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Image: South Australia Mounted Police Barracks approx 1890

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Description: Police Barracks, west side in approximately 1890. In the 1850's the Mounted Police were involved as escorts for the transportation of gold bullion from the Victorian goldfields to Adelaide. The Mounted Police served in both the metropolitan and rural areas. The photograph shows approximately 60 policemen on parade in the courtyard of the Police Barracks behind the South Australian Museum on North Terrace.
Title: South Australia Mounted Police Barracks approx 1890
Credit: https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/B+9686
Author: State Library of South Australia holds photo, authorship unknown
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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