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The 'Torrens' in Port Adelaide with crew
The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide after striking an iceburg in the Southern Ocean on 11th January 1899. The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide [composite ship, 1335 gross tons, 1276 net tons. ON73595. 222.1 x 38.1 x 21.5. Built 1875 (10) J Laing, Sunderland. Owners: AL Elder and others, registered London (the others included her long time master, Captain SH Angel, not the one associated with 'Beltana'). Sold 1903 to Italian owners, and broken up in 1910. With the exception of the 'Loch' ships the last sailing ship to regularly carry passengers in the Australian-England trade. A very lengthy and comprehensive item in 'Colonial Clippers' gives an outline history. See pages 132 onwards. The damage caused by an iceberg, shown in some of the illustrations demonstrates the immense strength of the vessel. There are innumerable references to this vessel in books, newspaper cuttings etc. as she was a favourite passenger ship with a long career. Latter day writers frequently have called her 'The Wonderful Torrens'].
The 'Torrens' undergoing repair in Fletcher's Slip
The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, undergoing repairs on Fletcher's Slip, Port Adelaide. She returned to England, with a straight stem, where a new bow was fitted. The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide [composite ship, 1335 gross tons, 1276 net tons. ON73595. 222.1 x 38.1 x 21.5. Built 1875 (10) J Laing, Sunderland. Owners: AL Elder and others, registered London (the others included her long time master, Captain SH Angel, not the one associated with 'Beltana'). Sold 1903 to Italian owners, and broken up in 1910. With the exception of the 'Loch' ships the last sailing ship to regularly carry passengers in the Australian-England trade. A very lengthy and comprehensive item in 'Colonial Clippers' gives an outline history. See pages 132 onwards. The damage caused by an iceberg, shown in some of the illustrations demonstrates the immense strength of the vessel. There are innumerable references to this vessel in books, newspaper cuttings etc. as she was a favourite passenger ship with a long career. Latter day writers frequently have called her 'The Wonderful Torrens'].
The 'Torrens' at Port Adelaide with new bow and spike bowsprit
The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide [composite ship, 1335 gross tons, 1276 net tons. ON73595. 222.1 x 38.1 x 21.5. Built 1875 (10) J Laing, Sunderland. Owners: AL Elder and others, registered London (the others included her long time master, Captain SH Angel, not the one associated with 'Beltana'). Sold 1903 to Italian owners, and broken up in 1910. With the exception of the 'Loch' ships the last sailing ship to regularly carry passengers in the Australian-England trade. A very lengthy and comprehensive item in 'Colonial Clippers' gives an outline history. See pages 132 onwards. The damage caused by an iceberg, shown in some of the illustrations demonstrates the immense strength of the vessel. There are innumerable references to this vessel in books, newspaper cuttings etc. as she was a favourite passenger ship with a long career. Latter day writers frequently have called her 'The Wonderful Torrens'].
The 'Torrens' at Port Adelaide with new bow, figurehead and spike bowsprit
The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide after receiving a new bow, figurehead and spike bowsprit. The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide [composite ship, 1335 gross tons, 1276 net tons. ON73595. 222.1 x 38.1 x 21.5. Built 1875 (10) J Laing, Sunderland. Owners: AL Elder and others, registered London (the others included her long time master, Captain SH Angel, not the one associated with 'Beltana'). Sold 1903 to Italian owners, and broken up in 1910. With the exception of the 'Loch' ships the last sailing ship to regularly carry passengers in the Australian-England trade. A very lengthy and comprehensive item in 'Colonial Clippers' gives an outline history. See pages 132 onwards. The damage caused by an iceberg, shown in some of the illustrations demonstrates the immense strength of the vessel. There are innumerable references to this vessel in books, newspaper cuttings etc. as she was a favourite passenger ship with a long career. Latter day writers frequently have called her 'The Wonderful Torrens'].
