Papers concerning the proclamation of government in South Australia, 1834 Dec. 28 [manuscript]. 1938-1947.

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Papers concerning the proclamation of government in South Australia, 1834 Dec. 28 [manuscript]. 1938-1947.

Letters, newspaper cuttings and other papers concerning the proclamation of government in South Australia, which took place on 1834 Dec. 28. Includes a printed booklet (1938) by F. L. Parker and J. D. Somerville, 'Naming the 28 December'; extracts from the 1834 'Act empowering His Majesty to erect South Australia into a province'; and letters 1945-1947, Kings Park, South Australia to J. A. Ferguson, Queen's Square, Sydney by J. D. Somerville re the establishment of the government of South Australia.

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Parker, F. L. (Ferdinand Lucas), 1885-1959

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Somerville, J. D. (James Dugald), 1868-1960

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Somerville was an ex-railway engineer and surveyor. The notes were prepared to assist a Mr. Weatherstone who was engaged in research on the Bourke and Wills expedition. From the description of Papers. 1941-1944. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225827495 ...

Ferguson, John Alexander, 1881-1969

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Epithet: Reverend novelist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000410.0x00011e Judge, N.S.W. Industrial Commission, 1936-1953. Trustee, Library of New South Wales; Fellow and president of Royal Australian Historical Society; and compiler of Bibliography of Australia. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. [19--] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225823641 ...