitlement to a remission in the purchase of Crown Lands. 23 February, 1852.
BERESFORD, GEORGE Letter by George Fife Angas to GRG 24/90/67 W.D. George W.D. Beresford, referring to letter, critical of the Governor, written by Dr. Horace Dean and published in the S.A. "Register". 26 February, 1857.
BERKELEY, CHARLES Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/336 Secretary from Charles Berkeley relative to censure received for signing an address petitioning for a landing place at Port Adelaide. 31 May, 1837,
BERKELEY, CHARLES Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/336 Secretary from Charles Berkeley relative to censure received for signing an address petitioning for a landing place at Port Adelaide. 31 May, 1837. BICE, F.W. Private papers of F.W. Bice, GRG 24/90/218 manager of the Smelting Works, Palmerston, N.T. [Adelaide Cobar Option Syndicate in account with F.W. Bice.] 1906. BILLS OF LADING Account current of Capt. GRG 24/90/6 I.F.,with invoices and bills of lading in support. 1840.
BISHOP OF ADELAIDE Correspondence relating to GRG 24/90/63 testamonial to the Bishop of Adelaide. 1856.
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BLENKINSOP, CAPT. Letter from Captain W.T. GRG 24/90/284 W.T. Blenkinsop relative to the murder of John Driscoll. With minute by Governor Hindmarsh. 23-24 July, 1837,
BOARD OF TRADE, Letter from Thomas Gray, Board GRG 24/90/137 LONDON of Trade, London, to Governor Gray, relating to marine examinations. 18 August, 1871.
BOARD OF TRADE, Letter from the Board of GRG 24/90/200 LONDON Trade, London, to Governor Fergusson, with report on conditions for submarine cable connecting Australia with Java and Singapore. 10 June, 1869. BONNEY, CHARLES Estimate by Charles Bonney of GRG 24/90/265 the amount of Crown land within three miles of the boundaries of purchased land. 16 October, 1843.
BONNEY, CHARLES Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/270 Charles Bonney transmitting return relative to alterations in the system of Waste Lands occupation. 6 November, 1843. BONNEY, CHARLES Memorandum to Governor Grey GRG 24/90/271 from Charles Bonney relative to the proposed regulations for the occupation of Crown Lands. 24 November, 1843.
BONNEY, CHARLES Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/269 Charles Bonney putting forward his reasons for recommending an alteration in the system of Waste Lands occupation. 1 November, 1843.
BONNEY, CHARLES Outline of a plan by Charles GRG 24/90/264 Bonney for leasing the pasturage of Crown Lands contiguous to purchased land. 7 August, 1843. With a report of the Surveyor-General thereon. 20 October, 1843.
BOOTHBY, BENJAMIN Commission by Governor Daly GRG 24/90/196 9 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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appointing Richard Davies Hanson and Benjamin Boothby commissioners to administer oaths to Members of Parliament. 22 March, 1865.
BOOTHBY, J. Letter from C.E. Edgcumbe, GRG 24/90/126 Governor's Private Secretary, to J. Boothby, Under Secretary, concerning lack of accommodation at Governor's summer residence. 8 April, 1869.
BOOTS LTD. Papers relating to the GRG 24/90/221 activities of Boots Ltd. [Chemists] in New Zealand and Australia. c.1936.
BORROW AND GOODIAR Draft of letter from Colonial GRG 24/90/23 Secretary to assignees of Borrow and Goodiar and the Bank of South Australia. 2 September, 1847.
BORROW AND GOODIAR Schedule of documents relative GRG 24/90/48 to claim of Messrs. Borrow and Goodiar for building the Adelaide Gaol. 1851.
BORROWS, B. Letter from B. Borrows, GRG 24/90/177 Secretary of Gawler Town Railway, to Colonial Secretary, reporting on mode in which accounts are kept in England. 6 August, 1856.
BOTANICAL GARDENS Memorial from John Bailey GRG 24/90/320 asking for better remuneration and accommodation as Curator of the Botanical Gardens. c.1840.
BOUCAUT, J.P. Press cuttings, Parliamentary GRG 24/90/414 Papers and notes compiled by J.P. Boucaut concerning a proposed outer harbour at Port Adelaide. 1876-8.
BOUNDARIES Letter by Governor Bowen of GRG 24/90/93 Queensland to Governor Daly, containing proposal for
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intercolonial boundaries. 27 November, 1862. Letter by the Premier, G.M. Waterhouse, to Governor Daly, commenting on Bowen's letter. 14 January, 1863. Draft of letter written by Daly to Bowen, 20 January, 1863.
BOUNDARY - VIC. & Correspondence relating to the GRG 24/90/42 S.A. boundary line between South Australia and Port Phillip District. 5 - 15 September, 1846.
BOWEN, GOVERNOR Letter by Governor Bowen of GRG 24/90/93 [QLD.] Queensland to Governor Daly, containing proposal for intercolonial boundaries. 27 November, 1862. Letter by the Premier, G.M. Waterhouse, to Governor Daly, commenting on Bowen's letter. 14 January, 1863. Draft of letter written by Daly to Bowen. 20 January, 1863.
BOWEN, MR. Memorandum by A.A. Freeling to GRG 24/90/162 Colonial Secretary, relating to proposed lease with a Mr. Bowen of a site for military barracks. 7 January, 1851.
BOWING, SIR JOHN Letter from Sir John Bowing, GRG 24/90/175 Governor of Hong Kong, to Governor MacDonnell, relating to the Chinese Passenger Act. 29 January, 1856.
BREWER, C.P. Letter written by C.P. Brewer GRG 24/90/76 to Chief Secretary, suggesting the addition of a room to the Court House at Robe to be used as a Post Office. 28 October, 1858.
BREWER, C.P. [J.P.] Letter by C.P. Brewer, J.P., GRG 24/90/74 Robe, to Chief Secretary, relating to leave of absence. 1 October, 1857.
BRICK MAKING Letter from J.H. Fisher to the GRG 24/90/243 Colonial Secretary relative to the site selected by the South
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Australian Company for brick making. With minute of Governor Hindmarsh. 29 July, 1837,
BRICK MAKING Report of Board appointed to GRG 24/90/317 enquire into the practicability of brick making and quarrying on the Park Lands. With minutes of evidence. 5 and 19 November, 1838,
BRIDGES Memorial from landholders in GRG24/90/257 the neighbourhood of the Reedbeds, petitioning for the erection of two bridges across the Torrens. 30 September, 1844.
BRIDGES Memorials asking for a bridge GRG 24/90/292 over the Onkaparinga River. July, 1845.
BRIDGES Letter from the Resident GRG 24/90/288 Commissioner to the Colonial Secretary relative to difficulties in erecting the Torrens Bridge. 18 April, 1837,
BRIDGES Survey and Colonial Engineer's GRG 24/90/8 Department. Return of civil officers and labourers employed in the construction of roads and bridges in South Australia for the quarter ending 30 September, 1841.
BRIGHT, HENRY EDWARD Commission by Governor Daly GRG 24/90/197 appointing Henry Edward Bright. M.P. to enquire into alleged mismanagement of the Northern Territory by B.T. Finniss. 5 April, 1866.
BRIGHTON CORPORATION Assessment, rates etc. GRG 24/90/115A 1867.
BRIGHTON INDUSTRIAL Destitute Board file 25/1869, GRG 24/90/130 SCHOOL relating to removal of additions made at the Brighton Industrial School. 1869.
BROWN, JOHN Letter from J.B. Strangways GRG 24/90/286
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authorising the payment of John Brown's salary to the date of his suspension. 11 September, 1837,
BROWN, JOHN Proclamation issued by GRG 24/90/425 Governor Captain John Hindmarsh relating to the suspension from office of John Brown, Emigration agent and to J.H. Fisher's [Resident Commissioner] part in issuing a paper or handbill on the matter. 11 October, 1837.
BROWN, JOHN Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/258 John Brown giving an account of his services, and asking re-appointment in the Government services. 11 April, 1844.
BROWN, JOHN Letter to John Brown from GRG 24/90/252 Captain John Hindmarsh relative to the source of his appointment as Emigration Agent and the limitations of the authority of the Resident Commissioner. 13 September, 1837.
BROWN, MR. Audit Office query and GRG 24/90/140 memorandum, relating to irregularity in return of receipts by Chief Clerk, Mr. Brown. 19 December, 1860.
BUCKINGHAM, DUKE OF Letter from E.C. Homersham to GRG 24/90/199 Governor Fergusson, referring to Homersham's letters to Duke of Buckingham and Mr. Roebuck, M.P., and to sale of Waste Lands. Together with note of letter registered for Homersham, addressed to Roebuck. Also note of letter registered for Homersham to Duke of Buckingham. 1868 - 1869.
BUFFALO - SHIP Account of prisoners confined GRG 24/90/377 by the civil authorities on H.M.S. "Buffalo" with letter from Colour Sergeant of Royal Marines to the Chairman of the
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Finance Committee. 31 May, 1837.
BUFFALO - SHIP Miscellaneous letters of GRG 24/90/228 Captain John Hindmarsh written from the "Buffalo". 1836.
BUFFALO - SHIP List of officers and men GRG 24/90/373 belonging to H.M.S. "Buffalo" employed on Colonial duty. January - May, 1837,
BULLION ACT Schedule of correspondence GRG 24/90/7 relative to the Bullion Act. c.1852.
BURR, THOMAS Letter from the GRG 24/90/254 Surveyor-General to the Colonial Secretary [12 June, 1844] forwarding Thomas Burr's report on Governor Grey's expedition to the South East. 11 June, 1844.
BURRA BURRA Telegram from John D. Cave, GRG 24/90/451 Secretary Burra Hospital to A.S. Patterson, Colonial Surgeon concerning the appointment of the Hospital Committee. 1878.
BUSH CLUB Resolutions concerning the GRG 24/90/381 relations between the settlers and Aborigines, passed at a special meeting of the Bush Club. 9 May, 1839,
CADELL, F. Letter from F. Cadell to GRG 24/90/174 Governor MacDonnell discussing navigation of the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers. 17 March, 1856.
CANALS Return showing sections of GRG 24/90/81 land granted to the South Australian Company in settlement of their claim for the construction of the chausee through the swamp between Alberton and the Port. Signed by A.H. Freeling, Surveyor-General. Undated.
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CANALS Certified account of J.B. and GRG 24/90/316 S. Hack for digging a canal at Port Adelaide. 19 February, 1838.
CAPITAL SITE Letter from the Resident GRG 24/90/238 Commissioner J.H. Fisher, to the acting Colonial Secretary in answer to a request from certain land order holders that the selection of town acres should be deferred pending a report upon the eligibility of Lake Alexandrina district for a capital site. 13 November, 1837,
CAPITAL SITE Draft of a letter to the GRG 24/90/248 Resident Commissioner from Captain John Hindmarsh asking for a report upon the steps taken to ascertain the capabilities of the country under survey for the establishment of the city of Adelaide, and a detailed plan of the harbour. 3 February, 1837,
CAPITAL SITE Report by Col. W. Light upon GRG 24/90/241 the steps adopted to ascertain the nature of the country under survey, with respect to its suitability for the establishment of a capital city [copy]. With two letters from the Resident Commissioners to the Colonial Secretary on the same subject. 9 February, 1837.
CAPITAL SITE Note by Captain John Hindmarsh GRG 24/90/281 relative to the choice of a capital site, and the nature of his perogative. 8 February, 1837.
CATO ISLAND Three charts - Kenn Reefs, GRG 24/90/210 Cato Island and Reff [Coral Sea], and Barrier Reefs. Determined by Capt. H.M. Denham in H.M.S. Herald. [Enclosure in despatch from Governor Denison of N.S.W.] 1859 - 1860.
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CATTLE Outer cover of file. Relates GRG 24/90/112 to proclamation regarding the importation of cattle. Contents missing. December, 1866.
CATTLE Approximate return of sheep GRG 24/90/202 and cattle on the River Murray and its tributaries. Undated.
CAVE, JOHN D. Telegram from John D. Cave, GRG 24/90/451 Secretary Burra Hospital to A.S. Patterson, Colonial Surgeon concerning the appointment of the Hospital Committee. 1878.
CENTRAL AUST. Return No. 2 - Nominal list of GRG 24/90/147 EXPEDITION the men of the Central Australian Expedition returning to Adelaide under the charge of Mr. Poole. Signed by Charles Sturt. 17 July, 1845.
CENTRAL AUST. Journal of Charles Sturt on GRG 24/90/408 EXPEDITION the Central Australian Expedition. August, 1844 - March, 1845.
CENTRAL ROAD BOARD Estimated cost of constructing GRG 24/90/43 a road from North Terrace to the Quay at Port Adelaide, signed by A.H. Freeling, Chairman of the Central Road Board. 16 September, 1851.
CHAFFEY BROS. Indenture witnessing the GRG 24/90/427 granting to the Chaffey Bros. of a licence to occupy land for the purpose of irrigation. 30 May, 1888.
CHALLENGER - SHIP Letter from Commander Rowley GRG 24/90/127 Lambert, H.M.S. "Challenger", Sydney, to Governor Fergusson, concerning deserter from H.M.S. "Galatea". 23 September, 1869. Together with draft of letter by Fergusson to Lambert. 1 November, 1869.
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H.M.S. "Charybdis", Sydney, to the Private Secretary. Enclosed are two letters by H. Duncan, M.D., from Port Adelaide, referring to cadetship for the Royal Navy. 18 June, 1868.
CHESSER, CAPTAIN Letter from Captain William GRG 24/90/251 WILLIAM Chesser describing reports, relative to the new settlement, which reached him on arrival at Nepean bay. 9 March, 1837,
CHINESE Report by the Emigration Agent GRG 24/90/267 relative to the immigration of "coolies". 7 February, 1843.
CHINESE PASSENGER Letter from Sir John Bowing, GRG 24/90/175 ACT Governor of Hong Kong, to Governor MacDonnell, relating to the Chinese Passenger Act. 29 January, 1856.
CHURCH OF ENGLAND Correspondence relating to GRG 24/90/63 testamonial to the Bishop of Adelaide. 1856. CHURCH OF ENGLAND Extract of minutes of the GRG 24/90/87 Adelaide Diocesan Synod, unanimously approving draft Bill for incorporation of the Church of England in the Diocese. Printed draft of Bill and accompanying letters from the Duke of Newcastle to Governor Daly. 13 May, 1862.
CHURCH OF SCOTLAND Application from the Church of GRG 24/90/367 Scotland Society for Government assistance. With rules and regulations of the Society. 21 February, 1846.
CHURCH-STATE Memorandum by Sir James GRG 24/90/396 RELATIONS Fergusson on a Bill excluding ecclesiastics from the enjoyment of precedence. 26 September, 1871.
CHURCH-STATE Letter to the Governor from GRG 24/90/397 RELATIONS Bishop Augustus Short 17 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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voluntarily relinquishing ecclesiastical precedency conferred upon him by the Queen in 1847. 30 May, 1872.
CIVIL DEFENCE Group photograph of the State GRG 24/90/434 Emergency Civil Defence Council. 14 April, 1939.
CIVIL DEFENCE Address delivered by the GRG 24/90/399 Premier to members of the State Civil Defence Council. With chart showing organisational structure of the Council. 14 April, 1939.
CIVIL SERVICE Letter by James Maugham to GRG 24/90/100 J.H. Clark, accepting membership of Board of Public Competitive Examinations. 4 July, 1864.
CIVIL SERVICE Return of officers in the GRG 24/90/173 Colonial Surgeon's Department interested in the proposed permanent augmentation of salaries. 9 November, 1855,
CIVIL SERVICE Extract from the minutes of GRG 24/90/357 the Executive and Legislative Council of February 15, 1837. relative to the purchase of supplies for the civil service. 15 February, 1837. CIVIL SERVICE Two letters to Governor Grey GRG 24/90/262 from Charles Sturt relative to the abolition of the appointment of Assistant Commissioner and his retention of the title with a seat in Council. 14 and 24 January, 1843.
CIVIL SERVICE Minute read by Chief GRG 24/90/78 Secretary, referring to Private Secretary's Office being struck from the estimates for the half-year of 1859. CIVIL SERVICE Colonial Treasury - Docket GRG 24/90/171 18 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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No.XIX relating to officers and duties performed at the Treasury. 8 November, 1855,
CIVIL SERVICE Customs accounts and other GRG 24/90/35 correspondence. 1848.
CIVIL SERVICE Ages of contributors, in GRG 24/90/59 various Government departments, to the Superannuation Fund. November, 1855.
CIVIL SERVICE Letters patent appointing GRG 24/90/260 Charles Sturt Assistant Commissioner of Public Lands. 30 July, 1840.
CIVIL SERVICE Expenses of various government GRG 24/90/143 departments for the quarter ending 30 June, 1841.
CIVIL SERVICE Letter from J.B. Strangways GRG 24/90/286 authorising the payment of John Brown's salary to the date of his suspension. 11 September, 1837,
CIVIL SERVICE Draft return of departmental GRG 24/90/46 appointments for quarter ended 31 December, 1850.
CIVIL SERVICE Letter by R.E. Minchin, Lands GRG 24/90/116 Titles Office, to Chief Secretary. Applies for position in Chief Secretary's Office. 4 February, 1868.
CIVIL SERVICE Schedule of names of officers GRG 24/90/166 in service of the Government who contribute to the Superannuation Fund. 1 August, 1855.
CIVIL SERVICE Explanation by E.C. Frame of GRG 24/90/294 the conditions on which he accepted office. 30 June, 1841.
CIVIL SERVICE Memorial from John Bailey GRG 24/90/320 asking for better remuneration and accommodation as Curator of the Botanical Gardens. c.1840.
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CIVIL SERVICE File relating to form under GRG 24/90/106 which Mr. Downer's appointment as Commissioner of Insolvency is to be made out. 2 Novenber, 1865.
CIVIL SERVICE Correspondence relating to the GRG 24/90/29 suspension of Mr. Laffer, warehouse keeper in the Customs Department, Port Adelaide. 4 May - 15 June, 1848.
CIVIL SERVICE Reply from R. Penney to a GRG 24/90/386 rebuff from Governor Grey relative to an official position. 19 April, 1842.
CIVIL SERVICE Superannuation Fund - Return GRG 24/90/68 form regarding length of service in the Colonial Surgeon's Department, containing an entry from Robert Banks Perry, medical officer at Robe. 18 November, 1856.
CIVIL SERVICE Audit Office query and GRG 24/90/140 memorandum, relating to irregularity in return of receipts by Chief Clerk, Mr. Brown. 19 December, 1860.
CIVIL SERVICE Proclamation issued by GRG 24/90/425 Governor Captain John Hindmarsh relating to the suspension from office of John Brown, Emigration agent and to J.H. Fisher's [Resident Commissioner] part in issuing a paper or handbill on the matter. 11 October, 1837,
CIVIL SERVICE Vice-regal instrument GRG 24/90/16 appointing Charles Mann, Master of the Supreme Court, to issue fiats of insolvency. 19 March, 1846.
CIVIL SERVICE Reply to minutes of Executive GRG 24/90/44 Council referring to apparent neglect in the Audit Office. Signed by F.C. Singleton, 20 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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Auditor-General. 13 December, 1850.
CIVIL SERVICE Petition to the Secretary for GRG 24/90/229 the Colonies from Arthur Kinloch asking for colonial employment or compensation for the loss of his office as clerk to the Executive Council. With medical certificate, testamonials and a reply from the Colonial Office. 31 December, 1860-61.
CIVIL SERVICE File containing 3 specimen GRG 24/90/95 commission forms of the appointment for the use of the Government Printer. January, 1863.
CIVIL SERVICE Annual report of the GRG 24/90/278 Surveyor-General's Office for 1844. 15 January, 1845.
CIVIL SERVICE Papers relative to charges GRG 24/90/20 against clerks in the Resident Magistrate's Court. Allegations were that receipts were not properly accounted for. 1843.
CIVIL SERVICE Letter to the Secretary of GRG 24/90/263 State from John Alexander Jackson relative to the circumstances attending his resignation of the office of Colonial Secretary, with comments by Governor Grey. 19 August, 1843.
CIVIL SERVICE Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/335 Secretary from Thomas Rogers describing the distress of his family owing to the general food shortage and the non-payment of his salary, and renewing application for the position of storekeeper at the Harbour. 2 April, 1837.
CIVIL SERVICE Letter from Charles Mann GRG 24/90/295 tendering his resignation of the office of Advocate General
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and his seat in Council. 16 November, 1837.
CIVIL SERVICE Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/258 John Brown giving an account of his services, and asking re-appointment in the Government services. 11 April, 1844.
CIVIL SERVICE Estimate by the Emigration GRG 24/90/384 Agent of probable expenses of the Immigration Department in the event of rations being substituted for wages. 8 June, 1841.
CIVIL SERVICE Envelope endorsed "Civil GRG 24/90/97 uniforms - applications from officers requesting information as to what class they belong", including letter from Governor's Aide-de-Camp informing the Colonial Architect that he will wear the Civil Service uniform of the 4th class on ceremonial occasions. 1863 - 1864.
CIVIL SERVICE Correspondence relaing to GRG 24/90/34 charge of insubordination against Henry Watson, Chief Clerk, Customs. 1 February, 1849.
CIVIL SERVICE Report of the Board appointed GRG 24/90/326 to revise salaries of civil servants in accordance with the cost of living. 15 December, 1838.
CIVIL SERVICE Letters Patent appointing GRG 24/90/146 Alfred Miller Mundy Colonial Secretary. Signed by Governor Grey. 17 October, 1844.
CIVIL SERVICE Letter to John Brown from GRG 24/90/252 Captain John Hindmarsh relative to the source of his appointment as Emigration Agent and the limitations of the authority of the Resident Commissioner. 13 September, 1837.
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CIVIL SERVICE Correspondence of R.G. Symonds GRG 24/90/224 with G.S. Kingston and the Resident Commissioner relative to his suspension. September, 1838.
CIVIL SERVICE Letter from the Colonial GRG 24/90/324 Secretary informing him of the non-existence of funds for the payment salaries for the quarter ending 1 October, 1838. 25 October, 1838.
CIVIL SERVICE Survey and Colonial Engineer's GRG 24/90/8 Department. Return of civil officers and labourers employed in the construction of roads and bridges in South Australia for the quarter ending 30 September, 1841.
CIVIL SERVICE Superannuation Act claims, GRG 24/90/58 1853, Printed form and manuscript, including relevant correspondence. 1853,
CIVIL SERVICE Sub-estimate, Printing GRG 24/90/70 Department, for 1857, With covering memorandum from W.C. Cox, Government Printer, seeking better salary and conditions. 14 June, 1856.
CIVIL SERVICE Education Office - Memorandum GRG 24/90/170 of duties of officers of the Education Department. 8 November, 1855,
CIVIL SERVICE Letter from B. Douglas, Port GRG 24/90/167 Adelaide, to Governor MacDonnell, supporting application of a Mr. Wilcox for clerkship with the Convict Establishment. 18 September, 1855.
CIVIL SERVICE Return of officers employed in GRG 24/90/207 the Government Services interested in the proposed permanet augmentation of salaries - Supreme Court Department. 12 November, 1855,
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CIVIL SERVICE Docket [No.XV2B] stating hours GRG 24/90/172 and duties of officers at the Convict Department, Dry Creek. 20 November, 1855.
CIVIL SERVICE File containing returns of GRG 24/90/104 Post Office officers required to find security; return of officers who have given security; and list of officers under control of Chief Secretary who are required to find security. 12 January, 1864.
CIVIL SERVICE Letter by S.M. Meadows to GRG 24/90/72 Chief Secretary, applying for post as Clerk to the Magistrate at Port Lincoln. 7 November, 1857.
CIVIL SERVICE List of officers and men GRG 24/90/373 belonging to H.M.S. "Buffalo" employed on Colonial duty. January - May, 1837.
CIVIL SERVICE Miscellaneous expenditure of GRG 24/90/151 the Harbor and Aborigines Department, and "unforseen expences" during the year ended 31 March, 1846.
CIVIL SERVICE Civil Service List. GRG 24/90/4 1851.
CIVIL SERVICE Lease of premises in Currie GRG 24/90/144 Street. Thomas Lipson to the Colonial Government. 21 June, 1842.
CIVIL SERVICE Superannuation Act - Queries GRG 24/90/79 as to service, requiring to be decided prior to closing schedule for Auditor-General. Undated.
CIVIL SERVICE Application from R. Penney for GRG 24/90/385 an official position at Port Lincoln. 15 March, 1843.
CIVIL SERVICE Return of officers in the GRG 24/90/338 Surveyor-General's Office. 30 September, 1843
CIVIL SERVICE Confidential memorandum from GRG 24/90/83 Governor to Chief Sectretary,
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urging compliance with request by Chief Justice, Sir Charles Cooper, for a pension on retirement. 6 August, 1861.
CIVIL SERVICE Letter by Charles Reeve to the GRG 24/90/69 Chief Secretary, applying for an appointment as Clerk to the Bench of Magistrates, Penola. 3 January, 1857,
CIVIL SERVICE Correspondence about the GRG 24/90/233 reduction of the salary of E.C. Frame. 1843.
CIVIL SERVICE Bond taken by John Orr for GRG 24/90/39 duties as Clerk and Collector to the Roads Board of the District of Onkaparinga. 27 May, 1850.
CIVIL SERVICE Correspondence of E.C. Frame GRG 24/90/234 with Governor Grey and the Secretary of State relative to the reduction in his salary. 21 January, - 14 February, 1843.
CIVIL SERVICE Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/353 Secretary from G.S. Kingston relative to the nature of his remuneration as Government Architect, with copies of his correspondence on the subject with the Surveyor-General. 26 May, 1841.
CLARE Letter by Henry Gregg, Clare, GRG 24/90/98 to Governor Daly, reminding Governor of former interview and asks for some unspecified assistance. Together with Governor's pencilled note that he does not recollect interview and does not know of any means by which he can be of use to Gregg. 14 March, 1864.
CLARK, J.H. Letter by James Maugham to GRG 24/90/100 J.H. Clark, accepting membership of Board of Public Competitive Examinations. 4 July, 1864.
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CLINT, RAPHAEL Letter from Raphael Clint GRG 24/90/310 offering to supply stock to S.A. from N.S.W. 4 October, 1836.
COAT OF ARMS Coloured illustration of the GRG 24/90/410 S.A. coat of arms. 1936. COAT OF ARMS Royal warrant granting to GRG 24/90/409 South Australia its first coat of arms. With coloured illustrations. 25 November, 1936.
COGLIN, P. B. Letter by P.B. Coglin of GRG 24/90/139 Brampton Park, to Governor Musgrave, requesting Royal Humane Society recognition for rescues performed up to 36 years previously. Date illegible.
COLONIAL OFFICE Dominions circular from GRG 24/90/217 Colonial Office, received through Government House, concerning revised regulations in regard to access to Colonial Office records in the Public Record Office, London. 23 December, 1909. COLONIZATION Letter from Captain William GRG 24/90/251 Chesser describing reports, relative to the new settlement, which reached him on arrival at Nepean bay. 9 March, 1837, COMMONWEALTH/STATE Group photograph of Conference GRG 24/90/431 CONF. of Commonwealth and State Ministers, Adelaide. August, 1936. COMMUNICATIONS Letter by B.T. Finniss, Chief GRG 24/90/73 Secretary, to Governor MacDonnell, relating to steam postal correspondence with N.S.W. 10 August, 1857. COMMUNICATIONS Overland Telegraph papers. GRG 24/90/3 1872-1873. COMMUNICATIONS Memorandum from Charles Sturt GRG 24/90/300 relative to overland communication with the eastern 26 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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frontier of the province. 14 May, 1842.
COMMUNICATIONS Report by the Superintendent GRG 24/90/77 of Telegraphs to the Commissioner of Public Works, reporting on the projected lines of telegraph between India and Australia. 2 December, 1858.
COMMUNICATIONS Letter from the Board of GRG 24/90/200 Trade, London, to Governor Fergusson, with report on conditions for submarine cable connecting Australia with Java and Singapore. 10 June, 1869.
COMMUNICATIONS Draft agreement with the GRG 24/90/444 Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Co. Ltd. for a grant of land at Port Adelaide. 1901.
COMMUNICATIONS Copy of correspondence on GRG 24/90/2 postal matters between the Home and Australian Governments. 1868.
