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Permission to Determination access records dated post 1970 must be sought from the Chief Executive, Department of the Premier and Cabinet Contents Correspondence – “Babbage” to “Bonus” Subjects include inquests, land ownership and development, public works, Aborigines, exploration, legal matters, social welfare, mining, transport, flora and fauna, agriculture, education, religious matters, immigration, health, licensed premises, leases, insolvencies, defence, police, gaols and lunatics. Note: State Records has public access copies of this correspondence on microfilm in our Research Centre. For further details of the correspondence numbering system, and the microfilm locations, see following page. 2 December 2015 GRG 24/4 (1837-1856) AND GRG 24/6 (1842-1856) Index to Correspondence of the Colonial Secretary's Office, including some newspaper references · HOW TO USE THIS SOURCE References Beginning with an 'A' For example: A (1849) 1159, 1458 These are letters to the Colonial Secretary (GRG 24/6) The part of the reference in brackets is the year ie. (1849) The last part of the reference are the letter numbers ie. 1159, 1458 . ~· . On microfilm in Drawers ............ in the Microfilm area References beginning with any other letter of the alphabet For example: Q (1849) 445, 476 These are letters from the Colonial Secretary (GRG 24/4) The part of the reference in brackets is the year ie. (1849) The last part of the reference is the page numbers ie. 445, 4 7 6 'W Fin' references refer to GRG 24/20 in Drawer . .... in the Microfilm Area 'S.A.. Aug. 28, 1849.. 2C, 3C' type references refer to the early newspapers held by the State Library of SA 159 BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. To make a geological and mineralogical survey of the colony. A (1851) 3768 (See Governor's minute) s (1851) 789. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Tu make a survey of the Adelaide plains with a view to sinking artesian bores. A (1851) 3900. s (1851) 802. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Appointed Geological and Mineralogical Surveyor for South Australia. His salary and travelling expenses. T (1852) 19, 52, 53, 80. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. To visit Victorian and N.S.W. goldfields. T (1852) 27. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Travelling expenses for his visit to Victorian and N.S.W. goldfields. T ( 1852) 51 • BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. To begin operations at the Assay Office with the least possible delay. T (1852) 90. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Inquires about his travelling expenses. A (1852) 508. T (1852) 187. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Claims a refund on the passage he forfeited to Melbourne, in order to open the Assay Office. A (1852) 534. T (1852) 185. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Source of his salary as Government Assayist. T (1852) 216, 223. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Proposes to spend part of his time on geological surveys. A ( 1852) 1794. T (1852) 577. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Reprimanded. T (1852) 387. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Reports on several proposals for Adelaide's water supply. A ( 1852) 1809. T (1852) 585. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Points out absurdities in ,system of paying Government salaries and accounts. A (1852) 1928. T (1852) 638. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Plan for a mineral survey. A (1852) 1942. T (1852) 656. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Applies for a salary increase. A (1852) 2077. T (1852) 678. 160 BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. His suggestions for a bridge over the Torrens. A (1852) 2190. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Sells his screw-cutting lathe and planing machine to the Government. A (1852) 2365. T (1852) 753. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. His appointment as a Gold Commissioner cancelled. A (1852) 2465. T (1852) 781. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Reports on the prospects of the Echunga Goldfield. A (1852) 2613. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Frequently high-handed. An example. A (1852) 2681. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Governor discourages his proposal to form a mineral collection. A (1852) 2949. T (1852) 904. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Offers his assay apparatus to the Government. A (1852) 3369. T ( 1852) 1004. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Appointed chief engineer of the Port Adelaide to Adelaide Railway works. A (1853). 29, 117. U (1853) 19 (twice), 52. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Chairman of the first Mitcham District Council. A (1853) 582. