Kapunda

Kapunda mines

Smith, W. S., c. 1913, Photograph, PRG 280/1/14/583

A distant view of a mining area in South Australia, possibly Kapunda copper mines. Part of a panorama view along with PRG 280/1/11/282, which was published in the 'Observer', Saturday 5 February 1910, page 30.

Memorial service at Kapunda

1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/36/146

A large crowd attending a war memorial service held in Main Street, Kapunda, South Australia.

Soldiers' Memorial Garden, Kapunda, South Australia

Oats, S. A. B., 1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/38/367

On 25 April 1923, ANZAC Day, Mr. H.H. Dutton opened the Soldiers' Memorial Garden at Kapunda in the presence of a large crowd.

Premises of Kapunda Bowling Club

1911, Photograph, PRG 280/1/7/557

Premises of the bowling club at Kapunda where members and guests watch a woman bowl the first ball. Opening of the green at the Kapunda Bowling Club. Mrs. Robert Shannon bowls the first jack. 1 March 1911. The Lady Mayoress Mrs. Rees followed with the first bowl.

Album of views of people and places around Kapunda

c. 1890, Photograph, B 59106/240-416

Views of people and places around Kapunda. This collection of photographs depicting residents and other scenes in the Kapunda district was taken from glass plate negatives purchased by the Library in 1993. No identification came with the images.

1927, Photograph, B 4700/1

Panoramic view of the Township.

Kapunda

1927, Photograph, B 4700/2

View of the Township.

Kapunda

c. 1880, Photograph, B 5580

View of the township.

Kapunda

c. 1860, Photograph, B 9950

Township of Kapunda in the 1860s. It was established after copper was found in 1842 by Francis Dutton and Charles Bagot. Mining began in 1844 and continued until 1879. The railway line from Adelaide was opened in 1860.

Hotel, Kapunda

c. 1860, Photograph, B 9952

Horsedrawn wagons outside the Prince of Wales Hotel. This hotel which stood on the corner of Mildred Street and Kapunda Street existed from 1858-1984.

Kapunda

Angus, W. J., c. 1907, Photograph, B 11989

[General description] This newly renovated two storey building was acquired for theSavings Bank of S.A. in 1909. It was previously the premises of the E.,S.,& A. Bank. Abutting the building is E. Thomas, Tobacconist with advertisements in its windows for American Eagle Twist and Yankee Doodle Plug tobacco. A large telegraph pole stands in front of the building.

Kapunda Institute

Angus, W. J., c. 1907, Photograph, B 11992

[General description] Kapunda Institute, opened July 1871, architect was D. Garlick, contractors were Messrs. Manson & Hitt. Only the front section of the building was completed then, the rear hall was added in 1874.

Brewster's Store, Main St., Kapunda

Nixon, Stephen E., 1871, Photograph, B 12875

Brewster's Store, corner of Main and Tod Streets, Kapunda. Robert Brewster opened the store in late 1869. He died on 24 June 1890 after which his wife, Mary was storekeeper until 1902 with Robert Fisher managing the business for a time after Robert's death in 1890. The building was known as Brewster's Store and then Brewster's Buildings and later becoming Hambour's Haberdashery and Clothing Store

Church, Kapunda

c. 1900, Photograph, B 14919

Methodist Church and Hall, Kapunda. A foundation stone for the Methodist Church was laid and the church was built by Cornish miners in 1858. The bluestone church has a slate roof and small belfry over its facade. It has a low stone wall and the church hall next door