COMMUNICATIONS Contract between H.M. GRG 24/90/1 Government and P. & O. Company for conveyance of Australian mails. 17 November, 1865.
CONSTITUTION Executive Council GRG 24/90/36 correpondence, including Council resolutions respecting a constitution for South Australia. November - December 1849.
CONTRACTS Contractors and list of GRG 24/90/163 supplies for 1852. [Probably intended for Government Printer.]
CONVICT LABOUR Report by C.C. Dutton and H. GRG 24/90/314 Inman upon the practicability of effecting improvements at Port Adelaide by means of the labour of prisoners. 9 July, 1838.
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COOK, CHRISTIE Depositions, recognizances GRG 24/90/28 etc. relating to the case of John Dingle accused of shooting Christie Cook thereby causing death. 1848.
COOLIES Report by the Emigration Agent GRG 24/90/267 relative to the immigration of "coolies". 7 February, 1843.
COOPER, SIR CHARLES Commission appointing Sir GRG 24/90/186 Charles Cooper to administer the Government of South Australia in the event of death or absence of the Governor. Signed by Queen Victoria. 23 May, 1860.
COOPER, SIR CHARLES Letter from Judge Charles GRG 24/90/422 Cooper, to the Governor commenting on a bill for the registration of deeds. 17 August, 1840.
COOPER, SIR CHARLES Confidential memorandum from GRG 24/90/83 Governor to Chief Sectretary, urging compliance with request by Chief Justice, Sir Charles Cooper, for a pension on retirement. 6 August, 1861.
COOPER, SIR CHARLES Nomination of Sir Charles GRG 24/90/189 Cooper, Chief Justice, as a member of the Executive Council. Signed by G. M. Waterhouse, Chief Secretary, on behalf of Governor MacDonnell. 21 September, 1860.
COPPER Letter from A. Kavel to GRG 24/90/304 Governor Grey relative to the discovery of copper ore on the sea coast. With minute by Governor Grey. 20-21 November, 1844.
CORONER Returns - Hospital and GRG 24/90/27 Coroner. 1847.
CORONER Police Commissioner's Office GRG 24/90/54 file no.19/1853. Disobedience
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of order directing inspectors of police to furnish particulars to the Coroner. 1853.
CORONER Memorandum written by Police GRG 24/90/25 Inspector Tolmer to W. Wyatt, Coroner, referring to a fatal accident at Dry Creek. 19 February, 1849.
CORONER Memorandum written by Police GRG 24/90/24 Sergeant J. Cromie to W. Wyatt, Coroner, Police Station, Adelaide, reporting a drowning fatality at Port Adelaide. 17 March, 1849.
CORTIS, CHARLES Letter to Rowland Hill from GRG 24/90/363 the Charles Cortis forwarding six land orders for transmission to Osmond Gilles. 23 April, 1836.
COUNTIES General description of the GRG 24/90/311 proposed division of the province into counties. 26 May, 1842.
COURT HOUSE - Agreement between the Colonial GRG 24/90/390 ADELAIDE Secretary and O. Gilles for lease of buildings on the west side of Gilles Arcade as a Court House. 19 January, 1838.
COURT HOUSE - ROBE Letter written by C.P. Brewer GRG 24/90/76 to Chief Secretary, suggesting the addition of a room to the Court House at Robe to be used as a Post Office. 28 October, 1858.
COURT OF APPEALS Bound and taped file marked GRG 24/90/111 "unanswered". Contains chiefly documents relating to Court of Appeals, Legislative Council election writs and S.A. Rifle Association. 1866.
COX, W.C. Sub-estimate, Printing GRG 24/90/70 Department, for 1857. With covering memorandum from W.C. Cox, Government Printer, seeking better salary and
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conditions. 14 June, 1856.
CROMIE, J. Memorandum written by Police GRG 24/90/24 Sergeant J. Cromie to W. Wyatt, Coroner, Police Station, Adelaide, reporting a drowning fatality at Port Adelaide. 17 March, 1849.
CROWN LANDS Memorandum to Governor Grey GRG 24/90/271 from Charles Bonney relative to the proposed regulations for the occupation of Crown Lands. 24 November, 1843.
CROWN LANDS Return of stock depastured on GRG 24/90/334 Crown Lands on 1 September, 1844. 15 January, 1845.
CROWN LANDS Certificate issued by the GRG 24/90/50 Colonial Secretary on behalf of Captain Horatio Clark Beevor with regard to his entitlement to a remission in the purchase of Crown Lands. 23 February, 1852.
CURRIE STREET, CITY Lease of premises in Currie GRG 24/90/144 Street. Thomas Lipson to the Colonial Government. 21 June, 1842.
CUSTOMS Customs accounts and other GRG 24/90/35 correspondence. 1848.
CUSTOMS Correspondence between GRG 24/90/80 Governor MacDonnell and Cabinet, referring to River Murray intercolonial duties. April - May, 1857.
CUSTOMS Notes contained in envelope GRG 24/90/62 inscribed "Younghusband on Murray Customs", referring to intercolonial duties on the River Murray. 2 September, 1855.
CUSTOMS HOUSE Letter from G.S. Kingston GRG 24/90/352 forwarding to Governor Grey correspondence relative to the contract for building the
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Customs House at the Port. 11 November, 1843.
DALY, GOVERNOR File headed "Duplicate GRG 24/90/110 enclosure to Circular Despatch of the Secy. of State of the 24th. Sepr."[1862?]. Forwarded by Governor Daly for information of Chief Secretary. Enclosure missing. 13 January, 1863.
DALY, GOVERNOR Letter by Henry Gregg, Clare, GRG 24/90/98 to Governor Daly, reminding Governor of former interview and asks for some unspecified assistance. Together with Governor's pencilled note that he does not recollect interview and does not know of any means by which he can be of use to Gregg. 14 March, 1864.
DALY, GOVERNOR Commission by Governor Daly GRG 24/90/197 appointing Henry Edward Bright. M.P. to enquire into alleged mismanagement of the Northern Territory by B.T. Finniss. 5 April, 1866.
DALY, GOVERNOR Private entree list for GRG 24/90/102 Queen's Birthday, Government House. Draft of notice written by or for the Governor, postponing levee on account of health. 1864.
DALY, GOVERNOR Extract of minutes of the GRG 24/90/87 Adelaide Diocesan Synod, unanimously approving draft Bill for incorporation of the Church of England in the Diocese. Printed draft of Bill and accompanying letters from the Duke of Newcastle to Governor Daly. 13 May, 1862.
DALY, GOVERNOR Commission by Governor Daly GRG 24/90/196 appointing Richard Davies Hanson and Benjamin Boothby commissioners to administer oaths to Members of Parliament.
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22 March, 1865.
DALY, GOVERNOR Despatch received by Sir GRG 24/90/415 Dominic Daly from the Governor of Victoria relative to a contemplated Russian invasion. 9 July, 1864.
DALY, GOVERNOR Letter by John Dixon, GRG 24/90/96 Angaston, to Governor Daly's Private Secretary, seeking an audience with the Governor with refernce to obtaining a patent. 2 February, 1863.
DALY, GOVERNOR Letter from Captain Robert GRG 24/90/192 Jenkins, on board H.M.S. Miranda, to Governor Daly, informing Daly that Jenkins has become Senior Naval Officer on the Australian Station. 8 February, 1853.
DALY, GOVERNOR Two letters by Arthur Kinloch, GRG 24/90/84 Torquay, Devon, referring to Kinloch's claim for compensation for loss of office of Clerk of the South Australian Executive Council. 10 and 16 September, 1861.
DALY, GOVERNOR Letter from Sir Richard GRG 24/90/191 Murchison, London, to Governor Daly, thanking Daly for account of McKinlay's journey and accompanying map. 26 January, 1863.
DALY, GOVERNOR Letter from Marine Board GRG 24/90/103 Offices, Port Adelaide, concerning awards made to Messrs. Lamb and Dearie for saving lives of two men at Port Adelaide. Marked "Enclosure in Governor Sir D. Daly's despatch No.82". 17 December, 1864.
DALY, GOVERNOR Proclamation by Governor Daly GRG 24/90/212 appointing Samuel Bedolome and 24 other named persons Special Magistrates. 23 September, 1862.
DALY, GOVERNOR Letter by Chief Justice, GRG 24/90/109
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Richard Davies Hanson, asking to be considered for a Knighthood. 23 October, 1866.
DALY, GOVERNOR Letter to Sir Dominic Daly GRG 24/90/405 from G.W. Earl, with reference to the Northern Territory. With diagram and map. 6 June, 1865.
DALY, GOVERNOR Letter by Governor Bowen of GRG 24/90/93 Queensland to Governor Daly, containing proposal for intercolonial boundaries. 27 November, 1862. Letter by the Premier, G.M. Waterhouse, to Governor Daly, commenting on Bowen's letter. 14 January, 1863. Draft of letter written by Daly to Bowen. 20 January, 1863.
DALY, GOVERNOR Confidential letter to Sir GRG 24/90/404 Dominic Daly from B.T. Finniss describing the progress of the Northern Territory Survey Expedition. 5 April - 5 May, 1865.
DASHWOOD, G.F. Deposition of witness - John GRG 24/90/32 Walsh, engineer before G.F. Dashwood, J.P., referring to an altercation between Captain Lipson and a Mr. Morgan at Port Adelaide. 20 December, 1849.
DASHWOOD, LT. Claim by Lt. Dashwood, GRG 24/90/181 Collector of Customs, for remission of money in the purchase of land. 17 June, 1857,
DAVENPORT, SAMUEL Waterworks Commission - Samuel GRG 24/90/65 Davenport to Governor Macdonnell, reporting progress and explaining necessity of visit to Melbourne. 26 October, 1856.
DAVISON, FRANCIS Commission by Governor Young GRG 24/90/188 appointing William Alater and Francis Davison Justices of the Peace and Special Magistrates.
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26 April, 1851.
DAWSON, CAPTAIN Remarks by the GRG 24/90/275 Surveyor-General upon Captain Dawson's report. 22 February, 1843.
DEAN, DR. HORACE Letter by George Fife Angas to GRG 24/90/67 George W.D. Beresford, referring to letter, critical of the Governor, written by Dr. Horace Dean and published in the S.A. "Register". 26 February, 1857.
DEAN, DR. HORACE Letter by George Fife Angas to GRG 24/90/67A Governor Macdonnell, referring to charges made against Angas by Dr. Horace Dean and which he believes to have been recorded in the Executive Council minutes. 24 July, 1857.
DEARIE, MR. Letter from Marine Board GRG 24/90/103 Offices, Port Adelaide, concerning awards made to Messrs. Lamb and Dearie for saving lives of two men at Port Adelaide. Marked "Enclosure in Governor Sir D. Daly's despatch No.82". 17 December, 1864.
DEBENTURES Copy of debenture - Colonial GRG 24/90/17 Government to William Giles. Giles was manager of the S.A. Company. 13 September, 1842.
DEEDS, REGISTRATION Letter from Judge Charles GRG 24/90/422 OF Cooper, to the Governor commenting on a bill for the registration of deeds. 17 August, 1840.
DEFENCE Correspondence relating to GRG 24/90/91 Lieutenant Joseph Tuckfield of the Kapunda Rifles, who was fined for non-attendence as a juror. 2 Aug. 1862 - 7 Oct. 1862.
DEFENCE Group photograph of the State GRG 24/90/434 Emergency Civil Defence Council. 14 April, 1939.
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DEFENCE Letter by Captain of the GRG 24/90/118 H.M.S. "Charybdis", Sydney, to the Private Secretary. Enclosed are two letters by H. Duncan, M.D., from Port Adelaide, referring to cadetship for the Royal Navy. 18 June, 1868.
DEFENCE Lecture on defences of Great GRG 24/90/413 Britain and her dependencies by Governor Jervois together with Parliamentary Papers, Reports, Acts, etc. and manuscripts notes relating to Military defences and Volunteer Military Forces. c. 1862-82.
DEFENCE Despatch received by Sir GRG 24/90/415 Dominic Daly from the Governor of Victoria relative to a contemplated Russian invasion. 9 July, 1864.
DEFENCE Memoranda of agreement, GRG 24/90/156 including reference to leasing of land in Flinders Street as military barracks. 7-19 October, 1846.
DEFENCE Address delivered by the GRG 24/90/399 Premier to members of the State Civil Defence Council. With chart showing organisational structure of the Council. 14 April, 1939.
DEFENCE "Report of Commission GRG 24/90/232 appointed to inquire into the whole question of the defences of the province; together with appendix". Partly available as Parliamentary Paper 45 of 1876.
DEFENCE Existing services not GRG 24/90/154 provided for by Votes of Council. Refers to pay of troops, persons on relief. 8 March, 1846.
DEFENCE Annual return of ordnance, GRG 24/90/416 ammunition, small arms and other military stores, the 35 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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property of the Colonial Government, in store at Adelaide. 31 January, 1863.
DEFENCE Letter from the Governor of GRG 24/90/290 N.S.W. to the Governor of S.A. relative to a detachment of troops from Van Diymen's Land; and a Bill fort3000 drawn upon him by the S.A. Government. 10 August, 1841.
DEFENCE Memorandum by A.A. Freeling to GRG 24/90/162 Colonial Secretary, relating to proposed lease with a Mr. Bowen of a site for military barracks. 7 January, 1851.
DEFENCE Letter from Daniel Strathern, GRG 24/90/122 of Port Adelaide, to Governor Hamley, offering to sell dubious projects for defence of Province. 29 June, 1868.
DEFENCE Letter from Montague Darling GRG 24/90/291 to the Governor of S.A. reporting the arrival of a detachment of the 96th Regiment from Van Diemen's Land. 15 October, 1841.
DEHANEY, GEORGE Letter by Oliver K. GRG 24/90/30 Richardson, Colonial Secretary's Office, to Mr. George Dehaney, requesting printing of 200 forms of "Reply to application for purchase of land". Specimen form attached. 30 August, 1848.
DENHAM, CAPT. H.M. Three charts - Kenn Reefs, GRG 24/90/210 Cato Island and Reff [Coral Sea], and Barrier Reefs. Determined by Capt. H.M. Denham in H.M.S. Herald. [Enclosure in despatch from Governor Denison of N.S.W.] 1859 - 1860.
DENISON, GOVERNOR Three charts - Kenn Reefs, GRG 24/90/210 [N.S.W.] Cato Island and Reff [Coral
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Sea], and Barrier Reefs. Determined by Capt. H.M. Denham in H.M.S. Herald. [Enclosure in despatch from Governor Denison of N.S.W.] 1859 - 1860.
DENISON, GOVERNOR Minute by Governor Denison, of GRG 24/90/64 [N .S.W.] N.S.W., on changes necessary in conduct of public business under Responsible Government, together with Minute in reply by Executive Council. 22 September, 1856.
DESERTERS Letter from Commander Rowley GRG 24/90/127 Lambert, H.M.S. "Challenger", Sydney, to Governor Fergusson, concerning deserter from H.M.S. "Galatea". 23 September, 1869. Together with draft of letter by Fergusson to Lambert. 1 November, 1869. DESTITUTE BOARD Destitute Board file 764/1869, GRG 24/90/131 relating to repairs required at the Grace Darling premises. 1869. DESTITUTE BOARD Destitute Board file 25/1869, GRG 24/90/130 relating to removal of additions made at the Brighton Industrial School. 1869. DINGLE, JOHN Depositions, recognizances GRG 24/90/28 etc. relating to the case of John Dingle accused of shooting Christie Cook thereby causing death. 1848.
DIXON, JOHN Letter by John Dixon, GRG 24/90/96 Angaston, to Governor Daly's Private Secretary, seeking an audience with the Governor with refernce to obtaining a patent. 2 February, 1863.
DOCTORS SEE MEDICAL PRATITIONERS
DOUGLAS, CAPT. Report on tidal conditions in GRG 24/90/206 BLOOMFIELD S.A. waters. By Captain Bloomfield Douglas, Collector, H.M. Customs and Master of
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Trinity House. 1858 - 1870.
DOUGLAS, CAPT. Letter from B. Douglas, Port GRG 24/90/167 BLOOMFIELD Adelaide, to Governor MacDonnell, supporting application of a Mr. Wilcox for clerkship with the Convict Establishment. 18 September, 1855.
DOWNER, MR. File relating to form under GRG 24/90/106 which Mr. Downer's appointment as Commissioner of Insolvency is to be made out. 2 Novenber, 1865.
DRISCOLL, JOHN Letter from Captain W.T. GRG 24/90/284 Blenkinsop relative to the murder of John Driscoll. With minute by Governor Hindmarsh. 23-24 July, 1837.
DRY CLOSET SYSTEM Printed pamphlet describing GRG 24/90/441 the virtues and operation of the Dry Closet System for the disposal of sewerage. 1881.
DRY CREEK Memorandum written by Police GRG 24/90/25 Inspector Tolmer to W. Wyatt, Coroner, referring to a fatal accident at Dry Creek. 19 February, 1849.
DUFF, CAPTAIN, I.F. Account current of Capt. GRG 24/90/6 I.F.,with invoices and bills of lading in support. 1840.
DUFF, JOHN Letter to Governor Hindmarsh GRG 24/90/246 from John Duff, Alexander Fleming and Henry French relative to the excellence of the harbour at Port Adelaide, and the need for a supply of fresh water. With a minute by Governor Hindmarsh. 1 February, 1837.
DUNCAN, DR. H. Letter signed by James B. GRG 24/90/61 Wilcocks, master of the Colonial War Steamer "Victoria", Plymouth, to H. Duncan, M.D., referring to quality of emigrants and methods of selection.
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7 March, 1856.
DUTTON, C.C. Report by C.C. Dutton and H. GRG 24/90/314 Inman upon the practicability of effecting improvements at Port Adelaide by means of the labour of prisoners. 9 July, 1838.
EARL, G.W. Letter to Sir Dominic Daly GRG 24/90/405 from G.W. Earl, with reference to the Northern Territory. With diagram and map. 6 June, 1865.
EAST INDIA COMPANY File relating to a pension GRG 24/90/132 claim made by William Reid, an out-pensioner of the Hon. East India Company's service. 1868 - 1870.
EDGCUMBE, C.E. Letter from C.E. Edgcumbe, GRG 24/90/126 Governor's Private Secretary, to J. Boothby, Under Secretary, concerning lack of accommodation at Governor's summer residence. 8 April, 1869.
EDINBURGH, DUKE OF File containing Duke of GRG 24/90/117 Edinburgh's reply to Addresses from Colony of South Australia, for insertion in Government Gazette. Together with (a) Printed circular letter transmitting a copy of New South Wales Gazette Extraordinary [Gazette missing], and (b) Covering letter by Earl of Belmore, Governor of N.S.W. 6 April, 1868.
EDUCATION Letter to Private Secretary GRG 24/90/355 from William Giles regarding the possibility of Government assistance for the S.A. School Society. With minute by Governor Grey. 4 and 7 August, 1843.
EDUCATION Two memoranda written by GRG 24/90/21 Governor Grey to A.M. Mundy, Colonial Secretary, relating to proposed school for Aboriginal children at Walkerville. 39 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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10 April, 1844 & undated.
EDUCATION Estimate and plan for the GRG 24/90/374 establishment and conduct of a central government school for native children at Adelaide. c.1843.
EDUCATION Letter to the Private GRG 24/90/392 Secretary from Rev. J. MacGowan requesting the transmission of a reading book to the Queen in the hope that it may be adopted for the instruction of "the Royal Infants". With the book referred to. 20 September, 1843.
EDUCATION Letter to the Private GRG 24/90/356 Secretary from Edward Stephens relative to the financial position of the S.A. School Society. With minute by Governor Grey. 4 and 7 August. 1843.
ELECTIONS Electoral numbers of voters - GRG 24/90/47 abstract of votes given in the election. 1851.
ELECTIONS Bound and taped file marked GRG 24/90/111 "unanswered". Contains chiefly documents relating to Court of Appeals, Legislative Council election writs and S.A. Rifle Association. 1866.
ELLEN LEWIS - SHIP Letter by James George to GRG 24/90/108 Chief Secretary. offering to to look after stock bound for the Northern Territory in the "Ellen Lewis" 23 September, 1866.
ELLEN LEWIS - SHIP Letter by G. Baumgurtel to GRG 24/90/107 Chief Secretary. applying to go on party about to start for Northern Territory in the "Ellen Lewis". 24 April, 1866.
EMIGRATION DEPOT Correspondence relative to a GRG 24/90/365 charge of 20% commission made upon the Emigration Depot
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account by the Bank of S.A. 1836, 1844.
EMPLOYMENT Letter to the Acting Colonial GRG 24/90/312 Secretary from J.H. Fisher supporting a previous suggestion that men from the "Royal Admiral" should be employed in digging wells in the public squares. 13 February, 1838.
ENCOUNTER BAY Report by Colonel William GRG 24/90/244 Light upon the alleged discovery of Walker's Harbour, an outlet of Lake Alexandrina; and upon the relative merits of Encounter Bay and Port Adelaide as harbours for the new settlement. 16 November, 1837.
ENCOUNTER BAY Letter from J.H. Fisher to the GRG 24/90/245 Acting Colonial Secretary, relative to the reported discovery of a harbour in the neighbourhood of Encounter Bay. 22 November, 1837.
ENVIRONMENT Keep South Australia GRG 24/90/219 Beautiful [KESAB] Inc. Proposal for financial assistance and co-operation from the State Government. June, 1967.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Two letters by Arthur Kinloch, GRG 24/90/84 Torquay, Devon, referring to Kinloch's claim for compensation for loss of office of Clerk of the South Australian Executive Council. 10 and 16 September, 1861.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Letter by George Fife Angas to GRG 24/90/67A Governor Macdonnell, referring to charges made against Angas by Dr. Horace Dean and which he believes to have been recorded in the Executive Council minutes. 24 July, 1857.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Reply to minutes of Executive GRG 24/90/44 Council referring to apparent neglect in the Audit Office.
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Signed by F.C. Singleton, Auditor-General. 13 December, 1850.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Group photograph of the State GRG 24/90/435 Executive Council. c.1920.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Memorandum by Governor GRG 24/90/66 Macdonnell on the subject of his travelling allowance. With Executive Council and other endorsements. 29 October, 1856.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Letter by George Fife Angas to GRG 24/90/67B C. Lyon, Clerk of the Council, expressing appreciation of Council's attitude towards him. 18 August, 1857.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Executive Council GRG 24/90/36 correpondence, including Council resolutions respecting a constitution for South Australia. November - December 1849.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Nomination of Sir Charles GRG 24/90/189 Cooper, Chief Justice, as a member of the Executive Council. Signed by G. M. Waterhouse, Chief Secretary, on behalf of Governor MacDonnell. 21 September, 1860.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Minute by Governor Denison, of GRG 24/90/64 N.S.W., on changes necessary in conduct of public business under Responsible Government, together with Minute in reply by Executive Council. 22 September, 1856.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Minute by Governor Fergusson GRG 24/90/135 in Executive Council, criticising procedure with regard to excess expenditure. 31 May, 1871.
EXPENDITURE Report of the Royal Commission GRG 24/90/429 on the Finances of South Australia. 1929.
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EXPENDITURE Extract from the minutes of GRG 24/90/357 the Executive and Legislative Council of February 15, 1837, relative to the purchase of supplies for the civil service. 15 February, 1837.
EXPENDITURE Minute read by Chief GRG 24/90/78 Secretary, referring to Private Secretary's Office being struck from the estimates for the half-year of 1859.
EXPENDITURE Correspondence relative to a GRG 24/90/365 charge of 20% commission made upon the Emigration Depot account by the Bank of S.A. 1836, 1844.
EXPENDITURE Account of bills drawn by GRG 24/90/14 Governor Grey on account of outstanding claims, and not accepted on presentation, down to 10 September,1842. For manuscript copy see GRG 24/90/14A.
EXPENDITURE Statement of expenditure of GRG 24/90/150 the Colonial Government of South Australia during the year ended 31 March, 1846.
EXPENDITURE Estimates of expenditure, GRG 24/90/448 Railways Standing Committee, with associated correspondence. 1913.
EXPENDITURE Statement by Edward Stephens GRG 24/90/323 of Harbour Survey Co. expenditure to 12 November, 1838.
EXPENDITURE Customs accounts and other GRG 24/90/35 correspondence. 1848.
EXPENDITURE Letter from the Colonial GRG 24/90/287 Secretary to the Treasurer relative to the replacement of 5000 drawn in bills on the Treasury for the purchase of supplies.
EXPENDITURE Expenses of various government GRG 24/90/143
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departments for the quarter ending 30 June, 1841.
EXPENDITURE Existing services not GRG 24/90/154 provided for by Votes of Council. Refers to pay of troops, persons on relief. 8 March, 1846.
EXPENDITURE Letter from the Colonial GRG 24/90/318 Treasurer informing the government of the non-existence of funds for the support of the Police. 31 July, 1838.
EXPENDITURE Memorandum of expenditure on GRG 24/90/152 public repairs and improvements during the year ended 31 March, 1846.
EXPENDITURE Lists of drafts by Governor GRG 24/90/372 Grey [dated 1841-42] returned dishonoured. 1843.
EXPENDITURE Memo from Lieutenant-Governor GRG 24/90/215 re excess warrants in expenditure of public money. 1 March, 1928.
EXPENDITURE Memorandum by Governor GRG 24/90/66 Macdonnell on the subject of his travelling allowance. With Executive Council and other endorsements. 29 October, 1856.
EXPENDITURE Estimate by the Emigration GRG 24/90/384 Agent of probable expenses of the Immigration Department in the event of rations being substituted for wages. 8 June, 1841.
EXPENDITURE Schedule of bills drawn by GRG 24/90/15 Governor Grey in payment of claims. 1841-1842.
EXPENDITURE Letter from the Colonial GRG 24/90/324 Secretary informing him of the non-existence of funds for the payment salaries for the quarter ending 1 October, 1838. 25 October, 1838. 44 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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EXPENDITURE Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/250 Secretary from Edward Stephens [Bank of South Australia] informing him that the account of the S.A. Government with the Bank of S.A. is overdrawn. 12 June, 1837.
EXPENDITURE Memo of expenditure incurred GRG 24/90/307 in the construction of the Grand Eastern Road. 9 July 1 1841.
EXPENDITURE Miscellaneous expenditure of GRG 24/90/151 the Harbor and Aborigines Department, and "unforseen expences" during the year ended 31 March, 1846.
EXPENDITURE Account of sale of goods GRG 24/90/371 purchased in Sydney and received per "Rapid" and "Royal George". 1837-38.
EXPENDITURE Statement of the Land Fund in GRG 24/90/153 account with the Colonial Revenue from 22 November, 1842.
EXPENDITURE Account current of Capt. GRG 24/90/6 I.F.,with invoices and bills of lading in support. 1840.
EXPENDITURE Letter from the Governor of GRG 24/90/290 N.S.W. to the Governor of S.A. relative to a detachment of troops from Van Diemen's Land; and a Bill for 3000 drawn upon him by the S.A. Government. 10 August, 1841.
EXPENDITURE Public works - approved, GRG 24/90/155 completed or in progress. 1845 - 1846.
EXPENDITURE Minute by Governor Fergusson GRG 24/90/135 in Executive Council, criticising procedure with regard to excess expenditure. 31 May, 1871.
EXPENDITURE Port Lincoln expenditure. GRG 24/90/12 Accompanied by memorandum from
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Audit Office to Colonial Secretary. 8 March, 1842.
EXPENDITURE Letter from Montague Darling GRG 24/90/291 to the Governor of S.A. reporting the arrival of a detachment of the 96th Regiment from Van Diemen's Land. 15 October, 1841.
EXPENDITURE Draft of a letter to the GRG 24/90/253 Resident Commissioner from Captain John Hindmarsh relative to the purchase of land for government purposes. 6 February, 1837,
EXPLORATION Return No. 2 - Nominal list of GRG 24/90/147 the men of the Central Australian Expedition returning to Adelaide under the charge of Mr. Poole. Signed by Charles Sturt. 17 July, 1845.
EXPLORATION Journal of Charles Sturt on GRG 24/90/408 the Central Australian Expedition. August, 1844 - March, 1845.
EXPLORATION Remarks by the GRG 24/90/275 Surveyor-General upon Captain Dawson's report. 22 February, 1843.
