This compass is believed to have been used by John William Billiatt on the successful 1861-1862 expedition with John McDouall Stuart across Australia, from Adelaide to Chambers Bay, east of the present site of Darwin.

This devotional card, written by Queen Adelaide in 1841, quotes Psalms 100:5

Panorama of Adelaide, 1865. Photographer: Townsend Duryea. Courtesy of the State Library of South Australia, SLSA: B5099

This sample of jerky came from the successful expedition made by John McDouall Stuart across Australia from south to north in 1861 - 1862. 

The Kingston Map of Adelaide of shows building development and the variety of construction just six years after colonial occupation of the site.

Light’s Plan of Adelaide as printed in 1840 gives the names of people who first bought land in the city and the title numbers of the town acres that they purchased.

This paint box is believed to have belonged to soldier, public servant and explorer, Captain Charles Sturt.

Pannikin used by William Keckwick on expedition with John McDouall Stuart.

A well-worn teddy who's not afraid to show the stuff he's made of. 

Model - Speed Boat with Motor.

Urn made by Henry Tijou and carried in Queen Adelaide's funeral procession.