The 'Hornby Castle' in an unidentified port
The iron ship 'Hornby Castle', 1495 tons, in an unidentified port [formerly Duncan Coupland] [formerly Duncan Coupland] [iron ship, 1495 tons. ON78745, 233.7 x 37.9 x 22.9. Built 1877 (11) T Royden and Son, Liverpool as 'Duncan Coupland' for John Coupland, registered Liverpool; c.1880 became 'Hornby Castle' owners: Lancaster Shipowners Co. (J Chambers and Co.) registered Liverpool c.1900 Trinder, Anderson and Co. Ltd, apparently broken up c.1910-14]. According to a researcher, the ship was renamed 'Harald' and was wrecked off Port Ellen, Islay on the 15th August 1909, at 55 37 24N, 006 10 44W. https://canmore.org.uk/site/102960/harald-port-ellen-islay-loch-leodamais-atlantic
The 'Brabloch' in an unidentified port
The steel ship 'Brabloch', 2062 tons, in an unidentified port. She is renamed 'Vinga' in 1917 and broken up in 1924. [steel ship, 2062 tons, ON96072, 278.7 x 41.1 x 24.2. Built 1889 (6) Barclay, Curle and Co. Glasgow. Owners: RK Holms-Kerr, (Aitken, Lilburn & Co. mgrs) reg. Glasgow: later Brabloch Ship Co. (JR Cuthbertson) reg. Glasgow sold 1912 to Norway and renamed 'Vinga' and became Swedish without change of name in 1917. Breakers in 1922].
The 'Brabloch' moored in an unidentified port
The steel ship 'Brabloch', 2062 tons, moored in an unidentified port. She is renamed 'Vinga' in 1917 and broken up in 1924. [steel ship, 2062 tons, ON96072, 278.7 x 41.1 x 24.2. Built 1889 (6) Barclay, Curle and Co. Glasgow. Owners: RK Holms-Kerr, (Aitken, Lilburn & Co. mgrs) reg. Glasgow: later Brabloch Ship Co. (JR Cuthbertson) reg. Glasgow sold 1912 to Norway and renamed 'Vinga' and became Swedish without change of name in 1917. Breakers in 1922].
The 'Chelmsford' docked in an unidentified port
The four masted steel barque 'Chelmsford', 2347 tons, docked in an unidentified port. She is renamed 'Inverlogie' in 1909 and torpedoed in 1917. [steel four mast barque, built 1893 and renamed Inverlogie in 1909.]
A decorated motor car in Adelaide
A group of young people seated in a decorated motor car, possibly taking part in a war charity procession; the vehicle is standing in front of Loch Terrace townhouses on the southern side of Gouger Street, Adelaide.
Photograph album of James Ramsay McColl
Studio portraits relating to the McColl Family, including examples of the work of a number of Adelaide and Melbourne photographic studios. The photographer is noted in brackets where this is known. The photographs show elegant dress styles and hair styles for men, women and children in the late nineteenth century in Adelaide and Melbourne, as well as Scotland.
North Adelaide Central Football Club
Photograph of Noth Adelaide Central Football Club, Undefeated Premiers - Season 1953. Back row: F. Franklin, M. Ryan, R. Gatley, T. Willshire. Fourth fow: P. Hammerstein, C. Richardson, P. Grey, B. Loche, R. Charles. Third row; M. Paech, G. Gatley, K. Halliday, L. Nixon, J. Sargent, R. Starr. Second row: J. Douglas, B. White, D. Phillips, P. Otto, F. Otto, C. Decelis, G. Ellis. Front row: B. Major (Secretary), L. Smith, J. James (President), D. Datson (Captain), R. Doddridge (Vice-Captain), H. Neale (Chairman), G. Matthews, B. Wright (Assistant Secretary). In front; G. Datson (Mascot). Absent: L. O'Hara, J. Cooper.
'Cheopis'
'Cheopis'. [Cheopis means flea. Steel single screw steamship, ON156011, 55 gross, 25 net tons. 70.0 x 14.0 x 5.3. Built 1914 Robinson Bros. Melbourne. Compound steam engine, 34nhp, by shipbuilder, 10 knots. Owners South Australian Government's Customs and Health Department (Built as a boarding launch) Taken out of service and towed to Melbourne by SS Lady Loch Oct. 21, 1932. Sold and in 1934 registered at Port Adelaide by Kangaroo Island Transport Co. Ltd and intended for a service between Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island. This was not successful and she was eventually sold and converted into a shark fishing boat no later than 1946. Eventually she became the property of Mr J. Anderson, of Apollo Bay, Vic. who unofficially renamed her Black Witch. She was wrecked Jan. 22 1954 at Apollo Bay. Her register was closed at Port Adelaide Customs in June 1956 with 'Vessel sunk'.]
