Correspondence

Correspondence and Despatches sent and received by the Chief (former Colonial) Secretary's Office, Colonization Commissioners, Imperial government in London.

Chief (former Colonial) Secretary's Office

The Colonial Secretary's Office was the main government office in the early colonial era, becoming the Chief Secretary in 1856.

Colonization Commissioners

Index to early correspondence relating to colonization 1836 - 1843.

Despatches

Official reports on state affairs, and instructions for the South Australian government from the Imperial government in London.

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House or Property History

Guides to help prepare a history of property, homes and other buildings.

Immigration

State Records holds many records relating to immigration to South Australia from 1836 onwards,

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