Find • Duryea, Townsend, 1823-1888, photographer • Results 121 to 150 of 1,060
Dunn's Mill, Bridgewater
Dunn's mill, Bridgewater. Robert Cock who explored this area in 1837. The town was originally called Cox Creek but the name changed later to Bridgewater when the adjacent flour mill was built by John Dunn. This photograph shows stacks of grain sacks ready to be ground at the mill. The large water wheel can be seen at the side of the mill
"Glen Para", Mt. Crawford
'Glen Para' residence built by David Erskine Randall (1819-1874) NNE of Mt. Crawford. The original was painted by his wife, Eliza Drake Randall, nee Wickes (1819-1902), probably in the 1860s. The single storey stone house built in 1851, was later purchased by William Rounsevell (1816-1874) who added a square tower to the house and called it Corryton Park. Notes on the back of photograph state: Erected by David Randall probably in the 1850's. Sections 1120, 670 and 1119 in Hundred of Barossa, marked the northern boundary of the property (a miles or two NNE of Mount Crawford) The house was built on land owned by C Flaxman who was a representative for George Angas Fife.
Commercial Street, Mount Gambier
[General description] Mount Gambier, Commercial Street looking East. Streetscape shows Old Telegraph Office at corner, the weatherboard building built for an Institute now site of Town Hall, District Council, Mt. Gambier Office. On the corner of Nation Terrace stands the Jack Allen Ginger Beer Factory and Boarding House. [On the back of the photograph] nil information.
William Barber
[General description] Captain William Barber early Murray navigator. [On back of photograph] no information.
H. P. Burden
[General description] H. P. Burden who was Secretary of the Advertiser Newspaper. [On back of photograph [no information].
Colonel George Gawler
[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of Colonel George Gawler in seven eighths view. His grey hair, sideburns and beard are neatly trimmed. Appointed Governor of South Australia in 1838 he arrived in the Colony on October 12th that year. He had great difficulties to contend with, and his administration, though it was at the time condemned by many, is now seen to be appropriate in hindsight. He spent a large amount of both his own fortune and government funds in necessary improvements to the colony. He was recalled in 1841. [On back of photograph] 'Colonel George Gawler / 2nd Governor of South Australia / From October 1838 to May 1841'.
Mathew Blagden Hale
[General description] Mathew Blagden Hale in his later years. He was an Anglican Bishop and educator of Aboriginals in Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia. He was born in Gloucester in 1811 and died in Bristol in 1895. He was survived by his second wife Sabina, five sons and three daughters. [On back of photograph] no information.
Reverend Ridgway William Newland
[General description] Ridgway William Newland, Minister of Religion, Magistrate, farmer and pioneer of Encounter Bay district. Newland was killed on 8 March 1864 when thrown from the Mail Cart at Baldock's Hill while returning home from Adelaide. [On back of photograph] no information.
Alexander Russell
[General description] Alexander Russell was the incumbent of Saint Paul's Church in Pulteney Street from its opening on 10th January 1860. This was reported in the "Register" on 10th January 1860. He was later Dean of Adelaide from 1869.[On back of photograph] no information.
David Sutherland
David Sutherland, pioneer and Member of Parliament. See B 2735 for his Brighton home, Dunrobin.
Dr. H. Wheeler
Portrait photograph of Dr. Henry Wheeler. He was an Honorary Physician at the London Homoeopathic Hospital, prior to being registered with the South Australian Medical Board. On 9 December 1869 he laid the Foundation Stone of the North Adelaide Baptist Church in Tynte Street. He was a deacon of the church, but returned to England with his family prior to the completion of the building. He practised with Dr. Allan Campbell (1836-1898), who was the founder of the Adelaide Children's Hospital.
Currie Street, corner of King William Street
Currie St., South corner of King William St. about 1869. Photograph shows the Jaffery Building on the corner. There are ramps over the gutter and the streets look very muddy. A horse and cart travel along King William Street.
King William Street
King William Street, west side, showing the buildings on the corner of Waymouth Street and King William Street. Two three storey buildings stand out among the single storey buildings which include a provisions store, two hotels, and a warehouse. A building covered in scaffolding on the extreme left of the photograph can be seen. Horses and carriages stand waiting in King William Street.
Government House, Adelaide
[On front of photograph] 'Government House, Adelaide / Presented to the subscribers of the South Australian Society of Arts. 1867' [General description] The eastern end of Government House is viewed through a screen of shrubs, including gum trees. The east wing was the earliest section of the building before additions were made.
Mr C. Gooch
Studio portrait of Mr C. Gooch senior.
Mr Menze
Studio portrait of Mr Menze.
Elizabeth, Charles and Hedley Todd
Studio portrait of the three Todd children, Elizabeth, Charles and Hedley, pictured with a rocking horse.
Prince Alfred College
Photograph of a drawing of Prince Alfred College at Kent Town, Adelaide.
Portrait of Reverend H.J. Lambert
Portrait photograph of the Reverend H.J. Lambert.
Mr James Page, chorister at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Port Adelaide
Portrait of Mr James Page. This image forms part of the photographic mosaic titled 'St Paul's Choir 1863' with 11 individual portraits set into the mount, as well as a photo of the organ. See SRG 94/A85/20/16 to view the full mosaic.
Miss Douglas, chorister at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Port Adelaide
Portrait of Miss Douglas. This image forms part of the photographic mosaic titled 'St Paul's Choir 1863' with 11 individual portraits set into the mount, as well as a photo of the organ. See SRG 94/A85/20/16 to view the full mosaic.
Catherine Menpes, chorister at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Port Adelaide
Portrait of Catherine Menpes. This image forms part of the photographic mosaic titled 'St Paul's Choir 1863' with 11 individual portraits set into the mount, as well as a photo of the organ. See SRG 94/A85/20/16 to view the full mosaic.
Miss N. Douglas, chorister at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Port Adelaide
Portrait of Miss N. Douglas. This image forms part of the photographic mosaic titled 'St Paul's Choir 1863' with 11 individual portraits set into the mount, as well as a photo of the organ. See SRG 94/A85/20/16 to view the full mosaic.
Old colonists 1836-1840 : William Stephen Press
William Stephen Press arrived in South Australia in August 1839 on board the ship the "Somersetshire". Labourer, carrier, Hindmarsh.
Old colonists 1836-1840 : John Gribble
John Gribble arrived in South Australia in January 1839 on board the ship the "Resource". Farmer, McLaren Vale.
Old colonists 1836-1840 : Peter Larnes Darcy Hunter
Peter Larnes Darcy Hunter arrived in South Australia in May 1840 on board the ship the "Eliza". Publican and storekeeper, Adelaide.
Old colonists 1836-1840 : Edward Burford, Jnr
Edward Burford, Jnr was born in Adelaide, South Australia to Mary Ann Burford, nee Paddon, and Edward Burford. Labourer, policeman, Adelaide.
Old colonists 1836-1840 : William Gale
Probably William Gale arrived in South Australia in December 1839 on board the ship the "Duchess of Northumberland". Farmer, Morphett Vale, Goodwood.
Old colonists 1836-1840 : Samuel Henry Biggs
Samuel Henry Biggs arrived in South Australia in September 1839 on board the ship the "Recovery". Baker and confectioner, Adelaide.
Old colonists 1836-1840 : William Metcalf
William Metcalf arrived in South Australia in September 1839 on board the ship the "Anna Robertson". Farmer and storekeeper, Port Elliot.