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Guests attending a ball at the Town Hall
ACRE 203: Guests attending a ball at the Town Hall; they are assembled in the main chamber which is decorated with Chinese lanterns. It is possible that this was an event for the Chinese Commissioner Hwang Hou Cheng held on 20 November 1906, and entertained by Mr. Yett Soo War Way Lee.
Construction work behind the Town Hall
View of building works in behind the Government Offices and the Town Hall. The back of Stow Memorial Church can be seen on the left, and the photographer is facing east. A number of men are constructing brick piers / foundations in an excavated area.
Development of Adelaide 1839-1914: series of lantern slides.
Series of 102 black and white lantern slides numbered 40-145, illustrating the development of Adelaide, 1839-1914. Some slides are of maps, lithographs and sketches made by nineteenth century artists and lithographers. The series juxtaposes views of Adelaide buildings and streets and key landmarks at several time periods, to show the changes and developments in Adelaide to 1914. The streets in focus in this series include King William Street, North Terrace, Stephen's Place, Rundle Street, Hindley Street, Pulteney Street, Grenfell Street, Pirie Street, Gouger Street, Gawler Place and Hindmarsh Square. The following slides are not held: 1-39, 63, 67, 81, 128.
Adelaide Bridge
Adelaide Bridge in about 1877. A sign in the foreground says " Adelaide Bridge opened His Excellency Sir WW Cairns, KCMC on the 25th April, 1877, Caleb Peacock Mayor, T. Worsnop Town Clerk, MC Davies Contractor". The photograph was taken from North Adelaide side of the bridge and shows the towers of the Town Hall and Post Office in the distance.
Adelaide Treasures
A selection of photographs relating to Adelaide Treasures. See 'contents' for details of individual images. [An additional image of the 'old Cabinet Room - used by the premier and is cabinet from 1876-1968 in the old Treasury Building' can be requested for viewing.]
Mary Stuart
Photograph of Mary Stuart aged 8 years; daughter of James Martin Stuart, Crown Solicitor; later married Roland James Hill in 1900.
Series 048: Aerial views of Adelaide
Aerial photographs, primarily of the city of Adelaide. Views include high and low angle views of the central CBD and King William Street; Adelaide Oval during the 1937 Ashes test match between Australia and England. Some views include inner suburbs beyond the parklands.
Panorama of Adelaide
Panorama of Adelaide in 11 parts.
Photographs from 'Preserving Historic Adelaide' publication
Photographs collected and taken for a conservation study of older residential buildings and hotels in Adelaide city (not North Adelaide) in 1976-1977, initiated by the Adelaide Residents' Society Inc., which were later used in their 1978 publication 'Preserving Historic Adelaide' edited by Colin Bond and Hamish Ramsay (Rigby Limited). The names of the photographers are not specified, but the following people were involved: Bob Ramsay, Michael Brock, Peter Kelly and Peter O'Grady. (Negatives of their photographs comprise series 4-6 of this group, and may include images from this series.) Some of the early views of buildings have been copied from State Library images (denoted in captions by 'SLSA'). See 'Contents' in 'More info' for details. (The City Acre number or exact location is not specified). Three images not listed in the 'Contents' but included in the book are: (98) Part of Queen Elizabeth I's proclamation of 1560 'agaynst breakyng or defacing of Monuments'; (99) Elevation drawing of St Paul's Cathedral, London by Christopher Wren; (100) Kirribilli House, Sydney.
Adelaide, South Australia, from the Adelaide Hospital
[General description] The hospital gardens are in the foreground of this view of Adelaide from the Adelaide Hospital looking south west across North Terrace toward Chalmers Church, later renamed Scots Church. The Adelaide Town Hall and Post Office clock towers are seen in the distance to the left and the Exhibition building is the domed building on the right. [On back of photograph] 'Looking south west from the eastern wing of the Adelaide Hospital / About 1900 / The two storey house on the left is on the east corner of Tavistock Street and North Terrace'.
