Pioneers SA Learning Hub

Exploring the early European settlement of South Australia from 1836 to 1846 and answering questions on the lives of people in South Australia's colonial past, what significant events happened during this time

Image reference: A temporary view of the country and the temporary erections near the site for the proposed town of Adelaide. Light, William (1837). State Library of SA B 10079.

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Pioneers SA celebrates our shared heritage and honour the achievements of south Australian pioneers. The blog provides links and resources to tell us the story of the early years of European settlement and colonisation in South Australia.

Category: Culture

  • South Australian Timelines

    Events and statistics in South Australian history 1834-1857 – an overview of this period from early European settlement of the Colony to the commencement of responsible Government (from the Pioneers SA website: South Australia – Early History 1834 South Australian Colonisation Act (4 & 5 William IV. Cap 95) assented to – 15 August. South Australia…

  • 1841 Census

    The 1841 Census was undertaken when the colony was not 5 years old. The distances and small population meant that coverage was poor. Most citizens lived close to Adelaide and were counted by the enumerators. Those living further out may have been missed. Over 2900 households in Adelaide and in nearby villages nearly 9,200 people…

  • How to use the information

    These resources will help students to answer the following History Inquiry Questions: What do we know about the lives of people in Australia’s colonial past and how do we know? How did an Australian colony develop over time and why? How did colonial settlement change the environment? What were the significant events and who were…