EXPLORATION Report to the Colonial GRG 24/90/402 Secretary from Edward John Eyre of a journey overland from Adelaide to King George's Sound. 26 July, 1841.
EXPLORATION Letter by James George to GRG 24/90/108 Chief Secretary, offering to to look after stock bound for the Northern Territory in the "Ellen Lewis" 23 September, 1866.
EXPLORATION Depositions by E.J. Eyre and GRG 24/90/351 Wylie relative to the murder of Baxter during Eyre's expedition, 1840-41. 10 July, 1841.
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EXPLORATION Estimate of supplies for GRG 24/90/71 expedition, apparantly to be undertaken by Fred Sinnett, surveyor. With accompanying memoranda by Charles Sturt and Governor Young. September, 1851.
EXPLORATION Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/359 Secretary from E.J. Eyre notifying his approaching departure from Adelaide to the Murray. 28 September, 1841.
EXPLORATION Letter from Sir Richard GRG 24/90/191 Murchison, London, to Governor Daly, thanking Daly for account of McKinlay's journey and accompanying map. 26 January, 1863.
EXPLORATION Letter by G. Baumgurtel to GRG 24/90/107 Chief Secretary, applying to go on party about to start for Northern Territory in the "Ellen Lewis". 24 April, 1866.
EXPLORATION Report to the Colonial GRG 24/90/403 Secretary, Perth, from Edward John Eyre of a journey overland from Adelaide to King George's Sound. 7 July, 1841.
EXPLORATION Notes by David McLaren of an GRG 24/90/368 exploring trip along the coast westward from St. Vincent's Gulf. March to April, 1839,
EXPLORATION Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/299 Captain C. Sturt relative to the discovery of good country in the southern portion of the province. 23 July, 1842.
EXPLORATION Confidential letter to Sir GRG 24/90/404 Dominic Daly from B.T. Finniss describing the progress of the Northern Territory Survey Expedition. 5 April - 5 May, 1865.
EXPLORATION Letter from the GRG 24/90/254 47 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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Surveyor-General to the Colonial Secretary [12 June, 1844] forwarding Thomas Burr's report on Governor Grey's expedition to the South East. 11 June, 1844.
EXPLORATION Report by E.C. Frome on the GRG 24/90/293 country north of the sources of the Light and Gilbert. November, 1842.
EXPORTS Account of goods exported GRG 24/90/277 during 1844. 6 January, 1845.
EXTRADITION File containing reports by GRG 24/90/114 judges and law officers regarding apprehension of persons charged with offences committed in other Colonies. 26 October, 1867.
EYRE, EDWARD JOHN Report to the Colonial GRG 24/90/402 Secretary from Edward John Eyre of a journey overland from Adelaide to King George's Sound. 26 July. 1841.
EYRE, EDWARD JOHN Depositions by E.J, Eyre and GRG 24/90/351 Wylie relative to the murder of Baxter during Eyre's expedition, 1840-41. 10 July. 1841.
EYRE, EDWARD JOHN Memorandum by Governor Grey on GRG 24/90/350 the services of E.J. Eyre. 4 September, 1841.
EYRE, EDWARD JOHN Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/362 Secretary from E.J, Eyre applying for a further team of bullocks for the erection of buildings at Moorunde and for the establishment there of a branch Government store. 22 December, 1841.
EYRE, EDWARD JOHN Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/359 Secretary from E.J. Eyre notifying his approaching departure from Adelaide to the Murray. 28 September, 1841.
EYRE, EDWARD JOHN Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/358 48 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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Secretary from E.J. Eyre appointing Mr. Newland to receive his salary. 15 November, 1841.
EYRE, EDWARD JOHN Report to the Colonial GRG 24/90/403 Secretary, Perth, from Edward John Eyre of a journey overland from Adelaide to King George's Sound. 7 July, 1841.
EYRE, EDWARD JOHN Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/345 E.J. Eyre acknowledging the receipt of the Royal Geographical Society's gold medal. 1 January, 1844.
EYRE, EDWARD JOHN Report from E.J. Eyre relative GRG 24/90/360 to his work among the Aborigines on the Murray. 15 November, 1841.
EYRE, EDWARD JOHN Letter from E.J. Eyre applying GRG 24/90/361 for extra pay for a soldier working as a sawyer at Moorunde. With minute by Governor Grey. 15 January, 1842.
FARMERS Return showing the number of GRG 24/90/272 clean sheep in S.A., with the names of proprietors, and the total estimated number. 1843.
FAWSETT, JAMES Letters from James Fawsett GRG 24/90/235 [Religious Instructor] and Dr. E.D. Allison [Surgeon Superintendent] concerning Fawsett's conduct as schoolmaster on the "Shackamaxon". 10-12 November, 1852.
FEDERAL Circular despatch from the GRG 24/90/182 "INSTITUTIONS" Secretary of State transmitted by Governor MacDonnell to Robert Torrens, referring to moves for establishing "Federal institutions" in the Australian colonies. 14 September, 1857.
FEDERAL CNL. OF Bills, memoranda and GRG 24/90/450 AUST. ACT amendments relating to the
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Federal Council of Australasia Act, the Murray River Waters Act, Premiers and Intercolonial Conferences. 1855-1907.
FEDERATION Memorandum by Ministers to the GRG 24/90/138 Governor, contesting idea of separation from Great Britain. Urges an understanding on intercolonial free trade as a prelude to any attempt at Federal union. 6 November,1871.
FERGUSSON, GOVERNOR Letter from Chief Secretary to GRG 24/90133 Governor, concerning respective advances to the several Roads Boards. 16 March, 1870.
FERGUSSON, GOVERNOR Letter from Thomas Gray, Board GRG 24/90/137 of Trade, London, to Governor Gray, relating to marine examinations. 18 August, 1871.
FERGUSSON, GOVERNOR Memorandum by Sir James GRG 24/90/396 Fergusson on a Bill excluding ecclesiastics from the enjoyment of precedence. 26 September, 1871.
FERGUSSON, GOVERNOR Outer or wrapping sheet GRG 24/90/136 recording Governor's assent to an enclosed Bill. Bill missing. 21 September, 1870.
FERGUSSON, GOVERNOR Correspondence between Sir GRG 24/90/231 George S. Kingston and Governor Fergusson about the position of the Speaker in the House of Assembly. October, 1871.
FERGUSSON, GOVERNOR Memorandum by Ministers to the GRG 24/90/138 Governor, contesting idea of separation from Great Britain. Urges an understanding on intercolonial free trade as a prelude to any attempt at Federal union. 6 November,1871.
FERGUSSON, GOVERNOR Letter from Commander Rowley GRG 24/90/127 Lambert, H.M.S. "Challenger",
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Sydney, to Governor Fergusson, concerning deserter from H.M.S. "Galatea". 23 September, 1869. Together with draft of letter by Fergusson to Lambert. 1 November, 1869.
FERGUSSON, GOVERNOR Letter to the Governor from GRG 24/90/397 Bishop Augustus Short voluntarily relinquishing ecclesiastical precedency conferred upon him by the Queen in 1847. 30 May, 1872.
FERGUSSON, GOVERNOR Letter from E.C. Homersham to GRG 24/90/199 Governor Fergusson, referring to Homersham's letters to Duke of Buckingham and Mr. Roebuck, M.P., and to sale of Waste Lands. Together with note of letter registered for Homersham, addressed to Roebuck. Also note of letter registered for Homersham to Duke of Buckingham. 1868 - 1869.
FERGUSSON, GOVERNOR Letter from the Board of GRG 24/90/200 Trade, London, to Governor Fergusson, with report on conditions for submarine cable connecting Australia with Java and Singapore. 10 June, 1869.
FERGUSSON, GOVERNOR Reply by Chief Secretary to GRG 24/90/134 minute from Governor, supporting issue of funds for surveying a line of railway north of Port Augusta. 22 October, 1870.
FERGUSSON, GOVERNOR Minute by Governor Fergusson GRG 24/90/135 in Executive Council, criticising procedure with regard to excess expenditure. 31 May, 1871.
FIELD, LIEUT. W.G. Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/296 Secretary from Lieut. W.G. Field offering his services to conduct an expedition for the purpose of bringing stock overland from N.S.W. 23 April, 1837, 51 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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FIELD, LIEUT. W.G. Letter from Lieut. W.G. Field GRG 24/90/283 relative to future movements of the ship "Rapid". 7 December, 1838.
FINANCE Report of the Royal Commission GRG 24/90/429 on the Finances of South Australia. 1929.
FINANCE Diagram purporting to showing GRG 24/90/443 cycles of financial trends. c.1906.
FINNISS, B.T. Commission by Governor Daly GRG 24/90/197 appointing Henry Edward Bright. M.P. to enquire into alleged mismanagement of the Northern Territory by B.T. Finniss. 5 April, 1866.
FINNISS, B.T. Duplicate despatch from B.T. GRG 24/90/195 Finniss, Palmerston, in answer to a letter by Messrs. J.P. Stow, J. Bauer and J. Stuckey, discussing conditions at River Victoria. 15 April, 1865.
FINNISS, B.T. Confidential letter to Sir GRG 24/90/404 Dominic Daly from B.T. Finniss describing the progress of the Northern Territory Survey Expedition. 5 April - 5 May, 1865.
FIRE SERVICE Part of memorandum submitted GRG 24/90/203 by a deputation to the South Australian Government urging the necessity of an efficient fire brigade within the City. Undated.
FIRES Letter by H. Sim to Chief GRG 24/90/75 Secretary, referring to an inquest into a fire at Macclesfield. 10 March, 1858.
FISHER, JAMES HURTLE Correspondence of James Hurtle GRG 24/90/225 Fisher with Governor Gawler relative to the Commission of Enquiry into the charges laid against him by Governor Hindmarsh.
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18 October, 1838 - 6 November, 1839.
FISHER, JAMES HURTLE Letter from the Resident GRG 24/90/238 Commissioner J.H. Fisher, to the acting Colonial Secretary in answer to a request from certain land order holders that the selection of town acres should be deferred pending a report upon the eligibility of Lake Alexandrina district for a capital site. 13 November, 1837.
FISHER, JAMES HURTLE Proclamation issued by GRG 24/90/425 Governor Captain John Hindmarsh relating to the suspension from office of John Brown, Emigration agent and to J.H. Fisher's [Resident Commissioner] part in issuing a paper or handbill on the matter. 11 October, 1837.
FISHER, JAMES HURTLE Letter to the Acting Colonial GRG 24/90/312 Secretary from J.H. Fisher supporting a previous suggestion that men from the "Royal Admiral" should be employed in digging wells in the public squares. 13 February, 1838.
FISHER, JAMES HURTLE Letter from J.H. Fisher to the GRG 24/90/245 Acting Colonial Secretary, relative to the reported discovery of a harbour in the neighbourhood of Encounter Bay. 22 November, 1837.
FISHER, JAMES HURTLE Notification by J.H. Fisher of GRG24/90/322 a meeting of proprietors of acre sections at Port Adelaide. With minute by Governor Hindmarsh objecting to the site. 7 February, 1838.
FISHER, JAMES HURTLE Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/343 James Hurtle Fisher protesting against the charges brought against him, and petitioning for compensation for losses
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received in the service of the colony. December, 1843. FISHER, JAMES HURTLE Letter from J.H. Fisher to the GRG 24/90/243 Colonial Secretary relative to the site selected by the South Australian Company for brick making. With minute of Governor Hindmarsh. 29 July, 1837. FISHER, JAMES HURTLE Letter to the Acting Colonial GRG 24/90/313 Secretary from J.H. Fisher relative to the illegality of reserving for Government wharves land at Port Adelaide already sold. 27 February, 1838. FISHERIES Statistical return for 1843 GRG 24/90/285 relating to fisheries. 1843. FITZROY, GOVERNOR Correspondence relating to the GRG 24/90/42 [N.S.W.] boundary line between South Australia and Port Phillip District. 5 - 15 September, 1846. FLEMING, ALEXANDER Letter to Governor Hindmarsh GRG 24/90/246 from John Duff, Alexander Fleming and Henry French relative to the excellence of the harbour at Port Adelaide, and the need for a supply of fresh water. With a minute by Governor Hindmarsh. 1 February, 1837.
FLINDERS STREET, Memoranda of agreement, GRG 24/90/156 CITY including reference to leasing of land in Flinders Street as military barracks. 7-19 October, 1846. FOOTPATHS Letter from the Resident GRG 24/90/319 Commissioner to the Acting Colonial Secretary relative to the submission of plans of roads and footpaths to the Governor. 11 May, 1838.
FORSTER, N. Draft of letter signed S.P.B. GRG 24/90/26 [?], addressed to N. Forster Esq., referring to 54 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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typographical error in Register report of Governor's speech. No date.
FOSTER, A. Two letters from A. Foster to GRG 24/90/176 Governor MacDonnell, relating to park land planting, and to gold discovery rewards. 29 and 31 May, 1856.
FRANCE Group photograph of French GRG 24/90/432 Government Mission. 1918.
FREELING, A.H. Commission to enquire into GRG 24/90/33 and report on certain shipping places on the coasts and rivers of South Australia. Issued by Governor Young to Captain Freeling and 15 others. 11 October, 1849.
FREELING, A.H. Estimated cost of constructing GRG 24/90/43 a road from North Terrace to the Quay at Port Adelaide, signed by A.H. Freeling, Chairman of the Central Road Board. 16 September, 1851.
FREELING, A.H. Return showing sections of GRG 24/90/81 land granted to the South Australian Company in settlement of their claim for the construction of the chausee through the swamp between Alberton and the Port. Signed by A.H. Freeling, Surveyor-General. Undated.
FREELING, A.H. Memorandum by A.A. Freeling to GRG 24/90/162 Colonial Secretary, relating to proposed lease with a Mr. Bowen of a site for military barracks. 7 January, 1851.
FRENCH, HENRY Letter to Governor Hindmarsh GRG 24/90/246 from John Duff, Alexander Fleming and Henry French relative to the excellence of the harbour at Port Adelaide, and the need for a supply of fresh water. With a minute by
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Governor Hindmarsh. 1 February, 1837.
FROME, E.C. Explanation by E.C. Frame of GRG 24/90/294 the conditions on which he accepted office. 30 June, 1841.
FROME, E.C. Answers to queries made by GRG 24/90/301 Governor Grey given by Captain E.C. Frame relative to the constuction of the late Government works. 11 January, 1842.
FROME, E.C. Report by Captain E.C. Frame GRG 24/90/305 upon the contemplated changes to the survey, with annotations by Governor Grey. 20 August, 1844.
FROME, E.C. Correspondence about the GRG 24/90/233 reduction of the salary of E.C. Frame. 1843.
FROME, E.C. Correspondence of E.C. Frame GRG 24/90/234 with Governor Grey and the Secretary of State relative to the reduction in his salary. 21 January, - 14 February, 1843.
FROME, E.C. Report by E.C. Frame on the GRG 24/90/293 country north of the sources of the Light and Gilbert. November, 1842.
FRY, ENOCH Depositions taken at the trial GRG 24/90/11 of Enoch Fry before H.P. Wigley, Resident Magistrate. 21 January, 1842.
FURNITURE Inventory of Government House GRG 24/90/158 furniture. 8 August, 1848.
FURNITURE Inventory of furniture at GRG 24/90/119 Government House, Adelaide. May, 1868.
GALATEA - SHIP Letter from Commander Rowley GRG 24/90/127 Lambert, H.M.S. "Challenger", Sydney, to Governor Fergusson, concerning deserter from H.M.S. "Galatea". 23 September, 1869.
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Together with draft of letter by Fergusson to Lambert. 1 November, 1869.
GAOL - ADELAIDE Return of prisoners at the GRG 24/90/383 Adelaide Gaol awaiting trial. 21 May, 1839.
GAOL - ADELAIDE Plan and description of the GRG 24/90/378 proposed new gaol. 1837,
GAOL - ADELAIDE Letter from the Colonial GRG 24/90/315 Secretary to G.S. Kingston requesting an answer to charges of inefficient superintendence at Port Adelaide and the Gaol. 31 December, 1841. GAOL - ADELAIDE Schedule of documents relative GRG 24/90/48 to claim of Messrs. Borrow and Goodiar for building the Adelaide Gaol. 1851.
GAOL - ADELAIDE "Mr. Ashton's Defence" against GRG 24/90/56 charges brought against him as Keeper of the Adelaide Gaol. 21 April, 1854. GAOL - ADELAIDE Tender by J. White for GRG 24/90/282 erection of the Gaol. May, 1837,
GARDINER, JOHN Letter to Governor Hindmarsh GRG 24/90/297 from John Gardiner offering to bring stock overland from Port Philip. 11 April, 1837,
GAWLER Letter from B. Borrows, GRG 24/90/177 Secretary of Gawler Town Railway, to Colonial Secretary, reporting on mode in which accounts are kept in England. 6 August, 1856.
GAWLER Conveyance of allotments in GRG 24/90/37 Gawler Town in trust for the Roman Catholic Church, South Australia. 12 March, 1850.
GAWLER, GOVERNOR Correspondence of James Hurtle GRG 24/90/225 Fisher with Governor Gawler 57 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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relative to the Commission of Enquiry into the charges laid against him by Governor Hindmarsh. 18 October, 1838 - 6 November, 1839.
GAWLER, GOVERNOR Letter from Judge Charles GRG 24/90/422 Cooper, to the Governor commenting on a bill for the registration of deeds. 17 August, 1840.
GAWLER, GOVERNOR Memorandum to Governor Gawler GRG 24/90/330 from Captain George Grey relative to his attitude towards his predecessor. 14 June, 1841.
GEORGE, JAMES Letter by James George to GRG 24/90/108 Chief Secretary, offering to to look after stock bound for the Northern Territory in the "Ellen Lewis" 23 September, 1866.
GERMANY Letter by Charles Todd, GRG 24/90/128 Superintendent of Telegraphs, to the Treasurer, referring to the furnishing of documents on the Colony's telegraph system for the information of the North German Bund. 29 January, 1869.
GILBERT RIVER Report by E.C. Frame on the GRG 24/90/293 country north of the sources of the Light and Gilbert. November, 1842.
GILBERT, H. Letters from H. Gilbert to GRG 24/90/183 William Younghusband, Chief Secretary, asking Government's intentions regarding development plans of Milunga and North Arm Company. 30 October and 11 November, 1857.
GILBERT, THOMAS Instructions issued to Thomas GRG 24/90/375 Gilbert, Colonial Storekeeper, by the Colonization Commissioners. 17-18 March, 1836.
GILBERT, THOMAS Notice from Thomas Gilbert, GRG 24/90/389 Postmaster-General, of the
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removal of the Adelaide Post Office to Gilles Arcade. 1 June, 1838.
GILES, WILLIAM Letter to Private Secretary GRG 24/90/355 from William Giles regarding the possibility of Government assistance for the S.A. School Society. With minute by Governor Grey. 4 and 7 August, 1843.
GILES, WILLIAM Copy of debenture - Colonial GRG 24/90/17 Government to William Giles. Giles was manager of the S.A. Company. 13 September, 1842.
GILLES ARCADE Agreement between the Colonial GRG 24/90/390 Secretary and 0. Gilles for lease of buildings on the west side of Gilles Arcade as a Court House. 19 January, 1838.
GILLES ARCADE Notice from Thomas Gilbert, GRG 24/90/389 Postmaster-General, of the removal of the Adelaide Post Office to Gilles Arcade. 1 June, 1838.
GILLES ARCADE Agreement between the Colonial GRG 24/90/391 Secretary and O. Gilles for lease of premises at Gilles Arcade as a Post Office and Treasury. 16 June, 1838.
GILLES, OSMOND Letter to Rowland Hill from GRG 24/90/363 the Charles Cortis forwarding six land orders for transmission to Osmond Gilles. 23 April, 1836.
GILLES, OSMOND Agreement between the Colonial GRG 24/90/390 Secretary and 0. Gilles for lease of buildings on the west side of Gilles Arcade as a Court House. 19 January, 1838.
GILLES, OSMOND Opinion of the Advocate GRG 24/90/348 General as to the allegations against Osmond Gilles. 20 July, 1842.
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Secretary and 0. Gilles for lease of premises at Gilles Arcade as a Post Office and Treasury. 16 June, 1838.
GLADSTONE, W.E. Letter to Governor Robe from GRG 24/90/379 W.E. Gladstone, recommending T. Richards for employment. 22 May, 1846.
GLEN OSMOND File containing two letters by GRG 24/90/120 E.C. Homersham, Eagle's Nest, near Glen Osmond, to Lt. Col. Hamley, Acting Governor-in-Chief, appealing to Governor regarding Mitcham District Council rating and expenditure. 21 March, 1868.
GOLD Schedule of correspondence GRG 24/90/7 relative to the Bullion Act. c.1852.
GOLD Two letters from A. Foster to GRG 24/90/176 Governor MacDonnell, relating to park land planting, and to gold discovery rewards. 29 and 31 May, 1856.
GOLD ESCORT Police Commissioner's Office GRG 24/90/53 file no.17/1853. Disregard of order directing police to assist Inspector Howell in the despatch of his gold escort. 1853 GOUGER, ROBERT Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/347 Robert Gouger placing at his disposal journals kept from 1833 to 1835. 15 July, 1844.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE Inventory of Government House GRG 24/90/158 furniture. 8 August, 1848.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE Inventory of furniture at GRG 24/90/119 Government House, Adelaide. May, 1868.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/370 COTTAGE Secretary from G.M.Stephen fixing the rent of his cottage adjoining Government House. 15 February, 1840.
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GOVERNMENT OFFICES Lease of premises in Currie GRG 24/90/144 Street. Thomas Lipson to the Colonial Government. 21 June, 1842.
GOVERNMENT PRINTER Letter by Oliver K. GRG 24/90/30 Richardson, Colonial Secretary's Office, to Mr. George Dehaney, requesting printing of 200 forms of "Reply to application for purchase of land". Specimen form attached. 30 August, 1848.
GOVERNMENT PRINTER File containing specimen forms GRG 24/90/92 for pardon of prisoners, probably for Government Printer. 7 October, 1862.
GOVERNMENT PRINTER File containing 3 specimen GRG 24/90/95 commission forms of the appointment for the use of the Government Printer. January, 1863. GOVERNMENT PRINTER Letter from Robert Thomas & GRG 24/90/412 Co. to Governor Hindmarsh asking for official recognition as Government Printers. 3 June, 1838.
GOVERNMENT PRINTER Letter by J.H. Lewis to GRG 24/90/60 Governor Macdonnell, alleging the Government Printer is inimical to the Governor. 4 March, 1856.
GOVERNMENT STORES Return of stores in the charge GRG 24/90/123 of the Chief Secretary's Department. 31 December, 1868.
GOVERNMENT STORES Contractors and list of GRG 24/90/163 supplies for 1852. [Probably intended for Government Printer.]
GOVERNMENT WHARF Copy of lease of the GRG 24/90/274 Government Wharf to the South Australian Shipping Company. 26 April, 1843.
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Secretary from J.H. Fisher relative to the illegality of reserving for Government wharves land at Port Adelaide already sold. 27 February, 1838.
GOVERNOR Commission appointing Sir GRG 24/90/186 Charles Cooper to administer the Government of South Australia in the event of death or absence of the Governor. Signed by Queen Victoria. 23 May, 1860.
GOVERNOR Letter from Captain W.T. GRG 24/90/284 Blenkinsop relative to the murder of John Driscoll. With minute by Governor Hindmarsh. 23-24 July, 1837,
GOVERNOR Notification by J.H. Fisher of GRG24/90/322 a meeting of proprietors of acre sections at Port Adelaide. With minute by Governor Hindmarsh objecting to the site. 7 February, 1838.
GOVERNOR Draft of letter signed S.P.B. GRG 24/90/26 [?], addressed to N. Forster Esq., referring to typographical error in Register report of Governor's speech. No date.
GOVERNOR DALY File headed "Duplicate GRG 24/90/110 enclosure to Circular Despatch of the Secy. of State of the 24th. Sepr."[1862?]. Forwarded by Governor Daly for information of Chief Secretary. Enclosure missing. 13 January, 1863.
GOVERNOR DALY Letter by Henry Gregg, Clare, GRG 24/90/98 to Governor Daly, reminding Governor of former interview and asks for some unspecified assistance. Together with Governor's pencilled note that he does not recollect interview and does not know of any means by which he can be of use to Gregg.
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14 March, 1864.
GOVERNOR DALY Commission by Governor Daly GRG 24/90/197 appointing Henry Edward Bright. M.P. to enquire into alleged mismanagement of the Northern Territory by B.T. Finniss. 5 April, 1866.
GOVERNOR DALY Private entree list for GRG 24/90/102 Queen's Birthday, Government House. Draft of notice written by or for the Governor, postponing levee on account of health. 1864.
GOVERNOR DALY Extract of minutes of the GRG 24/90/87 Adelaide Diocesan Synod, unanimously approving draft Bill for incorporation of the Church of England in the Diocese. Printed draft of Bill and accompanying letters from the Duke of Newcastle to Governor Daly. 13 May, 1862.
GOVERNOR DALY Commission by Governor Daly GRG 24/90/196 appointing Richard Davies Hanson and Benjamin Boothby commissioners to administer oaths to Members of Parliament. 22 March, 1865.
GOVERNOR DALY Despatch received by Sir GRG 24/90/415 Dominic Daly from the Governor of Victoria relative to a contemplated Russian invasion. 9 July, 1864.
GOVERNOR DALY Letter by John Dixon, GRG 24/90/96 Angaston, to Governor Daly's Private Secretary, seeking an audience with the Governor with refernce to obtaining a patent. 2 February, 1863.
GOVERNOR DALY Letter from Captain Robert GRG 24/90/192 Jenkins, on board H.M.S. Miranda, to Governor Daly, informing Daly that Jenkins has become Senior Naval Officer on the Australian INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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Station. 8 February, 1853.
GOVERNOR DALY Two letters by Arthur Kinloch, GRG 24/90/84 Torquay, Devon, referring to Kinloch's claim for compensation for loss of office of Clerk of the South Australian Executive Council. 10 and 16 September, 1861.
GOVERNOR DALY Letter from Sir Richard GRG 24/90/191 Murchison, London, to Governor Daly, thanking Daly for account of McKinlay's journey and accompanying map. 26 January, 1863.
GOVERNOR DALY Letter from Marine Board GRG 24/90/103 Offices, Port Adelaide, concerning awards made to Messrs. Lamb and Dearie for saving lives of two men at Port Adelaide. Marked "Enclosure in Governor Sir D. Daly's despatch No.82". 17 December, 1864.
GOVERNOR DALY Proclamation by Governor Daly GRG 24/90/212 appointing Samuel Bedolome and 24 other named persons Special Magistrates. 23 September, 1862.
GOVERNOR DALY Letter by Chief Justice, GRG 24/90/109 Richard Davies Hanson, asking to be considered for a Knighthood. 23 October, 1866.
GOVERNOR DALY Letter to Sir Dominic Daly GRG 24/90/405 from G.W. Earl, with reference to the Northern Territory. With diagram and map. 6 June, 1865.
GOVERNOR DALY Letter by Governor Bowen of GRG 24/90/93 Queensland to Governor Daly, containing proposal for intercolonial boundaries. 27 November, 1862. Letter by the Premier, G.M. Waterhouse, to Governor Daly, commenting on Bowen's letter. 14 January, 1863. Draft of letter written by Daly to Bowen.
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20 January. 1863,
GOVERNOR DALY Confidential letter to Sir GRG 24/90/404 Dominic Daly from B.T. Finniss describing the progress of the Northern Territory Survey Expedition. 5 April - 5 May. 1865.
GOVERNOR FERGUSSON Letter from Chief Secretary to GRG 24/90133 Governor, concerning respective advances to the several Roads Boards. 16 March. 1870.
GOVERNOR FERGUSSON Letter from Thomas Gray. Board GRG 24/90/137 of Trade. London. to Governor Gray. relating to marine examinations. 18 August, 1871.
GOVERNOR FERGUSSON Memorandum by Sir James GRG 24/90/396 Fergusson on a Bill excluding ecclesiastics from the enjoyment of precedence. 26 September. 1871.
GOVERNOR FERGUSSON Outer or wrapping sheet GRG 24/90/136 recording Governor's assent to an enclosed Bill. Bill missing. 21 September. 1870.
