South Australia Directories

Online Resources

 * South Australia Directories at FindMyPast ($), index.
 * The Commercial and trades directory of South Australia at FamilySearch, images.
 * The National directory of South Australia at FamilySearch, images.
 * Pastoral directory : list of stock owners in the colonies of Victoria, South Australia and New Zealand at FamilySearch, images.
 * Australia Directories at FindMyPast - index ($)
 * South Australia Directories at FindMyPast - index ($)
 * Australiain Pastoral Directories at FindMyPast - index ($)
 * 1840, 1845, 1849, 1855 - The Royal South Australian almanack and general directory for 1840, 1845, 1849, 1855 at FamilySearch, images.
 * 1864-1970 - Sands and McDougalls South Australian Directory 1864-1970
 * 1865, 1870 - The Adelaide almanack town and county directory and guide to South Australia for 1865, 1870 at FamilySearch, images.
 * 1876 - South Australian Almanac & Directory 1876, at MyHeritage ($), index.
 * 1881 - South Australian Almanac & Directory 1881, at MyHeritage ($), index.
 * 1882-83 - Commercial & Trades Directory SA 1882-83, at MyHeritage ($), index.
 * 1884, 1888, 1891 - Sands and McDougall's South Australian directory for 1884, 1888, 1891 at FamilySearch, images.*1891 - Business guide to South Australia and Broken Hill, 1891 at FamilySearch, images.
 * 1902 - South Australian Directory 1902 (Sands), at MyHeritage ($), index.
 * 1903 - South Australia PO Directory 1903 (Wise), at MyHeritage ($), index.
 * 1922 - South Australian Directory 1922 (Sands), at MyHeritage ($), index.
 * 1924 - South Australian Directory 1924 (Sands), at MyHeritage ($), index.
 * 1930 - South Australian Directory 1930 (Sands), at MyHeritage ($), index.

Using Directories
Directories are alphabetical lists of names and addresses. They often list all the adult residents or tradesmen of a city or area. In the twentieth century, telephone directories are a helpful source in locating individuals. Directories can also be used as a census substitute.

The most useful directories for genealogical research are city directories of local residents and businesses. These are generally published annually and may include information about an individual such as name, address, occupation, spouse’s name, and other helpful facts. (An individual’s address can be helpful when searching in a large city with several parishes.) Directories sometimes have city maps and may include addresses of churches, cemeteries, civil registration offices, and other locations of genealogical value.