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Photographs relating to Messenger Press : trams, traction engines

Messenger Press, 1975, Photograph, B 72788/1-10

Photographs relating to transport - trams, traction engines, created by Messenger Press.

Photographs relating to Messenger Press : cars

Messenger Press, 1980, Photograph, B 72790/1-94

Photographs relating to transport - cars, created by Messenger Press.

Photographs relating to Messenger Press : commercial and vintage aircraft

Messenger Press, c. 1970, Photograph, B 72647/1-49

Photographs relating to 'commercial and vintage aircraft', created by Messenger Press.

Lee Elvard with a variety of Messenger publications

Messenger Press, c. 1981, Photograph, B 71846/56

Colour photograph of Lee Elvard with a variety of pamphlets, magazines and newspapers related to the Messenger Press. The titles include Second Semi-Final; SA Angler; TV Extra; Radio Modeller; The Weekly Realtor; Movement '80 and C.C.A. Newsletter. This image comes from 'Messenger Press 50th Anniversary Photos': a collection of photographs of people and events associated with the Messenger Press newspaper and collected for the Messenger's 50th anniversary, March 7, 2001.

Photographs relating to Messenger Press: Eastern suburbs locations

Messenger Press, 1995, Photograph, B 72757/1-56

Ann Styles with Ray and his washing machine

Messenger Press, Photograph, B 71846/15

Ann Styles, Editorial staff, Messenger Press, photographed with Ray and his manual washing machine. Newspaper cutting pasted on the back of the photo "There's no automatic washing machines in Ray's part of the world. He has to make do with a slightly out-dated version which needs lots of elbow grease." Ann Styles, Oct. 86. Photo by Ian Roddie, Press Photographer, dated 5 Nov., 1986. This image comes from 'Messenger Press 50th Anniversary Photos': a collection of photographs of people and events associated with the Messenger Press newspaper and collected for the Messenger's 50th anniversary, March 7, 2001.

Game matches, players and staff of the West Adelaide Football Club

Messenger Press, c. 1983, Photograph, B 75522/1-112

A collection of photographs from the Messenger Press relating to the West Adelaide Football Club, featuring action shots from games, player portraits, training sessions and other club related activities. According to brief notes attached to the photographs (now removed), some of the photographs were published in the West-Side Messenger, or Football Times. Where more than date has been supplied, one of the dates may refer to the date of publication. See 'contents' for details of individual images.

Players from the West Torrens Football Club at matches and events

Messenger Press, c. 1980, Photograph, B 75500/1-160

A collection of photographs relating to the West Torrens Football Club, also known as the Eagles and part of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). The images include action shots from various matches, player portraits and other club related activities. According to brief paperwork attached to the photos (now removed), many of the photographs were published in the Weekly Times Messenger or the Football Times. Where more than one date has been supplied, one of the dates may refer to the date of publication. See 'contents' for details of individual images.

Photographs of public events and sites around Glenelg, Brighton and nearby suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia

Messenger Press, c. 1994, Photograph, B 75502/1-132

A collection of photographs relating to the south-west suburbs of Brighton, Glenelg, Seacliff, Noarlunga and nearby suburbs in South Australia. The group includes a series of photos showing the damage to the Brighton jetty after major storms in 1994 and 1995, and its subsequent re-building. According to brief paperwork attached to the photos (now removed), many of the photographs were published in the Guardian Messenger. Where more than one date has been supplied, one of the dates may refer to the date of publication. See 'contents' for details of individual images.

View of St. Vincent Street, Port Adelaide

Messenger Press, c. 1965, Photograph, B 71846/51

View along St. Vincent Street, Port Adelaide. Buildings shown include Birks Chemist, the Town Hall, the Commonwealth Bank and the Post Office. The road is busy with cars and pedestrians. This comes from 'Messenger Press 50th Anniversary Photos': a collection of photographs of people and events associated with the Messenger Press newspaper and collected for the Messenger's 50th anniversary, March 7, 2001.

Adelaide Children's Hospital board chairman Beverley Perrett receives a $7,000 cheque from Target regional manager John Zilm (centre) to bring the Ride for Life fund to $20,000 for the hospital. Looking on are the Grand Prix publicity manager Mike Drewer, Dr Brodie Knight from Adelaide Children's Hospital and Messenger Press general manager Alec Mathieson.

