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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.

Uncovering South Australia’s Colonial Past

Uncovering South Australia’s Colonial Past

Pioneers SA Learning Hub

South Australian Landscape. Skipper, J 1855. State Library of SA B 70983

Discover South Australia’s colonial history from 1836 to 1846 and learn about the early settlement and lives of the people during this time.

Learn about significant events and experiences that shaped the region’s identity.

You will find resources and links to other sites that tell us about the early years of European settlement and colonisation in South Australia.

You will find pictures and pieces of writing that come from that time.

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Feel free to reach out for any inquiries regarding South Australia’s early settlement history. We’re here to assist fellow history enthusiasts and researchers.

South Australian natives. Shramm, A 1859. State Library SA B 70986

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