GOVERNOR FERGUSSON Correspondence between Sir GRG 24/90/231 George S. Kingston and Governor Fergusson about the position of the Speaker in the House of Assembly. October, 1871.
GOVERNOR FERGUSSON Memorandum by Ministers to the GRG 24/90/138 Governor, contesting idea of separation from Great Britain. Urges an understanding on intercolonial free trade as a prelude to any attempt at Federal union. 6 November.1871.
GOVERNOR FERGUSSON Letter from Commander Rowley GRG 24/90/127 Lambert, H.M.S. "Challenger", Sydney. to Governor Fergusson. concerning deserter from H.M.S. "Galatea". 23 September, 1869. Together with draft of letter by Fergusson to Lambert. INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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1 November, 1869.
GOVERNOR FERGUSSON Letter to the Governor from GRG 24/90/397 Bishop Augustus Short voluntarily relinquishing ecclesiastical precedency conferred upon him by the Queen in 1847. 30 May, 1872.
GOVERNOR FERGUSSON Letter from E.C. Homersham to GRG 24/90/199 Governor Fergusson, referring to Homersham's letters to Duke of Buckingham and Mr. Roebuck, M.P., and to sale of Waste Lands. Together with note of letter registered for Homersham, addressed to Roebuck. Also note of letter registered for Homersham to Duke of Buckingham. 1868 - 1869.
GOVERNOR FERGUSSON Letter from the Board of GRG 24/90/200 Trade, London, to Governor Fergusson, with report on conditions for submarine cable connecting Australia with Java and Singapore. 10 June, 1869.
GOVERNOR FERGUSSON Reply by Chief Secretary to GRG 24/90/134 minute from Governor, supporting issue of funds for surveying a line of railway north of Port Augusta. 22 October, 1870.
GOVERNOR FERGUSSON Minute by Governor Fergusson GRG 24/90/135 in Executive Council, criticising procedure with regard to excess expenditure. 31 May, 1871.
GOVERNOR GAWLER Letter from Judge Charles GRG 24/90/422 Cooper, to the Governor commenting on a bill for the registration of deeds. 17 August, 1840.
GOVERNOR GAWLER Memorandum to Governor Gawler GRG 24/90/330 from Captain George Grey relative to his attitude towards his predecessor. 14 June, 1841.
GOVERNOR GREY Two letters to Governor Grey GRG 24/90/262
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from Charles Sturt relative to the abolition of the appointment of Assistant Commissioner and his retention of the title with a seat in Council. 14 and 24 January, 1843.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter to Private Secretary GRG 24/90/355 from William Giles regarding the possibility of Government assistance for the S.A. School Society. With minute by Governor Grey. 4 and 7 August, 1843.
GOVERNOR GREY Account of bills drawn by GRG 24/90/14 Governor Grey on account of outstanding claims, and not accepted on presentation, down to 10 September,1842. For manuscript copy see GRG 24/90/14A.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/259 J. Wyatt putting forward a proposal for supplying Adelaide with fresh water. 12 September, 1844.
GOVERNOR GREY Two memoranda written by GRG 24/90/21 Governor Grey to A.M. Mundy, Colonial Secretary, relating to proposed school for Aboriginal children at Walkerville. 10 April, 1844 & undated.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/308 Johann Menge requesting to be allowed a piece of land upon which to commence his mineralogical operations. 7 July, 1841.
GOVERNOR GREY Memorandum by Governor Grey on GRG 24/90/350 the services of E.J. Eyre. 4 September, 1841.
GOVERNOR GREY Memorial to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/388 R. Penney deploring the extent to which prostitution exists in Adelaide, suggesting the establishment 0£ a refuge for women desirous of reforming, and pointing out the necessity of appointing persons to INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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solemnize marriages in the country districts. 2 August, 1842.
GOVERNOR GREY Commission to enquire into GRG 24/90/33 and report on certain shipping places on the coasts and rivers of South Australia. Issued by Governor Young to Captain Freeling and 15 others. 11 October, 1849.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/270 Charles Bonney transmitting return relative to alterations in the system of Waste Lands occupation. 6 November, 1843.
GOVERNOR GREY Memorandum to Governor Grey GRG 24/90/271 from Charles Bonney relative to the proposed regulations for the occupation of Crown Lands. 24 November, 1843.
GOVERNOR GREY Reply from R. Penney to a GRG 24/90/386 rebuff from Governor Grey relative to an official position. 19 April, 1842.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/255 E.P.S. Stuart soliciting the appointment of stipendiary magistrate for the Mt. Gambier district. 9 December, 1844.
GOVERNOR GREY Lists of drafts by Governor GRG 24/90/372 Grey [dated 1841-42] returned dishonoured. 1843.
GOVERNOR GREY Articles of agreement between GRG 24/90/19 Governor Grey and Phillip Langmede. Discharges Langmede from payment of rent on Aborigines Reserve No.2039 during period of lease. 2 July, 1844.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter to the Secretary of GRG 24/90/263 State from John Alexander Jackson relative to the circumstances attending his
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resignation of the office of Colonial Secretary, with comments by Governor Grey. 19 August, 1843.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter from G.S. Kingston GRG 24/90/352 forwarding to Governor Grey correspondence relative to the contract for building the Customs House at the Port. 11 November, 1843.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/258 John Brown giving an account of his services, and asking re-appointment in the Government services. 11 April, 1844.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter to the Private GRG 24/90/356 Secretary from Edward Stephens relative to the financial position of the S.A. School Society. With minute by Governor Grey. 4 and 7 August, 1843.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/256 G.S. Kingston advocating the appointment of a District Surveyor for the Adelaide district, and applying for the position. With a minute by Governor Grey. 1 November, 1844.
GOVERNOR GREY Schedule of bills drawn by GRG 24/90/15 Governor Grey in payment of claims. 1841-1842.
GOVERNOR GREY Letters Patent appointing GRG 24/90/146 Alfred Miller Mundy Colonial Secretary. Signed by Governor Grey. 17 October, 1844.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter from Dr. W. Wyatt to GRG 24/90/298 Governor Grey relative to abuses in the administration of the Adelaide Hospital. 1 January, 1842.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/345 E.J. Eyre acknowledging the receipt of the Royal Geographical Society's gold 69 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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medal. 1 January, 1844.
GOVERNOR GREY Answers to queries made by GRG 24/90/301 Governor Grey given by Captain E.C. Frame relative to the constuction of the late Government works. 11 January, 1842.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/269 Charles Bonney putting forward his reasons for recommending an alteration in the system of Waste Lands occupation. 1 November, 1843.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/347 Robert Gouger placing at his disposal journals kept from 1833 to 1835, 15 July, 1844.
GOVERNOR GREY Report by Captain E.C. Frame GRG 24/90/305 upon the contemplated changes to the survey, with annotations by Governor Grey. 20 August, 1844.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/343 James Hurtle Fisher protesting against the charges brought against him, and petitioning for compensation for losses received in the service of the colony. December, 1843.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/299 Captain C. Sturt relative to the discovery of good country in the southern portion of the province. 23 July, 1842.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter from A. Kavel to GRG 24/90/304 Governor Grey relative to the discovery of copper ore on the sea coast. With minute by Governor Grey. 20-21 November, 1844.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter from the GRG 24/90/254 Surveyor-General to the Colonial Secretary [12 June, 1844] forwarding Thomas Burr's report on Governor Grey's
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expedition to the South East. 11 June, 1844.
GOVERNOR GREY Correspondence of E.C. Frame GRG 24/90/234 with Governor Grey and the Secretary of State relative to the reduction in his salary. 21 January, - 14 February, 1843.
GOVERNOR GREY Letter from E.J. Eyre applying GRG 24/90/361 for extra pay for a soldier working as a sawyer at Moorunde. With minute by Governor Grey. 15 January, 1842.
GOVERNOR HAMLEY File containing two letters by GRG 24/90/120 E.C. Homersham, Eagle's Nest, near Glen Osmond, to Lt. Col. Hamley, Acting Governor-in-Chief, appealing to Governor regarding Mitcham District Council rating and expenditure. 21 March, 1868.
GOVERNOR HAMLEY Letter from Daniel Strathern, GRG 24/90/122 of Port Adelaide, to Governor Hamley, offering to sell dubious projects for defence of Province. 29 June, 1868.
GOVERNOR HINDMARSH Correspondence of James Hurtle GRG 24/90/225 Fisher with Governor Gawler relative to the Commission of Enquiry into the charges laid against him by Governor Hindmarsh. 18 October, 1838 - 6 November, 1839.
GOVERNOR HINDMARSH Draft of a letter to the GRG 24/90/248 Resident Commissioner from Captain John Hindmarsh asking for a report upon the steps taken to ascertain the capabilities of the country under survey for the establishment of the city of Adelaide, and a detailed plan of the harbour. 3 February, 1837.
GOVERNOR HINDMARSH Letter to Governor Hindmarsh GRG 24/90/297 from John Gardiner offering to
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bring stock overland from Port Philip. 11 April, 1837.
GOVERNOR HINDMARSH Proclamation by Governor GRG 24/90/401 Hindmarsh establishing the Government. 28 December, 1836.
GOVERNOR HINDMARSH Memorial from some of the GRG 24/90/376 leading citizens of Adelaide to the Resident Commissioner, asking for him to use his influence to obtain a better landing place at the Pprt, and to have the Port proclaimed. With minute by Governor Hindmarsh. 16 May, 1837.
GOVERNOR HINDMARSH Proclamation issued by GRG 24/90/425 Governor Captain John Hindmarsh relating to the suspension from office of John Brown, Emigration agent and to J.H. Fisher's [Resident Commissioner] part in issuing a paper or handbill on the matter. 11 October, 1837.
GOVERNOR HINDMARSH Letter from Robert Thomas & GRG 24/90/412 Co. to Governor Hindmarsh asking for official recognition as Government Printers. 3 June, 1838.
GOVERNOR HINDMARSH Letter to John Brown from GRG 24/90/252 Captain John Hindmarsh relative to the source of his appointment as Emigration Agent and the limitations of the authority of the Resident Commissioner. 13 September, 1837.
GOVERNOR HINDMARSH Letter from J.H. Fisher to the GRG 24/90/243 Colonial Secretary relative to the site selected by the South Australian Company for brick making. With minute of Governor Hindmarsh. 29 July, 1837.
GOVERNOR HINDMARSH Letter from the Resident GRG 24/90/240 Commissioner to Governor
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Hindmarsh, announcing his intention of surveying 437 acre sections at the Port, and 1000 at Adelaide. 13 February, 1837. GOVERNOR HINDMARSH Note by Captain John Hindmarsh GRG 24/90/281 relative to the choice of a capital site, and the nature of his perogative. 8 February, 1837,
GOVERNOR HINDMARSH Draft of a letter to the GRG 24/90/253 Resident Commissioner from Captain John Hindmarsh relative to the purchase of land for government purposes. 6 February, 1837,
GOVERNOR JERVOIS Lecture on defences of Great GRG 24/90/413 Britain and her dependencies by Governor Jervois together with Parliamentary Papers, Reports, Acts, etc. and manuscripts notes relating to Military defences and Volunteer Military Forces. c. 1862-82.
GOVERNOR KINTORE Examples of a form expressing GRG 24/90/419 recognition of services to the State, presented to Governor Kintore by the Kingston Government. 16 June, 1893.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Waterworks Commission - Samuel GRG 24/90/65 Davenport to Governor Macdonnell, reporting progress and explaining necessity of visit to Melbourne. 26 October, 1856.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Letter by B.T. Finniss, Chief GRG 24/90/73 Secretary, to Governor MacDonnell, relating to steam postal correspondence with N.S.W. 10 August, 1857.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Memorial by several members of GRG 24/90/187 the legal profession to the Secretary of State redarding the Real Property Act, together with correspondence between the memorialists and Government House. Press 73 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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clipping of judgement by Chief Justice is attached. October - November, 1860.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Letter from Sir John Bowing, GRG 24/90/175 Governor of Hong Kong, to Governor MacDonnell, relating to the Chinese Passenger Act. 29 January, 1856.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Circular despatch from the GRG 24/90/182 Secretary of State transmitted by Governor MacDonnell to Robert Torrens, referring to moves for establishing "Federal institutions" in the Australian colonies. 14 September, 1857.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Correspondence between GRG 24/90/80 Governor MacDonnell and Cabinet, referring to River Murray intercolonial duties. April - May, 1857.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Letter from James MacGeogh, GRG 24/90/180 Hon. Sec., South Australian Society of the Arts, to Governor MacDonnell, asking him to be President of the Society. Governor's reply of acceptance enclosed. 21 January, 1857.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Letter by George Fife Angas to GRG 24/90/67 George W.D. Beresford, referring to letter, critical of the Governor, written by Dr. Horace Dean and published in the S.A. "Register". 26 February, 1857.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Letter by George Fife Angas to GRG 24/90/67A Governor Macdonnell, referring to charges made against Angas by Dr. Horace Dean and which he believes to have been recorded in the Executive Council minutes. 24 July, 1857.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Memorandum by Governor GRG 24/90/66 Macdonnell on the subject of his travelling allowance. With Executive Council and other endorsements. 29 October, 1856.
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GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Letter from F. Cadell to GRG 24/90/174 Governor MacDonnell discussing navigation of the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers. 17 March, 1856.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Letter by J.H. Lewis to GRG 24/90/60 Governor Macdonnell, alleging the Government Printer is inimical to the Governor. 4 March, 1856.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Letter by John Scully, GRG 24/90/57B Melbourne, to Governor Macdonnell, referring to his earlier solicitations for a Government post. 6 March, 1857.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Letter from B. Douglas, Port GRG 24/90/167 Adelaide, to Governor MacDonnell, supporting application of a Mr. Wilcox for clerkship with the Convict Establishment. 18 September, 1855.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Letter by Hubert B. Moore, in GRG 24/90/57 Galway, to Governor Macdonnell soliciting patronage for an Irish friend, John Scully, who is migrating to Australia. 12 October, 1856.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Copy of letter and enclosures GRG 24/90/222 addressed to the secretary of State for the Colonies [the Duke of Newcastle] by John Baker, M.P., on a dispute with Governor MacDonnell about mineral lands. 1860.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Confidential memorandum from GRG 24/90/83 Governor to Chief Sectretary, urging compliance with request by Chief Justice, Sir Charles Cooper, for a pension on retirement. 6 August, 1861.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Nomination of Sir Charles GRG 24/90/189 Cooper, Chief Justice, as a member of the Executive Council. Signed by G. M. Waterhouse, Chief Secretary,
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on behalf of Governor MacDonnell. 21 September, 1860.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Report submitted by Charles GRG 24/90/89 Todd, Superintendent of Telegraphs, to the Governor, concerning progress of magnetic telegraph in the Province. 22 September, 1857.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Memorandum drafed by Governor GRG 24/90/213 MacDonnell, referring to circular of Immigration Board on the employment of Irish women for limited periods. 9 January, 1856.
GOVERNOR MACDONNELL Two letters from A. Foster to GRG 24/90/176 Governor MacDonnell, relating to park land planting, and to gold discovery rewards. 29 and 31 May, 1856.
GOVERNOR MUSGRAVE Letter by P.B. Coglin of GRG 24/90/139 Brampton Park, to Governor Musgrave, requesting Royal Humane Society recognition for rescues performed up to 36 years previously. Date illegible.
GOVERNOR ROBE Correspondence relating to the GRG 24/90/42 boundary line between South Australia and Port Phillip District. 5 - 15 September, 1846.
GOVERNOR ROBE Minute from Governor Robe, GRG 24/90/149 relating to foundation of Rivoli Bay and describing Guichen Bay. 18 March, 1846.
GOVERNOR ROBE Letter to Governor Robe from GRG 24/90/379 W.E. Gladstone, recommending T. Richards for employment. 22 May, 1846.
GOVERNOR ROBE Grant by Governor Robe to GRG 24/90/349 Bishop Short of a town acre in Victoria Square for the erection of a Cathedral. c.1845-48.
GOVERNOR YOUNG Estimate of supplies for GRG 24/90/71
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expedition, apparantly to be undertaken by Fred Sinnett, surveyor. With accompanying memoranda by Charles Sturt and Governor Young. September, 1851.
GOVERNOR YOUNG Letter by Charles Sturt, GRG 24/90/41 Colonial Secretary, to Governor Young, recommending a Mr. Stewart to a vacant post in the Police Force. 10 September, 1850.
GOVERNOR YOUNG Commission by Governor Young GRG 24/90/188 appointing William Alater and Francis Davison Justices of the Peace and Special Magistrates. 26 April, 1851.
GOVERNOR YOUNG Memorandum from Governor GRG 24/90/165 Young. Includes printed specifications of earth-moving apparatus. 13 May, 1854.
GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE Letter from C.E. Edgcumbe, GRG 24/90/126 Governor's Private Secretary, to J. Boothby, Under Secretary, concerning lack of accommodation at Governor's summer residence. 8 April, 1869.
GRACE DARLING File containing papers GRG 24/90/113A relating to the Grace Darling property. 2 April, 1867.
GRACE DARLING Receipt for quarter's rent of GRG 24/90/113B the Grace Darling property. 1867
GRACE DARLING Destitute Board file 764/1869, GRG 24/90/131 relating to repairs required at the Grace Darling premises. 1869.
GRACE DARLING Crown Solicitor's Office. Re GRG 24/90/113D the Grace Darling - threat of distress for rent. 17 July, 1867.
GRACE DARLING Grace Darling correspondence, GRG 24/90/113C regarding rent due to Matron. 23 July, 1867.
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GRACE DARLING Memorandum of an agreement GRG 24/90/198 between N. Oldham and others and the S.A. Government for rent of "Grace Darling", together with memorandum of lease. 24 April, 1867.
GRACE DARLING Attorney-General's Office file GRG 24/90/113 959/66 -"Is it desirable and legal to proclaim the "Grace Darling" an industrial school under the New Act." 1866.
GRAND EASTERN ROAD Memo of expenditure incurred GRG 24/90/307 in the construction of the Grand Eastern Road. 9 July, 1841.
GRAY, THOMAS Letter from Thomas Gray, Board GRG 24/90/137 of Trade, London, to Governor Gray, relating to marine examinations. 18 August, 1871.
GREGG, HENRY Letter by Henry Gregg, Clare, GRG 24/90/98 to Governor Daly, reminding Governor of former interview and asks for some unspecified assistance. Together with Governor's pencilled note that he does not recollect interview and does not know of any means by which he can be of use to Gregg. 14 March, 1864.
GREY, CAPT. GEORGE Memorandum to Governor Gawler GRG 24/90/330 from Captain George Grey relative to his attitude towards his predecessor. 14 June, 1841.
GREY, GOVERNOR Two letters to Governor Grey GRG 24/90/262 from Charles Sturt relative to the abolition of the appointment of Assistant Commissioner and his retention of the title with a seat in Council. 14 and 24 January, 1843.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter to Private Secretary GRG 24/90/355 from William Giles regarding the possibility of Government 78 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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assistance for the S.A. School Society. With minute by Governor Grey. 4 and 7 August, 1843.
GREY, GOVERNOR Account of bills drawn by GRG 24/90/14 Governor Grey on account of outstanding claims, and not accepted on presentation, down to 10 September,1842. For manuscript copy see GRG 24/90/14A.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/259 J. Wyatt putting forward a proposal for supplying Adelaide with fresh water. 12 September, 1844.
GREY, GOVERNOR Two memoranda written by GRG 24/90/21 Governor Grey to A.M. Mundy, Colonial Secretary, relating to proposed school for Aboriginal children at Walkerville. 10 April, 1844 & undated.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/308 Johann Menge requesting to be allowed a piece of land upon which to commence his mineralogical operations. 7 July, 1841.
GREY, GOVERNOR Memorandum by Governor Grey on GRG 24/90/350 the services of E.J. Eyre. 4 September, 1841.
GREY, GOVERNOR Memorial to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/388 R. Penney deploring the extent to which prostitution exists in Adelaide, suggesting the establishment of a refuge for women desirous of reforming, and pointing out the necessity of appointing persons to solemnize marriages in the country districts. 2 August, 1842.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/270 Charles Bonney transmitting return relative to alterations in the system of Waste Lands occupation. 6 November, 1843.
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GREY, GOVERNOR Memorandum to Governor Grey GRG 24/90/271 from Charles Bonney relative to the proposed regulations for the occupation of Crown Lands. 24 November, 1843.
GREY, GOVERNOR Reply from R. Penney to a GRG 24/90/386 rebuff from Governor Grey relative to an official position. 19 April, 1842.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/255 E.P.S. Stuart soliciting the appointment of stipendiary magistrate for the Mt. Gambier district. 9 December, 1844.
GREY, GOVERNOR Lists of drafts by Governor GRG 24/90/372 Grey [dated 1841-42] returned dishonoured. 1843.
GREY, GOVERNOR Articles of agreement between GRG 24/90/19 Governor Grey and Phillip Langmede. Discharges Langmede from payment of rent on Aborigines Reserve No.2039 during period of lease. 2 July, 1844.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter to the Secretary of GRG 24/90/263 State from John Alexander Jackson relative to the circumstances attending his resignation of the office of Colonial Secretary, with comments by Governor Grey. 19 August, 1843.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter from G.S. Kingston GRG 24/90/352 forwarding to Governor Grey correspondence relative to the contract for building the Customs House at the Port. 11 November, 1843.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/258 John Brown giving an account of his services, and asking re-appointment in the Government services. 11 April, 1844.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter to the Private GRG 24/90/356
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Secretary from Edward Stephens relative to the financial position of the S.A. School Society. With minute by Governor Grey. 4 and 7 August, 1843.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/256 G.S. Kingston advocating the appointment of a District Surveyor for the Adelaide district, and applying for the position. With a minute by Governor Grey. 1 November, 1844.
GREY, GOVERNOR Schedule of bills drawn by GRG 24/90/15 Governor Grey in payment of claims. 1841-1842.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letters Patent appointing GRG 24/90/146 Alfred Miller Mundy Colonial Secretary. Signed by Governor Grey. 17 October, 1844.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter from Dr. W. Wyatt to GRG 24/90/298 Governor Grey relative to abuses in the administration of the Adelaide Hospital. 1 January, 1842.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/345 E.J. Eyre acknowledging the receipt of the Royal Geographical Society's gold medal. 1 January, 1844.
GREY, GOVERNOR Answers to queries made by GRG 24/90/301 Governor Grey given by Captain E.C. Frame relative to the constuction of the late Government works. 11 January, 1842.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/269 Charles Bonney putting forward his reasons for recommending an alteration in the system of Waste Lands occupation. 1 November, 1843.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/347 Robert Gouger placing at his disposal journals kept from
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1833 to 1835. 15 July, 1844.
GREY, GOVERNOR Report by Captain E.C. Frame GRG 24/90/305 upon the contemplated changes to the survey, with annotations by Governor Grey. 20 August, 1844.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/343 James Hurtle Fisher protesting against the charges brought against him, and petitioning for compensation for losses received in the service of the colony. December, 1843.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/299 Captain C. Sturt relative to the discovery of good country in the southern portion of the province. 23 July, 1842.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter from A. Kavel to GRG 24/90/304 Governor Grey relative to the discovery of copper ore on the sea coast. With minute by Governor Grey. 20-21 November, 1844.
GREY, GOVERNOR Letter from the GRG 24/90/254 Surveyor-General to the Colonial Secretary [12 June, 1844] forwarding Thomas Burr's report on Governor Grey's expedition to the South East. 11 June, 1844.
GREY, GOVERNOR Correspondence of E.C. Frame GRG 24/90/234 with Governor Grey and the Secretary of State relative to the reduction in his salary. 21 January, - 14 February, 1843. GREY, GOVERNOR Letter from E.J. Eyre applying GRG 24/90/361 for extra pay for a soldier working as a sawyer at Moorunde. With minute by Governor Grey. 15 January, 1842.
GUICHEN BAY Minute from Governor Robe, GRG 24/90/149 relating to foundation of Rivoli Bay and describing 82 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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Guichen Bay. 18 March, 1846.
GUICHEN BAY Postal Service: Account GRG 24/90/440 compiled by C.W. Kelham of postages collected by him Postmaster at Guichen Bay. December, 1848.
HACK, J.B. ANDS. Certified account of J.B. and GRG 24/90/316 S. Hack for digging a canal at Port Adelaide. 19 February, 1838.
HAMILTON, GEORGE Employment certificate for GRG 24/90/178 Frederick Caldecott Russell. Signed by George Hamilton, Senr., Inspector, Mounted Police. 6 September, 1856.
HAMILTON, H.H. Copies of four letters to John GRG 24/90/57A Scully by Stephen E.D. Vere, H.H. Hamilton, J. Knight Boswell and Robert Shaw R.N. [Testamonials written before Scully's departure for Australia.] 18 July, 1855 - 16 October, 1856.
HAMLEY, GOVERNOR File containing two letters by GRG 24/90/120 E.C. Homersham, Eagle's Nest, near Glen Osmond, to Lt. Col. Hamley, Acting Governor-in-Chief, appealing to Governor regarding Mitcham District Council rating and expenditure. 21 March, 1868.
HAMLEY, GOVERNOR Letter from Daniel Strathern, GRG 24/90/122 of Port Adelaide, to Governor Hamley, offering to sell dubious projects for defence of Province. 29 June, 1868.
HANSON, RICHARD Commission by Governor Daly GRG 24/90/196 DAVIES appointing Richard Davies Hanson and Benjamin Boothby commissioners to administer oaths to Members of Parliament. 22 March, 1865.
HANSON, RICHARD Letter by Chief Justice, GRG 24/90/109
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DAVIES Richard Davies Hanson, asking to be considered for a Knighthood. 23 October, 1866.
HARBOR DEPARTMENT Letters and other documents GRG 24/90/9 relating to the Board of Regulation for Harbor Department members - J.A. Jackson (Treasurer) and C.B. Newenham (Sheriff). 1841.
HARBOUR - Draft of a letter to the GRG 24/90/248 ESTABLISHMENT OF Resident Commissioner from Captain John Hindmarsh asking for a report upon the steps taken to ascertain the capabilities of the country under survey for the establishment of the city of Adelaide, and a detailed plan of the harbour. 3 February, 1837. HARBOUR - Report by Colonel William GRG 24/90/244 ESTABLISHMENT OF Light upon the alleged discovery of Walker's Harbour, an outlet of Lake Alexandrina; and upon the relative merits of Encounter Bay and Port Adelaide as harbours for the new settlement. 16 November, 1837. HARBOUR - Letter to Governor Hindmarsh GRG 24/90/246 ESTABLISHMENT OF from John Duff, Alexander Fleming and Henry French relative to the excellence of the harbour at Port Adelaide, and the need for a supply of fresh water. With a minute by Governor Hindmarsh. 1 February, 1837. HARBOUR - Report by Thomas Lipson upon GRG 24/90/242 ESTABLISHMENT OF Port Adelaide as a Harbour. 14 February, 1837. HARBOUR - Letter from J.H. Fisher to the GRG 24/90/245 ESTABLISHMENT OF Acting Colonial Secretary, relative to the reported discovery of a harbour in the neighbourhood of Encounter Bay. 22 November, 1837.
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HARBOUR SURVEY Statement by Edward Stephens GRG 24/90/323 COMPANY of Harbour Survey Co. expenditure to 12 November, 1838.
HARDING, SIR EDWARD Photograph of Sir Edward GRG 24/90/433 Harding, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., Under Secretary, Dominions Office, London and A.L. Read, M.V.O., Under Secretary, Adelaide. December, 1936.
HARMAN, COLONEL Letter and copy of memorandum GRG 24/90/442 from Premier of Victoria to Premier Kingston, re appointment of successor to Colonel Harman as Inspector of Warlike Stores in London. 1898.
HEDDITCH, CHARLES Bond - Robert Rankin and GRG 24/90/160 another, for the safe custody of Charles Hedditch. 23 January, 1850.
HERALD, H.M.S. - Three charts - Kenn Reefs, GRG 24/90/210 SHIP Cato Island and Reff [Coral Sea], and Barrier Reefs. Determined by Capt. H.M. Denham in H.M.S. Herald. [Enclosure in despatch from Governor Denison of N.S.W.] 1859 - 1860.
