Farina Land Titles

After the initial government survey work undertaken by WH Cornish and R Peachey in 1876, ‘Farina Town’ was laid out on the pattern first used by Colonel William Light. It had 432 allotments of 1 rood each (quarter acre) and 88 suburban allotments ranging in size from five to eleven acres.

Plan documents and sources of information

1. Photo of the original Township Plan for Farina.
2. Photo of the Northern part of Suburban Farina
3. Photo of the Southern part of Suburban Farina
4. South Australian Planning & Property Atlas (SAPPA)

There were a number of land auctions held by the South Australian government in April, May and June 1878 to dispose of the Township and Suburban allotments at Farina. The initial Land Grant certificates of title were then produced and subsequently updated and managed as allotments were sold.

Click here to see a Google Map of the Farina Township with some of the significant sites marked and links to further information and land titles.

A study of the Certificates of Title can be fascinating in itself, giving some insight into the hopes of both early settlers and land speculators alike. The occupation of most purchasers is shown in the titles which can be a useful reference in the research of the history of the people associated with Farina.

The table below contains over 3800 records of transfer of title of Farina land. To search for land, enter the lot number or name of the owner in he search field. To view the underlying title document click on the title number.