The Pioneers Association of South Australia Incorporated was founded in 1935
and has the following principal objectives:
- To perpetuate the memory of the pioneers of early settlement in South Australia.
- To establish and maintain a faithful record of the pioneers for the benefit of present and future generations.
- To encourage the preservation of records, portraits, relics and historical materials associated with pioneer settlement.
- To promote awareness and knowledge of South Australian history.
- To affiliate with any other organisation with objectives similar to those of the Association.
Friday 2 August Annual Dinner
Speaker: Dr Roger Irvine Topic: : "Colonial Settlers on the River Torrens" Venue: Adelaide Pavilion, Veale Gardens, Time: 6:30 for 6:45 pm
Bookings & payment by 23 July please.
Events Page for details | Family Gathering Descendants of Patrick Butler and Sarah Naulty Patrick Butler and Sarah Naulty arrived on the ‘Prince Regent’ in 1839. Descendants are invited to celebrate the 180th anniversary of their arrival on Sunday 6th October 2019, 10am-4pm at St Michael’s Church Hall, Victoria Rd, Clare, SA Bring a plate for a shared lunch. Further details from PASA member – Rosemary Owens AO By email at: ptkbutler1839@gmail.com |
Members Resource Area - Recent Additions
All 117 PASA Publications now available in pdf format for on-line reading
Event Reports - Walkerville Village Walk, & 1838 Retrospective
| THE FOUNDATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA FIRST SETTLEMENT ON KANGAROO ISLAND "THEORISTS OF 1830" PLAN TO OVERCOME SOCIAL WOES BY EMIGRATION. By the Rev. JOHN BLACKET ...The first to arrive was the Duke of York; this was on July 27, 1836. .....Captain Morgan, of the Duke of York, wrote: - "At 8 a.m. we saw the Island of Kangaroo ahead. At 5 p.m. shortened sail. Ran, during the night, a moderate distance from Kangaroo Island. In the evening held a prayer meeting. Read Acts 20. Four prayed. Sang several hymns, and found it good to pray almost in sight of our haven." ...... The vessel anchored in Nepean Bay. There was some discussion as to who should be the first to land. The captain soon settled the question. The youngest child on board ("Baby Beare") was placed in a boat; the sailors rowed to the land, and placed her tiny feet on the beach of Nepean Bay. |
Membership is open to any person with an ancestor who arrived in South Australia
by and including December 28th 1846.
Spouses of members may become associate members. The Association currently has over 700 members.
Governor of South Australia.