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Institute, Melrose
Institute, Melrose which was erected in 1873, demolished and rebuilt in 1907, extended in 1926. The foundation stone was laid by Robert Melrose of Rosebank in 1891. The building was also used as a school, church and the District Council Chambers. A poster for a new film called "High Society Blues" can be seen. Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell star in the film about a new country family who come to live among established wealthy neighbours.
North Star Hotel, Melrose
[General description] The North Star Hotel at Melrose is a rambling stone building, part of which is two storey. Staff (and customers?) are assembled in front of the hotel and on its balcony. Mount Remarkable is on the right.
North Star Hotel, Melrose
North Star Hotel at Melrose.
North Star Hotel, Melrose
North Star Hotel at Melrose.
North Star Hotel, Melrose
The North Star Hotel, Melrose, South Australia.
Photographs of and relating to Jimmy Melrose
Photographs of Jimmy Melrose, his mother Hilda, his home at Glenelg and other images.
Views of Melrose
A collection of images of Melrose.
Melrose Dairy van
Digital copy of a black and white photograph of the Melrose Dairy van, owned by William Bonsor's sons who ran the business. 'Bonsor Bros. Melrose Dairy, milk supply' is written on the van's side.
Melrose Post Office
Post Office and residence at Melrose in the southern Flinders Ranges. This attractive building dates from 1866, the same year as the telegraph line from Melrose to Port Augusta was installed. Melrose was named after George Melrose who arrived in South Australia onboard the "Palmyra" in 1839.
Armoury Collection, Melrose
Collection of arms on the wall of A. Marshall's room at Melrose.
Armoury Collection, Melrose
Arms collection in A. Marshall's room at Melrose.
Armoury Collection, Melrose
Arms collection on the wall of A.Marshall's room at Melrose.
Sideshows and tents at Melrose
MELROSE: Sideshows and tents set up for entertainment during an agricultural show held at Melrose showgrounds, 19 October 1938.
Bonsor brothers and Melrose Dairy van
Digital copy of a black and white photograph of two of William Bonsor's sons beside their Melrose Dairy van, with 'Bonsor Bros. Melrose Dairy, milk supply' written on the side.
Boy on Melrose Dairy cart
Digital copy of a black and white photograph of a young man on the back of a cart with 'Melrose Dairy. [?].E. Bonsor' written on the side, which was owned by William Bonsor's sons who ran the business. A milk can can be seen under the cart covers, with more stacked in the background by a shed.
Melrose Dairy
Digital copy of a black and white photograph of a truck backed up to the open door of a shed, with milk cans stacked at the side of the building. May be the business of Melrose Dairy, owned and run by William Bonsor's sons, or may be the Bonsor brothers collecting milk from a farmer.
Melrose
[General description] This view along the main street of Melrose shows an unsealed road with houses and shops either side and a few street trees. The North Star Hotel is the two storey building on the left in the distance. A sign on the left informs motorists that the speed limit is 20 m.p.h. [On back of photograph] 'Melrose / Main street / Mt. Remarkable in the background / Aug. 1927'.
Melrose
[General description] Panoramic view of Melrose township, taken from the timbered slopes of Mount Remarkable, looking south-east. The building on the extreme left is Jacka's Brewery. [On back of photograph] 'Melrose / Aug. 1927'.
Melrose
View of Melrose - main street showing various houses and shops including the General Stores of WL Call. Melrose is the oldest town in the Flinders and was established in 1853. Nukuna Aboriginal people were the first inhabitants and when the settlers arrived they introduced pastoralist runs. Later came mining camps and timber-fellers.
Main Street in Melrose
MELROSE: General view of the main street in Melrose, May 1936; the hotel can be seen on the left hand side and the post office on the right.
Mount Remarkable, Melrose
Car and two men in Melrose, with Mount Remarkable behind them. To see a selection of photographs in this collection, search on Archival number PRG 1638/10.
Champion pony 'The Toff', at Melrose, South Australia
A prize-winning pony with ribbons round his neck, standing with a boy, who wears shorts with his jacket, tie and hat. Written on the back of the photograph: "The Toff", 29 years old. Taken on the Melrose Ground on Show Day 22nd October, 1919.
Melrose
[General description] Under a large gum tree are two boys, one standing, the other lying down and holding the reins of his horse. On the left is the Post Office and Telegraph Station, designed by the Colonial Architect, W. Bennett Hayes, and built in 1866. On the right is the Police Station and Courthouse, dating from 1862. Picket fencing surrounds the buildings and there is what appears to be a wooden stockyard under the tree. Mount Remarkable is seen in the distance. [On back of photograph] 'Melrose or Mount Remarkable when this photo was taken showing Police Station and Post Office. The tree is still there. The boy standing up was named John Croft and if alive today would be over 90 years. Note slate roofs. Police Station has a verandah on it now and old wooden paling fence has been pulled down and a cyclone fence erected otherwise unaltered. Post Office unaltered.'
Memorial Obelisk, Melrose
Memorial Obelisk, Melrose. The Obelisk, standing 35 feet, stands high on the hill above the township of Melrose. Reproduced in the 'Observer', March 21st, 1925.
Melrose
[General description] Township buildings including the North Star Hotel (the two storey building) are seen on the left of tree lined Nott Street. The North Star Hotel has existed since 1854. [On back of photograph] 'Melrose with Mt. Remarkable in the background / 1932 / Reproduced in the Chronicle for July 28, 1932'.
Melrose
Main Street of the township of Melrose in the 1860's. The Post and Telegraph Office can be seen on the extreme right of the photograph. The North Star Hotel can be seen in the background on Nott Street. The Williams were proprietors of the Hotel at this time. The hotel started trading from a log hut and was upgraded before 1881. The photograph shows a long stone single storey building.
Melrose
Main Street in Melrose. The North Star Hotel can be seen in the background on Nott Street. The Williams were proprietors of the Hotel at this time. The hotel started trading from a log hut and was upgraded later. The photograph shows the two storey extension that was built in 1881. Another hotel can be seen on the left of the street next door to the Shell Petrol Garage.
Melrose
Bullock team and wagon near the church at Melrose in 1874, Mt. Remarkable in the background. The town was once named Mount Remarkable.
Melrose
Mt. Remarkable at Melrose in the Flinders Ranges. Melrose was once called Mount Remarkable. The Adnyamathanha lived in this area for many millennia. A copper mine was erected in 1846 and after several closures was finally closed in 1917. At one time the town boasted woolsheds, brewery, post office, court house, police station and blacksmiths
Melrose
Road leading into the township of Melrose in the Flinders Ranges. Melrose was once called Mount Remarkable. The Adnyamathanha lived in this area for many millennia. A copper mine was erected in 1846 and after several closures was finally closed in 1917. At one time the town boasted woolsheds, brewery, post office, court house, police station and blacksmiths