The records consist of copies of letters sent, initially by the Registrar and after 1965 by other members of the administration.

The records consist of correspondence on matters not anticipated to be of a continuing nature and, therefore, not significant enough to docket. Many are enquiries for information from intending students. Letter Books were initially compiled by the Registrar’s Department and subsequently by all offices of senior members of the administration including the Registrar, Academic Registrar, Bursar and Vice-Chancellor.

The records consist of letters received from and copies of letters sent to the University Architects, Woods Bagot Laybourne-Smith and Irwin. They relate to buildings, repairs, grounds and services and contain details of tenders, payments and some specifications and architectural drawings. Subsequent correspondence is contained in Series 2 and correspondence files, Series 200.

The records consist of indexed bound volumes of letter press copies of accounts sent, with date of payment and receipt number entered subsequently. The accounts include invoices for re-prints, textbooks, re-imbursements, making and testing of apparatus and equipment, and the payment of student fees by other institutions (eg. Education Department, S.A. School of Mines).

The records of the lease of University lands include details of the length of lease, original and subsequent lessees, rent payable and date (Gale days), amounts paid and date. The Act of Incorporation (no. 20 of 1874) provided the University with an endowment of 50,000 acres of country land. The land was re-purchased by the government in 1915.

The records consist of reports on individual students at annual examination for 1898-1901 and 1908. Volume1 (1898-99) is a letter press book and many entries are difficult to read. The 1900 reports are badly damaged.

The records consist of an annual alphabetical (by name of correspondent) index to correspondence files, Series 200. It records the name of writer, number and year of docket, subject, reference to Council or Committee meeting, page and volume of letter book (Series 1) if a reply was generated.

The records consist of letter press copies of letters sent by the Warden, including reports on annual Senate Meetings, notices of convening of the Senate and notification of persons elected to Senate.

The records consist of maps of University lands at Gumbowie, Parnaroo and Tatiara. These were part of the endowment of 50,000 acres of country land made by the Act of Incorporation (no. 20) in 1874. The land was subsequently re-purchased by the government in 1915.

The returns by the Registrar (at the request of Government) record the names of lessees, rent per acre, lessees surrendering leases and value of improvements. The 1883 return is printed as Parliamentary Paper 120/1884. The Act of Incorporation (no. 20 of 1874) provided the University with an endowment of 50,000 acres of country land. The land was re-purchased by the government in 1915.

The records consist of the minutes of the University Association which was constituted in 1872 to promote the establishment of a university in Adelaide. The Association's aims were to secure further members and financial support, appoint professors and lecturers, arrange classes and to establish the university formally by Act of Parliament. Following the passage of the Bill in November 1874, the University Council was appointed and the Association lapsed, holding a final meeting in May 1875 to formally disband itself and authorise transfer of its records to the University.

The record documents the election of original members and new members each year. It appears to have been compiled retrospectively and was discontinued prior to the introduction of a new system of Council election in 1971.

The records are comprised of copies of Safety Committee minutes received by the Adelaide University Sports Association. The Committee dealt with all issues relating to safety throughout the University, including matters such as fire, traffic, asbestos, flammable liquids storage, training of safety officers and development of the Safety Handbook.

The Public Examinations Board was first appointed by the University Council in 1901 in order to conduct public examinations in general and commercial education. In 1924, it was expanded to include other educational institutions and members were appointed by the Minister of Education. The Manuals include information on syllabus, regulations, copies of examination papers and notes by examiners. To 1969, they also included pass lists.

The records consist of copies of University examination papers in all subject areas.

The Australian Music Examinations Board was formed in 1907 as a joint scheme between the Universities of Melbourne, Adelaide, Tasmania and Queensland and later included the University of Western Australia and the NSW State Conservatorium of Music. The Board was responsible for the management of musical education of all grades. The Manual contains information on syllabus, regulations, examination papers and early volumes contained lists of students.

The records are comprised of copies of letters sent by the Secretary of the Public Examinations Board. From 27 September 1924, the letters were sent by the Registrar on behalf of the Board. They are mainly routine correspondence, but include some results of examinations and awards of scholarships and bursaries.

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.

The records are comprised of the rough minutes of Council meetings as recorded by the Registrar as Secretary to Council.

The records consist of an alphabetical index to volumes 1-10 of Council Minutes. They record the volume and folio number with a brief description of subject under general headings.

The records consist of the minutes of more than seventy early committees of Council. A number of these became permanent Committees, but many were disbanded after completion of their specific purpose. Each volume is self-indexed by title of Committee or key-word.

