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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.
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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…
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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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1837 Adelaide – the Street naming Committee decided on the names of the streets, the squares and the river of Adelaide. Most were named after people who made a contribution to the establishment of the colony. The following websites provides more information about the naming of the streets of Adelaide and North Adelaide. Street Naming…
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