Guide to the South Australia : geographic ephemera collected by the National Library of Australia
EPH GEO/TRAVEL.South Australia
National Library of Australia View Catalogue Record
Created: 2023
Collection Summary
- Title
- South Australia : geographic ephemera collected by the National Library of Australia
- Date Range
- N.D.
- Collection Number
- EPH GEO/TRAVEL.South Australia
- Extent
- 1 collection
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- Printed Collections
Introduction
Scope and Contents
Material in the Geography and Travel ephemera collection covers significant information about the geography, history, and tourist activities of places in Australia, its Antarctic and island territories. This includes geographical features, national parks and reserves, regions, cities, towns, buildings and other man-made structures. The collection includes advertising material, pamphlets, price lists, tokens, area and accommodation guides, brochures, postcards, stickers, labels and tickets.
Item Descriptions
Class 19XX. Material received before 2023
Ephemera relating to South Australia (File [unnumbered])
South Australia / A land of promise and prosperity, 1926 (Item 19XX/1) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
A leaflet advertising South Australia to tourists. It includes descriptions of attractions and resorts and features two maps, one of Adelaide city and one of wider Adelaide and suburbs. Printed by H.E. Powell, Government photolithographer Adelaide.
South East Coast / South Australia / Kingston Robe Beachport Southend Millicent, n.d. (Item 19XX/3) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 fold out envelope
A souvenir of colour images from places of interest around South Australia.
Snap shots of South Australia, n.d. (Item 19XX/4) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 fold out envelope
A souvenir of black and white images from places of interest around South Australia.
I am a V.I.S.A / Visitor in South Australia, n.d. (Item 19XX/5) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 badge
58mm circle pin back button made of metal and plastic with "I am a V.I.S.A Visitor In South Australia" printed on front in blue, yellow, and orange. Back reads "AUST BADGE CO 08-2702592".
The Limestone Trail / Limestone Coast, South Australia, 2000 (Item 19XX/6) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure on the Limestone Coast of South Australia. Provides information on the history and geology and opens up into a map that marks wineries, natural attractions, and heritage attractions.
Kidman Trail / A trail for horse riders, cyclists and walkers, n.d. (Item 19XX/7) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 flyer
Flyer for the Kidman Trail with a simple map on the reverse showing the trail and links to map brochures for smaller areas.
Heysen Trail / Australia's longest walking trail, 2010 (Item 19XX/8) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Leaflet introducing the Heysen Trail and providing information on what to expect, planning, and where to purchase detailed trail books.
Mawson Trail / South Australia's world class off road cycling trail, n.d. (Item 19XX/9) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 flyer
Flyer for the Mawson trail providing brief information on the trail split into three sections.
Your complete guide to South East South Australia / Enjoy!, 1983 (Item 19XX/10) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Fold out brochure advertising the south east coast of South Australia. Includes information on sightseeing, where to eat, major events, conservation parks, accommodation and rates, wineries, and geological attractions.
Sharing the Outback / A visitors guide, 1993 (Item 19XX/11) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
A leaflet with information on how to interact with the outback in South Australia including sharing with pastoralists, sharing with nature, sharing with other visitors and sharing the heritage. Also lists the "Australian Bush Country Code".
Sharing the Outback / A visitors code, n.d. (Item 19XX/12) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
A leaflet with information on how to interact with the outback in South Australia including sharing with pastoralists, sharing with nature, sharing with other visitors and sharing the heritage.
South Australian Events / Your guide to what's on in South Australia for 2001 and 2002, 2001-2002 (Item 19XX/13) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 program
Fold out program listing a range of events.
Community History / Calendar / October - December 1995, 1995 (Item 19XX/14) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
A leaflet made for the State History Centre's magazine, lists a quarterly cross section of history related activities in South Australia.
365 things to see and do in South Australia, n.d. (Item 19XX/15) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Fold out brochure listing 365 activities to do in South Australia. Divided into categories such as places to visit, museums, and special events.
Sightseeing guide to the Mid North / South Australia, 1980 (Item 19XX/16) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Fold out brochure with a map of the mid north region of South Australia and a directory of different activities, events, historic buildings, accommodation with prices, and more.
Major heritage properties / National Trust South Australia, n.d. (Item 19XX/17) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
A leaflet listing fifteen heritage properties around South Australia with an image, description, and admission information.
Historic accommodation of South Australia, n.d. (Item 19XX/18) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure listing twenty-two properties that are historically, architecturally, or environmentally significant and used as accommodation. Each features a sketch of the building with a description and contact information.
The Historic Gilbert Valley / In the mid north of South Australia / Sightseeing guide, n.d. (Item 19XX/19) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure with information on attractions around the mid north region including museums, wineries, tours, accommodation, and more.
There's a bright future for you in South Australia / The central state, n.d. (Item 19XX/20) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure designed to advertise the benefits of moving to and living in South Australia.
Sightseeing guide / The South East / South Australia, 1982 (Item 19XX/21) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure with information on attractions around the south east region including museums, wineries, tours, accommodation with prices, and more.
