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: History

  • 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…

  • Transport in the Colony: On Water

    1836      The first migrant ships arrive, first landing at Kangaroo Island, then at Holdfast Bay (off Glenelg). 1837      Port Adelaide (“Port Misery”) was proclaimed a port. 1839      Dredging began at the new site of Port Adelaide. 1840      McLaren wharf, Port Adelaide, opened. 1848      The first ferry operated across the River Murray at Wellington.    1853     …

  • History of Healthcare in South Australia

    Health Timeline 1836 Doctor John Woodforde arrived in the “Rapid”. He was the surgeon to the survey party brought out by Colonel Light. He was South Australia’s first doctor. 1837 Doctor John Young Cotter arrived in South Australia. His role was to provide medical attendance for Government employees and for immigrants and their families. He…

  • Kaurna People: History, Settlement and Traditional Lifestyle

    Kaurna People: History, Settlement and Traditional Lifestyle

    The language used within articles reflect the attitudes of the time. Please note that the newspaper clippings contain names and images of deceased persons which some readers may find distressing. Pre-White Contact Before British Settlement 1801 – 1803 – Flinders, an English man and Baudin, a French man explored the coast and met at Encounter…