Smith, D. Darian • Find • State Library of South Australia

Series 006: Aerial views of the residence of Sir Herbert Angas Parsons, East Terrace

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1930, Photograph, BRG 397/2/6

Aerial views, from various directions, of Sir Herbert Angas Parsons' home, located on the corner of East Terrace at the continuation of Angas Street. Also included is one image of houses on Gilles Street and East Terrace. Sir Herbert Angas Parsons was a barrister, judge and Member of Parliament.

Series 013a: People and places relating to the Catholic Church in Adelaide

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1929, Photograph, BRG 397/2/13A

Aerial images of Goodwood Orphanage and the Passionist Monastery, Glen Osmond. Photographic portraits af Roman Catholic Archbishop Robert William Spence (1860-1934).

Series 022: Aerial views around Adelaide

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1929, Photograph, BRG 397/2/22

Various aerial views of Adelaide and surrounding suburbs.

Series 010b: Train collision in Adelaide Railway Yards

Smith, D. Darian, 1923, Photograph, BRG 397/2/10B

Views of the aftermath of the collision between two trains that occured on the morning of 29 January 1923 in the Adelaide Railway Yards. The Clapham suburban train and the Kapunda special collided, causing carriages to concertina and the deaths of one passenger and a fireman. See Adelaide 'Observer', 3 February 1923, page 34, for a full account of the crash, and similar photographs in Adelaide 'Critic', 31 January 1923, page 11.

Series 021: Aerial views of Hallett Brickworks

Smith, D. Darian, 1938, Photograph, BRG 397/2/21

Aerial Photographs of Hallett Brickworks at Thebarton and Welland showing Grange Road, East Avenue, Thebarton Oval, Adam Street, industrial buildings at Hindmarsh, and market gardens. In BRG 397/2/21/2 and BRG 397/2/21/4 you can see, at the top of the photos, the gasometer that was at Maria Street, Thebarton.

Series 020: Aerial views of Adelaide Oval

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1933, Photograph, BRG 397/2/20

Aerial photographs of Adelaide Oval showing cricket and Australian Rules football matches. Includes Day 1 of the Ashes Test in the 'Bodyline' series, the 1937 Ashes Test, and football matches.

Series 012: Roman Catholic Eucharistic Congress Celebration at the Jubilee Oval

Smith, D. Darian, 1928, Photograph, BRG 397/2/12

The 1928 Eucharistic Congress Celebration at the Jubilee Oval, corner of Frome Road and Victoria Drive. Photographs taken from the air from various directions. The international Eucharistic Congress was held in Sydney, and this event was the local Adelaide celebration. The Jubilee Oval hosted large sporting and other events, including the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society Shows. It was operational from 1895-1945. University of Adelaide buildings and the Exhibition Building can be seen in some of the images.

Series 026: Burford's soap factory, Dry Creek

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1930, Photograph, BRG 397/2/26

Aerial photos of Burford's Soap factory at Dry Creek showing Magazine Road, Churchill Road North, and railway lines to Adelaide and Port Adelaide.

Series 040: Aerial views of Chateau Reynella

Smith, D. Darian, 1932, Photograph, BRG 397/2/40

Aerial photos of Chateau Reynella (later Hardy's Reynella Winery) off Reynell Road.

Series 008: Aerial view of Austral Sheet Metal Works

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1939, Photograph, BRG 397/2/8

Aerial views of Austral Sheet Metal on the corner of George and Admella Streets, Thebarton.

Series 039: Renmark Hotel

Smith, D. Darian, 1948, Photograph, BRG 397/2/39

Aerial images of Renmark Hotel from various directions showing the River Murray and Renmark township.

Series 043: Assorted aerial views

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1936, Photograph, BRG 397/2/43

Aerial views of industrial buildings comprising G.H. Michell and Sons Ltd at Hindmarsh, the Shell fuel storage facility and Motteram Biscuit factor near West Terrace, Adelaide, and the abattoirs at Pooraka.

