State Records of South Australia
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Currently located in Gepps Cross,
keeps and preserves the corporate memory of our state and makes these records accessible to the public. Their collection comprises a wide range of topics, from aboriginal families and estates to royal visits and registration of life events. I had the privilege of touring behind the scenes and viewing treasures from its archive during the recent
History Festival .
The records that intrigued me most were those relating to the official assisted immigration which consists of multiple lists of passengers with names, ages, occupation and marital status. These passengers were emigrants selected by the Colonisation Commissioners of London during the 1800s. Great for anyone wanting to find out more about their family's history.
Just as useful are the administration records of the photographic portraits of our World War I soldiers, sailors and nurses. Each photo has a 'particulars' sheet accompanying it which details their rank, number, unit and distinctions.
I also viewed a number of prisoner's registers in order to discover the sort of offences people were arrested for and the sentences they received. These tales from the gaol back then were certainly a fascinating eye-opener.
If you are keen on starting your own research, the State Records' Research Centre might be the place for you. Anyone can book an appointment for a visit to view whichever record they wish. Just remember though that records need to be pre-ordered at least 24 hours in advance. So, do make sure to plan your visit. Bookings can be made online via their
Eventbrite website or by phone on 8343 6800. They are open for two 3-hour sessions per day from Tuesdays to Thursdays each week.
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