University Association Minutes, 1872 to 1875

The records consist of the minutes of the University Association, which was constituted in 1872 to promote the establishment of a university in Adelaide.

The Association aimed to secure further members and financial support, appoint professors and lecturers, arrange classes and establish the university formally by Act of Parliament.

Following the passage of the Bill in November 1874 the University Council was appointed and the Association lapsed, holding a final meeting in May 1875 to formally disband itself and authorise transfer of its records to the University.