Adelaide From G.P.O. Tower
City buildings rooftops and horse-drawn traffic in King William Street on a damp day with the Town Hall prominent on the right. Horse trams can be seen, also cabs waiting for business in the centre of the road. In the distance King William Road leads to North Adelaide. This view is part of a panorama taken by Ernest Gall from the G.P.O. Building. [On back of photograph] 'Adelaide looking north from the G.P.O. Tower / About 1900'.
Adelaide, looking South East
View of Adelaide, looking South East from Montefiore Hill in North Adelaide. Factory chimneys and the railway yards can be seen in the foreground beyond the River Torrens. The Town Hall and Post Office towers are visible with the Adelaide Hills in the distance.[On back of photograph] Adelaide, looking south east from Montefiore Hill. Probably in the eighteen eighties.
Panorama of Adelaide
360 degree panorama of Adelaide taken by Townsend Duryea from the Adelaide Town Hall tower. The panorama consists of 14 of Duryea's original photographic prints pasted in sequence onto calico; these may viewed online by doing a number search on B 5099/1 to B 5099/15.
South Australian views : South Adelaide
South Adelaide from Montefiore Hill. [Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide]. Old Parliament House, Adelaide Club, Public Library, Elder Park Rotunda, Town Hall and G.P.O. can be seen in the background. Football match being played on the oval. Men sitting on a wooden fence outside the oval watching the game.
Panorama of Adelaide
360 degree panorama of Adelaide taken by Townsend Duryea from the tower of the Adelaide General Post Office in 1870. The panorama consists of ten of Duryea's original photographic prints pasted in sequence onto board, starting with a scene looking north down King William Street, then turning round in a clockwise direction; these may be viewed online by doing a number search on B 16004/1 to B 16004/10.
View of Adelaide looking north
View of Adelaide looking north down King William Street towards North Adelaide, taken by Townsend Duryea from the tower of the Adelaide General Post Office in 1870. The Adelaide Town Hall is in the right foreground, and Government House, the S.A,. Institute and the Armoury Building can be seen along North Terrace. To see a summary of this panorama group do a number search on B 16004.
View of Adelaide looking north-east
View of Adelaide looking north-east to the Parklands and Hackney, taken by Townsend Duryea from the tower of the Adelaide General Post Office in 1870. The rear section of the Adelaide Town Hall is in the left foreground, with Pirie Street Methodist Church adjacent. Chalmers Presbyterian Church (later renamed Scots Church), the Adelaide Hospital, St Peter's College (at Hackney) and the Hindmarsh Square Congregational Church (with twin towers) can also be seen. To see a summary of this panorama group do a number search on B 16004.
Adelaide from Montefiore Hill
View of Adelaide across the parklands, looking South East from Montefiore Hill in North Adelaide. Factory chimneys and the railway yards can be seen in the foreground beyond the River Torrens. The Town Hall and Post Office towers are visible with the Adelaide Hills in the distance.
Views of Adelaide and surrounding districts
Album of views of Adelaide and surrounding districts, with some photographs attributable to the photographer Captain Samuel White Sweet. Views include street scenes in Adelaide, the Botanic Gardens, Victoria Square, Mitcham, Unley Park, Waterfall Gully, Gumeracha, Clarendon, Strathalbyn, Glenelg, Port Elliot. See 'more information tab' for further details about individual photographs. The following photographs are held elsewhere in the collection and have not been digitised again: 3. Government House and grounds, North Terrace, with view along King William Road to North Adelaide. City baths is on the left. Also at B 72111/78; 4. Art Gallery, in 1884, when part of the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery building. Also at B 58005/49; 6. King William Street looking south. Horse drawn tram 113 in view. Also at B 72111/28; 11. Entrance to Botanic Gardens, showing decorative cast ironwork of the fence and gates. Also at B 72111/50; 12. 'Rosery, Botanic Gardens', the rose garden in the Botanic Gardens, showing pattern of flower beds. Also at B 72111/52; 14. Country road leading to Mitcham, with distant view of St Michael's Church. Photograph by Samuel White Sweet; 15. Muggs Hill Road, Mitcham. Also at B 12546. Photograph by Samuel White Sweet; 17. 'Road to Falls', 'Waterfall Gully'. Also at B 72111/105; 20. Residence and garden at 'Mount Lofty'. Also at B 72111/97;.
