The South Australian Government Gazette
Published by Authority
By Command A.M. Mundy Colonial Secretary
From January 6 1848 to December 28 1848
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The South Australian Government Gazette for the year 1848, issued under the authority of Colonial Secretary A.M. Mundy, offers a comprehensive record of the administrative, legal, and civic developments in the colony during a formative period. Published weekly, the Gazette served as the official channel for government proclamations, legislative enactments, land transactions, appointments to public office, and judicial notices. It reflects the machinery of colonial governance, detailing everything from the establishment of local councils and electoral boundaries to the regulation of trade, shipping, and public health. The Gazette also includes notices of bankruptcies, probate matters, and company registrations, illustrating the intersection of public policy and private enterprise.
Beyond its bureaucratic function, the 1848 volume reveals the social and economic pulse of South Australia as it transitioned from fledgling settlement to structured colony. Land acquisition and leasing notices underscore the expansion of agricultural and pastoral activity, while entries on immigration and infrastructure hint at the colony's growing ambitions. The Gazette also documents the legal framework underpinning civil society, including the appointment of magistrates, justices of the peace, and medical practitioners. For historians and genealogists, this volume is a rich source of names, places, and events, offering granular insight into the lives and institutions that shaped South Australia in the mid-19th century.
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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 3cm (458 pages)
