Proclamation Day
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Proclamation Day commonly refers to the anniversary of the proclamation of government of the province of South Australia, which continues to be celebrated in South Australia on 28 December, although n
Charles Hill, The Proclamation of South Australia, 1836 (1856), Art Gallery of South Australia
The Old Gum Tree
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The Old Gum Tree is a historic site in Glenelg North, South Australia. Near this tree on 28 December 1836, the British governor John Hindmarsh delivered the proclamation announcing the establishment o
Proclamation Day
…issued Letters Patent establishing the province. The proclamation announcing the establishment of Government was made by Captain John Hindmarsh beside The Old Gum Tree at the present-day suburb of Glenelg North on 28 December 1836. The proclamation specified the same protection under the law for the local native…
The Old Gum Tree
Plaque from 1857 celebrating the 21st anniversary of Proclamation Day at the site
The Old Gum Tree, 1936
Postage stamp, Australia, 1936