Civic reception for the Prince of Wales in Adelaide
A civic reception being held outside the Adelaide town hall for the Prince of Wales during his visit to Adelaide in July 1920; the Prince stands on a platform listening to an address delivered by the Mayor of Adelaide in front of a large crowd of spectators.
Army parade in Adelaide
Marching soldiers and ambulances of the Medical Corps in a parade along King William Street, Adelaide, South Australia.This photo appeared in 'The Observer' newspaper, Saturday 27 April 1918, page 23, along with a description of the parade: 'Returned Soldiers' Building Fund Appeal. The appeal which is being made to the public in behalf of our returned sailors and soldiers for a central home or clubhouse was continued on Saturday afternoon, when a fine programme of sports was contested on the Juibilee Oval. The military authorities lent their hearty co-operation, with the result that one of the finest processions which has been seen in Adelaide for some time was witnessed by thousands of patriotic citizens, who thronged the main thoroughfares of the metropolis.' This particular photo was captioned 'The Men of the A.S.C. and A.M.C.'
Adelaide
Etching on cotton rag paper titled 'Adelaide', by Joseph Christian Goodhart. The print depicts a view of King William Street looking South, with trams on the line, cars parked at the curb and driving on the street, and people walking on the footpaths. Adelaide Town Hall is in view further along the street. The T&G Building was opened in November 1925 and it appears a crane is adding soem finishing touches to the building. The artwork is numbered 'edtn [edition] 60', titled and signed by the artist.
Postcard of Adelaide from Victoria Square
Postcard showing a view looking north down King William Street in Adelaide. The photograph was taken from Victoria Square just behind the statute of Queen Victoria. The General Post Office is to the left and the Town Hall tower is to the middle right. Horse-drawn carts and cabs are in the street. Two men stand beneath an ornate lamp post. A message is written on the back of the card.
Adelaide Festival of Arts, 1966
Flower Day : Decorations. Town Hall and Treasury buildings King William Road. February 1966.
Adelaide Festival of Arts, 1966
Flower Day : Decorations. Taken from King William and Pirie/Waymouth Sts corner showing the Town Hall and the Advertiser buildings. The sculptural designs for the Adelaide Festival of Arts in the median strip, were by Adelaide artist Wladyslaw Dutkiewicz. The prototype sketch for this design is at PRG 1385/88/3 [See PRG 1350/2/42 and PRG 1350/2/49 for additional views].
Panorama of Adelaide
A panorama made up of five individual images, taken looking south from Montefiore Hill in North Adelaide. The resulting view shows the largely denuded Adelaide Hills behind the buildings that make up Adelaide. Two church spires and the Town Hall tower rise above the other buildings.
Photographs of public events and sites around Glenelg, Brighton and nearby suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia
A collection of photographs relating to the south-west suburbs of Brighton, Glenelg, Seacliff, Noarlunga and nearby suburbs in South Australia. The group includes a series of photos showing the damage to the Brighton jetty after major storms in 1994 and 1995, and its subsequent re-building. According to brief paperwork attached to the photos (now removed), many of the photographs were published in the Guardian Messenger. Where more than one date has been supplied, one of the dates may refer to the date of publication. See 'contents' for details of individual images.
Queen Elizabeth II with the Lord Mayor of Adelaide
HM Queen Elizabeth and the Lord Mayor of Adelaide, J. S. Philps outside Adelaide Town Hall. A large crowd is gathered on tiered benches. Mr. & Mrs. T. Playford and Mr. and Mrs. A. Lyell McEwin are at left edge of 4th row.
Official guests at the Jubilee Christmas pageant in Adelaide
A group of official guests, including men, women and children, stand on a stage outside the Adelaide Town Hall, at a function during the Jubilee Christmas pageant. Held on the 10th November 1951.
Port Adelaide
[General description] The number 41 tram is approaching the intersection as the tram wires create an interesting effect silhouetted against the sky. City buildings can be seen all along the street, the Council Chambers and Town Hall prominent on the right. On the left is McKelvie & Tonkes (Late A.I. F.), Tobacconists. [On back of photograph] 'St.Vincent Street, Port Adelaide / c. 1920-24'.