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How to use our Collection

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A description of the services we provide and tips on how to start your research using the archive.

Starting your own Research

Advice on starting your research using our archival collection.

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How to access records in the archive

Advice on viewing and using records held by State Records.

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How to find records in the archive

Original records can be identified and ordered through our catalogue ArchivesSearch for viewing in our Research Centre.

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Online Records

A summary of digitised records which can be viewed online.

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Immigration

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

Copying and Digitisation Services

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.

Passenger Lists 1845 - 1940

Passenger lists dating from 1845 to 1886 record emigrants selected by the Colonization Commissioners London. Their passage was paid for out of the Emigration Fund.

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