Monday 15 February 2021
Osmond Gilles: Colonial Treasurer and Businessman, Pastoralist and Philanthropist
Presented by Anne and Ross Both
Did you know the first Treasurer of the Colony of South Australia loaned the government money to stop it going bankrupt?
The presentation will outline Osmond Gilles’ contribution to the establishment of South Australia, both as Colonial Treasurer and as a private citizen, and will also summarise the project to restore his grave site at the West Terrace Cemetery.
Please note: due to the COVID-Safe limit on numbers in the hall, please book for the meeting by phoning 04 388 388 94 or email burnsidehistorysoc@gmail.com
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Record of Meeting
View the record of all past meetings which details all talks given at meetings by guest speakers since our foundation in 1980. Most meetings since 1985 have been recorded.
| No. | * | B | T | d | doc | Date | Topic, Speaker, Detail |
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| 443 | doc | 15/2/2021 | Osmond Gilles: Colonial Treasurer and Businessman, Pastoralist and PhilanthropistPresented by Anne and Ross Both Did you know the first Treasurer of the Colony of South Australia loaned the government money to stop it going… |
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