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The region was inhabited by four Aboriginal nations.
Read moreFlinders captained the Investigator
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This letter was edited by Robert Gouger, who had visited Wakefield in prison.
Read moreAt the same time Charles Sturt’s expedition reaches the mouth of the River Murray
Read moreThe proposal was rejected the following year.
Read moreRobert Gouger (1802-1846) was one of the first and most influential advocates for South Australia
Read moreThe Act was passed by the parliament.
Read moreThe letters Patent declared that South Australia is to be occupied as a province under the British Crown and defined the boundaries of the new province.
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The John Pirie leading the fleet, departs on February 22. First settlers arrive at Kangaroo Island in July.
Read moreModern Adelaide is selected as the site in December after rejecting Encounter Bay and Port Lincoln.
Read moreThe city of Adelaide is officially founded on December 31. Although the Letters Patent attached to the 1834 colonisation act protect the rights and lands of the Aboriginal people, there is no treaty in place and the dispossession of the Indigenous population begins.
Read moreThe area becomes known as the Adelaide Hills.
Read moreThis discovery increase the fortunes of the the new settlement
Read moreThis is regarded as the first wine export from South Australia
Read moreThis opens parts of the state up to the River Murray steamboat trade
Read moreThe line passes through the Adelaide Hills with stations established at townships along the way
Read moreThis marks the Federation of Australia
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