An extensive archive of over approximately 160 documents relating to the pastoral properties of Alfred Barker (1812-1880) in the north of South Australia, including details of the controversial purchase of the pastoral runs of John McDouall Stuart
The archive comprises: 1. Correspondence and documents relating to the sale of John McDouall Stuart's pastoral runs at Chambers Creek Runs (eight autograph letters from John Chambers to Alfred Barker, together with eight further documents relating to the sale). These documents suggest that, within months of purchasing the Chambers Creek..... More