Narrative of an Expedition into Central Australia Performed Under the Authority of Her Majesty's Government, During the Years 1844, 5, and 6, Together With A Notice of the Province of South Australia in 1847

CHAPTER II PLAINS OF ADELAIDE--BRIDGES OVER THE TORRENS--SITE OF

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ADELAIDE--GOVERNMENT HOUSE BUILDINGS AND CHURCHES--SCHOOLS-- POLICE--ROADS--THE GAWLER--BAROSSA RANGE--THE MURRAY BELT-- MOORUNDI--NATIVES ON THE MURRAY--DISTANT STOCK STATIONS-- MOUNT GAMBIER DISTRICT--ITS RICHNESS--ASCENT TO MOUNT LOFTY-- MOUNT BARKER DISTRICT--SCENE IN HINDMARSH VALLEY--PROPORTION OF SOIL IN THE PROVINCE--PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL-- PORT LINCOLN--CLIMATE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA--RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER--SALUBRITY.