Photographs of Army recruits in Adelaide

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1916, Photograph, PRG 1312/3/1-65

One of three photograph albums documenting D. Darian Smith's time overseas during World War I, most of Army recruits at Mitcham Army Camp. See 'contents' for details of items.

Photographs of troops travelling to Britain

Smith, D. Darian, 1918, Photograph, PRG 1312/3/66-252

One of three photograph albums documenting D. Darian Smith's time overseas during World War I, with this album documenting the transfer of troops from Perth to England via Cape Town, followed by hospital, tourist, peace celebrations and aeroplane shots in Britain. All captions are as they appear in the album unless indicated by square brackets. See 'contents' for details of items.

Goode Durrant & Murray building, Grenfell St

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1967, Photograph, B 78634/1-3

Two photographs of the exterior of the building, and one interior photograph of fabric on display at Goode Durrant and Murray wholesale drapers. The building has been extended since it was first built: compare PRG 631/2/277.

Series 044: Aerial views of SAFCU, Mile End South

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1930, Photograph, BRG 397/2/44

Aerial views of the S.A. Farmers Co-Operative Union Limited buildings at Mile End South. The buildings were later occupied by a range of other tenants including Haigh's Chocolates.

Photographs of troops travelling to and from Britain

Smith, D. Darian, 1918, Photograph, PRG 1312/3/253-412

One of three photograph albums documenting D. Darian Smith's time overseas during World War I, with this album documenting Europe's tourist spots and the return trip on HMAS 'Devon'. All captions are as they appear in the album unless indicated by square brackets. See 'contents' for details of items.

Darian Smith

c. 1945, Photograph, B 46124

Photographer Darian Smith about to board a light aircraft.

Berri

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1933, Photograph, B 8805

[General description] Berri township buildings, structures and paddocks form a patchwork when viewed from the air. The River Murray is seen on the left. [On back of photograph] 'Berri from the air / Photographed in 1933 by D. Darian Smith / Cutting from the Chronicle for July 27, 1933'.

Ballet Russes performance in Adelaide : unidentified performance

Smith, D. Darian, 1939, Photograph, B 74517/1-4

Photographs taken by D. Darian Smith of a Convent Garden Russian Ballet (Ballet Russes) performance at the Theatre Royal in Adelaide. This was part of the Company's second tour of Australia which covered the period September 1938 to April 1939 (with the Adelaide perfomances at the end of the tour). This particular ballet has not been identified at this time.

Photographs relating to B. Ford-Smith, her life and work

Ford-Smith, Beatrice, c. 1904, Photograph, PRG 1476/25

Photographs of Beatrice Ford-Smith, her family, colleagues and displaced people in Germany whom she helped through her refugee resettlement work. Includes views of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp site in 1946, with Jewish memorials etc. See 'Contents' for details of 34 images. Includes photographs of Polish couple Lidia and Johnnie in Brunswick and at their new house in Golfer's Avenue, Seaton Park SA. Other photographs taken by B. Ford-Smith in 1947 and 1950-1951, including while on leave in Europe and UK, have not been digitised and are housed in sleeves in envelope.

Building site on North Terrace

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1935, Photograph, BRG 201/13/2/68

Steel framework supplied by Forwood Down & Co. being erected for the Elder Smith Goldsbrough Mort building on North Terrace, Adelaide.

Aerial view of Para Hills

Smith, D. Darian, 1960, Photograph, D 7974/13(Misc)

View of a largely rural Para Hills, with cleared paddocks and houses strung out along the road. According to a researcher, this photograph is looking North East and the main intersection is Kesters Road/Bridge Road. See D 7974/13(Misc) for the same area four years later.

Aerial view of Para Hills

Smith, D. Darian, 1964, Photograph, D 7974/14(Misc)

View of the same area shown in D 7974/13(Misc), but now covered in housing. According to a researcher, the main intersection in this photo is Bridge Road/Kesters Road.

