Preserving Our History

Exhibits

Scabby Knees, Hopes and Dreams: a child's experience of government 1840-1990 explores the stories about children and government contained in the State Records collection. This exhibition can be viewed at the City Research Centre.

A fascinating insight into South Australian childhood from 1840 - 1990 Scabby Knees, Hopes and Dreams (3.49 MB PDF File)

Related Information:

• Scabby Knees Hopes and Dreams
• City Research Centre and Training Facility

This website is home to two online exhibitions:

• Riverland Exhibit which explores work, home and community life in the Riverland.
• South Australia on the Map is a tribute to George Woodroffe Goyder, Surveyor-General. Goyder is the man responsible for the mapping of inland South Australia in the 19th Century and was instrumental in the development of land administration in South Australia.

To view these exhibits, see the links below.

Related Information:

• Riverland - Looking Back
• SA on the Map: 1836 - 2006