The records consist of the official minutes of the University of Adelaide Council. Under the Act of Incorporation 1874, Council was given the entire management of the University, subject to the statutes and regulations with the approval of the Senate. In practice, it operates through a number of advisory committees which report to the Council.

93  Registrar's Department Notices of Motion Book 1875 - 1886

22  Special Committee Minutes 1887 - 1983

21  University Council Committee Minutes 1876 - 1886

33  University Council Correspondence Files [Dockets] 1877 - 1878

12  University Council Elections Record 1912 - 1970

20  University Council Minutes Index 1874 - 1916

25  University Council Reports Book 1874 - 1886

19  University Council Rough Minutes 1874 - 1878