The South Australian Government Gazette
Published by Authority
By Command A.M. Mundy Colonial Secretary
From January 7 1841 to December 30 1841
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The South Australian Government Gazette for the year 1841, issued under the authority of Colonial Secretary A.M. Mundy, provides a foundational record of the colony's administrative and legal operations during a formative stage of its development. Published weekly, the Gazette served as the official conduit for government proclamations, land grants, appointments, and regulatory notices. It includes detailed entries on public service roles, electoral arrangements, shipping regulations, and trade licensing, reflecting the colony's efforts to establish a structured civic framework. Legal matters such as insolvencies, probate announcements, and publican license transfers are also documented, offering insight into the intersection of governance and private enterprise.
This volume captures the pulse of South Australia as it transitioned from a fledgling settlement into a more organized colonial society. Land selection notices and property transactions reveal the expansion of agricultural and pastoral activity, while the appointment of magistrates and other officials marks the consolidation of public institutions. The Gazette also records unclaimed mail, lost property rewards, and declarations of insolvency—details that illuminate everyday colonial life. For historians and genealogists, the 1841 edition is a rich repository of names, occupations, and localities, offering granular insight into the social and administrative contours of early South Australian history.
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General wear to original leather bindings and marbled boards with a few bumps, minor damage as shown. Binding is strong, covers are firm and secure. There are no loose pages. Pages are clean and beautifully presented. The odd age mark here and there to pages with some yellowing as would be expected of documents this age. A desirable and beautifully presented volume of early Australian government gazette history in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 28cm x 22.5cm x 2cm (426 pages)