The records consist of the minutes of the many Special Committees of Council. From Volume 4 (October 1915), the Minute books have an alphabetical index by title (or key-word) of each Committee.

The Education Committee was the senior academic committee in the University and all Faculties and Boards reported to it. It examined all changes to courses, proposals for new courses, rules for scholarships and higher degrees, details of commemorations and all other matters associated with teaching and research. The records consist of the official minutes of the Education Committee.

The Board was established as a joint board of the University Education Committee and the Education Department to investigate and promote teacher training. The records consist of the minutes of the Board.

The records consist of reports to Council by various committees (1874-1878) and of the Treasurer (1874-1876). They also include printed copies of the University Statutes (1875), a lecture timetable (March 1876) and the second Annual Report (1876).

There were special appointments committees for each main area of academic work. These committees considered all applications for appointment to the academic staff. They also considered proposals for promotion. The records are comprised of the minutes of the various Appointments Committees with separate sections within volumes for each Faculty.

The Annual Reports are produced by the University Council and provide an overview of the state of the University and its operations for each calendar year. They also include student statistics and financial reports. Annual Reports are also reproduced in the University Calendar.

The Study Leave Committee is responsible for considering all applications for study leave and making recommendations to Council. The records consist of the minutes of the Study Leave Committee.

The records consist of ledger books which document the fees received from students each term. They record the name of students and lectures or course for which enrolled. Charges include entrance fees, degree fees, university and public examination fees, and monies from sale of tickets to public lectures. Students are identified as matriculated, non-matriculated and Training College.

The records are comprised of the official signed minutes indexed by name of building or subject under consideration, reports and agenda papers They also include minutes of the Academic Sub-Committee (1973), General Purposes Sub-Committee (1973) and the Working Party of the Planning Committee and the Buildings Sub-Committee (1974). The Planning Committee was disbanded in February 1980.

The records include official minutes of the committee and detailed statistical information regarding staff establishment and student enrolments. There is also minutes of the Allocation Committee (1967-1971) and its sub-committee (1970-1971).

The Executive Committee was established in 1980 following the recommendations of the Committee of Administrative Review to Council in December 1979. Its function was to act as the Executive Committee of the Education Committee, replacing the existing standing sub-committees. The records include the minutes of the Executive Committee.

The records consist of Council correspondence files labelled as 1878 dockets, but one includes correspondence from February 1877. The dockets are not numbered and a chronological sequence has been imposed.

The records are comprised of the papers collected by Dr. Lendon and used for the preparation of the Jubilee History of the Medical School. The papers include:
1. A typed manuscript and proofs of Jubilee of the Medical School by A.A. Lendon, 1935.
2. Roll of Graduates, 1889-1934.
3. Copies of correspondence and extracts from Minutes of Council and the Board of Management of the Adelaide Hospital relating to the "Hospital Row" 1894-98.
4. Scheme for Hospital teaching 1897.
5. Papers regarding the Bill for the Management of the Adelaide Hospital 1897-1900.
6. Papers regarding the Anatomy Act July-Sept. 1899.

The records are comprised of replies to invitations, tickets, seating arrangements for the dinner on 18 September, dinner menu and invitation cards. The Jubilee marked the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Medical School.

The Committee, under the Chairmanship of Emeritus Professor David Corbett, was appointed by Council in June 1979 to review, identify and make recommendations on the functions, responsibilities and organisational structure of the Central Administration.
The records include the 1979 Report, a Consolidated Report 1979-1980 and a Report of the Education Committee on the Report of the Committee of Admministrative Review.
[Statute: Council Minutes of June 1979]

The records contain correspondence relating to the failure of final year Medical Student Abbott.

The records consist of copies of correspondence sent by Elder Conservatorium.

The records consist of a variety of documents related to the leased University lands at Tatiara, Wirrenda and Willowie. They include lists of mortgages, conditions of sale, plans, memoranda, insurance policies and agreements.

The records consist of a list of medical and dental students for 1922-1927. Certificate books record the students' receipt of certificates for 1925-1944.

The records consist of completed student surveys for each first year history subject and a sheet of consolidated results. Subjects include Russian History, Asia Today, European Medieval to Renaissance History, Problems and Perspectives in Modern European History, David Mosler and Europe at War.

The records consist of Vice-Chancellor Professor Stranks' hand written draft article for March 1986 Lumen and the text of a speech by Jean Blackburn to the Senate, November 1985.

