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Florence Conlon sitting on the beach at Largs Bay
A young woman identified by Searcy as Florence Conlon photographed sitting on the beach at Largs Bay; she is is wearing beach pyjamas with a hat and holds a parasol, a small dog is sharing a rug with her.
Boy Scouts at a function in Adelaide, South Australia
A senior Boy Scout addressing a gathering at a function in Adelaide; colleagues sit behind him with honoured guests which Searcy notes include Sir A. Pickford.
The finish of a ladies swimming race
Women swimming in the Torrens River at the finish of a race near Adelaide; Searcy describes the winner as being 'Miss Whitford'.
Four South Australian men
Four South Australian men photographed possibly at the races; Searcy identifies two as J.Campbell, first left and G. Bax, second left.
Group of men which includes a senior Boy Scout in Adelaide
A group of men which includes a senior Boy Scout leaving a function in Adelaide; Searcy identifies the central figure holding a hat in his hand as Sir A. Pickford; other names not known.
A sailing ship and a steamboat at sea
A sailing ship and a small steamboat with sail following which Searcy has identified as the 'Jessie Darling' at sea off South Australia.
A senior Boy Scout delivering an address at a function
A senior Boy Scout identified by Searcy as Sir A. Pickford addressing an audience from a platform where colleagues and other men sit.
Early plantings in the Botanical Garden, Adelaide
An area described by Searcy as part of the 'first Botanical Garden, near the River Torrens bank'; it is a winter scene with bare trees and a large fenced off cactus.
Twelve elderly men described as pioneers at Glenelg
A group of twelve elderly men sitting and standing outside a building described by Searcy as 'Pioneers at Glenelg'; names not known.
Five South Australian men at the races in Adelaide
Close view of five South Australian men described by Searcy as 'well known sports' standing together at the races in Adelaide; names not known.
A cactus, part of the Botanical Gardens original planting
A large cactus protected by a post and wire fence, described by Searcy as 'all that is left of Adelaide's first Botanical Gardens'.
Nurse A. Dyer of Adelaide
Head and shoulders studio view of a young woman identified by Searcy as Nurse A. Dyer of Adelaide.
Mrs. Dorothy Chappell at Port Pirie
A smiling woman identified by Searcy as Mrs. Dorothy Chappell sitting on the back of a seat at Port Pirie, South Australia.
A man playing golf near Adelaide
A man referred to by Searcy as 'The Dr.' playing golf near Adelaide.
Port Lincoln, South Australia
Part of the Bay and small houses at Port Lincoln, South Australia; Searcy has marked a house in the foreground and described it as 'Old Government House in 1863/4'. According to a researcher, locals know this double bend in the road as "The Double Corner". The main road is called the Lincoln Highway coming into town from the north. The track to the left is now Normandy Place. The house in the background was demolished and the Limani Motel now stands there.
Mrs. Dorothy Chappell at Port Pirie, South Australia
A smiling woman identified by Searcy as Mrs. Dorothy Chappell sitting on the back of a seat at Port Pirie, South Australia.
The wreck of the SS 'Ferret' at Reef Head
A ship identified by Searcy as the SS 'Ferret' ashore at Reef Head, South Australia, where it was wrecked on 14 November 1920. According to a researcher, the close ship is the barque 'Ethel', which ran aground in 1904. This would make the wreck further out the 'Ferret', which was wrecked in 1920, but had been used in an unsuccessful attempt to refloat the 'Ethel' in 1904.
A cluster of 23 oranges grown at Renmark, South Australia
A cluster of 23 oranges growing together on one stem from an orange grove at Renmark owned by a returned soldier; a note by Searcy claims that they were presented to the 'Hon. Mr. Laffer' who was a Member of Parliament in South Australia.
Three men attending the launch of the SS Eurimbla
Three men, two in shirtsleeves, described by Searcy as attending the launch of the new ship SS Eurimbla; the central figure is identified as Mr. Poole, a partner in the Poole and Steele shipyard at Osborne near Port Adelaide.
Two men talking at the launch of the SS 'Eurimbla'
Two men talking at the launch of the SS 'Eurimbla'; the man on the right is identified by Searcy as Mr. Poole, builder and partner in the Poole and Steele shipyard at Osborne, near Port Adelaide.
Riders preparing for an event at a country race meeting
Distant view of riders preparing for an event described by Searcy as a 'melon race' at a country race meeting.
T.J. Robinson, a champion cyclist riding his bicycle
A champion cyclist identified by Searcy as T.J. Robinson photographed riding his bicycle.
J.P. O'Farrell, a cyclist from Victoria
A cyclist identified by Searcy as J.P. O'Farrell from Victoria photographed standing with his bicycle during an event.
Members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Adelaide
A group of men, women and children described by Searcy as including delegates to a conference of the Society of Friends held in Adelaide. This was the Australia General Meeting. Some of the members are identified. First row: first woman is Helen Drewett, man with folded arms is Frederick Coleman, sixth person is Jean Curtis and alongside her, next to boy, is Deborah Coleman. Second row: Second man is Thomas Binns Robson. Third row: First man is Leonard Darby, woman next to him is Edna Fennell, next to her is Frank Fryer. Last two men in the row are Edwin Ashby and Evan Williams (Old Bill). Fifth row: Third along is Helen Coleman and last in row is Raymond Wilton.
A large crowd at Glenelg
A large crowd attending an outdoor gathering described by Searcy as a 'church rally'. A small orchestra is seated on a platform where two men, possibly speakers, are sitting. The tower in the background is Glenelg Town Hall. The stage on the left side of the photo was the William Storrie Memorial Bandstand. The tower in the background is Glenelg Town Hall. The stage on the left side of the photo was the William Storrie Memorial Bandstand. The Bandstand must have been located at the back of the Town Hall.
Miss Whitford, a champion swimmer at Semaphore, South Australia
Close view of a young woman wearing bathing costume identified by Searcy as Miss Whitford who won the Ladies race at Semaphore during a swimming gala.
A neglected botanic garden in Adelaide
A neglected botanic garden described by Searcy as 'a bit of old Adelaide'; a post and wire fence surrounds the area where a brush roofed garden shelter and other old buildings can be seen, palm trees are growing in the background.
Sir Archibald Weigall attending a function in Adelaide
Sir Archibald Weigall, Governor of South Australia photographed standing on the steps of a building whilst attending a function which Searcy describes as a fete at Prince Alfred College.
New British schoolteachers in Adelaide
A large group of new British schoolteachers who Searcy describes as having just arrived in Adelaide from London, England standing and sitting around an older man outside a building; names not known.
A man playing golf in South Australia
A man playing golf, described by Searcy as 'an Adelaide champion'; name not known.