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-[[19th_century_South_Australian_shipping]]&nbsp;
+[[19th century South Australian shipping]]&nbsp;
-The site has searchable databases that will allow you to access details on ships arriving in South Australia.
+This site has searchable databases that will allow you to access details on ships arriving in South Australia.
-The records are divided into specific periods, which correspond to the emigration schemes available at the time:<br>• 1836 to 1840: The early years—large numbers of British emigrants respond to a widespread advertising program and apply for free passage.<br>• June 1841 to 1845: Government assisted emigration suspended due to lack of funds<br>• 1847 to 1886: Various assisted emigration schemes offered by the government according to the labour requirements of the colony.
-This website is an invaluable tool for genealogists who are researching in South Australia.<br>