The records consist of course notes for Macromolecular Chemistry (1973) and Quantum Chemistry III (1979).

The records include notices of meetings, agendas, correspondence regarding vacancies and nominations, requests for meetings and notices of motions. Most correspondence is between the registrar and the Warden of the Senate. Envelope 108 contains originals of Statutes and regulations validated since the foundation of the Senate. Also included are notes from the Buildings Fund Committee, 1876.

The series contains the notebook of William Barlow (Registrar 1874-82, Dean of the Faculty of Law 1882-96, Vice-Chancellor 1895-1915) containing legal definitions, precedents and judgements and their sources and his own notes there on.

The records consist of nomination forms for the annual elections held by the University Senate to elect Council members, Warden of the Senate and Clerk of the Senate. There are also some results sheets.

The records consist of completed ballot papers for the election of Council members and some tally sheets.

The records consist of correspondence from members regarding changes of address and other personal details. They include returned mail "address unknown".

The records consist of circular notices and memoranda relating to the Public Examinations Board and Australian Music Examinations Board. Circulars issued relate to arrangements for Public and Music Examinations and directions by the relevant Boards.

Captain Hopkins was surgeon to the 1st contingent sent to South Africa in October 1899. A Commemoration was held on 18 December, 1901.The records include correspondence with Mrs. Hopkins, a draft of the Commemoration address, notes on Hopkins and his service record.

The records include the proposal for the commemoration, newspaper cuttings regarding the ceremony, correspondence, invitations and a draft of an address.

The records provide information on requests for Board films and the details of copies supplied.

The Committee was appointed to consider a resolution passed at a meeting of the Faculty of Medicine in 1942 to prepare for the information of the Faculty a complete review of the medical curriculum. The records consist of the final report of the Committee.

The papers include a report, draft Statute, schedule of fees and proposed curriculum.

The records consist of official press releases issued by the University and photocopies and original newscuttings of articles and external press releases relating to subjects of interest to the University.

The Sub-Committee was established by the Committee of Deans to investigate problems with the Town Planning course. The records consist of minutes, correspondence, related papers and a signed copy of the final report.

The records include a collection of reports relating to medical education, sales catalogues, forms and annual reports.

The records consist of the Dental certificate books of R.H. Corbet, R.L. Dahlenberg and Marija Dancauskis. They record the subjects passed toward the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery. There are medical certificate books for D. Currell, C. Cowan, P.J. Creed, A.M.V. Cocks and R.S. Colton. They record the subjects passed toward the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

The records consist of the minutes of a variety of committees, including the Committee on Works of Art, Safety Committee, Exhibition Site Building Committee, Biological Sciences Building Planning Committee, Computing Science Committee, North Terrace Building Committee and the Sites and Grounds Committee.

The records consist of copies of printed notices of University events including Senate meetings, Commemorations, notices from Boards, test and examination results, concerts and public lectures. Volume 2 (1951-70) has a list of notices included.

The records consist of a volume entitled "Roll Book, Chemistry Lectures, 1892 to 1895", but actually covers to 1899. It records student names and attendances and includes Chemistry Practical exam results in the back of the volume.

The records consist of papers relating to Professor Pennefather's law lectures and law examinations. They include rough notes on some of Pennefather's courses of lectures (other lecture courses, not here present, were fully rendered in writing) and old terminal examination papers. They also include a copy of Professor Pennefather's sealed appointment document signed by Registrar, J Walter Tyas [12/12/1890], and a letter of resignation found in a sealed envelope amongst Medical School records located at Thebarton Secondary Storage.

The records consist of newscuttings of advertisements for University courses, positions vacant, functions, musical performances seminars and lectures pasted into bound volumes.

The records contain the 1895-98 minutes and include those of the foundation meeting to establish the Adelaide University Union and minutes of subsequent annual general meetings. There are also the 1928-29 signed minutes for the General Committee and Finance Committee and recommendations from the Men's Union Committee regarding Union areas to be reserved for male students. A printed copy of the Constitution of the Adelaide University Union is pasted to the first page with annotated amendments made by Council, October 1928. There is also a pasted list of Students Union Committee members. The second half of the volume comprises Wages Sheets for 1942-46.

The series consists of a history of the Adelaide University Basketball Club produced by a former President. It includes statistics, reports, club lists, results, photographs, newscuttings and a chronological chart of the club's development.

The records consist of minutes, correspondence, reports and other related papers of the Sub-Committee which investigated the operation of the Unversity's study leave programme.

