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Health and Welfare

Children in State Based Care

Records relating to the care of children by the State. Children who were wards of the state, in other state-based care and adopted.

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Destitution in South Australia

The Destitute Board was responsible for overseeing those who had no means or relatives to support themselves. 

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Hospitals

We hold some patient-related and administrative records from public hospitals.

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Magill Old Folks' Home

Records of the government’s institution for aged residential care from 1917 to 1989.

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Family History Research

Our archival record collection is an invaluable resource for family history research.

House or Property History

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

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We offer a range of copying and digitisation options, or you can make your own copies at no cost.

To request a copy use the Indexes and Special Lists to find the reference to the original record.

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