which was housed in the Jubilee Exhibition Building, finally had its own premises around 1900. Kay was still director when he died. Other Interests Kay was a member of the Unitarian Church, Wakefield Street, and when younger was involved in the South Australian Militia. He was a capable musician, and until deafness set in was a violinist with the Philharmonic Society Orchestra and sang in the church choir. Family In 1853 he married Ann "Annie" Catcheside (1826 – 9 May 1886); they had five daughters, notable for the influential Misses Kay's School, which they conducted at the family home, 10 Trinity Street, College Town c. 1888 – December 1904.: Florence Kay (1854 – 19 March 1935), occasionally, as "F. Kay", credited in art examination results, the only sister so mentioned. Her work was shown at School of Design exhibitions. Sarah Kay (1855 – 23 May 1938) Christina/Christine? Kay (1858 – 26 October 1942) Margaret Kay (1859 – December 1941) Mary Alice Kay (1861 – 1931) Margaret Overbury (sister of Mary Anstie Overbury) taught at their school for six years. His brother William Kay J.P. (1829–1889) preceded him as a migrant to South Australia, arriving in 1850. He also briefly farmed at Woodside, perhaps together, and was a member of the same church. He was MLA for East Adelaide 1875–1878, was a founder of the Unitarian church in Adelaide, and on the boards of several prominent companies. References Australian librarians Settlers of South Australia 1825 births 1904 deaths Public servants of South Australia 19th-century Australian public servants