HILL, ROWLAND Letter to Rowland Hill from GRG 24/90/363 the Charles Cortis forwarding six land orders for transmission to Osmond Gilles. 23 April, 1836.
HINDMARSH, CAPT. Miscellaneous letters of GRG 24/90/228 JOHN Captain John Hindmarsh written from the "Buffalo". 1836.
HINDMARSH, GOVERNOR Correspondence of James Hurtle GRG 24/90/225 Fisher with Governor Gawler relative to the Commission of Enquiry into the charges laid against him by Governor Hindmarsh. 18 October, 1838 - 6 November, 1839.
HINDMARSH, GOVERNOR Draft of a letter to the GRG 24/90/248 Resident Commissioner from INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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Captain John Hindmarsh asking for a report upon the steps taken to ascertain the capabilities of the country under survey for the establishment of the city of Adelaide, and a detailed plan of the harbour. 3 February, 1837. HINDMARSH, GOVERNOR Letter to Governor Hindmarsh GRG 24/90/297 from John Gardiner offering to bring stock overland from Port Philip. 11 April, 1837.
HINDMARSH, GOVERNOR Proclamation by Governor GRG 24/90/401 Hindmarsh establishing the Government. 28 December, 1836.
HINDMARSH, GOVERNOR Memorial from some of the GRG 24/90/376 leading citizens of Adelaide to the Resident Commissioner, asking for him to use his influence to obtain a better landing place at the Port, and to have the Port proclaimed. With minute by Governor Hindmarsh. 16 May, 1837. HINDMARSH, GOVERNOR Letter to Governor Hindmarsh GRG 24/90/246 from John Duff, Alexander Fleming and Henry French relative to the excellence of the harbour at Port Adelaide, and the need for a supply of fresh water. With a minute by Governor Hindmarsh. 1 February, 1837. HINDMARSH, GOVERNOR Letter from Captain W.T. GRG 24/90/284 Blenkinsop relative to the murder of John Driscoll. With minute by Governor Hindmarsh. 23-24 July, 1837. HINDMARSH, GOVERNOR Proclamation issued by GRG 24/90/425 Governor Captain John Hindmarsh relating to the suspension from office of John Brown, Emigration agent and to J.H. Fisher's [Resident Commissioner] part in issuing a paper or handbill on the matter. 86 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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11 October, 1837. HINDMARSH, GOVERNOR Letter from Robert Thomas & GRG 24/90/412 Co. to Governor Hindmarsh asking for official recognition as Government Printers. 3 June, 1838.
HINDMARSH, GOVERNOR Letter to John Brown from GRG 24/90/252 Captain John Hindmarsh relative to the source of his appointment as Emigration Agent and the limitations of the authority of the Resident Commissioner. 13 September, 1837.
HINDMARSH, GOVERNOR Notification by J.H. Fisher of GRG24/90/322 a meeting of proprietors of acre sections at Port Adelaide. With minute by Governor Hindmarsh objecting to the site. 7 February, 1838.
HINDMARSH, GOVERNOR Letter from J.H. Fisher to the GRG 24/90/243 Colonial Secretary relative to the site selected by the South Australian Company for brick making. With minute of Governor Hindmarsh. 29 July, 1837.
HINDMARSH, GOVERNOR Letter from the Resident GRG 24/90/240 Commissioner to Governor Hindmarsh, announcing his intention of surveying 437 acre sections at the Port, and 1000 at Adelaide. 13 February, 1837.
HINDMARSH, GOVERNOR Note by Captain John Hindmarsh GRG 24/90/281 relative to the choice of a capital site, and the nature of his perogative. 8 February, 1837.
HINDMARSH, GOVERNOR Draft of a letter to the GRG 24/90/253 Resident Commissioner from Captain John Hindmarsh relative to the purchase of land for government purposes. 6 February, 1837.
HOMERSHAM, E.C. File containing two letters by GRG 24/90/120 E.C. Homersham, Eagle's Nest,
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near Glen Osmond, to Lt. Col. Hamley, Acting Governor-in-Chief, appealing to Governor regarding Mitcham District Council rating and expenditure. 21 March, 1868.
HOMERSHAM, E.C. Letter from E.C. Homersham to GRG 24/90/199 Governor Fergusson, referring to Homersham's letters to Duke of Buckingham and Mr. Roebuck, M.P., and to sale of Waste Lands. Together with note of letter registered for Homersham, addressed to Roebuck. Also note of letter registered for Homersham to Duke of Buckingham. 1868 - 1869.
HORTICULTURE Statistical returns and GRG 24/90/447 summary of fruit, grape and livestock production from orchard and swamp land [Riverland]. 1939. HOSPITAL - ADELAIDE Returns - Hospital and GRG 24/90/27 Coroner. 1847. HOSPITAL - ADELAIDE Report of Board appointed to GRG 24/90/369 enquire into the management and condition of the Adelaide Infirmary. 17 September, 1838.
HOSPITAL - ADELAIDE Prospectus of the Adelaide GRG 24/90/327 Hospital and list of original subscribers. 1839. HOSPITAL - ADELAIDE Sick return of Aborigines GRG 24/90/82 admitted to Adelaide Hospital. Appended is a note by the Colonial Surgeon on the reduction of the Aboriginal population. 1 Jan. 1855 - 22 Sept. 1860.
HOSPITAL - ADELAIDE Letter from Dr. W. Wyatt to GRG 24/90/298 Governor Grey relative to abuses in the administration of the Adelaide Hospital. 1 January, 1842.
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HOSPITAL - ADELAIDE Rules and regulations of the GRG 24/90/328 Adelaide Hospital. 1841.
HOSPITALS Group portrait of Queen GRG 24/90/417 Elizabeth II and members of the Executive Council together with a copy of the speech prepared for and used by Her Majesty at the opening of the S.A. Parliament and two copies of her proclamation of the naming of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. 1954. HOSPITALS - BURRA Telegram from John D. Cave, GRG 24/90/451 Secretary Burra Hospital to A.S. Patterson, Colonial Surgeon concerning the appointment of the Hospital Committee. 1878.
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY Correspondence between Sir GRG 24/90/231 George S. Kingston and Governor Fergusson about the position of the Speaker in the House of Assembly. October, 1871.
HOWELL, INSPECTOR Police Commissioner's Office GRG 24/90/53 file no.17/1853. Disregard of order directing police to assist Inspector Howell in the despatch of his gold escort. 1853 HOWLETT, CONSTABLE Reply by William John GRG 24/90/395 Peterswald to charges brought by ex-Constable Howlett. 27 March, 1894.
HUGHES, E.C. Docket containing application GRG 24/90/88 by E.C. Hughes, Wellington, for stipend as J.P. 9 June, 1862.
IMMIGRATION Letter signed by James B. GRG 24/90/61 Wilcocks, master of the Colonial War Steamer "Victoria", Plymouth, to H. Duncan, M.D., referring to quality of emigrants and methods of selection. 7 March, 1856.
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IMMIGRATION Correspondence relative to a ORO 24/90/365 charge of 20% commission made upon the Emigration Depot account by the Bank of S.A. 1836, 1844.
IMMIGRATION Extract from "Report of GRG 24/90/168 Immigration Board Co. Emigrant ship "Taymouth Castle"". 22 October, 1855,
IMMIGRATION Report by the Emigration Agent GRG 24/90/267 relative to the immigration of "coolies". 7 February, 1843.
IMMIGRATION Population statistics - GRG 24/90/179 compiled to afford a full view of the immigration question. 1851-56.
IMMIGRATION Copies of four letters to John GRG 24/90/57A Scully by Stephen E.D. Vere, H.H. Hamilton, J. Knight Boswell and Robert Shaw R.N. [Testamonials written before Scully's departure for Australia.] 18 July, 1855 - 16 October, 1856.
IMMIGRATION Return of assisted immigration GRG 24/90/159 to Adelaide. 1850.
IMMIGRATION Letter by John Scully, GRG 24/90/57B Melbourne, to Governor Macdonnell, referring to his earlier solicitations for a Government post. 6 March, 1857,
IMMIGRATION Letter by Hubert B. Moore, in GRG 24/90/57 Galway, to Governor Macdonnell soliciting patronage for an Irish friend, John Scully, who is migrating to Australia. 12 October, 1856.
IMMIGRATION Request from the International GRG 24/90/446 Institute of Statistics to L.H. Sholl, Govt. Statistician, re emigration classifications. French orginal plus translation. 1905.
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IMMIGRATION - Papers concerning Chinese GRG 24/90/223 CHINESE immigration into Australia. 1857-1888.
IMMIGRATION - IRISH Memorandum drafed by Governor GRG 24/90/213 MacDonnell, referring to circular of Immigration Board on the employment of Irish women for limited periods. 9 January, 1856.
IMPORTS Statistical return of imports GRG 24/90/364 for half year ending 31 December, 1840.
IMPORTS Return of all goods imported GRG 24/90/380 at Port Adelaide free of duty in the quarter ending 30 June, 1841.
IMPORTS Account of imports during GRG 24/90/280 1844. 15 February, 1845.
IMPOUNDING ACT Letter written by W. Smillie, GRG 24/90/10 Advocate-General, to J.A. Jackson {Colonial Secretary). 16 January, 1841.
INDONESIA Letter from the Board of GRG 24/90/200 Trade, London, to Governor Fergusson, with report on conditions for submarine cable connecting Australia with Java and Singapore. 10 June, 1869.
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS Destitute Board file 764/1869, GRG 24/90/131 relating to repairs required at the Grace Darling premises. 1869. INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS Destitute Board file 25/1869, GRG 24/90/130 relating to removal of additions made at the Brighton Industrial School. 1869. INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS Attorney-General's Office file GRG 24/90/113 959/66 -"Is it desirable and legal to proclaim the "Grace Darling" an industrial school under the New Act." 1866.
INDUSTRY Text of "A National Policy GRG 24/90/426 for Industry" issued by a
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group of British industrialists, with accompanying memorandum from the Australian Association of British Industries. 1943.
INFIRMARY - ADELAIDE Report of Board appointed to GRG 24/90/369 enquire into the management and condition of the Adelaide Infirmary. 17 September, 1838.
INMAN, H. Report by C.C. Dutton and H. GRG 24/90/314 Inman upon the practicability of effecting improvements at Port Adelaide by means of the labour of prisoners. 9 July, 1838.
INQUESTS Letter by H. Sim to Chief GRG 24/90/75 Secretary, referring to an inquest into a fire at Macclesfield. 10 March, 1858.
INSOLVENCY Draft of letter from Colonial GRG 24/90/23 Secretary to assignees of Borrow and Goodiar and the Bank of South Australia. 2 September, 1847.
INSOLVENCY Vice-regal instrument GRG 24/90/16 appointing Charles Mann, Master of the Supreme Court, to issue fiats of insolvency. 19 March, 1846.
INTERCOLONIAL Bills, memoranda and GRG 24/90/450 CONFERENCE amendments relating to the Federal Council of Australasia Act, the Murray River Waters Act, Premiers and Intercolonial Conferences. 1855-1907. INTER COLONIAL Inter-Colonial Conference. GRG 24/90/214 CONFERENCE Minutes of proceedings. Uniform tariff for the Colonies among items discussed. 27 March - 9 April, 1863.
INTESTATE ESTATES Curator of Intestate Estates - GRG 24/90/90 Returns of monies received for years 1860, 1861 and 1863.
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IRRIGATION Indenture witnessing the GRG 24/90/427 granting to the Chaffey Bros. of a licence to occupy land for the purpose of irrigation. 30 May, 1888.
ISABELLA WATSON - Tender and Charter Party for GRG 24/90/148 SHIP the conveyance of passengers in the "Isabella Watson", England to South Australia. 22 October, 1844.
JACKSON, JOHN Letters and other documents GRG 24/90/9 ALEXANDER relating to the Board of Regulation for Harbor Department members - J.A. Jackson (Treasurer) and C.B. Newenham (Sheriff}. 1841.
JACKSON, JOHN Letter to the Secretary of GRG 24/90/263 ALEXANDER State from John Alexander Jackson relative to the circumstances attending his resignation of the office of Colonial Secretary, with comments by Governor Grey. 19 August, 1843.
JAVA Letter from the Board of GRG 24/90/200 Trade, London, to Governor Fergusson, with report on conditions for submarine cable connecting Australia with Java and Singapore. 10 June, 1869. JENKINS, CAPT. Letter from Captain Robert GRG 24/90/192 ROBERT Jenkins, on board H.M.S. Miranda, to Governor Daly, informing Daly that Jenkins has become Senior Naval Officer on the Australian Station. 8 February, 1853,
JERVOIS, GOVERNOR Lecture on defences of Great GRG 24/90/413 Britain and her dependencies by Governor Jervois together with Parliamentary Papers, Reports, Acts, etc. and manuscripts notes relating to Military defences and Volunteer Military Forces. c. 1862-82.
JUBILEE EXHIBITION Memo from Architect-in-Chief GRG 24/90/216 93 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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re purchase of annexes of the Jubilee Exhibition Building. Includes statement by the Auditor-General on the cost of the Adelaide Jubilee Building. 11 February, 1930.
JUBILEE EXHIBITION Memo from Architect-in-Chief GRG 24/90/216 BUILDING re purchase of annexes of the Jubilee Exhibition Building. Includes statement by the Auditor-General on the cost of the Adelaide Jubilee Building. 11 February, 1930.
JUSTICES OF THE Commission by Governor Daly GRG 24/90/194 PEACE appointing twelve named persons Justices of the Peace. 1863.
JUSTICES OF THE List of Justices of the Peace GRG 24/90/49 PEACE for the Province to 5 September, 1851.
JUSTICES OF THE Commission by Governor Young GRG 24/90/188 PEACE appointing William Alater and Francis Davison Justices of the Peace and Special Magistrates. 26 April, 1851.
JUSTICES OF THE Letter by C.P. Brewer, J.P., GRG 24/90/74 PEACE Robe, to Chief Secretary, relating to leave of absence. 1 October, 1857. JUSTICES OF THE Letter from the GRG 24/90/201 PEACE Attorney-General's Office to Messrs. Barlas and McLure asking them to reconsider their decision to resign as J.P.s. 21 April, 1870
JUSTICES OF THE Commission by Governor Daly GRG 24/90/193 PEACE appointing 10 named persons Justices of the Peace. 10 April, 1863.
JUSTICES OF THE Docket containing application GRG 24/90/88 PEACE by E.C. Hughes, Wellington, for stipend as J.P. 9 June, 1862. KANGAROO ISLAND Minutes of proceedings of the GRG 24/90/342 Commission of Enquiry into the lawless state of society on
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Kangaroo Island. 9 January, 1837.
KANGAROO ISLAND Correspondence relative to the GRG 24/90/227 Commission of Enquiry into the lawless state of Kangaroo Island, with the report of the Commissioners. 1836-1837.
KANGAROO ISLAND Letter to Edward Stephens from GRG 24/90/366 John MacFarlane relative to the difficulties of keeping men employed in the whale fisheries. 28 June, 1837,
KANGAROO ISLAND Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/249 Secretary from David McLaren relative to the proclamation of the harbour of Nepean Bay, and the port of Kingscote. 19 July, 1837,
KAPUNDA CORPORATION Assessment, rates etc. GRG 24/90/115 1867.
KAPUNDA RIFLES Correspondence relating to GRG 24/90/91 Lieutenant Joseph Tuckfield of the Kapunda Rifles, who was fined for non-attendence as a juror. 2 Aug. 1862 - 7 Oct. 1862.
KAVEL, A. Letter from A. Kavel to GRG 24/90/304 Governor Grey relative to the discovery of copper ore on the sea coast. With minute by Governor Grey. 20-21 November, 1844.
KELHAM, G.W. Postal Service: Account GRG 24/90/440 compiled by C.W. Kelham of postages collected by him Postmaster at Guichen Bay. December, 1848.
KENN REEFS Three charts - Kenn Reefs, GRG 24/90/210 Cato Island and Reff [Coral Sea], and Barrier Reefs. Determined by Capt. H.M. Denham in H.M.S. Herald. [Enclosure in despatch from Governor Denison of N.S.W.] 1859 - 1860.
KESAB Keep South Australia GRG 24/90/219 95 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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Beautiful [KESAB] Inc. Proposal for financial assistance and co-operation from the State Government. June, 1967.
KINGSCOTE Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/249 Secretary from David McLaren relative to the proclamation of the harbour of Nepean Bay, and the port of Kingscote. 19 July, 1837.
KINGSTON, G.S. Letter from the Colonial GRG 24/90/315 Secretary to G.S. Kingston requesting an answer to charges of inefficient superintendence at Port Adelaide and the Gaol. 31 December, 1841.
KINGSTON, G.S. Estimate by G.S. Kingston for GRG 24/90/337 proposed work at the cemetery. 17 June, 1839.
KINGSTON, G.S. Letter from G.S. Kingston GRG 24/90/352 forwarding to Governor Grey correspondence relative to the contract for building the Customs House at the Port. 11 November, 1843.
KINGSTON, G.S. Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/256 G.S. Kingston advocating the appointment of a District Surveyor for the Adelaide district, and applying for the position. With a minute by Governor Grey. 1 November, 1844.
KINGSTON, G.S. Correspondence of R.G. Symonds GRG 24/90/224 with G.S. Kingston and the Resident Commissioner relative to his suspension. September, 1838.
KINGSTON, G.S. Specifications forwarded by GRG 24/90/354 G.S. Kingston for the Public Offices, Victoria Square, and the sheds at Port Adelaide. 7 December, 1843.
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Architect, with copies of his correspondence on the subject with the Surveyor-General. 26 May, 1841.
KINGSTON, PREMIER Letter and copy of memorandum GRG 24/90/442 from Premier of Victoria to Premier Kingston, re appointment of successor to Colonel Harman as Inspector of Warlike Stores in London. 1898.
KINGSTON, SIR GEORGE Correspondence between Sir GRG 24/90/231 s. George S. Kingston and Governor Fergusson about the position of the Speaker in the House of Assembly. October, 1871.
KINLOCH, ARTHUR Two letters by Arthur Kinloch, GRG 24/90/84 Torquay, Devon, referring to Kinloch's claim for compensation for loss of office of Clerk of the South Australian Executive Council. 10 and 16 September, 1861.
KINLOCH, ARTHUR Petition to the Secretary for GRG 24/90/229 the Colonies from Arthur Kinloch asking for colonial employment or compensation for the loss of his office as clerk to the Executive Council. With medical certificate, testamonials and a reply from the Colonial Office. 31 December, 1860-61.
KINTORE, GOVERNOR Examples of a form expressing GRG 24/90/419 recognition of services to the State, presented to Governor Kintore by the Kingston Government. 16 June, 1893.
KNIGHT BOSWELL, J. Copies of four letters to John GRG 24/90/57A Scully by Stephen E.D. Vere, H.H. Hamilton, J. Knight Boswell and Robert Shaw R.N. [Testamonials written before Scully's departure for Australia.] 18 July, 1855 - 16 October, 1856.
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KNIGHTHOODS Letter by Chief Justice, GRG 24/90/109 Richard Davies Hanson, asking to be considered for a Knighthood. 23 October, 1866.
LABOUR Return by Emigration Agent GRG 24/90/266 showing the number of able-bodied labourers in receipt of weekly relief. 27 October, 1841 - 11 January, 1843.
LAFFER, MR. Correspondence relating to the GRG 24/90/29 suspension of Mr. Laffer, warehouse keeper in the Customs Department, Port Adelaide. 4 May - 15 June, 1848.
LAKE ALEXANDRINA Letter from the Resident GRG 24/90/238 Commissioner J.H. Fisher, to the acting Colonial Secretary in answer to a request from certain land order holders that the selection of town acres should be deferred pending a report upon the eligibility of Lake Alexandrina district for a capital site. 13 November, 1837,
LAKE ALEXANDRINA Report by Colonel William GRG 24/90/244 Light upon the alleged discovery of Walker's Harbour, an outlet of Lake Alexandrina; and upon the relative merits of Encounter Bay and Port Adelaide as harbours for the new settlement. 16 November, 1837,
LAMB, MR. Letter from Marine Board GRG 24/90/103 Offices, Port Adelaide, concerning awards made to Messrs. Lamb and Dearie for saving lives of two men at Port Adelaide. Marked "Enclosure in Governor Sir D. Daly's despatch No.82". 17 December, 1864.
LAMBERT, COMMANDER Letter from Commander Rowley GRG 24/90/127 ROWLEY Lambert, H.M.S. "Challenger", Sydney, to Governor Fergusson, concerning deserter from
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H.M.S. "Galatea". 23 September, 1869. Together with draft of letter by Fergusson to Lambert. 1 November, 1869.
LAND - LICENCES Land - schedule of GRG 24/90/157 applications for licences. 25 September, 1846.
LAND FUND Statement of the Land Fund in GRG 24/90/153 account with the Colonial Revenue from 22 November, 1842.
LAND GRANTS Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/308 Johann Menge requesting to be allowed a piece of land upon which to commence his mineralogical operations. 7 July, 1841.
LAND GRANTS Return of land grants and GRG 24/90/332 sales for the year 1844 compiled by the Surveyor-General. 15 January, 1845.
LAND GRANTS Grant by Governor Robe to GRG 24/90/349 Bishop Short of a town acre in Victoria Square for the erection of a Cathedral. c.1845-48.
LAND GRANTS Notification by J.H. Fisher of GRG24/90/322 a meeting of proprietors of acre sections at Port Adelaide. With minute by Governor Hindmarsh objecting to the site. 7 February, 1838.
LAND GRANTS Opinion of the Advocate GRG 24/90/289 General as to the legality of charging fees for issuing land grants. 5 July, 1841.
LAND MANAGEMENT Estimate by Charles Bonney of GRG 24/90/265 the amount of Crown land within three miles of the boundaries of purchased land. 16 October, 1843.
LAND MANAGEMENT Indenture witnessing the GRG 24/90/427 granting to the Chaffey Bros. of a licence to occupy land
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for the purpose of irrigation. 30 May, 1888.
LAND MANAGEMENT General description of the GRG 24/90/311 proposed division of the province into counties. 26 May, 1842.
LAND MANAGEMENT Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/270 Charles Bonney transmitting return relative to alterations in the system of Waste Lands occupation. 6 November, 1843.
LAND MANAGEMENT Memorandum to Governor Grey GRG 24/90/271 from Charles Bonney relative to the proposed regulations for the occupation of Crown Lands. 24 November, 1843.
LAND MANAGEMENT Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/269 Charles Bonney putting forward his reasons for recommending an alteration in the system of Waste Lands occupation. 1 November, 1843.
LAND MANAGEMENT Outline of a plan by Charles GRG 24/90/264 Bonney for leasing the pasturage of Crown Lands contiguous to purchased land. 7 August, 1843. With a report of the Surveyor-General thereon. 20 October, 1843.
LAND ORDERS Reply of the Resident GRG 24/90/329 Commissioner to the request of preliminary land order holders for priority in choice of pasturage. 4 December, 1838.
LAND ORDERS Letter from the Resident GRG 24/90/238 Commissioner J.H. Fisher, to the acting Colonial Secretary in answer to a request from certain land order holders that the selection of town acres should be deferred pending a report upon the eligibility of Lake Alexandrina district for a capital site. 13 November, 1837.
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LAND ORDERS Letter to Rowland Hill from GRG 24/90/363 the Charles Cortis forwarding six land orders for transmission to Osmond Gilles. 23 April, 1836.
LAND ORDERS Resolutions relating to GRG 24/90/321 Preliminary Land Orders adopted at a meeting of land order holders chaired by David McLaren. 30 November, 1838.
LAND SALES Certificate issued by the GRG 24/90/50 Colonial Secretary on behalf of Captain Horatio Clark Beevor with regard to his entitlement to a remission in the purchase of Crown Lands. 23 February, 1852.
LAND SELECTIONS Return showing excess of GRG 24/90/339 unselected surveyed land. 20 January, 1842.
LANGHORNE, CHARLES Letter to the Commissioner of GRG 24/90/346 Police from Charles Langhorne reporting an attack by the Murray Aborigines on a party travelling overland with cattle. 12 June, 1841.
LANGMEDE, PHILLIP Lease of aborigines reserve GRG 24/90/18 No.2039 for seven years between the Colonial Government and Phillip Langmede. 1 January, 1842 .
LANGMEDE, PHILLIP Articles of agreement between GRG 24/90/19 Governor Grey and Phillip Langmede. Discharges Langmede from payment of rent on Aborigines Reserve No.2039 during period of lease. 2 July, 1844.
LAW ENFORCEMENT File containing reports by GRG 24/90/114 judges and law officers regarding apprehension of persons charged with offences committed in other Colonies. 26 October, 1867.
LEASES Despatch enclosures. Showing GRG 24/90/141 101 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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amount due on leases. 1855.
LEFEVRE'S PENINSULA Letter from Martin Stapley, GRG 24/90/184 manager of the S.A. Milunga and North Arm Company, to Thomas Reynolds, Commissioner of Public Works, referring to interest of English capitalists in the project. 18 november, 1857.
LEFEVRE'S PENINSULA Map of proposed alterations of GRG 24/90/185 roads, Township of Milunga, Lefevre's Peninsula. 6 November, 1851.
LEFEVRE'S PENINSULA Letters from H. Gilbert to GRG 24/90/183 William Younghusband, Chief Secretary, asking Government's intentions regarding development plans of Milunga and North Arm Company. 30 October and 11 November, 1857.
LEGAL MATTERS Memorial by several members of GRG 24/90/187 the legal profession to the Secretary of State redarding the Real Property Act, together with correspondence between the memorialists and Government House. Press clipping of judgement by Chief Justice is attached. October - November, 1860.
LEGAL MATTERS Bond - Robert Rankin and GRG 24/90/160 another, for the safe custody of Charles Hedditch. 23 January, 1850.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Bound and taped file marked GRG 24/90/111 "unanswered". Contains chiefly documents relating to Court of Appeals, Legislative Council election writs and S.A. Rifle Association. 1866.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Warrant authorising Charles GRG 24/90/261 Sturt to be a member of the Legislative Council. 11 August, 1840.
LEWIS, J.H. Letter by J.H. Lewis to GRG 24/90/60 Governor Macdonnell, alleging
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the Government Printer is inimical to the Governor. 4 March, 1856.
LIFE SAVING Letter from Marine Board GRG 24/90/103 Offices, Port Adelaide, concerning awards made to Messrs. Lamb and Dearie for saving lives of two men at Port Adelaide. Marked "Enclosure in Governor Sir D. Daly's despatch No.82". 17 December, 1864.
LIGHT RIVER Report by E.C. Frame on the GRG 24/90/293 country north of the sources of the Light and Gilbert. November, 1842.
LIGHT, COLONEL Letter to Col. W. Light from GRG 24/90/236 WILLIAM the Colonial Secretary, Van Dieman's Land enclosing an account for purchases made on behalf of South Australia. Enclosure missing. 5 January, 1837.
LIGHT, COLONEL Report by Colonel William GRG 24/90/244 WILLIAM Light upon the alleged discovery of Walker's Harbour, an outlet of Lake Alexandrina; and upon the relative merits of Encounter Bay and Port Adelaide as harbours for the new settlement. 16 November, 1837,
LIGHT, COLONEL Report by Col. W. Light upon GRG 24/90/241 WILLIAM the steps adopted to ascertain the nature of the country under survey, with respect to its suitability for the establishment of a capital city [copy]. With two letters from the Resident Commissioners to the Colonial Secretary on the same subject. 9 February, 1837.
LIGHT, COLONEL Letter to the Resident GRG 24/90/247 WILLIAM Commissioner from Colonel William Light giving an estimate of the quantity of land known to be fit for cultivation on the eastern side of the Gulf of St. Vincent.
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23 August, 1837.
LIPSON, THOMAS Report by Thomas Lipson upon GRG 24/90/242 Port Adelaide as a Harbour. 14 February, 1837.
LIPSON, THOMAS Lease of premises in Currie GRG 24/90/144 Street. Thomas Lipson to the Colonial Government. 21 June, 1842.
LIPSON, THOMAS Deposition of witness - John GRG 24/90/32 Walsh, engineer before G.F. Dashwood, J.P., referring to an altercation between Captain Lipson and a Mr. Morgan at Port Adelaide. 20 December, 1849.
