Illustrated historical account of South Australian Jewish community up to 1936 by the scientist, businessman and man of letters Hirsch Munz (1905-1979). Includes portraits of Jacob Montefiore, Esq. (frontispiece) and Rabbi A.T.Boas (last page). Contents: 1. The Montefiores. 2. Early Jewish settlers and the origin of the community. 3. The community and communal affairs - 1850/1870. 4. Jewish pioneers in pastoral life. 5. Jewish pioneers in trade & commerce. 6. Jews in municipal and parliamentary life of S.A. 7. The community and communal affairs - 1870/1900. 8. Jews in social and cultural life of this state. 9. The community till the outbreak of the war. 10. The war and after. App. A note on vital statistics.
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1. The Montefiores.
2. Early Jewish settlers and the origin of the community.
3. The community and communal affairs - 1850/1870.
4. Jewish pioneers in pastoral life.
5. Jewish pioneers in trade & commerce.
6. Jews in municipal and parliamentary life of S.A.
7. The community and communal affairs - 1870/1900.
8. Jews in social and cultural life of this state.
9. The community till the outbreak of the war.
10. The war and after.
App. A note on vital statistics.