Messenger Press, 1986, Photograph, B 70869/1586

Salvation Army public relations officer, Captain John Staite, presents Messenger Press newspaper sales manager Maurice Uva with a plaque in appreciation of the support given to its 1985 Red Shield Appeal. 2nd July 1986.

Messenger Press, 1986, Photograph, B 70869/2198

Ian Meaney from 1st Gawler Scouts receives his Telecom Advance Australia Award of Merit from Messenger Press general manager Gene Swinstead. 20th August 1986.

Messenger Press, 1986, Photograph, B 70869/12139

Matilda's farewell from Rundle Mall last week with crew members : Messenger Press general manager Alec Mathieson, State Bank's Sarah Peake-Jones, Martin Cameron MLC, former Advertiser columnist Des Colquhoun and David Watkins of Aardvark Pest Control. 8 June 1988.

Messenger Press, 1988, Photograph, B 70869/2345

Golf: photographs

Messenger Press, 1994, Photograph, B 72553/1-17

Women's and men's golf in South Australia. Teams and players are mostly photographed by Messenger Press. Several photographs of International players have come from other news agencies for use in Messenger Press newspapers.

People : H surnames

Messenger Press, c. 1986, Photograph, B 72644/1-177

Photographs of South Australian identities photographed by Messenger Press, with surnames starting with 'H'.

People : E surnames

Messenger Press, c. 1987, Photograph, B 74519

People photographed by Messenger Press, with surnames starting with E. A selection have been digitised and may be viewed online (do an ARCHIVAL NUMBER search on B 74519); the rest may requested and viewed in the Reading Room.

People, groups and events around the suburb of Payneham

Messenger Press, c. 1987, Photograph, B 75111/1-62

People and groups photographed by Messenger Press around the suburb of Payneham. Titled by Messenger Press as 'Payneham People'. A selection have been digitised and may be viewed online (do an ARCHIVAL NUMBER search on B 75111/1-62); the rest may requested and viewed in the Reading Room.

People : F surnames

Messenger Press, c. 1998, Photograph, B 74520/1-69

People photographed by Messenger Press, with surnames starting with F. A selection have been digitised and may be viewed online (do an ARCHIVAL NUMBER search on B 74520); the rest may requested and viewed in the Reading Room.

Netball in South Australia: photographs

Messenger Press, 1966, Photograph, B 72516/1-84

South Australian netball teams and players, photographed by Messenger Press.

Parks and outdoor sites around the north-eastern suburbs of Adelaide

Messenger Press, c. 1994, Photograph, B 75303/1-8

A collection of photographs of parks and other nature sites, taken by the Messenger Press newspaper around the north-eastern suburbs of Adelaide. According to brief paperwork attached to the photos, many were taken for the Standard Messenger newspaper.Where more than one date has been added to a photo, one of the dates may refer to when it was published in the newspaper.

Jane Lomax-Smith at a building site in Rundle Mall

Messenger Press, c. 1991, Photograph, B 71858/55

Colour photograph of Jane Lomax-Smith taken at the site of some building works. She is wearing a hard hat and harness, along with another man beside her. Press crew behind, location possibly Rundle Mall. No information provided about location or date. This image comes from 'South Australian Politicians': a collection of photographs of people and events associated with South Australian politicians, from the Messenger Press newspaper.

Messenger Press: Adelaide Convention Centre

Woods Bagot Pty Ltd, c. 1999, Photograph, B 71880/1-13

A collection of photocopies of artists' impressions for the Adelaide Convention Centre, including photocopies of site plans by Woods Bagot 1999. Most are computer generated images. These are a selection of photographs collected by Messenger Press, many of which have been published in the various suburban editions of the paper.

Messenger Press: Adelaide Oval and Torrens River precinct

Messenger Press, c. 1993, Photograph, B 71882/1-7

Photographs include several of tennis courts at Memorial Drive, and aerial views of the Adelaide Oval and river precinct. These are a selection of photographs collected by Messenger Press, many of which have been published in the various suburban editions of the paper.