The 'John Murray' in an unidentified harbour in World War I colours
The iron barque 'John Murray', 1264 tons, in an unidentified harbour in World War I colours. Also refer to print PRG 1373/31/96 [iron ship, c.1898-1900 barque. 1264 tons. ON76738. 228.5 x 35.8 x 10.7. Built 1877 (1) J&G Thomson, Glasgow. Owners: James Arthur and others, registered Glasgow. Later General Shipping Co. (Aitken and Lilburn, managers) sold 1910 to Defence Department of Government of Victoria, for use as a training ship, and renamed 'John Murray'. Used for commerical purposes during WW1 she was wrecked at Malden Island, mid - Pacific, July 1918. No lives lost].
The 'John Murray' in an unidentified harbour
The iron barque 'John Murray', 1264 tons, in an unidentified harbour [iron ship, c.1898-1900 barque. 1264 tons. ON76738. 228.5 x 35.8 x 10.7. Built 1877 (1) J&G Thomson, Glasgow. Owners: James Arthur and others, registered Glasgow. Later General Shipping Co. (Aitken and Lilburn, managers) sold 1910 to Defence Department of Government of Victoria, for use as a training ship, and renamed 'John Murray'. Used for commerical purposes during WW1 she was wrecked at Malden Island, mid - Pacific, July 1918. No lives lost].
Arthur D. Edwardes : SUMMARY RECORD
Records comprising 91 volumes of photographs of ships, organised under type of ship, or ownership, and with basic caption information. The volumes were compiled by shipping enthusiast Arthur Edwardes, using original prints if available, but most commonly copy prints. See below for details of ships in the various volumes.
The 'John Murray' in an unidentified port
The iron barque 'John Murray', 1264 tons, in an unidentified port. Also refer to prints PRG 1373/31/16 and PRG 1373/31/17 [iron ship, c.1898-1900 barque. 1264 tons. ON76738. 228.5 x 35.8 x 10.7. Built 1877 (1) J&G Thomson, Glasgow. Owners: James Arthur and others, registered Glasgow. Later General Shipping Co. (Aitken and Lilburn, managers) sold 1910 to Defence Department of Government of Victoria, for use as a training ship, and renamed 'John Murray'. Used for commerical purposes during WW1 she was wrecked at Malden Island, mid - Pacific, July 1918. No lives lost].
'Cheopis'
'Cheopis'. [Cheopis means flea. Steel single screw steamship, ON156011, 55 gross, 25 net tons. 70.0 x 14.0 x 5.3. Built 1914 Robinson Bros. Melbourne. Compound steam engine, 34nhp, by shipbuilder, 10 knots. Owners South Australian Government's Customs and Health Department (Built as a boarding launch) Taken out of service and towed to Melbourne by SS Lady Loch Oct. 21, 1932. Sold and in 1934 registered at Port Adelaide by Kangaroo Island Transport Co. Ltd and intended for a service between Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island. This was not successful and she was eventually sold and converted into a shark fishing boat no later than 1946. Eventually she became the property of Mr J. Anderson, of Apollo Bay, Vic. who unofficially renamed her Black Witch. She was wrecked Jan. 22 1954 at Apollo Bay. Her register was closed at Port Adelaide Customs in June 1956 with 'Vessel sunk'.]
Postcard collection of Emily Sophia Groom
A collection of postcards and greeting cards collected by Emily Sophia Groom (nee Grovermann) during the early 1900s, with many cards depicting early SA. The inscription inside the album states "E S Grovermann, Blyth, 29-5-1906". Emily Groom was born in 1877 at Clare and married Harry Rowe (his mother's surname) Groom in 1931. Emily was aged 45 when she married and did not have children of her own. Locations in the postcards include Blyth and Clare, Tanunda, Gumeracha, Victor Harbor and Port Elliot, Adelaide, North Adelaide, and assorted interstate and international locations [See individual records for selected digitised postcards, which may be viewed online].
Front view of house at Loch Place, Woodforde
Exterior front view of new house designed by Colin Mort
House at Loch Place, Woodforde
Exterior front view of new house designed by Colin Mort