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Transporting metal ingots at Port Pirie
A small steam locomotive being used to transport metal ingots at the Port Pirie smelting plant, South Australia. The locomotive is a small Hudswell Clarke product built in Leeds, England, in 1902 (serial number 628), latterly the Wallaroo & Moonta Mining & Smelting Company's number 10). The smelter's Welsh style rectangular chimney is still standing. [from information provided].
Eight young women from Melbourne
A studio view of eight young women, possibly actresses, from Melbourne, Victoria; names not known.
Cargo ships at Outer Harbor
Close view of cargo ships docked close together at Ocean Steamers wharf, Outer Harbor, South Australia.
Church parade in Adelaide
Crowds of spectators watching soldiers marching along King William Road approaching St. Peters Cathedral during a church parade in Adelaide, South Australia.
Golfers at Seaton Golf Links
A group of male golfers photographed in front of the club house at Seaton Golf Links, South Australia.
Opening of the new jetty at Second Valley
Distant view of spectators attending the opening of the new jetty at Second Valley, South Australia.
Prize winning draught horse
A prize winning draught horse photographed during the Royal Adelaide Show held at Jubilee Oval, South Australia.
Post office at Lake Wangary
Premises of the post and telegraph office at Lake Wangary, South Australia; two motor cars are parked outside.
Sir Henry Galway attending a function
Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, and Lady Galway photographed attending an outdoor function near Adelaide, the vice-regal party and many of the spectators are using umbrellas and parasols to shield themselves against the bright sunshine; purpose of the event is not known.
Sir Henry Galway at the opening of Parliament
Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, taking a salute after arrival by motor car at Parliament House in Adelaide to declare the opening of Parliament.
Cattle grazing
Cattle grazing in the far north of South Australia.
Kopperamanna settlement
Distant view of the settlement at Kopperamanna in the far north of South Australia.
Explorer L. A. Wells travelling by camel
L. A. Wells, explorer, photographed travelling by camel with a second man in the far north of South Australia.
Camels used for exploring South Australia
Camels grazing freely and drinking from a water hole during an exploration expedition in the far north of South Australia led by L. A. Wells.
Cattle in the north of South Australia
Distant view of cattle grazing on the barren pasture of the far north of South Australia.
Camels pulling a wood cart
A team of twelve camels pulling a large wood cart near Mirra Mitta in the far north of South Australia.
Parcels Office, Adelaide Railway Station
Inside the Parcels Office at the Adelaide Railway Station; left luggage can be seen in racks and on counters awaiting collection, three members of the railway staff stand in the background. [A much clearer image can be found at B 74092.]
Senior railway officials
Informal group of men described by Searcy as 'Some prominent railway men' attending a Conference of State's Officers in Adelaide; names not known.
Farm buildings in South Australia
Distant view of farm buildings in South Australia; exact location not known.
Sir George Le Hunte at Fowlers Bay
Distant view of Sir George Le Hunte, Governor of South Australia, and members of the Marine Board being welcomed after their arrival at Fowlers Bay on the west coast.
Sir Ross Smith's funeral
A large crowd of spectators attending the burial of Sir Ross Smith during his funeral at North Road Cemetery, Nailsworth, South Australia.
Golden wedding family group
Golden wedding celebration family group thought to be for Mr.and Mrs Davey of Prospect, South Australia.
Additional photographs relating to exploration and maritime topics
A collection of mounted photographs relating primarily to exploration and maritime topics in South Australia and the Northern Territory, together with a small collection of portraits of people associated with the Royal Geographical Society. Two group portraits of Aboriginal people, from Port Lincoln and from Kopperamanna are included (photographs 9 and 15). Photographs 67-70 relate to the Flinders Centenary 1902. The following photographs have not been digitised (copies are held elsewhere in the Pictorial Collection or not related specifically to South Australia): 2. 'Light on Kingston jetty' with lighthouse keeper, his dog and bicycle; 3. 'Kingston jetty' Also at B 9409; 8. 'The British Hotel Port Adelaide', pencil sketch ca. 1841. Also at B 510; 9. 'Port Lincoln natives, last of tribe, 1897'. See B 512; 13. 'Victor Harbor breakwater'. Also at PRG 280/1/2/39; 20. Distant view of the landing place and iron stores at Port Adelaide, South Australia. Photograph of an artwork of 1838; 25. Horrocks' expedition, showing Horrocks and his party, with laden camel, moving through the bush. Photo of an artwork ca.1846; 26. 'Horrocks after being wounded on his way to Penwortham'. Photograph of an artwork ca.1848. Also at B 475. Original in the Art Gallery of South Australia; 28. Photograph of painting signed by E. Magraith 1904 with inscription 'H.M.C.S. Yatala after a painting by H. C. R. 1849', to Arthur Searcy Esq, President of Marine Board, from G. H. 1904'. See also B 9316; 31. View of the gorge on Mary River by Stephen King 1862. John McDouall Stuart Expedition. See also B 486/9; 33. 'Matthew Flinders, aged 27', photo of a portrait . See B 11153; 38. 'Captain Sir Leopold Mc Clintock, R.N. LL.D' photograph of an engraving of Sir Francis Leopold McClintock, Arctic explorer; 39. 'The late Sir John Franklin' photo of an engraving;40. 'Captain Charles Sturt' (Australian explorer). Also at B 70378/3; 41. 'Relievo of National Memorial to Sir John Franklin. M. Noble, Sculptor', photo of bronze sculpture in London; 51. 'Robert Kyffin Thomas' portrait. Also at B 3687; 52. 'Charles Davies older brother, Gawler'; 58. 'The Right Hon. Sir William Molesworth, Secretary of State for the Colonies'; 59. 'Sir Leopold Mc Clintock, 1880'; 60. Commander Verney Lovett Cameron 1878; 61. 'John McKinlay'. Davies & Co. photographer. Also at B 1782; 65. 'Sir J. Langdon Bonython'. Also at B 2255.
Steam tug
Steam tug heavily laden with people.
Almond trees, Beaumont
Almond trees, Beaumont, South Australia. Issued by the State Tourist Bureau and Intelligence Office. Same as PRG 280/1/43/126.
Morialta Falls, South Australia
View of Morialta Falls and Gully. Issued by the State Tourist Bureau and Intelligence Office. Same as PRG 280/1/4/51.
Edithburgh Post Office and Telegraph Office
View of two stone and brick buildings. The one on the right has a sign 'Post and Telegraph Office' painted on a window, and there are two people at a service window on the front verandah beside a notice board. Another, more stylish building to the left is now (2010) the Edithburgh Post Office, but was possibly the residence at the time of this photo.
South Australian views
Collection of views from around South Australia, taken by an unknown photographer (some are by Sweet). Some are duplicated in the collection under other numbers. See 'contents' for details of items.
Robert O'Hara Burke's grave
1. Photograph of two men standing beside the tree marking Burke's grave near Innamincka, with a post and rail fence around it; 2. Attached to the mount is a postcard of the grave bearing the inscription 'Burke and Wills Explorers Grave Innamincka. Perished 1862'. Handwritten on the back: 'Dec. 1915. G.J. Ware. See my snap shots of trip to Birdsville. Showing where where we are drinking champagne (W. Bayly & self & Tonie [___?] McKinnon) in silence to memory of Burke & Wills'. Note that the photograph is a duplicate image of PRG 280/1/1/59.
Tommy, Frances & Garnet
Tommy, Frances & Garnet in their little Humpy. Taken about 200 yards from the house of Thomas Henry Bowman. Tommy is believed to be an Aboriginal police officer and tracker. See also PRG 280/1/28/291 for more information on Tommy.