Day and half day tours from Adelaide, 1967 (Item 19XX/22) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
A brochure listing a range of half day and full day tours along with prices.
South Australia. / It's our State, mate. / Let's make it a great State, n.d. (Item 19XX/23) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Leaflet explaining the campaign to promote pride, enthusiasm and enterprise in South Australia.
The Historic Gilbert Valley / …In the Mid-North of SA, n.d. (Item 19XX/24) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure with history on the region, attractions of historical interest, and sightseeing. Illustrations by Peter Kelly.
Sightseeing guide to South East South Australia, 1979 (Item 19XX/25) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure with information on attractions around the south east region including museums, wineries, tours, accommodation with prices, and more.
Get away from it all at Bendleby, n.d. (Item 19XX/26) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Leaflet with information on activities and accommodation in the Bendleby ranges.
Holiday tours in South Australia, 1950 (Item 19XX/27) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 booklet
Flip booklet of tours and information on different regions of South Australia. Features black and white images and a postcard on the back to send in for more details about tours.
The South East of South Australia, n.d. (Item 19XX/28) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Leaflet advertising the south east region of South Australia with images and descriptions of attractions.
What to see, what to do, where to go in Outback South Australia, 1996 (Item 19XX/29) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Leaflet listing attractions in the different regions of outback South Australia along with a events calendar.
Visitor's guide to Outback South Australia, n.d. (Item 19XX/30) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 booklet
Booklet providing information on the towns in the outback region of South Australia including local businesses, points of interest, events, and local services.
Mid North / South Australia, 1978 (Item 19XX/31) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Fold out brochure detailing the attraction of the mid-north region of South Australia. Feature colour images and descriptions of attractions by theme.
Australian Bureau of Statistics / South East in brief, 1995, 1995 (Item 19XX/32) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Leaflet with statistical data and information about the region from the 1993-4 Agricultural census.
South Australian / Shorts / 1993-4 / Over 240 great holiday ideas, 1993-1994 (Item 19XX/33) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 booklet
Booklet with a large range of holiday packages divided by region. Includes images, descriptions and prices.
South Australia / For your next holiday / Centenary celebrations 1936, 1936 (Item 19XX/34) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Leaflet with information on the centenary attractions of South Australia. Features black and white images and events calendar.
For all travel information consult the S.A. Govt. Tourist Bureau, 1952 (Item 19XX/35) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Leaflet advertising the tourist bureau.
The South Coast / South Australia, 1949 (Item 19XX/36) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 booklet
Booklet detailing the attractions of the South Coast of South Australia.
South Australia / Experience it!, n.d. (Item 19XX/37) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Staple bound brochure detailing the attractions of the different towns and regions of South Australia. Features colour photos and descriptions.
South East South Australia, 1980 (Item 19XX/38) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Fold out brochure advertising the south east coast of South Australia. Includes information geological attractions, cheese country, Coonawarra, and beaches.
South Australian holidays / We know a special place for you, 1975 (Item 19XX/39) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure of tours conducted by Ansett. Includes itineraries.
Your complete guide to Lower Murray South Australia, 1983 (Item 19XX/40) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Four pages staples together with information on the Lower Murray region including sightseeing, major events, fishing, cruises, and accommodation with pricelist.
Accommodation along Eyre Highway / Hotels - Motels - Caravan parks, 1976 (Item 19XX/41) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Leaflet listing detailed information on accommodation options with addresses, rates, and amenities.
The Murray Valley Tour / With Bastin's / 'The most picturesque and interesting tour in South Australia', n.d. (Item 19XX/42) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure of a tour conducted by Bastin's. It lists the itinerary and provides general information about the region in which the tour takes place.
Day tours and packages, 2001 (Item 19XX/43) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure of tour and holiday packages.
South Australia / Ansett Airlines holidays, 1979 (Item 19XX/44) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure of tours and holidays through Ansett Airlines. Includes itineraries and a price list.
TAA holidays / South Australia, 1979 (Item 19XX/45) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure of different tours and cruises by TAA Holidays, includes prices and dates.
Touring guide for South Australia / Come to your senses. Come to South Australia, 1996 (Item 19XX/46) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure with chapters on the different region of South Australia. It includes attractions and sightseeing, events, and accommodation options.
Big River Country / Riverland, Murraylands, Mallee and Coorong areas / South Australia / 1998 visitor guide, 1998 (Item 19XX/47) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure of accommodation, tours and cruises, maps, food and wine, attractions sport and recreation, and calendar of events.
South Australia / The South East / 1997 visitor guide, 1997 (Item 19XX/48) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure of information on the different towns in the South East region. Includes activities and accommodation options.
South East secrets South Australia / 2000 visitor guide, 2000 (Item 19XX/49) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure of information on the different towns in the South East region. Includes activities and accommodation options. Seventeenth edition.
South Australia's South East / The visitor 1994, 1994 (Item 19XX/50) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure of information on the different towns in the South East region. Includes activities and accommodation options.