The records consist of study leave reports, summaries of applications and reports on these by the Screening Sub-Committee.

The records consist of a register of University medals with sections for Tennyson, Stow, Fisher, Tate, Bennett, Bagot, Lister, Gosse, Jefferis, Heighway, Martin, Thomas, Way College, Sharney and Cleland medals. It contains names and signatures of recipients, and notes on the purchase of medals from suppliers.

The records consist of replies to a circular by the Registrar seeking information, card files on individuals and typescript summary notes.

The records consist of lists, correspondence and photographs regarding the war service of University staff, graduates and students. There are also papers regarding the Student Union Building and War Memorial Appeal and a list of members of the Citizens Forces, University Company.

The records consist of audited ledger books showing the income and expenditure of the University.

The register records the date of birth, sex, practical subjects and classes taken. It also documents scholarship holders and names of students having individual tuition.
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The records consist of a summary record with sections for graduates, undergraduates, non-graduates, and Elder Conservatorium. They record the date of birth, sex, full or part time, whether A.T.C., C.R.T.S. or A.U.C. scholarship or bursary holder, if a cadet or staff, concession rates and exempted students.

The records consist of a record of assisted students with various statistical extrapolations regarding matriculation status, term residence, age distribution and type of assistance.

The records include minutes of the first stage of the Promotions Review Committee and contains lists of applicants, statements and policy notes on the aims and membership of the Committee. From 1975, there are separate Ancillary Staff and Professional Staff Committees. Also included are the minutes of the Standing Subcommittee of the Education Committee from 1975.

The records consist of plans of the central area of North Terrace Campus, including the Library, Elder Conservatorium and Napier Building.

The records consist of papers relating to policy and procedure belonging to Committee Secretary D.G.McKie. They include an Industrial Agreement, April 1976, between the University and the Staff Association, and memoranda, agendas, correspondence and submissions from the Association.

The Committee was established by the Education Committee in June, 1968, to advise and report on ways and means by which the University might play an appropriate role in the industrial development of the state. The records consist of the papers of the Committee Secretary, C.L. Brown.

The records consist of a 1920 circular regarding the Inaugural General Meeting, correspondence (1926-1929) regarding property held in trust by the Graduate Association and a promotional brochure (1932).

The records consist of an index to the Registrar's correspondence (Series 169) as arranged in subjects (envelopes) between 1876 and 1882.

The records consist of the minutes of the Committee established in 1908 when Council agreed to fund a Sports Ground. There is also a letter book containing carbon copies of letters sent from 1908 to 1914.

In 1913, Council adopted a motion that an annual inspection of University buildings be carried out. The records consist of the resulting official inspections and are variously signed by the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and Chairman [of the Finance Committee?].

The records consist of the minutes of the separate Boards and meetings for each faculty. Some minutes contain recommendations for prizes and scholarships, lists of applicants for bursaries and scholarships, examination record of individual students, class lists and examination results.

The records consist of the minutes of the Board which dealt with examinations, curriculum, discipline and library matters.

The Roll records names, degree conferred or to which admitted, date conferred, parent University (if ad eundem gradum) and remarks.

The Roll records the name of graduates and the full details of their degrees. The second volume is an alphabetical list with initials of degree and members' addresses. 1988-2002 are computer printouts showing an alphabetical listing of members' postal addresses.

The Senate is made up of all graduates and has the responsibility for electing members of the University Council and approving Statutes and Regulations made by Council. The full Senate meets once a year to conduct elections and review legislation. Members must be present to exercise their votes. The records consist of the minutes of Senate meetings.

The records consist of the Registrar's record of Notices of Motion received for Council.

The records consist of signed minutes of the Matriculation Board, as well as rough Minutes of Finance, Education, Faculty of Medicine and the Sheridan Committee.

The Committee was established by Council following a series of recommendations made by a professional staff meeting of 8 December 1925. The records consist of the minutes of that meeting and minutes of the Committee.

The Committee was formed by the University and the SA Branch of the British Medical Association. The records consist of the minutes of the Committee.

The records consist of the minutes of the Committee, also known as the Extension Lectures Committee.

The records consist of a volume of newspaper cuttings regarding the activites and findings of the Royal Commission.

The Sheridan Committee was a Standing Committee of Council appointed to recommend tenure and emolument of scholarships and fellowships from the Keith Sheridan bequest for the Advancement of Medical Research. The records consist of minutes of the Committee.

The records consist of copies of printed syllabuses and circulars, with the number of issues printed and the cost.