LIPSON, W.B.J. Papers relating to allegations GRG 24/90/45 of irregularity by W.B.J. Lipson, Receiver of Fines and Fees. December, 1850.
LIVESTOCK Outer cover of file. Relates GRG 24/90/112 to proclamation regarding the importation of cattle. Contents missing. December, 1866.
LIVESTOCK Letter to Governor Hindmarsh GRG 24/90/297 from John Gardiner offering to bring stock overland from Port Philip. 11 April, 1837.
LIVESTOCK Report of the Legislative GRG 24/90/273 Council relative to the control of scab in sheep. 1843. LIVESTOCK Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/296 Secretary from Lieut. W.G. Field offering his services to conduct an expedition for the purpose of bringing stock overland from N.S.W. 23 April, 1837,
LIVESTOCK Letter from Raphael Clint GRG 24/90/310 offering to supply stock to S.A. from N.S.W. 4 October, 1836. LIVESTOCK Approximate return of sheep GRG 24/90/202 and cattle on the River Murray 104 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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and its tributaries. Undated.
LIVESTOCK Return of stock depastured on GRG 24/90/334 Crown Lands on 1 September, 1844. 15 January, 1845.
LIVESTOCK Return showing the number of GRG 24/90/272 clean sheep in S.A., with the names of proprietors, and the total estimated number. 1843.
LIVESTOCK Statistical returns and GRG 24/90/447 summary of fruit, grape and livestock production from orchard and swamp land [Riverland]. 1939.
LIVESTOCK W.S. Whitington. Sheep duty. GRG 24/90/13 Tally of sheep depastured by Whitington at Balhannah and Mount Barker. 10 June, 1842.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT Statement relative to the GRG 24/90/276 legal difficulties created by the refusal of four Adelaide Council councillors to accept office. 27 April, 1846.
LUNATIC ASYLUM Report etc. of Lunatic Asylum, GRG 24/90/38 recording names of visitors and action taken regarding patients during 1848. 1849.
LYON, C. Letter by George Fife Angas to GRG 24/90/67B C. Lyon, Clerk of the Council, expressing appreciation of Council's attitude towards him. 18 August, 1857.
MACCLESFIELD Letter by H. Sim to Chief GRG 24/90/75 Secretary, referring to an inquest into a fire at Macclesfield. 10 March, 1858.
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Waterworks Commission - Samuel GRG 24/90/65 Davenport to Governor Macdonnell, reporting progress and explaining necessity of
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visit to Melbourne. 26 October, 1856.
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Letter by B.T. Finniss, Chief GRG 24/90/73 Secretary, to Governor MacDonnell, relating to steam postal correspondence with N.S.W. 10 August, 1857.
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Memorial by several members of GRG 24/90/187 the legal profession to the Secretary of State redarding the Real Property Act, together with correspondence between the memorialists and Government House. Press clipping of judgement by Chief Justice is attached. October - November, 1860.
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Letter from Sir John Bowing, GRG 24/90/175 Governor of Hong Kong, to Governor MacDonnell, relating to the Chinese Passenger Act. 29 January, 1856.
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Circular despatch from the GRG 24/90/182 Secretary of State transmitted by Governor MacDonnell to Robert Torrens, referring to moves for establishing "Federal institutions" in the Australian colonies. 14 September, 1857.
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Correspondence between GRG 24/90/80 Governor MacDonnell and Cabinet, referring to River Murray intercolonial duties. April - May, 1857.
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Letter from James MacGeogh, GRG 24/90/180 Hon. Sec., South Australian Society of the Arts, to Governor MacDonnell, asking him to be President of the Society. Governor's reply of acceptance enclosed. 21 January, 1857.
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Letter by George Fife Angas to GRG 24/90/67 George W.D. Beresford, referring to letter, critical of the Governor, written by Dr. Horace Dean and published in the S.A. "Register".
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26 February, 1857,
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Letter by George Fife Angas to GRG 24/90/67A Governor Macdonnell, referring to charges made against Angas by Dr. Horace Dean and which he believes to have been recorded in the Executive Council minutes. 24 July, 1857,
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Memorandum by Governor GRG 24/90/66 Macdonnell on the subject of his travelling allowance. With Executive Council and other endorsements. 29 October, 1856.
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Letter from F. Cadell to GRG 24/90/174 Governor MacDonnell discussing navigation of the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers. 17 March, 1856.
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Letter by J.H. Lewis to GRG 24/90/60 Governor Macdonnell, alleging the Government Printer is inimical to the Governor. 4 March, 1856.
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Letter by John Scully, GRG 24/90/57B Melbourne, to Governor Macdonnell, referring to his earlier solicitations for a Government post. 6 March, 1857,
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Letter from B. Douglas, Port GRG 24/90/167 Adelaide, to Governor MacDonnell, supporting application of a Mr. Wilcox for clerkship with the Convict Establishment. 18 September, 1855,
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Letter by Hubert B. Moore, in GRG 24/90/57 Galway, to Governor Macdonnell soliciting patronage for an Irish friend, John Scully, who is migrating to Australia. 12 October, 1856.
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Copy of letter and enclosures GRG 24/90/222 addressed to the secretary of State for the Colonies [the Duke of Newcastle] by John Baker, M.P., on a dispute with
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Governor MacDonnell about mineral lands. 1860.
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Confidential memorandum from GRG 24/90/83 Governor to Chief Sectretary, urging compliance with request by Chief Justice, Sir Charles Cooper, for a pension on retirement. 6 August, 1861.
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Nomination of Sir Charles GRG 24/90/189 Cooper, Chief Justice, as a member of the Executive Council. Signed by G. M. Waterhouse, Chief Secretary, on behalf of Governor MacDonnell. 21 September, 1860.
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Report submitted by Charles GRG 24/90/89 Todd, Superintendent of Telegraphs, to the Governor, concerning progress of magnetic telegraph in the Province. 22 September, 1857,
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Memorandum drafed by Governor GRG 24/90/213 MacDonnell, referring to circular of Immigration Board on the employment of Irish women for limited periods. 9 January, 1856.
MACDONNELL, GOVERNOR Two letters from A. Foster to GRG 24/90/176 Governor MacDonnell, relating to park land planting, and to gold discovery rewards. 29 and 31 May, 1856.
MACFARLANE, JOHN Letter to Edward Stephens from GRG 24/90/366 John MacFarlane relative to the difficulties of keeping men employed in the whale fisheries. 28 June, 1837.
MACGEOGH, JAMES Letter from James MacGeogh, GRG 24/90/180 Hon. Sec., South Australian Society of the Arts, to Governor MacDonnell, asking him to be President of the Society. Governor's reply of acceptance enclosed. 21 January, 1857.
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MACGOWAN, REVD. T. Letter to the Private GRG 24/90/392 Secretary from Rev. J. MacGowan requesting the transmission of a reading book to the Queen in the hope that it may be adopted for the instruction of "the Royal Infants". With the book referred to. 20 September, 1843.
MACHINERY Memorandum from Governor GRG 24/90/165 Young. Includes printed specifications of earth-moving apparatus. 13 May, 1854.
MACKIE, D.M. Letter by D.M. Mackie of Port GRG 24/90/101 Elliot, to Chief Secretary. Covering letter to a memorial to the the Governor on behalf of Mounted Police Trooper Perry. Memorial missing. 4 October, 1865.
MAGISTRATES - Proclamation by Governor Daly GRG 24/90/212 SPECIAL appointing Samuel Bedolome and 24 other named persons Special Magistrates. 23 September, 1862.
MAGISTRATES - Commission by Governor Young GRG 24/90/188 SPECIAL appointing William Alater and Francis Davison Justices of the Peace and Special Magistrates. 26 April, 1851.
MAGISTRATES - Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/255 STIPENDIARY E.P.S. Stuart soliciting the appointment of stipendiary magistrate for the Mt. Gambier district. 9 December, 1844.
MAILS Letter by B.T. Finniss, Chief GRG 24/90/73 Secretary, to Governor MacDonnell, relating to steam postal correspondence with N.S.W. 10 August, 1857.
MANN, CHARLES Vice-regal instrument GRG 24/90/16 appointing Charles Mann, Master of the Supreme Court, to issue fiats of insolvency.
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19 March, 1846.
MANN, CHARLES Letter from Charles Mann GRG 24/90/295 tendering his resignation of the office of Advocate General and his seat in Council. 16 November, 1837.
MARINE EXAMINATIONS Letter from Thomas Gray, Board GRG 24/90/137 of Trade, London, to Governor Gray, relating to marine examinations. 18 August, 1871.
MARRIAGE LICENCES Declarations by men applying GRG 24/90/230 for marriage licences. 22 June, 1837 - 9 June, 1840. MARRIAGE LICENCES List of marriage licences GRG 24/90/382 granted. Indexed in GRG 56/75, Biographical Index. 1839-40. MAUGHAM, JAMES Letter by James Maugham to GRG 24/90/100 J.H. Clark, accepting membership of Board of Public Competitive Examinations. 4 July, 1864.
MCKINLAY, JOHN Letter from Sir Richard GRG 24/90/191 Murchison, London, to Governor Daly, thanking Daly for account of McKinlay's journey and accompanying map. 26 January, 1863.
MCLAREN, DAVID Resolutions relating to GRG 24/90/321 Preliminary Land Orders adopted at a meeting of land order holders chaired by David McLaren. 30 November, 1838, MCLAREN, DAVID Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/249 Secretary from David McLaren relative to the proclamation of the harbour of Nepean Bay, and the port of Kingscote. 19 July, 1837,
MCLAREN, DAVID Notes by David McLaren of an GRG 24/90/368 exploring trip along the coast westward from St. Vincent's Gulf. March to April, 1839, MCLURE, MR. Letter from the GRG 24/90/201 110 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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Attorney-General's Office to Messrs. Barlas and McLure asking them to reconsider their decision to resign as J.P.s. 21 April, 1870
MEADOWS,S.M. Letter by S.M. Meadows to GRG 24/90/72 Chief Secretary, applying for post as Clerk to the Magistrate at Port Lincoln. 7 November, 1857,
MEDICAL Circular from Downing Street GRG 24/90/121 PRACTITIONERS enclosing copy of an Act amending the law relating to medical practioners in the Colonies. Together with a copy of an Act to amend the laws concerning medical practitioners in South Australia. 9 September, 1868 and 1869.
MEDICINES, DISPENSER Draft report of the committee GRG 24/90/142 OF appointed to investigate Mr. Weston's affairs. J, Weston was dispenser of medicines for the Government. 4 December, 1849.
MENGE, JOHANN Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/308 Johann Menge requesting to be allowed a piece of land upon which to commence his mineralogical operations. 7 July, 1841.
MILITARY BARRACKS Memoranda of agreement, GRG 24/90/156 including reference to leasing of land in Flinders Street as military barracks. 7-19 October, 1846.
MILITARY BARRACKS Memorandum by A.A. Freeling to GRG 24/90/162 Colonial Secretary, relating to proposed lease with a Mr. Bowen of a site for military barracks. 7 January, 1851.
MILMENRURA PEOPLE Letter to the Private GRG 24/90/387 Secretary from R. Penney reporting his amicable relations with the Milmenrura tribe and offering to bring about a more friendly attitude
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towards Europeans on the part of Aborigines near the north west bend of the River Murray and along the route taken by overlanders. 11 January, 1842.
MIL UNGA Map of proposed alterations of GRG 24/90/185 roads, Township of Milunga, Lefevre's Peninsula. 6 November, 1851.
MILUNGA AND NORTH Letter from Martin Stapley, GRG 24/90/184 ARM CMPY. manager of the S.A. Milunga and North Arm Company, to Thomas Reynolds, Commissioner of Public Works, referring to interest of English capitalists in the project. 18 november, 1857.
MILUNGA AND NORTH Letters from H. Gilbert to GRG 24/90/183 ARM CMPY. William Younghusband, Chief Secretary, asking Government's intentions regarding development plans of Milunga and North Arm Company. 30 October and 11 November, 1857.
MINCHIN, R.E. Letter by R.E. Minchin, Lands GRG 24/90/116 Titles Office, to Chief Secretary. Applies for position in Chief Secretary's Office. 4 February, 1868.
MINING Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/308 Johann Menge requesting to be allowed a piece of land upon which to commence his mineralogical operations. 7 July, 1841.
MINING Copy of letter and enclosures GRG 24/90/222 addressed to the secretary of State for the Colonies [the Duke of Newcastle] by John Baker, M.P., on a dispute with Governor MacDonnell about mineral lands. 1860.
MIRANDA - H.M.S. Letter from Captain Robert GRG 24/90/192 SHIP Jenkins, on board H.M.S. Miranda, to Governor Daly, informing Daly that Jenkins
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has become Senior Naval Officer on the Australian Station. 8 February, 1853,
MISSIONARIES Letter from C.G. Trichelmann GRG 24/90/302 to the Protector of Aborigines expressing his willingness to proceed to the north for missionary purposes. February, 1842.
MITCHAM DISTRICT File containing two letters by GRG 24/90/120 COUNCIL E.C. Homersham, Eagle's Nest, near Glen Osmond, to Lt. Col. Hamley, Acting Governor-in-Chief, appealing to Governor regarding Mitcham District Council rating and expenditure. 21 March, 1868.
MONEY ORDERS Letter from Postmaster-General GRG 24/90/85 to Chief Secretary, proposing money order system between the United Kingdom and South Australia, together with relevant postal regulations. 16 April, 1862.
MOORE, HUBERT B. Letter by Hubert B. Moore, in GRG 24/90/57 Galway, to Governor Macdonnell soliciting patronage for an Irish friend, John Scully, who is migrating to Australia. 12 October, 1856.
MOORHOUSE, M. Report by M. Moorhouse on GRG 24/90/393 O'Halloran's expedition to the Rufus. 1841.
MOORUNDE Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/362 Secretary from E.J. Eyre applying for a further team of bullocks for the erection of buildings at Moorunde and for the establishment there of a branch Government store. 22 December, 1841.
MOORUNDE Letter from E.J. Eyre applying GRG 24/90/361 for extra pay for a soldier working as a sawyer at Moorunde. With minute by Governor Grey. 15 January, 1842. 113 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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MORGAN, MR. Deposition of witness - John GRG 24/90/32 Walsh, engineer before G.F. Dashwood, J.P., referring to an altercation between Captain Lipson and a Mr. Morgan at Port Adelaide. 20 December, 1849.
MOUNT BARKER W.S. Whitington. Sheep duty. GRG 24/90/13 Tally of sheep depastured by Whitington at Balhannah and Mount Barker. 10 June, 1842.
MOUNT BARKER ROAD Minutes of a meeting of GRG 24/90/309 subscribers to the memorial on the subject of the Mount Barker Road. 3 June, 1841.
MOUNT GAMBIER Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/255 E.P.S. Stuart soliciting the appointment of stipendiary magistrate for the Mt. Gambier district. 9 December, 1844.
MOUNT TORRENS Character reference for T. GRG 24/90/129 Watkins, signed by J. Ridclift, Minister, Mount Torrens. 18 October, 1869.
MUNDY, ALFRED MILLER Two memoranda written by GRG 24/90/21 Governor Grey to A.M. Mundy, Colonial Secretary, relating to proposed school for Aboriginal children at Walkerville. 10 April, 1844 & undated.
MUNDY, ALFRED MILLER Letters Patent appointing GRG 24/90/146 Alfred Miller Mundy Colonial Secretary. Signed by Governor Grey. 17 October, 1844.
MURCHISON, SIR Letter from Sir Richard GRG 24/90/191 RICHARD Murchison, London, to Governor Daly, thanking Daly for account of McKinlay's journey and accompanying map. 26 January, 1863.
MURRAY RIVER Correspondence between GRG 24/90/80 Governor MacDonnell and 114 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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Cabinet, referring to River Murray intercolonial duties. April - May, 1857,
MURRAY RIVER Approximate return of sheep GRG 24/90/202 and cattle on the River Murray and its tributaries. Undated.
MURRAY RIVER Notes contained in envelope GRG 24/90/62 inscribed "Younghusband on Murray Customs", referring to intercolonial duties on the River Murray. 2 September, 1855,
MURRAY RIVER Letter from F. Cadell to GRG 24/90/174 Governor MacDonnell discussing navigation of the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers. 17 March, 1856,
MURRAY RIVER Index to papers relating to GRG 24/90/445 "The River Murray Question". c.1895,
MURRAY RIVER Return of goods sent via GRG 24/90/169 Murray to N.S.W. and Victoria. With amount due to those Colonies for duty, and amount that would have been collected under tariffs of those Colonies to 31 October, 1855,
MURRAY RIVER WATERS Bills, memoranda and GRG 24/90/450 ACT amendments relating to the Federal Council of Australasia Act, the Murray River Waters Act, Premiers and Intercolonial Conferences. 1855-1907.
MURRUMBIDGEE RIVER Letter from F. Cadell to GRG 24/90/174 Governor MacDonnell discussing navigation of the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers. 17 March, 1856.
MUSGRAVE, GOVERNOR Letter by P.B. Coglin of GRG 24/90/139 Brampton Park, to Governor Musgrave, requesting Royal Humane Society recognition for rescues performed up to 36 years previously. Date illegible.
NATIONAL BANK OF Statement of assets and GRG 24/90/94 115 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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AUSTRAL. liabilities of the National Bank of Australasia within the Colony of South Australia for the quarter ended 29 December, 1862.
NATIONAL BANKS OF Statement of assets and GRG 24/90/94A AUSTRAL. liabilities of the National Bank of Australasia within the Colony of South Australia for the quarter ended 30 September, 1863. Together with covering letter written by E.M. Young, Manager, to the Private Secretary, Government House. 21 October, 1863.
NATIVE SCHOOL Estimate and plan for the GRG 24/90/374 establishment and conduct of a central government school for native children at Adelaide. c.1843.
NAVY, ROYAL Letter by Captain of the GRG 24/90/118 H.M.S. "Charybdis", Sydney, to the Private Secretary. Enclosed are two letters by H. Duncan, M.D., from Port Adelaide, referring to cadetship for the Royal Navy. 18 June, 1868.
NAVY, ROYAL Letter from Captain Robert GRG 24/90/192 Jenkins, on board H.M.S. Miranda, to Governor Daly, informing Daly that Jenkins has become Senior Naval Officer on the Australian Station. 8 February, 1853.
NEALE, W.H. Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/331 Secretary from W.H. Neale relative to censure received for signing an address petitioning for a landing place at Port Adelaide. 30 May, 1837.
NEAPEAN BAY Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/249 Secretary from David McLaren relative to the proclamation of the harbour of Nepean Bay, and the port of Kingscote. 19 July, 1837.
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NEWCASTLE, DUKE OF Extract of minutes of the GRG 24/90/87 Adelaide Diocesan Synod, unanimously approving draft Bill for incorporation of the Church of England in the Diocese. Printed draft of Bill and accompanying letters from the Duke of Newcastle to Governor Daly. 13 May, 1862.
NEWCASTLE, DUKE OF Copy of letter and enclosures GRG 24/90/222 addressed to the secretary of State for the Colonies [the Duke of Newcastle] by John Baker, M.P., on a dispute with Governor MacDonnell about mineral lands. 1860.
NEWENHAM, C.B. Letters and other documents GRG 24/90/9 relating to the Board of Regulation for Harbor Department members - J.A. Jackson (Treasurer) and C.B. Newenham (Sheriff). 1841.
NEWLAND, MR. Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/358 Secretary from E.J. Eyre appointing Mr. Newland to receive his salary. 15 November, 1841.
NOMENCLATURE Draft of Government GRG 24/90/344 Advertizement [sic] of the naming of natural features in the vicinity of Port Adelaide. 15 February, 1837.
NORTH TERRACE Estimated cost of constructing GRG 24/90/43 a road from North Terrace to the Quay at Port Adelaide, signed by A.H. Freeling, Chairman of the Central Road Board. 16 September, 1851.
NORTHERN TERR. Confidential letter to Sir GRG 24/90/404 SURVEY EX. Dominic Daly from B.T. Finniss describing the progress of the Northern Territory Survey Expedition. 5 April - 5 May, 1865.
NORTHERN TERRITORY Commission by Governor Daly GRG 24/90/197 appointing Henry Edward
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Bright. M.P. to enquire into alleged mismanagement of the Northern Territory by B.T. Finniss. 5 April, 1866. NORTHERN TERRITORY Letter by James George to GRG 24/90/108 Chief Secretary, offering to to look after stock bound for the Northern Territory in the "Ellen Lewis" 23 September, 1866. NORTHERN TERRITORY Private papers of F.W. Bice, GRG 24/90/218 manager of the Smelting Works, Palmerston, N.T. [Adelaide Cobar Option Syndicate in account with F.W. Bice.] 1906. NORTHERN TERRITORY Duplicate despatch from B.T. GRG 24/90/195 Finniss, Palmerston, in answer to a letter by Messrs. J.P. Stow, J. Bauer and J. Stuckey, discussing conditions at River Victoria. 15 April, 1865. NORTHERN TERRITORY Letter by G. Baumgurtel to GRG 24/90/107 Chief Secretary, applying to go on party about to start for Northern Territory in the "Ellen Lewis". 24 April, 1866.
NORTHERN TERRITORY Letter to Sir Dominic Daly GRG 24/90/405 from G.W. Earl, with reference to the Northern Territory. With diagram and map. 6 June, 1865. O'HALLORAN, T. Report by M. Moorhouse on GRG 24/90/393 O'Halloran's expedition to the Rufus. 1841.
OLDHAM, N. Memorandum of an agreement GRG 24/90/198 between N. Oldham and others and the S.A. Government for rent of "Grace Darling", together with memorandum of lease. 24 April, 1867. ONKAPARINGA Bond taken by John Orr for GRG 24/90/39 duties as Clerk and Collector to the Roads Board of the 118 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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District of Onkaparinga. 27 May, 1850.
ONKAPARINGA RIVER Memorials asking for a bridge GRG 24/90/292 over the Onkaparinga River. July, 1845.
ORR, ANDREW JOHN Bond taken by John Orr for GRG 24/90/39 duties as Clerk and Collector to the Roads Board of the District of Onkaparinga. 27 May, 1850. OUTER HARBOUR Press cuttings, Parliamentary GRG 24/90/414 Papers and notes compiled by J.P. Boucaut concerning a proposed outer harbour at Port Adelaide. 1876-8.
OVERLAND STOCK Letter to Governor Hindmarsh GRG 24/90/297 IMPORTS from John Gardiner offering to bring stock overland from Port Philip. 11 April, 1837.
OVERLAND STOCK Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/296 IMPORTS Secretary from Lieut. W.G. Field offering his services to conduct an expedition for the purpose of bringing stock overland from N.S.W. 23 April, 1837.
OVERLAND TELEGRAPH SEE ALSO TELEGRAPHS
OVERLAND TELEGRAPH Overland Telegraph papers. GRG 24/90/3 1872-1873. OVERLANDERS Letter to the Commissioner of GRG 24/90/346 Police from Charles Langhorne reporting an attack by the Murray Aborigines on a party travelling overland with cattle. 12 June, 1841.
OVERLANDERS Letter to the Private GRG 24/90/387 Secretary from R. Penney reporting his amicable relations with the Milmenrura tribe and offering to bring about a more friendly attitude towards Europeans on the part of Aborigines near the north west bend of the River Murray and along the route taken by
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overlanders. 11 January, 1842.
OYSTER FARMING File relating to application GRG 24/90/86 by J. Abernethy, of Wallaroo Bay, for a licence for an oyster bed. Contains letter from J.B. Shepherdson J.P., together with a chart of the bed. 24 April, 1862.
PACIFIC & ORIENT CO. Contract between H.M. GRG 24/90/1 Government and P. & 0. Company for conveyance of Australian mails. 17 November, 1865.
PARDONS File containing specimen forms GRG 24/90/92 for pardon of prisoners, probably for Government Printer. 7 October, 1862.
PARK LANDS Report of the Board appointed GRG 24/90/325 to assess rents upon the inhabitants of the Park Lands. c. 1838.
PARK LANDS Report of Board appointed to GRG 24/90/317 enquire into the practicability of brick making and quarrying on the Park Lands. With minutes of evidence. 5 and 19 November, 1838.
PARK LANDS Two letters from A. Foster to GRG 24/90/176 Governor MacDonnell, relating to park land planting, and to gold discovery rewards. 29 and 31 May, 1856.
PARLIAMENT Commission by Governor Daly GRG 24/90/196 appointing Richard Davies Hanson and Benjamin Boothby commissioners to administer oaths to Members of Parliament. 22 March, 1865.
PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS Agreement for printing GRG 24/90/1862 Parliamentary reports, made between the South Australian Government and the "Advertiser"
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8 July, 1862.
PASSPORTS Specimen passports. GRG 24/90/5 1896-1914.
PASTURAGE Reply of the Resident GRG 24/90/329 Commissioner to the request of preliminary land order holders for priority in choice of pasturage. 4 December, 1838.
PATENTS Letter by John Dixon, GRG 24/90/96 Angaston, to Governor Daly's Private Secretary, seeking an audience with the Governor with refernce to obtaining a patent. 2 February, 1863.
PENNEY, R. Memorial to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/388 R. Penney deploring the extent to which prostitution exists in Adelaide, suggesting the establishment of a refuge for women desirous of reforming, and pointing out the necessity of appointing persons to solemnize marriages in the country districts. 2 August, 1842.
PENNEY, R. Reply from R. Penney to a GRG 24/90/386 rebuff from Governor Grey relative to an official position. 19 April, 1842.
PENNEY, R. Letter to the Private GRG 24/90/387 Secretary from R. Penney reporting his amicable relations with the Milmenrura tribe and offering to bring about a more friendly attitude towards Europeans on the part of Aborigines near the north west bend of the River Murray and along the route taken by overlanders. 11 January, 1842.
PENNEY, R. Application from R. Penney for GRG 24/90/385 an official position at Port Lincoln. 15 March, 1843.
PENNY, ROBERT BANKS Superannuation Fund - Return GRG 24/90/68 121 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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form regarding length of service in the Colonial Surgeon's Department, containing an entry from Robert Banks Perry, medical officer at Robe. 18 November, 1856.
PENO LA Letter by Charles Reeve to the GRG 24/90/69 Chief Secretary, applying for an appointment as Clerk to the Bench of Magistrates, Penola. 3 January, 1857,
PENSIONERS File relating to a pension GRG 24/90/132 claim made by William Reid, an out-pensioner of the Hon. East India Company's service. 1868 - 1870.
PERRY, POLICE Letter by D.M. Mackie of Port GRG 24/90/101 TROOPER Elliot, to Chief Secretary. Covering letter to a memorial to the the Governor on behalf of Mounted Police Trooper Perry. Memorial missing. 4 October, 1865.
PETERSWALD, WILLIAM Reply by William John GRG 24/90/395 JOHN Peterswald to charges brought by ex-Constable Howlett. 27 March, 1894.
PHARMACY Papers relating to the GRG 24/90/221 activities of Boots Ltd. [Chemists] in New Zealand and Australia. c.1936. PHARMACY Draft report or the committee GRG 24/90/142 appointed to investigate Mr. Weston's affairs. J. Weston was dispenser of medicines for the Government. 4 December, 1849.
PIPING SHRIKE Coloured illustration of the GRG 24/90/410 S.A. coat of arms. 1936. PIPING SHRIKE Royal warrant granting to GRG 24/90/409 South Australia its first coat of arms. With coloured illustrations. 25 November, 1936.
PLOUGH AND HARROW Correspondence relating to a GRG 24/90/55
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INN meeting of dissident police officers at the Plough and Harrow Inn. October - November, 1853.
POLICE Report by M. Moorhouse on GRG 24/90/393 O'Halloran's expedition to the Rufus. 1841.
POLICE Police Commissioner's Office GRG 24/90/54 file no.19/1853, Disobedience of order directing inspectors of police to furnish particulars to the Coroner. 1853.
POLICE Letter from the Colonial GRG 24/90/318 Treasurer informing the government of the non-existence of funds for the support of the Police. 31 July, 1838.
POLICE Letter by Oliver K. GRG 24/90/31 Richardson, Colonial Secretary's Office, to Mr. J. Stephens, requesting 100 each of 3 forms for Police Department. Police requisition form attached. 29 June, 1848.
POLICE Letter by Charles Sturt, GRG 24/90/41 Colonial Secretary, to Governor Young, recommending a Mr. Stewart to a vacant post in the Police Force. 10 September, 1850.