Ballet Russes performance in Adelaide : Le coq d'or

Smith, D. Darian, 1939, Photograph, B 74516/1-3

Photographs of a performance of the 'Le coq d'or' ballet presented by the Convent Garden Russian Ballet (Ballet Russes) at the Theatre Royal in Adelaide. This was part of the Company's second tour of Australia which covered the period September 1938 to April 1939 (with the Adelaide perfomances at the end of the tour).

Historic photograph album by D. Darian Smith

Dankel (Family), c. 1927, Photograph, PRG 638/4/1-34

Comprising a collection of 34 aerial photographs of Adelaide city and surrounds by prominent South Australian aerial photographer D. Darian Smith. Collection includes early views of Adelaide, Port Noarlunga, Port Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Murray River areas and Victor Harbor. See also http://memorybank.atkins.com.au/galleries/ddariansmith viewed 1/2/2018. See also James Dodd diaries SLSA D 7968(L).

Photographs by D. Darian Smith of production at General Motors-Holden's Limited Plants in South Australia

GM Holden Ltd, 1937, Photograph, BRG 213/207

Photographs relating to General Motors-Holden's Limited in South Australia, production and their Plants at Woodville, Birkenhead and Beverley. Includes images of the Plant at Finsbury. Comprising series described in D. Darian Smith's original index as 'Plant and Equipment', 'Dies and Jigs', 'Production Operation', 'Products', 'Miscellaneous', 'Copying' and 'Weld locations'. Includes photographs of production by GMH for the Defence Force during World War II. Also contains photographs of GMH associated South Australian manufacturing business Plants including those of Horwood Bagshaw Ltd., Mason & Cox steel foundry, Philmac Limited, Pope Products, Perry Engineering Limited, K. Bowes & Co., Wiles Chromium Company, Kelvinator Plant and Diecaster Plant.

Group of nursing staff

Smith, D. Darian, 1945, Photograph, B 58117

Large group of trained nursing staff with the medical superintendent (Dr. J. Rollison in the centre front row) at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Matron Maxfield and Assistant Matron K. Scrymgour on his left. There are 39 Charge Nurses and Staff Nurses arranged in 3 rows. Back row L-R: Natalie Baker, Patsy Darke, Beatrice McNeil, Gladys Leverington, L.G.E. Gentry, M.D. Wilksch, Margaret McLelland, C.L. Puckridge. Second row L-R: D.E.M. Bonney, Dorothy Clarke, (?), (?), (?), G.D. Beck, E. Haycock, K. Bray, E. Paltridge, K.E. Plunkett, A. Steinle, Lum, (?), Mayer, M. Dunn, (?). Front row L-R: D. Ridgway, M. Durdin, P.L. Forward, K. Williams, E.I.M. Johnston, M. Downing, J. Ingram, Matron J. Maxfield, K. Scrymgour, A. Allan, A.D. Henniker, M. Attenborough, (?), E. Pleuckhahn, B. Julge, L. Smith.

Birdwood

Smith, D. Darian, 1935, Photograph, B 6630

Aerial view of Birdwood. The text reads as follows: 'Reprinted from the Advertiser Tuesday February 19, 1935. Birdwood makes an interesting study from the air, with its setting of beautiful trees. The hills town is famous for its orchards, and is on the main road from Adelaide to Mount Pleasant. The road can be seen clearly in the picture. Photo by D Darien Smith'.

Aerial view of Gumeracha

Smith, D. Darian, 1935, Photograph, B 6636

Aerial view of Gumeracha. The text on the photograph reads as follows: ' Reprinted from the Advertiser Friday 15, 1935. Gumeracha, a grazing and market gardening centre set in the midst of typical and picturesque hills scenery is here seen from the air. It is one of the earliest settled towns in the State. Photograph by D Darien Smith'.

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