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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.
Category: History
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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