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Detailed plan for establishing a public library and museum in Adelaide. A (1853) 2778. u (1853) 858. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Alleged statement that the whole survey of the Province is incorrect. A ( 1 854) 1915-~. V. (1854) 694. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Chairman of Mitcham District Council. A (1854) 3145. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. To report on suggested site far railway terminus at Gawler. A (1854') 3618. v ( 1854) 1006. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Modification of bill to establish S,A, Institute. Notes by B.H. Babbage. A (1855) 3282. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Observations on a bill to reconstruct the Central Road Board. 1 A ( 18 ) ::>) 3842. ___........__Ill 161 BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Regarded as a public servant. Precluded from receiving fees as a Commissioner, Central Board of Main Roads. A ( 1856) 21 • x ( 1 856) 17 -1 8. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Forwards report of engineers on the cost of the Port Railway line to the undertakers. A (1856) 539. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. Reports on the search for coal with reference to a speech made by the Colonial Secretary. A (1856) 1635. BABBAGE, Benjamin Herschel. See also: Assay Office, Adelaide. BABBAGE, Dugald. Recommended as an additional chemical assistant in the Assay Office. A (1852) 85L~. T (1852) 278. BABBAGE, Octavius A. Appointed to City Waterworks and Drainage Commission as messenger and clerk. A (1856) 2439. BABINGTON, R. Correspondence as surgeon superintendent of the LadJ Bruce. A (1846 1368, 1380, 1402. M (1846) 162 (3 times). BABOo,· i4mlgjant ship. Miscellaneous papers. A ( 18 8 754, 1875, 1886, 1887, 1889, 1946, 1954. P (1848 605; 626 (twice), 635. BACCA. Government Resident, Port Lincoln recommends the release of Bacca, a native prisoner. A (1856) 2443. x ( 1856) 441 . BACCUS, William. Application for timber licence. A (1843) 245. F (1843) 413. BACHAUS, Frederick. A lunatic. Dies in the Adelaide Gaol infirmary. A (1855) 2163. BACHER, Thomas. Inquest on his death. A (1854) 3007. BACK, Robert. See Buck. BACK, William. Forwards a petition from settlers in Walkerville. A (1854) 1939. A i1855) 1888. v 1854) 682. ~w 1855) 467. BACK, William. Forwards memorial for the transfer of sections 460 and 477, District of Yatala, to District of Walkerville. A (1855) 2949. w (1855) 713. 162 BACK, William. Forwards details of the election of councillors of the Walkerville District Council. A ( 1856) 677. BACKHAUS, Henry. Naturalised. A ( 1 84 9 ) 1 091. BACKHAUS, Rev. Henry. An original trustee of the German and British Hospital. Unable to act, having taken up residence in Germany. A (1855) 3091. w (1855) 888. BACKHAUS, Rev. W. Correspondence about land grant for section 38 on the Hutt River. A (1851) 744. s (1851) 154, 169, 173. BACKMAN, Claus. Inquest on his death. A (1851) 3334. BACKSTAIRS PASSAGE. Shoal at the east end reported by whalers. A (1843) 593. BACON, Caroline. Matron on the Trafalgar. A ( 1 84 9) 1 4 7 • BACON, Henry. Gardening near Belair. A (1842) 388. E (1842) 760. BACON & MANTON. Payment for bread. c (1838) 86. BADCOCK, James. Recommended as Postmaster at Waterwale. A (1852) 1117. T (1852) 365. BADCOCK, Josas. Convicted of wounding his wife. A (1850) 2787. BADCOCK, Josas. Seeks remission of sentence. A (1851) 2009, 2078. s (1851) 416. BADCOCK, Josas, Again seeks remission of sentence. A ( 1852) 4. BADCOCK, Josas. His wife having now deserted him he urgently seeks release from prison. A ( 1852) 139, T (1852) 50. BADCOCK, Joses. See Badcock, Josas. Badcock signed his christian name both ways. BADCOCK, Paul. Appointed Postmaster at Watervale. A ( 1851,) 2628. s (1851) 527. BADCOCK, Paul. Leaves the colony and his post office at Watervale. A (1852) 1117. T (1852) 365. BADDELEY, Augustus George. Appointed clerk in the Assay Office. T ( 181:)?.) 305. 163 BADDELEY, Augustus George. Resigns as clerk in the Assay Office and goes to the goldfields. A (1852) 2283, 2485. T (1852) 783. - BADDELEY George. Recommenrled for admission to the Hospital. A ( 1846)1 11 ;Jr. L ( 1 846 ) 1 2 0 • BADGE, John. To receive rations. L (1846) 365. BADGER, Frances. To receive rations. L (1846) 365. BADMAN, corboral. Eulogised by the Police Commissioner. A ( 1854 )11 1. BAGHURST, James. Inquest on his death. Intestate. A (1852) 1569, 1714. T (1852) 568. BAGNALL, William. Convicted of theft. A (1850) 2787. BAGNALL, William. Attacked by a native on Yorke Peninsula. A ( 1850) 1424. BAGNALL~ William. Murdered by natives on Yorke Peninsula. A (1851) 1549, 2182, 2278 (p.5), 3144 (p.9), 3163 (p.2). BACOT, Capt. Charles Harvey. Natives rob huts of his shepherd and attack his flocks. A (1842) 596. BAGOT, g4~)· Charles Harvey. Exchange of sections of land. E (1 356. BACOT, Cant· Charles Harvey. Liability for dues under the Sheep iseases Act. A ( '1 84 3 ) 111 • F (1843) 347.