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This devotional card, written by Queen Adelaide in 1841, quotes Psalms 100:5
Collection Item | North Terrace | 1840s
The Kingston Map of Adelaide of shows building development and the variety of construction just six years after colonial occupation of the site.
Maps and Panoramas | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | 1840s
Light’s Plan of Adelaide as printed in 1840 gives the names of people who first bought land in the city and the title numbers of the town acres that they purchased.
Maps and Panoramas | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | 1830s, 1840s
This paint box is believed to have belonged to soldier, public servant and explorer, Captain Charles Sturt.
Collection Item | 1800-1810, 1830s, 1840s
Collection Item | 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Urn made by Henry Tijou and carried in Queen Adelaide's funeral procession.
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