The series contains a record of the annual commemoration and special congregation ceremonies. It includes lists of graduates admitted at each ceremony.

The series consists of a record of policy decisions and precedents relating to admission and graduation of students. The cases given refer to the source of a decision. The precedents cover the period of circa 1890-1913. The volume includes an alphabetical index.

The records consist of copies of lecture timetables, examinations papers, Council resolutions, syllabuses, a programme of the first Commencement, annual report and regulations.

The records consist of preliminary drawings and a statement for what was ultimately created as the sculpture Target Practice. Also included is a curriculum vitae of Mr. Valmanesh.

The records consist of copies of the University of Adelaide Calendar which, in the early years, provide substantial information about the University, its operation, courses, students and staff. In later years, information is restricted to course rules and content.

The records consist of ledger books showing petty cash expenditure.

The series records payment of accounts and salaries authorised by Council. It provides detailed analysis of items included in each warrant.

The records contain the name, personal details, term residence, whether assisted and exemptions for Higher Degree students arranged by course. 1953 is a statistical summary only. 1952 has separate sections for exempted and external students. 1955-57 includes School of Mines enrolments.

The records consist of an inventory of annual purchases, arranged by department or office. They record the supplier, order number, particulars and value. The list was compiled by the accounts office and verified and amended by the department. 1968 consists of rough handwritten inventories.

The records consist of copies of the agendas of various committees and boards, with rough minutes relating to the agenda items. They include Council, Education Committee. Finance Committee, Library Committee, Faculties and others.

The records consist of salary sheets which provide names, department and monthly payment to members of the University academic, administrative and ancillary staff. The volumes are organised by deparments and include position title, with names of individuals holding that position. There is also a small notebook (1877-1885) titled 'Cash Book/Salaries Mr Ellis (Caretaker) Mr Montille (Prosector to Dr Watson) Dissecting Room Cleaner'.

The Attendance Roll consists of a bound volume containing handwritten lists of members in attendance at the Senate meetings from 1913 to 1920 which were held two or three times per year. Attendances ranged from around 140 to 20.

The records are comprised of replies to invitations and copies and drafts of inauguration ceremony addresses.

To November 1971, the Committee was known as the Waite Committee. The records include minutes of the Committee and memoranda from the Director of Waite Agricultural Research Institute.

The Committee was appointed 11 August 1978 and was comprised of the Senior Deputy Chancellor (Chairman), Mr Justice Jacobs, C.W. Bonython and J.A.W. Levy. It investigated and reported on the relationship between the Waite Institute and the University with special reference to the problems which had given rise to the Director's request for legal advice on this matter. The final report was submitted to Council 13 June 1980.

The records include a draft of the consultant's brief prepared by Registrar June 1973 prior to the initiation of the study. There are also earlier consultants' reports (1964 and undated), a submission by Dr. Harold Rodda (August 1973), results of the Victoria Drive Traffic Study by Applied Mathematics students, 21 September 1973, a copy of the Pak Poy report 'Parking and Traffic Study 1969' and a draft University submission to the Adelaide City Council (December 1973).

The Standing Committee was responsible for advising Council on matters relating to the academic progress of students. The records consist of the Committee's minutes and papers.

The records consist of copies of testimonials for office staff, University students and academics. They are pasted in a bound volume and indexed alphabetically by name.

The records consist of copies of testimonials and letters of introduction for graduates, academics and some eminent members of the general community. They are pasted into a bound volume which contains an index of names.

The records consist of memoranda and correspondence from Heads of Departments and Waite Agricultural Research Institute for equipment required 1961-66. They are indexed by name of department.

The records include the interim and final reports of the Committee and related papers.

The Australian Music Examinations Board was officially formed in 1918. Prior to this a joint scheme originally established in 1906 between the University of Melbourne and the University of Adelaide's Music Examinations Board established a system of public examinations in music theory and practice. Tasmania, Queensland, Western Australia and later the NSW State Conservatorium of Music subsequently joined the scheme. The Board was responsible for the management of musical education of all grades. The series consists of minutes of the annual conference first held in 1912 to consider issues relating to music education and examination. Copies of some missing minutes are held in the South Australian Music Examinations Board minutes (see Series1360). There are also copies of confidential minutes from 1971-1983,

The Faculty of Applied Science was a joint Faculty of the University and the School of Mines. It was abolished, together with the Diploma in Applied Science, when the Faculty of Engineering was established.

The records consist of the official minutes of Faculty meetings.

The records consist of the official minutes of the Faculty of Arts.