South Australia's South East / The visitor 1995, 1995 (Item 19XX/51) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure of information on the different towns in the South East region. Includes activities and accommodation options.
South Australia's South East / The visitor / 1993 edition, 1993 (Item 19XX/52) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure of information on the different towns in the South East region. Includes activities and accommodation options.
South Australia / Touring guide / Surprise yourself!, n.d. (Item 19XX/53) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure with chapters on the different towns and regions of South Australia. Includes small simple maps with places of interest marked and descriptions of the towns and what to expect from them.
South Australia's out of the ordinary holiday book / South Australia. Out of the ordinary, 1992-1993 (Item 19XX/54) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
A brochure of a variety of accommodation and holiday packages throughout South Australia. Includes prices and booking information.
South Australian secrets / From Adelaide to the Outback, 2001-2002 (Item 19XX/55) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
A brochure of events and holiday attractions in South Australia.
Rediscover yourself / Discover the secrets of South Australia, 2004-2005 (Item 19XX/56) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
A brochure of activities and holiday packages that are available around South Australia. Divided by region, it covers activities from relaxing to adrenaline.
Discover South Australia's mining heritage trails, 1998 (Item 19XX/57) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
A brochure of holidays and tours that are designed to teach the participant about the mining heritage of South Australia.
South Australia / Productive creative competitive / South Australia - Your best choice for investment and trade, n.d. (Item 19XX/58) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
A leaflet promoting South Australia to potential businesses.
Adelaide to Sydney / Wilkins Tourists Maps, n.d. (Item 19XX/59) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
A brochure of maps between Adelaide and Sydney. It includes profiles on town, local business advertisements, and directories.
The many worlds of South Australia, n.d. (Item 19XX/60) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Brochure promoting South Australia. It has profiles on the towns and regions with colour images.
South Australia / From wine and food to the legendary Australian Outback, 2001 (Item 19XX/61) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
A brochure of holiday ideas and attractions divided by region. Includes colour images, maps, and events.
Touring guide / South Australia, 1993 (Item 19XX/62) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
A brochure of touring holiday ideas divided by region. Includes maps, amenities information, and colour images.
Mid North / Living history / South Australia enjoy!, 1984 (Item 19XX/63) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
A brochure of places to enjoy along the highways in the Mid North.
South Australia's Mid North visitors guide / Your indispensable companion for travelling in the Heart of South Australia, 1992 (Item 19XX/64) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
A brochure featuring profiles on the towns and attractions of the mid north South Australia. Includes accommodation, attractions, restaurants, and wineries.
South Australia's Castaway Coast / A holiday full of hidden treasures, n.d. (Item 19XX/65) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
A brochure on the attractions of South Australia's coast regions.
South Australia / A guide to the Riverland and Murraylands regions, 1996 (Item 19XX/66) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
A brochure on the attractions of the big river country of South Australia. It includes activities, local business advertisements, and a directory in the back.
I am a V.I.S.A / Visitor In South Australia, n.d. (Item 19XX/67) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 sticker
Sticker with "I am a V.I.S.A / Visitor In South Australia" in blue, yellow and orange.
South Australia / The Festival State, 1980 (Item 19XX/68) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Fold out brochure of maps of different regions of South Australia accompanied with colour illustrations and blurbs on some regions.
Sightseeing guide / The Lower Murray South Australia, 1980 (Item 19XX/69) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
A brochure with information on the lower Murray region including caravan parks, museums and galleries, activities, wineries, and more.
South Australia / More holiday kilometres per litre, n.d. (Item 19XX/70) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
A brochure detailing a variety of driving tours and trips in South Australia.
South Australia, another world a day away, n.d. (Item 19XX/71) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 envelope
A card envelope satchel with the "V.I.S.A. Visitor In South Australia" branding and blurb on the back with an illustration of Australia.
It Happened Here / Eustace Reveley Mitford 1811-1869, n.d. (Item 19XX/72) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
A leaflet from the Old Parliament House - a division of the History Trust of South Australia with information on the historical figure Eustace Reveley Mitford, also known as Pasquin.
Looking to South Australia's future / Present by the State Development Council, n.d. (Item 19XX/73) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
A leaflet calling to locals to provide ideas that South Australia can improve and what it's future might look like. Features a cartoon comic strip.
South Australia / A special report / The Bannon Government progress and achievements: A summary, n.d. (Item 19XX/74) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
A leaflet with summaries of what the Bannon Government have planned and achieved in their time in office. Mentions the tourism trade.
Exploring / Historic Glenelg by Walking or Cycling / Route 2, n.d. (Item 19XX/75) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Self-guided walk information with map.
South Australia / Farm and Country Stays / 1995-1996 Edition, 1995 (Item 19XX/76) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 brochure
Lists of accommodation with pricing and contact details.
Schubert Farm / Monarto Information, n.d. (Item 19XX/77) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
General farm information with map.
Wellington / "Where the river meets the lake", n.d. (Item 19XX/78) - Box [unnumbered]
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet
Venue, museum and supply store information.