POLICE Employment certificate for GRG 24/90/178 Frederick Caldecott Russell. Signed by George Hamilton, Senr., Inspector, Mounted Police. 6 September, 1856.
POLICE Letter by D.M. Mackie of Port GRG 24/90/101 Elliot, to Chief Secretary. Covering letter to a memorial to the the Governor on behalf of Mounted Police Trooper Perry. Memorial missing. 4 October, 1865.
POLICE Police Commissioner's Office GRG 24/90/53 file no.17/1853. Disregard of
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order directing police to assist Inspector Howell in the despatch of his gold escort. 1853
POLICE Correspondence relating to a GRG 24/90/55 meeting of dissident police officers at the Plough and Harrow Inn. October - November, 1853.
POLICE Memorandum written by Police GRG 24/90/25 Inspector Tolmer to W. Wyatt, Coroner, referring to a fatal accident at Dry Creek. 19 February, 1849.
POLICE Memorandum written by Police GRG 24/90/24 Sergeant J. Cromie to W. Wyatt, Coroner, Police Station, Adelaide, reporting a drowning fatality at Port Adelaide. 17 March, 1849.
POLICE Report by Special Magistrates GRG 24/90/51 on duties imposed on police. Together with draft letter from Colonial Secretary to Police Commissioner on the same subjects. 23 January, 1852.
POOLE, MR. Return No. 2 - Nominal list of GRG 24/90/147 the men of the Central Australian Expedition returning to Adelaide under the charge of Mr. Poole. Signed by Charles Sturt. 17 July, 1845.
POPULATION Population statistics - GRG 24/90/179 compiled to afford a full view of the immigration question. 1851-56.
PORT ADELAIDE Letter from the Colonial GRG 24/90/315 Secretary to G.S. Kingston requesting an answer to charges of inefficient superintendence at Port Adelaide and the Gaol. 31 December, 1841.
PORT ADELAIDE Draft of Government GRG 24/90/344 Advertizement [sic] of the naming of natural features in 124 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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the vicinity of Port Adelaide. 15 February, 1837.
PORT ADELAIDE Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/336 Secretary from Charles Berkeley relative to censure received for signing an address petitioning for a landing place at Port Adelaide. 31 May, 1837. PORT ADELAIDE Report by Colonel William GRG 24/90/244 Light upon the alleged discovery of Walker's Harbour, an outlet of Lake Alexandrina; and upon the relative merits of Encounter Bay and Port Adelaide as harbours for the new settlement. 16 November, 1837,
PORT ADELAIDE Memorial from some of the GRG 24/90/376 leading citizens of Adelaide to the Resident Commissioner, asking for him to use his influence to obtain a better landing place at the Port, and to have the Port proclaimed. With minute by Governor Hindmarsh. 16 May, 1837,
PORT ADELAIDE Letter to Governor Hindmarsh GRG 24/90/246 from John Duff, Alexander Fleming and Henry French relative to the excellence of the harbour at Port Adelaide, and the need for a supply of fresh water. With a minute by Governor Hindmarsh. 1 February, 1837.
PORT ADELAIDE Report by Thomas Lipson upon GRG 24/90/242 Port Adelaide as a Harbour. 14 February, 1837,
PORT ADELAIDE Map of Port Adelaide area. Pen GRG 24/90/209 and wash. Undated.
PORT ADELAIDE Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/336 Secretary from Charles Berkeley relative to censure received for signing an address petitioning for a landing place at Port 125 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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Adelaide. 31 May, 1837.
PORT ADELAIDE Report by C.C. Dutton and H. GRG 24/90/314 Inman upon the practicability of effecting improvements at Port Adelaide by means of the labour of prisoners. 9 July, 1838.
PORT ADELAIDE Press cuttings, Parliamentary GRG 24/90/414 Papers and notes compiled by J.P. Boucaut concerning a proposed outer harbour at Port Adelaide. 1876-8.
PORT ADELAIDE Letter from G.S. Kingston GRG 24/90/352 forwarding to Governor Grey correspondence relative to the contract for building the Customs House at the Port. 11 November, 1843.
PORT ADELAIDE Estimated cost of constructing GRG 24/90/43 a road from North Terrace to the Quay at Port Adelaide, signed by A.H. Freeling, Chairman of the Central Road Board. 16 September, 1851.
PORT ADELAIDE Letter from Marine Board GRG 24/90/103 Offices, Port Adelaide, concerning awards made to Messrs. Lamb and Dearie for saving lives of two men at Port Adelaide. Marked "Enclosure in Governor Sir D. Daly's despatch No.82". 17 December, 1864.
PORT ADELAIDE Return showing sections of GRG 24/90/81 land granted to the South Australian Company in settlement of their claim for the construction of the chausee through the swamp between Alberton and the Port. Signed by A.H. Freeling, Surveyor-General. Undated.
PORT ADELAIDE Certified account of J.B. and GRG 24/90/316 S. Hack for digging a canal at Port Adelaide. 19 February, 1838.
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PORT ADELAIDE Copy of lease of the GRG 24/90/274 Government Wharf to the South Australian Shipping Company. 26 April, 1843.
PORT ADELAIDE Return showing vessels cleared GRG 24/90/340 from Port Adelaide. January - June, 1840.
PORT ADELAIDE Notification by J.H. Fisher of GRG24/90/322 a meeting of proprietors of acre sections at Port Adelaide. With minute by Governor Hindmarsh objecting to the site. 7 February, 1838.
PORT ADELAIDE Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/331 Secretary from W.H. Neale relative to censure received for signing an address petitioning for a landing place at Port Adelaide. 30 May, 1837.
PORT ADELAIDE Letter from the Resident GRG 24/90/240 Commissioner to Governor Hindmarsh, announcing his intention of surveying 437 acre sections at the Port, and 1000 at Adelaide. 13 February, 1837.
PORT ADELAIDE Letter from Daniel Strathern, GRG 24/90/122 of Port Adelaide, to Governor Hamley, offering to sell dubious projects for defence of Province. 29 June, 1868.
PORT ADELAIDE Specifications forwarded by GRG 24/90/354 G.S. Kingston for the Public Offices, Victoria Square, and the sheds at Port Adelaide. 7 December, 1843.
PORT ADELAIDE Memorandum written by Police GRG 24/90/24 Sergeant J. Cromie to W. Wyatt, Coroner, Police Station, Adelaide, reporting a drowning fatality at Port Adelaide. 17 March, 1849.
PORT ADELAIDE Letter to the Acting Colonial GRG 24/90/313 Secretary from J.H. Fisher ' 127 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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relative to the illegality of reserving for Government wharves land at Port Adelaide already sold. 27 February, 1838.
PORT ADELAIDE Draft agreement with the GRG 24/90/444 Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Co. Ltd. for a grant of land at Port Adelaide. 1901.
PORT ADELAIDE Plan showing boundaries of GRG 24/90/211 CORPORATION Corporation of Port Adelaide. Printed and hand-coloured. Signed by G.W. Goyder. 25 September, 1868.
PORT AUGUSTA Reply by Chief Secretary to GRG 24/90/134 minute from Governor, supporting issue of funds for surveying a line of railway north of Port Augusta. 22 October, 1870.
PORT ELLIOT Letter by D.M. Mackie of Port GRG 24/90/101 Elliot, to Chief Secretary. Covering letter to a memorial to the the Governor on behalf of Mounted Police Trooper Perry. Memorial missing. 4 October, 1865.
PORT LINCOLN Letter by S.M. Meadows to GRG 24/90/72 Chief Secretary, applying for post as Clerk to the Magistrate at Port Lincoln. 7 November, 1857.
PORT LINCOLN Out letter book of the GRG 24/90/424 Government Resident, Port Lincoln. 1844 - 1850.
PORT LINCOLN Port Lincoln expenditure. GRG 24/90/12 Accompanied by memorandum from Audit Office to Colonial Secretary. 8 March, 1842.
POST OFFICE - Notice from Thomas Gilbert, GRG 24/90/389 ADELAIDE Postmaster-General, of the removal of the Adelaide Post Office to Gilles Arcade. 1 June, 1838.
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POST OFFICE - Agreement between the Colonial GRG 24/90/391 ADELAIDE Secretary and O. Gilles for lease of premises at Gilles Arcade as a Post Office and Treasury. 16 June, 1838.
POST OFFICE - File containing returns of GRG 24/90/104 OFFICERS Post Office officers required to find security; return of officers who have given security; and list of officers under control of Chief Secretary who are required to find security. 12 January, 1864.
POST OFFICE - ROBE Letter written by C.P. Brewer GRG 24/90/76 to Chief Secretary, suggesting the addition of a room to the Court House at Robe to be used as a Post Office. 28 October, 1858.
POSTAGE STAMPS Notes by the GRG 24/90/400 Postmaster-General (J. Watts) on the introduction of postage stamps, their values, and their designs. With 20 specimen stamps - 4 of each of 5 denominations - and annual statistics 1855-60 of the number of letters posted. c.1861. [With letter, 2 February, 1949, to the Archivist from N.R. James giving the value of the stamps and enclosing a 1955 centenary commemorative stamp.]
POSTAL MATTERS South Australia: postage rates GRG 24/90/406 and regulations. 1861.
POSTAL MATTERS Letter from Postmaster-General GRG 24/90/85 to Chief Secretary, proposing money order system between the United Kingdom and South Australia, together with relevant postal regulations. 16 April, 1862.
POSTAL MATTERS Letter from Postmaster-General GRG 24/90/99 to Chief Secretary, relating to extension of the book post to Patterns of Merchandize.
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22 March, 1864.
POSTAL MATTERS Copy of correspondence on GRG 24/90/2 postal matters between the Home and Australian Governments. 1868. POSTAL MATTERS Contract between H.M. GRG 24/90/1 Government and P. & 0. Company for conveyance of Australian mails. 17 November, 1865. POSTAL SERVICE Postal Service: Account GRG 24/90/440 compiled by C.W. Kelham of postages collected by him Postmaster at Guichen Bay. December, 1848.
POVERTY Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/335 Secretary from Thomas Rogers describing the distress of his family owing to the general food shortage and the non-payment of his salary, and renewing application for the position of storekeeper at the Harbour. 2 April, 1837. PREMIERS - S.A. Composite photograph of GRG 24/90/431 Premiers of S.A. 1856 - 1899. PREMIERS' CONFERENCE Group photographs taken at GRG 24/90/438 Premiers' Conferences 1915, 1920. PREMIERS' CONFERENCE Bills, memoranda and GRG 24/90/450 amendments relating to the Federal Council of Australasia Act, the Murray River Waters Act, Premiers and Intercolonial Conferences. 1855-1907. PRICES Comparative prices of GRG 24/90/303 provisions etc. in the month of January during 1840, 1841, and 1842, compiled by David Sutherland. 10 January, 1842. PRIME MINISTERS Group photograph of Conference GRG 24/90/436 of Colonial Prime Ministers. London. 130 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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April, 1907.
PRISONERS Return of prisoners at the GRG 24/90/383 Adelaide Gaol awaiting trial. 21 May, 1839.
PRISONERS Sheriff's Office - Depositions GRG 24/90/161 regarding the escort of prisoners in the brig "Punch". 10 August, 1850.
PRISONERS File containing specimen forms GRG 24/90/92 for pardon of prisoners, probably for Government Printer. 7 October, 1862.
PRISONERS Account of prisoners confined GRG 24/90/377 by the civil authorities on H.M.S. "Buffalo" with letter from Colour Sergeant of Royal Marines to the Chairman of the Finance Committee. 31 May, 1837.
PROCLAMATION Proclamation by Governor GRG 24/90/401 Hindmarsh establishing the Government. 28 December, 1836.
PROCLAMATION Letter from George Stevenson GRG 24/90/394 to Colonial Secretary showing that the first proclamations were printed shortly before January, 16, 1837.
PROSTITUTION Memorial to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/388 R. Penney deploring the extent to which prostitution exists in Adelaide, suggesting the establishment of a refuge for women desirous of reforming, and pointing out the necessity of appointing persons to solemnize marriages in the country districts. 2 August, 1842.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE Dominions circular from GRG 24/90/217 Colonial Office, received through Government House, concerning revised regulations in regard to access to Colonial Office records in the Public Record Office, London. 23 December, 1909.
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PUBLIC SEAL Colour prints of State badge GRG 24/90/424 [proclaimed 14 Jan., 1904], public seal [authorised by royal warrant, 23 August, 1903] and State flag [authorised 13 Jan., 1904] of South Australia. 1903-04. PUBLIC SEAL Specimen of the embossed GRG 24/90/421 public seal of South Australia. 1963. PUBLIC SERVICE SEE CIVIL SERVICE
PUBLIC WORKS Letter from Martin Stapley, GRG 24/90/184 manager of the S.A. Milunga and North Arm Company, to Thomas Reynolds, Commissioner of Public Works, referring to interest of English capitalists in the project. 18 november, 1857,
PUBLIC WORKS Estimate by G.S. Kingston for GRG 24/90/337 proposed work at the cemetery. 17 June, 1839, PUBLIC WORKS Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/362 Secretary from E.J. Eyre applying for a further team of bullocks for the erection of buildings at Moorunde and for the establishment there of a branch Government store. 22 December, 1841.
PUBLIC WORKS Letter from G.S. Kingston GRG 24/90/352 forwarding to Governor Grey correspondence relative to the contract for building the Customs House at the Port. 11 November, 1843. PUBLIC WORKS Answers to queries made by GRG 24/90/301 Governor Grey given by Captain E.C. Frame relative to the constuction of the late Government works. 11 January, 1842.
PUBLIC WORKS Public works - approved, GRG 24/90/155 completed or in progress. 1845 - 1846. PUBLIC WORKS Specifications forwarded by GRG 24/90/354 132 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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G.S. Kingston for the Public Offices, Victoria Square, and the sheds at Port Adelaide. 7 December, 1843. PUBLIC WORKS Letter from E.J. Eyre applying GRG 24/90/361 for extra pay for a soldier working as a sawyer at Moorunde. With minute by Governor Grey. 15 January, 1842.
PUBLIC WORKS Report on public works for the GRG 24/90/333 year 1844. 15 January, 1845. PUNCH - BRIG Sheriff's Office - Depositions GRG 24/90/161 regarding the escort of prisoners in the brig "Punch". 10 August, 1850.
QUARRYING Report of Board appointed to GRG 24/90/317 enquire into the practicability of brick making and quarrying on the Park Lands. With minutes of evidence. 5 and 19 November, 1838. QUEEN ELIZABETH Group portrait of Queen GRG 24/90/417 Elizabeth II and members of the Executive Council together with a copy of the speech prepared for and used by Her Majesty at the opening of the S.A. Parliament and two copies of her proclamation of the naming of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. 1954. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY Private entree list for GRG 24/90/102 Queen's Birthday, Government House. Draft of notice written by or for the Governor, postponing levee on account of health. 1864.
QUEENSLAND Letter by Governor Bowen of GRG 24/90/93 Queensland to Governor Daly, containing proposal for intercolonial boundaries. 27 November, 1862. Letter by the Premier, G.M. Waterhouse, to Governor Daly, commenting on Bowen's letter. 133 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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14 January, 1863. Draft of letter written by Daly to Bowen. 20 January, 1863.
RAILWAYS Prospectus of the Adelaide GRG 24/90/279 Railway Company. 1845.
RAILWAYS Estimates of expenditure, GRG 24/90/448 Railways Standing Committee, with associated correspondence. 1913.
RAILWAYS Letter from B. Borrows, GRG 24/90/177 Secretary of Gawler Town Railway, to Colonial Secretary, reporting on mode in which accounts are kept in England. 6 August, 1856.
RAILWAYS Draft of letter from Colonial GRG 24/90/40 Secretary to local directors of the Adelaide City and Port Adelaide Railway Company, referring to decision not to proceed with railway. 18 April, 1850.
RAILWAYS Reply by Chief Secretary to GRG 24/90/134 minute from Governor, supporting issue of funds for surveying a line of railway north of Port Augusta. 22 October, 1870.
RANKIN, ROBERT Bond - Robert Rankin and GRG 24/90/160 another, for the safe custody of Charles Hedditch. 23 January, 1850.
RAPID - SHIP Account of sale of goods GRG 24/90/371 purchased in Sydney and received per "Rapid" and "Royal George". 1837-38.
RAPID - SHIP Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/239 Secretary announcing the speedy departure of the "Rapid" for England. 26 April, 1837.
RAPID - SHIP Letter from Lieut. W.G. Field GRG 24/90/283 relative to future movements
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of the ship "Rapid". 7 December, 1838.
READ, A.L. Photograph of Sir Edward GRG 24/90/433 Harding, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., Under Secretary, Dominions Office, London and A.L. Read, M.V.O., Under Secretary, Adelaide. December, 1936.
REAL PROPERTY ACT Memorial by several members of GRG 24/90/187 the legal profession to the Secretary of State redarding the Real Property Act, together with correspondence between the memorialists and Government House. Press clipping of judgement by Chief Justice is attached. October - November, 1860.
RECEIVER OF FINES Correspondence. GRG 24/90/22 AND FEES 1843-1846.
RECEIVER OF FINES Papers relating to allegations GRG 24/90/45 AND FEES of irregularity by W.B.J. Lipson, Receiver of Fines and Fees. December, 1850.
RECORDS Dominions circular from GRG 24/90/217 Colonial Office, received through Government House, concerning revised regulations in regard to access to Colonial Office records in the Public Record Office, London. 23 December, 1909.
RED GUM TIMBER Letter from the River Murray GRG 24/90/439 Navigation Company to Colonial Secretary re durability of Red Gum Timber. 23 August, 1855.
REED BEDS Memorial from landholders in GRG24/90/257 the neighbourhood of the Reedbeds, petitioning for the erection of two bridges across the Torrens. 30 September, 1844.
REEVE, CHARLES Letter by Charles Reeve to the GRG 24/90/69 Chief Secretary, applying for an appointment as Clerk to the Bench of Magistrates, Penola.
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3 January, 1857. REFF - CORAL SEA Three charts - Kenn Reefs, GRG 24/90/210 Cato Island and Reff [Coral Sea], and Barrier Reefs. Determined by Capt. H.M. Denham in H.M.S. Herald. [Enclosure in despatch from Governor Denison of N.S.W.] 1859 - 1860.
REFORMATORIES Destitute Board file 764/1869, GRG 24/90/131 relating to repairs required at the Grace Darling premises. 1869.
REFORMATORIES Destitute Board file 25/1869, GRG 24/90/130 relating to removal of additions made at the Brighton Industrial School. 1869. REFORMATORIES Attorney-General's Office file GRG 24/90/113 959/66 -"Is it desirable and legal to proclaim the "Grace Darling" an industrial school under the New Act." 1866. REGISTER - NEWSPAPER Draft of letter signed S.P.B. GRG 24/90/26 [?], addressed to N. Forster Esq., referring to typographical error in Register report of Governor's speech. No date.
REID, WILLIAM File relating to a pension GRG 24/90/132 claim made by William Reid, an out-pensioner of the Hon. East India Company's service. 1868 - 1870. RELIEF Existing services not GRG 24/90/154 provided for by Votes of Council. Refers to pay of troops, persons on relief. 8 March, 1846. RELIEF Return by Emigration Agent GRG 24/90/266 showing the number of able-bodied labourers in receipt of weekly relief. 27 October, 1841 - 11 January, 1843. RENTS Report of the Board appointed GRG 24/90/325 136 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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to assess rents upon the inhabitants of the Park Lands. c. 1838.
RESPONSIBLE Minute by Governor Denison, of GRG 24/90/64 GOVERNMENT N.S.W., on changes necessary in conduct of public business under Responsible Government, together with Minute in reply by Executive Council. 22 September, 1856.
REYNOLDS, THOMAS Letter from Martin Stapley, GRG 24/90/184 manager of the S.A. Milunga and North Arm Company, to Thomas Reynolds, Commissioner of Public Works, referring to interest of English capitalists in the project. 18 november, 1857.
RICHARDS, T. Letter to Governor Robe from GRG 24/90/379 W.E. Gladstone, recommending T. Richards for employment. 22 May, 1846.
RICHARDSON, OLIVER Letter by Oliver K. GRG 24/90/30 K. Richardson, Colonial Secretary's Office, to Mr. George Dehaney, requesting printing of 200 forms of "Reply to application for purchase of land". Specimen form attached. 30 August, 1848.
RICHARDSON, OLIVER Letter by Oliver K. GRG 24/90/31 K. Richardson, Colonial Secretary's Office, to Mr. J. Stephens, requesting 100 each of 3 forms for Police Department. Police requisition form attached. 29 June, 1848.
RIDCLIFT, REVD. J. Character reference for T. GRG 24/90/129 Watkins, signed by J. Ridclift, Minister, Mount Torrens. 18 October, 1869.
RIVER MURRAY NAVIG. Letter from the River Murray GRG 24/90/439 CPY. Navigation Company to Colonial Secretary re durability of Red Gum Timber. 23 August, 1855.
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RIVER LAND Statistical returns and GRG 24/90/447 summary of fruit, grape and livestock production from orchard and swamp land [Riverland]. 1939. RIVOLI BAY Minute from Governor Robe, GRG 24/90/149 relating to foundation of Rivoli Bay and describing Guichen Bay. 18 March, 1846.
ROADS Letter from Chief Secretary to GRG 24/90133 Governor, concerning respective advances to the several Roads Boards. 16 March, 1870.
ROADS Minutes of a meeting of GRG 24/90/309 subscribers to the memorial on the subject of the Mount Barker Road. 3 June, 1841. ROADS Estimated cost of constructing GRG 24/90/43 a road from North Terrace to the Quay at Port Adelaide, signed by A.H. Freeling, Chairman of the Central Road Board. 16 September, 1851. ROADS Map of proposed alterations of GRG 24/90/185 roads, Township of Milunga, Lefevre's Peninsula. 6 November, 1851.
ROADS Survey and Colonial Engineer's GRG 24/90/8 Department. Return of civil officers and labourers employed in the construction of roads and bridges in South Australia for the quarter ending 30 September, 1841.
ROADS Memo of expenditure incurred GRG 24/90/307 in the construction of the Grand Eastern Road. 9 July, 1841.
ROADS Letter from the Resident GRG 24/90/319 Commissioner to the Acting Colonial Secretary relative to the submission of plans of roads and footpaths to the 138 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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Governor. 11 May, 1838.
ROADS Bond taken by John Orr for GRG 24/90/39 duties as Clerk and Collector to the Roads Board of the District of Onkaparinga. 27 May, 1850.
ROBE Letter by C.P. Brewer, J.P., GRG 24/90/74 Robe, to Chief Secretary, relating to leave of absence. 1 October, 1857.
ROBE Letter written by C.P. Brewer GRG 24/90/76 to Chief Secretary, suggesting the addition of a room to the Court House at Robe to be used as a Post Office. 28 October, 1858.
ROBE, GOVERNOR Correspondence relating to the GRG 24/90/42 boundary line between South Australia and Port Phillip District. 5 - 15 September, 1846.
ROBE, GOVERNOR Minute from Governor Robe, GRG 24/90/149 relating to foundation of Rivoli Bay and describing Guichen Bay. 18 March, 1846.
ROBE, GOVERNOR Letter to Governor Robe from GRG 24/90/379 W.E. Gladstone, recommending T. Richards for employment. 22 May, 1846.
ROBE, GOVERNOR Grant by Governor Robe to GRG 24/90/349 Bishop Short of a town acre in Victoria Square for the erection of a Cathedral. c.1845-48.
ROEBUCK, MR. Letter from E.C. Homersham to GRG 24/90/199 Governor Fergusson, referring to Homersham's letters to Duke of Buckingham and Mr. Roebuck, M.P., and to sale of Waste Lands. Together with note of letter registered for Homersham, addressed to Roebuck. Also note of letter registered for Homersham to Duke of Buckingham. 1868 - 1869.
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ROGERS, THOMAS Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/335 Secretary from Thomas Rogers describing the distress of his family owing to the general food shortage and the non-payment of his salary, and renewing application for the position of storekeeper at the Harbour. 2 April, 1837.
ROMAN CATHOLIC Conveyance of allotments in GRG 24/90/37 CHURCHGAWLER Gawler Town in trust for the Roman Catholic Church, South Australia. 12 March, 1850.
ROYAL ADMIRAL - SHIP Letter to the Acting Colonial GRG 24/90/312 Secretary from J.H. Fisher supporting a previous suggestion that men from the "Royal Admiral" should be employed in digging wells in the public squares. 13 February, 1838.
ROYAL ARMS Sketch [coloured] of the Royal GRG 24/90/437 Arms. 1906.
ROYAL COMMISSIONS Report of the Royal Commission GRG 24/90/429 on the Finances of South Australia. 1929.
ROYAL FAMILY Letter to the Private GRG 24/90/392 Secretary from Rev. J. MacGowan requesting the transmission of a reading book to the Queen in the hope that it may be adopted for the instruction of "the Royal Infants". With the book referred to. 20 September, 1843.
ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/345 soc. E.J. Eyre acknowledging the receipt of the Royal Geographical Society's gold medal. 1 January, 1844.
ROYAL GEORGE - SHIP Account of sale of goods GRG 24/90/371 purchased in Sydney and received per "Rapid" and "Royal George".
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1837-38, ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY Letter by P.B. Coglin of GRG 24/90/139 Brampton Park. to Governor Musgrave. requesting Royal Humane Society recognition for rescues performed up to 36 years previously. Date illegible.
ROYAL NAVY SEE NAVY. ROYAL ROYALTY File containing Duke of GRG 24/90/117 Edinburgh's reply to Addresses from Colony of South Australia. for insertion in Government Gazette. Together with (a) Printed circular letter transmitting a copy of New South Wales Gazette Extraordinary [Gazette missing]. and (b) Covering letter by Earl of Belmore. Governor of N.S.W. 6 April, 1868.
RUFUS EXPEDITION Report by M. Moorhouse on GRG 24/90/393 O'Halloran's expedition to the Rufus. 1841.
RUSSELL. FREDERICK Employment certificate for GRG 24/90/178 c. Frederick Caldecott Russell. Signed by George Hamilton. Senr .• Inspector, Mounted Police. 6 September. 1856. S.A. RIFLE Rifle Association form for GRG 24/90/204 ASSOCIATION prize meeting results etc. Undated.
S.A. RIFLE Bound and taped file marked GRG 24/90/111 ASSOCIATION "unanswered". Contains chiefly documents relating to Court of Appeals. Legislative Council election writs and S.A. Rifle Association. 1866.
S.A. SCHOOL SOCIETY Letter to Private Secretary GRG 24/90/355 from William Giles regarding the possibility of Government assistance for the S.A. School Society. With minute by Governor Grey. 4 and 7 August. 1843. 141 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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S.A. SCHOOL SOCIETY Letter to the Private GRG 24/90/356 Secretary from Edward Stephens relative to the financial position of the S.A. School Society. With minute by Governor Grey. 4 and 7 August, 1843.
S.A. SHIPPING CO. Copy of lease of the GRG 24/90/274 Government Wharf to the South Australian Shipping Company. 26 April, 1843.
S.A. SOCIETY OF ARTS Letter from James MacGeogh, GRG 24/90/180 Hon. Sec., South Australian Society of the Arts, to Governor MacDonnell, asking him to be President of the Society. Governor's reply of acceptance enclosed. 21 January, 1857.
SCAB IN SHEEP Report of the Legislative GRG 24/90/273 Council relative to the control of scab in sheep. 1843.
SCHOOLS Attorney-General's Office file GRG 24/90/113 959/66 -"Is it desirable and legal to proclaim the "Grace Darling" an industrial school under the New Act." 1866.
SCOTLAND, CHURCH OF Application from the Church of GRG 24/90/367 Scotland Society for Government assistance. With rules and regulations of the Society. 21 February, 1846.
SCULLY, JOHN Copies of four letters to John GRG 24/90/57A Scully by Stephen E.D. Vere, H.H. Hamilton, J. Knight Boswell and Robert Shaw R.N. [Testamonials written before Scully's departure for Australia.] 18 July, 1855 - 16 October, 1856.
SCULLY, JOHN Letter by John Scully, GRG 24/90/57B Melbourne, to Governor Macdonnell, referring to his earlier solicitations for a Government post.
