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Victoria Square

Stuckey, E. E., 1905, Artwork, B 47814

View looking north down King William Street from Victoria Square, with the Post Office on the left and the Town Hall on the right. The words 'King William St' have been written along the bottom of the painting, along with the artist's initials and the date 26.3.05.

Robert Fotheringham

Uren, James, c. 1865, Photograph, B 9827

[General description] This is a sepia portrait of Robert Fotheringham in an oval frame. Robert and Thomas Fotheringham took over the family brewery along with their brother James. James and his brother Alexander arrived in the colony in 1838 and participated in the special survey of Gawler area by Light Finiss and Co. Their father David operated a whiskey distillery in Cambus Scotland. Along with brothers George and David, breweries were established by the brothers in Gawler, Kapunda and South Africa.

Colonel George Gawler

c. 1840, Photograph, B 5457

Colonel George Gawler (1795-1869) from a painting at the Adelaide Town Hall. He was the 2nd Governor of South Australia from 17 October 1838 - 15 May 1841.

St. John's Ambulance Brigade

Krischock, Harry, 1938, Photograph, B 10185

Members of the St. John's Ambulance Brigade marching to a church service in the Adelaide Town Hall, 26 June 1938.

Duke of York

1901, Photograph, B 22825

Duke of York visits the Town Hall.

Trinity Church, North Terrace, Adelaide

1965, Photograph, B 15934

[General description] Holy Trinity is the first Anglican Church in South Australia, its foundation stone being laid by Governor Hindmarsh on 26th January 1838. There have been alterations to the building over the years but the clock, installed in 1838 has remained in place. It was originally intended for the yet unbuilt Town Hall. [On back of photograph] 'Holy Trinity Church / North Terrace, south side / 7 May 1965'

King William Street

c. 1865, Photograph, B 7176

King William Street looking south from Rundle Street between 1865 and 1867. The tower of the Adelaide Town Hall be seen and opposite are the buildings on the western side of King William Street which include at Number 45 Young MacNichol and at number 47 FG Richardson Land Agent and Money Broker. Victoria Square can be seen in the distance.

King William Street

c. 1884, Photograph, B 10479

King William Street looking south from a point a little north of Grenfell Street 1884-85. The photograph has been taken from the first floor looking down along King William Street and the General Post Office and Adelaide Town Hall clock towers can be seen in the distance.

King William Street

c. 1865, Photograph, B 13747

King William Street, west side. Looking south the trees in Victoria Square can be seen. Opposite the Adelaide Town Hall, which was built in 1863-66, the City Arms Inn, proprietor Thomas Glover can be seen

King William Street near Pirie Street

c. 1879, Photograph, B 5777

King William Street looking south. The photograph was taken between 1879-83. Adelaide Town Hall is dominant with the lack of a clock face prominent. Across the street stands the Post Office Building. There are horses and carriages lined up in the street patiently waiting for owners.

King William Street, Adelaide

1933, Photograph, B 6295

Looking north along King William Street. Photograph taken from the Post Office Building in 1933 and shows trams, cars and pedestrians moving in King William Street. The T&G Mutual Life Building dominates the skyline on the corner of Grenfell Street. The Town Hall can be seen clearly opposite the Post Office Building. For alterations made to the front of Prince Alfred Hotel in 1937 see B 7059.

King William Street

1897, Photograph, B 33190

King William Street, East Side, interior of the Adelaide Town Hall.

King William Street

c. 1925, Photograph, B 34814

Adelaide Town Hall, King William Street.

King William Street

c. 1925, Photograph, B 34815

Adelaide Town Hall, King William Street.

King William Street

c. 1908, Photograph, B 37107

Adelaide Town Hall, King William Street.

King William Street

1974, Photograph, B 38030

Radio 5 DN's 50th Anniversary Ecumenical Service, Adelaide Town Hall, King William Street.

King William Street

c. 1900, Photograph, B 39374

Adelaide Town Hall, King William Street.

Methodist Church, Pirie Street

McKenzie, J., 1933, Photograph, B 8706

Methodist Church, Pirie Street in 1933. The church is located behind the Adelaide Town Hall and was built in 1850 by Perryman and Son. It was opened in 1851 and later, in 1969, Pirie Street Methodist Church merged with Stow Congregational Church to became part of the newly formed Uniting Church.

South African War Memorial

Cheese, Howard, 1986, Photograph, B 46526

Original plaster model used to create the South African War Memorial on display in the Ludlow (U.K.) Town Hall.

South African War Memorial

Cheese, Howard, 1986, Photograph, B 46527

Original plaster model of the South African War Memorial on display in the Ludlow (U.K.) Town Hall.

Victoria Square

c. 1905, Photograph, B 16393/53

Victoria Square looking north across towards the General Post Office and the Town Hall. The statue of Queen Victoria can be seen in the middle of the road through the centre of Victoria Square. The offices on the right hand side of the square are situated on Acre 303.