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6 March, 1857.
SCULLY, JOHN Letter by Hubert B. Moore, in GRG 24/90/57 Galway, to Governor Macdonnell soliciting patronage for an Irish friend, John Scully, who is migrating to Australia. 12 October, 1856.
SEWERAGE DISPOSAL Printed pamphlet describing GRG 24/90/441 the virtues and operation of the Dry Closet System for the disposal of sewerage. 1881.
SHACKAMAXON - SHIP Letters from James Fawsett GRG 24/90/235 [Religious Instructor] and Dr. E.D. Allison [Surgeon Superintendent] concerning Fawsett's conduct as schoolmaster on the "Shackamaxon". 10-12 November, 1852.
SHAW, ROBERT [R.N.] Copies of four letters to John GRG 24/90/57A Scully by Stephen E.D. Vere, H.H. Hamilton, J. Knight Boswell and Robert Shaw R.N. [Testamonials written before Scully's departure for Australia.] 18 July, 1855 - 16 October, 1856.
SHEEP Report of the Legislative GRG 24/90/273 Council relative to the control of scab in sheep. 1843.
SHEEP Approximate return of sheep GRG 24/90/202 and cattle on the River Murray and its tributaries. Undated.
SHEEP Return showing the number of GRG 24/90/272 clean sheep in S.A., with the names of proprietors, and the total estimated number. 1843.
SHEEP W.S. Whitington. Sheep duty. GRG 24/90/13 Tally of sheep depastured by Whitington at Balhannah and Mount Barker. 10 June, 1842.
SHEPHERDSON, J.B. File relating to application GRG 24/90/86 143 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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by J. Abernethy, of Wallaroo Bay, for a licence for an oyster bed. Contains letter from J.B. Shepherdson J.P., together with a chart of the bed. 24 April, 1862.
SHIPPING Commission to enquire into GRG 24/90/33 and report on certain shipping places on the coasts and rivers of South Australia. Issued by Governor Young to Captain Freeling and 15 others. 11 October, 1849.
SHIPPING Return of Her Majesty's GRG 24/90/164 vessels which have arrived in S.A. since 1836. Ends with the "Fantome". Arrived 1 October, 1854.
SHIPPING Return showing vessels cleared GRG 24/90/340 from Port Adelaide. January - June, 1840.
SHIPWRECKS Report of the Commission GRG 24/90/407 appointed to enquire into the loss of the "Admella". 1859. SHOLL, L.H. Request from the International GRG 24/90/446 Institute of Statistics to L.H. Sholl, Govt. Statistician, re emigration classifications. French orginal plus translation. 1905. SHORT, BISHOP Grant by Governor Robe to GRG 24/90/349 AUGUSTUS Bishop Short of a town acre in Victoria Square for the erection of a Cathedral. c.1845-48.
SHORT, BISHOP Letter to the Governor from GRG 24/90/397 AUGUSTUS Bishop Augustus Short voluntarily relinquishing ecclesiastical precedency conferred upon him by the Queen in 1847. 30 May, 1872.
SIM, H. Letter by H. Sim to Chief GRG 24/90/75 Secretary, referring to an inquest into a fire at
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Macclesfield. 10 March, 1858.
SINGAPORE Letter from the Board of GRG 24/90/200 Trade, London, to Governor Fergusson, with report on conditions for submarine cable connecting Australia with Java and Singapore. 10 June, 1869.
SINGLETON, F.C. Reply to minutes of Executive GRG 24/90/44 Council referring to apparent neglect in the Audit Office. Signed by F.C. Singleton, Auditor-General. 13 December, 1850.
SINNETT, FRED Estimate of supplies for GRG 24/90/71 expedition, apparantly to be undertaken by Fred Sinnett, surveyor. With accompanying memoranda by Charles Sturt and Governor Young. September, 1851.
SMELTING WORKS, N.T. Private papers of F.W. Bice, GRG 24/90/218 manager of the Smelting Works, Palmerston, N.T. [Adelaide Cobar Option Syndicate in account with F.W. Bice.] 1906.
SMILLIE, W. Letter written by W. Smillie, GRG 24/90/10 Advocate-General, to J.A. Jackson (Colonial Secretary). 16 January, 1841.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA Return showing general GRG 24/90/419 conditions of South Australia. 1840-44.
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN Return showing sections of GRG 24/90/81 COMPANY land granted to the South Australian Company in settlement of their claim for the construction of the chausee through the swamp between Alberton and the Port. Signed by A.H. Freeling, Surveyor-General. Undated.
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN Incomplete letter from the GRG 24/90/205 COMPANY Government to the South Australian Company, containing references to Gouger, Fisher INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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and others. Mostly refers to claims made by the company. 1838[?].
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN Copy of debenture - Colonial GRG 24/90/17 COMPANY Government to William Giles. Giles was manager of the S.A. Company. 13 September, 1842.
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN Letter from J.H. Fisher to the GRG 24/90/243 COMPANY Colonial Secretary relative to the site selected by the South Australian Company for brick making. With minute of Governor Hindmarsh. 29 July, 1837.
SPEAKER - HOUSE OF Correspondence between Sir GRG 24/90/231 ASSEMBLY George S. Kingston and Governor Fergusson about the position of the Speaker in the House of Assembly. October, 1871.
SPECIAL SURVEYS List of Special Surveys. GRG 24/90/423 11 January, 1839 - December, 1840.
SPECIAL SURVEYS SEE ALSO SURVEYS
STAPLEY, MARTIN Letter from Martin Stapley, GRG 24/90/184 manager of the S.A. Milunga and North Arm Company, to Thomas Reynolds, Commissioner of Public Works, referring to interest of English capitalists in the project. 18 november, 1857.
STATE EMBLEM Coloured illustration of the GRG 24/90/410 S.A. coat of arms. 1936. STATE EMBLEM Royal warrant granting to GRG 24/90/409 South Australia its first coat of arms. With coloured illustrations. 25 November, 1936.
STATE EMBLEM Colour prints of State badge GRG 24/90/42\ ~ [proclaimed 14 Jan., 1904], public seal [authorised by royal warrant, 23 August, 1903] and State flag [authorised 13 Jan., 1904] of South Australia.
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1903-04.
STATE FLAG Colour prints of State badge [proclaimed 14 Jan., 1904], public seal [authorised by royal warrant, 23 August, 1903] and State flag [authorised 13 Jan., 1904] of South Australia. 1903-04. STATIONERS Account from William James, GRG 24/90/125 manufacturing stationer, addressed to Governor-in-Chief's Office. March, 1869. STATISTICS Statistical summary for S.A. GRG 24/90/411 from 1836 - 1915/16 and 1836 - 1946/47. STATISTICS Statistical returns and GRG 24/90/447 summary of fruit, grape and livestock production from orchard and swamp land [Riverland]. 1939. STATISTICS Request from the International GRG 24/90/446 Institute of Statistics to L.H. Sholl, Govt. Statistician, re emigration classifications. French orginal plus translation. 1905. STEPHEN, G.M. Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/370 Secretary from G.M.Stephen fixing the rent of his cottage adjoining Government House. 15 February, 1840.
STEPHENS, EDWARD Statement by Edward Stephens GRG 24/90/323 of Harbour Survey Co. expenditure to 12 November, 1838.
STEPHENS, EDWARD Letter to the Private GRG 24/90/356 Secretary from Edward Stephens relative to the financial position of the S.A. School Society. With minute by Governor Grey. 4 and 7 August, 1843.
STEPHENS, EDWARD Letter to Edward Stephens from GRG 24/90/366 John MacFarlane relative to 147 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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the difficulties of keeping men employed in the whale fisheries. 28 June, 1837,
STEPHENS, EDWARD Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/250 Secretary from Edward Stephens [Bank of South Australia] informing him that the account of the S.A. Government with the Bank of S.A. is overdrawn. 12 June, 1837,
STEPHENS, J, Letter by Oliver K. GRG 24/90/31 Richardson, Colonial Secretary's Office, to Mr. J, Stephens, requesting 100 each of 3 forms for Police Department. Police requisition form attached. 29 June, 1848.
STEVENSON, GEORGE Letter from George Stevenson GRG 24/90/394 to Colonial Secretary showing that the first proclamations were printed shortly before January, 16, 1837,
STEWART, MR. Letter by Charles Sturt, GRG 24/90/41 Colonial Secretary, to Governor Young, recommending a Mr. Stewart to a vacant post in the Police Force. 10 September, 1850.
STOREKEEPER, Instructions issued to Thomas GRG 24/90/375 COLONIAL Gilbert, Colonial Storekeeper, by the Colonization Commissioners. 17-18 March, 1836.
STORES - GOVERNMENT Public Stores. Reports of the GRG 24/90/226 Commissioners for purchasing supplies in N.S.W. for the Government of South Australia. 10 March - May, 1837,
STOW, J.P. Duplicate despatch from B.T. GRG 24/90/195 Finniss, Palmerston, in answer to a letter by Messrs. J.P. Stow, J. Bauer and J, Stuckey, discussing conditions at River Victoria. 15 April, 1865.
STRANGWAYS, J, B. Letter from J.B. Strangways GRG 24/90/286 authorising the payment of
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John Brown's salary to the date of his suspension. 11 September, 1837.
STRATHERN. DANIEL Letter from Daniel Strathern. GRG 24/90/122 of Port Adelaide. to Governor Hamley, offering to sell dubious projects for defence of Province. 29 June. 1868.
STUART. JOHN WILLIAM Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/237 Secretary to John William Stuart relative to the possibility of procuring grazing land until the survey of the country sections. 21 April. 1837,
STUCKEY. J. Duplicate despatch from B.T. GRG 24/90/195 Finniss. Palmerston. in answer to a letter by Messrs. J.P. Stow. J. Bauer and J. Stuckey. discussing conditions at River Victoria. 15 April. 1865. STURT, CHARLES Return No. 2 - Nominal list of GRG 24/90/147 the men of the Central Australian Expedition returning to Adelaide under the charge of Mr. Poole. Signed by Charles Sturt. 17 July. 1845.
STURT, CHARLES Journal of Charles Sturt on GRG 24/90/408 the Central Australian Expedition. August, 1844 - March, 1845.
STURT, CHARLES Two letters to Governor Grey GRG 24/90/262 from Charles Sturt relative to the abolition of the appointment of Assistant Commissioner and his retention of the title with a seat in Council. 14 and 24 January, 1843.
STURT, CHARLES Letters patent appointing GRG 24/90/260 Charles Sturt Assistant Commissioner of Public Lands. 30 July, 1840.
STURT, CHARLES Estimate of supplies for GRG 24/90/71 expedition, apparantly to be undertaken by Fred Sinnett, 149 INDEX TO GRG 24/90, MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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surveyor. With accompanying memoranda by Charles Sturt and Governor Young. September, 1851.
STURT, CHARLES Letter by Charles Sturt, GRG 24/90/41 Colonial Secretary, to Governor Young, recommending a Mr. Stewart to a vacant post in the Police Force. 10 September, 1850.
STURT, CHARLES Memorandum from Charles Sturt GRG 24/90/300 relative to overland communication with the eastern frontier of the province. 14 May, 1842.
STURT, CHARLES Warrant authorising Charles GRG 24/90/261 Sturt to be a member of the Legislative Council. 11 August, 1840.
STURT, CHARLES Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/299 Captain C. Sturt relative to the discovery of good country in the southern portion of the province. 23 July, 1842.
STURT, E.P.S. Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/255 E.P.S. Stuart soliciting the appointment of stipendiary magistrate for the Mt. Gambier district. 9 December, 1844.
SUPERANNUATION Ages of contributors, in GRG 24/90/59 various Government departments, to the Superannuation Fund. November, 1855,
SUPERANNUATION Schedule of names of officers GRG 24/90/166 in service of the Government who contribute to the Superannuation Fund. 1 August, 1855.
SUPERANNUATION Superannuation Fund - Return GRG 24/90/68 form regarding length of service in the Colonial Surgeon's Department, containing an entry from Robert Banks Perry, medical officer at Robe. 18 November, 1856.
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SUPERANNUATION Superannuation Act claims, GRG 24/90/58 1853. Printed form and manuscript, including relevant correspondence. 1853.
SUPERANNUATION Superannuation Act - Queries GRG 24/90/79 as to service, requiring to be decided prior to closing schedule for Auditor-General. Undated.
SURVEYS General description of the GRG 24/90/311 proposed division of the province into counties. 26 May, 1842.
SURVEYS Report by Col. W. Light upon GRG 24/90/241 the steps adopted to ascertain the nature of the country under survey, with respect to its suitability for the establishment of a capital city [copy]. With two letters from the Resident Commissioners to the Colonial Secretary on the same subject. 9 February, 1837.
SURVEYS List of Special Surveys. GRG 24/90/423 11 January, 1839 - December, 1840.
SURVEYS Letter to the Colonial GRG 24/90/237 Secretary to John William Stuart relative to the possibility of procuring grazing land until the survey of the country sections. 21 April, 1837,
SURVEYS Return showing excess of GRG 24/90/339 unselected surveyed land. 20 January, 1842.
SURVEYS Report by Captain E.C. Frame GRG 24/90/305 upon the contemplated changes to the survey. with annotations by Governor Grey. 20 August, 1844.
SURVEYS Letter from the Resident GRG 24/90/240 Commissioner to Governor Hindmarsh, announcing his intention of surveying 437 acre sections at the Port,
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and 1000 at Adelaide. 13 February, 1837.
SUTHERLAND, DAVID Comparative prices of GRG 24/90/303 provisions etc. in the month of January during 1840, 1841, and 1842, compiled by David Sutherland. 10 January, 1842.
SYMONDS, R.G. Correspondence of R.G. Symonds GRG 24/90/224 with G.S. Kingston and the Resident Commissioner relative to his suspension. September, 1838.
TARIFFS Inter-Colonial Conference. GRG 24/90/214 Minutes of proceedings. Uniform tariff for the Colonies among items discussed. 27 March - 9 April, 1863.
TASMANIA Letter to Col. W. Light from GRG 24/90/236 the Colonial Secretary, Van Dieman's Land enclosing an account for purchases made on behalf of South Australia. Enclosure missing. 5 January, 1837. TAYMOUTH CASTLE - Extract from "Report of GRG 24/90/168 SHIP Immigration Board Co. Emigrant ship "Taymouth Castle"". 22 October, 1855. TEICHELMANN, C.G. Letter from C.G. Trichelmann GRG 24/90/302 to the Protector of Aborigines expressing his willingness to proceed to the north for missionary purposes. February, 1842.
TELEGRAPHS Overland Telegraph papers. GRG 24/90/3 1872-1873. TELEGRAPHS Letter by Charles Todd, GRG 24/90/128 Superintendent of Telegraphs, to the Treasurer, referring to the furnishing of documents on the Colony's telegraph system for the information of the North German Bund. 29 January, 1869.
TELEGRAPHS Report by the Superintendent GRG 24/90/77 of Telegraphs to the
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Commissioner of Public Works, reporting on the projected lines of telegraph between India and Australia. 2 December, 1858.
TELEGRAPHS Report submitted by Charles GRG 24/90/89 Todd, Superintendent of Telegraphs, to the Governor, concerning progress of magnetic telegraph in the Province. 22 September, 1857.
TELEGRAPHS Draft agreement with the GRG 24/90/444 Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Co. Ltd. for a grant of land at Port Adelaide. 1901.
TENDER BOARD Tender Board. Schedule of GRG 24/90/105 recommendations. 21 June, 1865.
THOMAS, ROBERT & CO. Letter from Robert Thomas & GRG 24/90/412 Co. to Governor Hindmarsh asking for official recognition as Government Printers. 3 June, 1838.
TIDAL CONDITIONS Report on tidal conditions in GRG 24/90/206 S.A. waters. By Captain Bloomfield Douglas, Collector, H.M. Customs and Master of Trinity House. 1858 - 1870.
TIMBER Letter from the River Murray GRG 24/90/439 Navigation Company to Colonial Secretary re durability of Red Gum Timber. 23 August, 1855.
TODD, CHARLES Letter by Charles Todd, GRG 24/90/128 Superintendent of Telegraphs, to the Treasurer, referring to the furnishing of documents on the Colony's telegraph system for the information of the North German Bund. 29 January, 1869.
TODD, CHARLES Report submitted by Charles GRG 24/90/89 Todd, Superintendent of Telegraphs, to the Governor,
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concerning progress of magnetic telegraph in the Province. 22 September, 1857,
TOLMER, ALEXANDER Memorandum written by Police GRG 24/90/25 Inspector Tolmer to W. Wyatt, Coroner, referring to a fatal accident at Dry Creek. 19 February, 1849.
TORRENS BRIDGE Letter from the Resident GRG 24/90/288 Commissioner to the Colonial Secretary relative to difficulties in erecting the Torrens Bridge. 18 April, 1837.
TORRENS RIVER Memorial from landholders in GRG24/90/257 the neighbourhood of the Reedbeds, petitioning for the erection of two bridges across the Torrens. 30 September, 1844.
TORRENS, ROBERT Circular despatch from the GRG 24/90/182 Secretary of State transmitted by Governor MacDonnell to Robert Torrens, referring to moves for establishing "Federal institutions" in the Australian colonies. 14 September, 1857.
TOWN HALL Memorandum by the GRG 24/90/306 ADELAIDE Surveyor-General relative to land reserved for the Aborigines and for the Town Hall. 26 May, 1843.
TRADE Memorandum by Ministers to the GRG 24/90/138 Governor, contesting idea of separation from Great Britain. Urges an understanding on intercolonial free trade as a prelude to any attempt at Federal union. 6 November,1871.
TRADE Inter-Colonial Conference. GRG 24/90/214 Minutes of proceedings. Uniform tariff for the Colonies among items discussed. 27 March - 9 April, 1863.
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TRADE Return of goods sent via GRG 24/90/169 Murray to N.S.W. and Victoria. With amount due to those Colonies for duty, and amount that would have been collected under tariffs of those Colonies to 31 October, 1855.
TREASURY Agreement between the Colonial GRG 24/90/391 Secretary and 0. Gilles for lease of premises at Gilles Arcade as a Post Office and Treasury. 16 June, 1838.
TREES Two letters from A. Foster to GRG 24/90/176 Governor MacDonnell, relating to park land planting, and to gold discovery rewards. 29 and 31 May, 1856.
TRIALS Depositions, recognizances GRG 24/90/28 etc. relating to the case of John Dingle accused of shooting Christie Cook thereby causing death. 1848.
TRIALS Depositions taken at the trial GRG 24/90/11 of Enoch Fry before H.P. Wigley, Resident Magistrate. 21 January, 1842.
TUCKFIELD, LIEUT. Correspondence relating to GRG 24/90/91 JOSEPH Lieutenant Joseph Tuckfield of the Kapunda Rifles, who was fined for non-attendence as a juror. 2 Aug. 1862 - 7 Oct. 1862.
TYLER, CAPTAIN L.[?] File containing two letters by GRG 24/90/124 Captain L.[?] Tyler to the Private Secretary, complaining of rates imposed on a house occupied by him in Brougham Place. 8 January, 1869.
UNIFORMS Envelope endorsed "Civil GRG 24/90/97 uniforms - applications from officers requesting information as to what class they belong", including letter from Governor's Aide-de-Camp informing the Colonial Architect that he will wear the Civil Service uniform of
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the 4th class on ceremonial occasions. 1863 - 1864.
VERE, STEPHEN E.D. Copies of four letters to John GRG 24/90/57A Scully by Stephen E.D. Vere, H.H. Hamilton, J. Knight Boswell and Robert Shaw R.N. [Testamonials written before Scully's departure for Australia. ] 18 July, 1855 - 16 October, 1856.
VICTORIA Papers relating to regional GRG 24/90/220 planning in Victoria. 1947-1949.
VICTORIA - SHIP Letter signed by James B. GRG 24/90/61 Wilcocks, master of the Colonial War Steamer "Victoria", Plymouth, to H. Duncan, M.D., referring to quality of emigrants and methods of selection. 7 March, 1856.
VICTORIA SQUARE Specifications forwarded by GRG 24/90/354 G.S. Kingston for the Public Offices, Victoria Square, and the sheds at Port Adelaide. 7 December, 1843.
VOLUNTEER MILITARY Correspondence relating to GRG 24/90/91 FORCES Lieutenant Joseph Tuckfield of the Kapunda Rifles, who was fined for non-attendence as a juror. 2 Aug. 1862 - 7 Oct. 1862.
VOTERS Electoral numbers of voters - GRG 24/90/47 abstract of votes given in the election. 1851.
WALKER'S HARBOUR Report by Colonel William GRG 24/90/244 Light upon the alleged discovery of Walker's Harbour, an outlet of Lake Alexandrina; and upon the relative merits of Encounter Bay and Port Adelaide as harbours for the new settlement. 16 November, 1837.
WALKERVILLE Two memoranda written by GRG 24/90/21 Governor Grey to A.M. Mundy,
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Colonial Secretary, relating to proposed school for Aboriginal children at Walkerville. 10 April, 1844 & undated.
WALLAROO Booklet titled "209 Wallaroo". GRG 24/90/208 Contains 8 maps of area. Undated.
WALLAROO BAY File relating to application GRG 24/90/86 by J. Abernethy, of Wallaroo Bay, for a licence for an oyster bed. Contains letter from J.B. Shepherdson J.P., together with a chart of the bed. 24 April, 1862.
WALSH, JOHN Deposition of witness - John GRG 24/90/32 Walsh, engineer before G.F. Dashwood, J.P., referring to an altercation between Captain Lipson and a Mr. Morgan at Port Adelaide. 20 December, 1849.
WASTE DISPOSAL Printed pamphlet describing GRG 24/90/441 the virtues and operation of the Dry Closet System for the disposal of sewerage. 1881.
WASTE LANDS Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/270 Charles Bonney transmitting return relative to alterations in the system of Waste Lands occupation. 6 November, 1843.
WASTE LANDS Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/269 Charles Bonney putting forward his reasons for recommending an alteration in the system of Waste Lands occupation. 1 November, 1843.
WASTE LANDS Letter from E.C. Homersham to GRG 24/90/199 Governor Fergusson, referring to Homersham's letters to Duke of Buckingham and Mr. Roebuck, M.P., and to sale of Waste Lands. Together with note of letter registered for Homersham, addressed to Roebuck. Also note of letter registered for Homersham to
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Duke of Buckingham. 1868 - 1869.
WATER SUPPLY Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/259 J. Wyatt putting forward a proposal for supplying Adelaide with fresh water. 12 September, 1844.
WATER SUPPLY Letter to the Acting Colonial GRG 24/90/312 Secretary from J.H. Fisher supporting a previous suggestion that men from the "Royal Admiral" should be employed in digging wells in the public squares. 13 February, 1838.
WATERWORKS Waterworks Commission - Samuel GRG 24/90/65 COMMISSION Davenport to Governor Macdonnell, reporting progress and explaining necessity of visit to Melbourne. 26 October, 1856.
WATKINS, T. Character reference for T. GRG 24/90/129 Watkins, signed by J. Ridclift, Minister, Mount Torrens. 18 October, 1869.
WATSON, HENRY Correspondence relaing to GRG 24/90/34 charge of insubordination against Henry Watson, Chief Clerk, Customs. 1 February, 1849.
WATTS, J. Notes by the GRG 24/90/400 Postmaster-General (J. Watts) on the introduction of postage stamps, their values, and their designs. With 20 specimen stamps - 4 of each of 5 denominations - and annual statistics 1855-60 of the number of letters posted. c.1861. [With letter, 2 February, 1949, to the Archivist from N.R. James giving the value of the stamps and enclosing a 1955 centenary commemorative stamp.]
WELLINGTON Docket containing application GRG 24/90/88 by E.C. Hughes, Wellington, for stipend as J.P.
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9 June, 1862.
WELLS Letter to the Acting Colonial GRG 24/90/312 Secretary from J.H. Fisher supporting a previous suggestion that men from the "Royal Admiral" should be employed in digging wells in the public squares. 13 February, 1838.
WEST TERRACE Estimate by G.S. Kingston for GRG 24/90/337 CEMETERY proposed work at the cemetery. 17 June, 1839,
WESTON, J. Draft report of the committee GRG 24/90/142 appointed to investigate Mr. Weston's affairs. J. Weston was dispenser of medicines for the Government. 4 December, 1849.
WHALE FISHERIES Letter to Edward Stephens from GRG 24/90/366 John MacFarlane relative to the difficulties of keeping men employed in the whale fisheries. 28 June, 1837,
WHEAT Return of the quantity of GRG 24/90/52 wheat remaining on the land in certain districts, from Clerks of Local Courts. 17 July, 1851.
WHITE, J. Tender by J, White for GRG 24/90/282 erection of the Gaol. May, 1837,
WHITINGTON, W.S. W.S. Whitington. Sheep duty. GRG 24/90/13 Tally of sheep depastured by Whitington at Balhannah and Mount Barker. 10 June, 1842.
WIGLEY, H.P. Depositions taken at the trial GRG 24/90/11 of Enoch Fry before H.P. Wigley, Resident Magistrate. 21 January, 1842.
WILCOCKS, JAMES B. Letter signed by James B. GRG 24/90/61 Wilcocks, master of the Colonial War Steamer "Victoria", Plymouth, to H. Duncan, M.D., referring to quality of emigrants and methods of selection,
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7 March, 1856.
WILCOX, MR. Letter from B. Douglas, Port GRG 24/90/167 Adelaide, to Governor MacDonnell, supporting application of a Mr. Wilcox for clerkship with the Convict Establishment. 18 September, 1855.
WILLIAM, JAMES Account from William James, GRG 24/90/125 manufacturing stationer, addressed to Governor-in-Chief's Office. March, 1869.
WOMEN Memorial to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/388 R. Penney deploring the extent to which prostitution exists in Adelaide, suggesting the establishment of a refuge for women desirous of reforming, and pointing out the necessity of appointing persons to solemnize marriages in the country districts. 2 August, 1842.
WORLD WAR ONE Telegram received by the GRG 24/90/420 Premier of South Australia from the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth, announcing the signing of the Peace Treaty. 29 June, 1919.
WYATT, DR. W. Letter from Dr. W. Wyatt to GRG 24/90/298 Governor Grey relative to abuses in the administration of the Adelaide Hospital. 1 January, 1842.
WYATT, DR. W. Memorandum written by Police GRG 24/90/24 Sergeant J. Cromie to W. Wyatt, Coroner, Police Station, Adelaide, reporting a drowning fatality at Port Adelaide. 17 March, 1849.
WYATT, JOHN Letter to Governor Grey from GRG 24/90/259 J. Wyatt putting forward a proposal for supplying Adelaide with fresh water. 12 September, 1844.
WYLIE, MR. Depositions by E.J. Eyre and GRG 24/90/351 Wylie relative to the murder
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of Baxter during Eyre's expedition, 1840-41. 10 July, 1841.
YOUNG, E.M. Statement of assets and GRG 24/90/94A liabilities of the National Bank of Australasia within the Colony of South Australia for the quarter ended 30 September, 1863. Together with covering letter written by E.M. Young, Manager, to the Private Secretary, Government House. 21 October, 1863.
YOUNG, GOVERNOR Commission to enquire into GRG 24/90/33 and report on certain shipping places on the coasts and rivers of South Australia. Issued by Governor Young to Captain Freeling and 15 others. 11 October, 1849.
YOUNG, GOVERNOR Estimate of supplies for GRG 24/90/71 expedition, apparantly to be undertaken by Fred Sinnett, surveyor. With accompanying memoranda by Charles Sturt and Governor Young. September, 1851.
YOUNG, GOVERNOR Letter by Charles Sturt, GRG 24/90/41 Colonial Secretary, to Governor Young, recommending a Mr. Stewart to a vacant post in the Police Force. 10 September, 1850.
YOUNG, GOVERNOR Commission by Governor Young GRG 24/90/188 appointing William Alater and Francis Davison Justices of the Peace and Special Magistrates. 26 April, 1851.
YOUNG, GOVERNOR Memorandum from Governor GRG 24/90/165 Young. Includes printed specifications of earth-moving apparatus. 13 May, 1854.
YOUNGHUSBAND, W. Notes contained in envelope GRG 24/90/62 inscribed "Younghusband on Murray Customs", referring to intercolonial duties on the
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River Murray. 2 September, 1855.
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