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Mrs. Flint of Adelaide playing bowls
A woman identified by Searcy as being Mrs. Flint playing bowls in Adelaide.
Spectators at a Wattle Day function in Adelaide
A small crowd of spectators attending a Wattle Day function at an area described by Searcy as 'Cohen Avenue' in Adelaide.
Men attending a conference in Adelaide
A group of men described by Searcy as 'Pastoralists' photographed whilst attending a conference in Adelaide; names not known.
A visiting astronomer from Canada in Adelaide
Close view of two men in Adelaide, one is described by Searcy as being a visiting 'astronomer from Canada for the eclipse of 1922'. On the left is Dr Clarence Augustus Chant, professor of astronomy at Toronto University, Canada, who arrived along with a number of scientists to view the total solar eclipse in September 1922. For more details see article 'The sun-worshippers' in 'The Journal' (Adelaide), Friday 11 August 1922, page 1.
A gathering of men and women outside a house at Barmera
A gathering of men and two women, described by Searcy as 'Agriculturists' standing outside a house at Barmera belonging to 'Mr. Joyner'.
Captain Hixson of Sydney, N.S.W
A man identified by Searcy as being Captain Hixson of New South Wales who attended a lighthouse conference held in Sydney in 1873.
Captain Heath of Queensland
A man identified by Searcy as being Captain Heath of Queensland who attended a lighthouse conference in Sydney, New South Wales in 1873.
C.M. Maxwell of Tasmania
A man identified by Searcy as being C.M. Maxwell of Tasmania who attended a lighthouse conference in Sydney in 1873.
Captain C.B. Payne of Victoria
A man identified by Searcy as being Captain C.B. Payne of Victoria who attended a lighthouse conference in Sydney in 1873.
Captain Robert H. Ferguson of South Australia
A man identified by Searcy as being Captain Robert H. Ferguson of South Australia who attended a lighthouse conference in Sydney in 1873.
Members of a racing committee at Broken Hill
A group of men described by Searcy as being members of the '8 Hours Race Committee, Broken Hill'; names not known.
Three schoolgirls
Close view of three schoolgirls sitting in a group; the centre figure is described by Searcy as being the deceased daughter of Mr. Brennan, a contract builder in South Australia.
Studio view of Alby and Peggy Dansie
Studio view of a man and a woman identified by Searcy as being 'Alby and Peggy Dansie'.
Coffee Palace building on fire at Waikerie
A large building identified by Searcy as the Coffee Palace at Waikerie being destroyed by fire, a photograph taken at night.
Motor launch 'Conqueror' leaving Outer Harbor
The motor launch 'Conqueror' with flags flying photographed leaving Outer Harbor carrying as passengers Sir Archibald and Lady Weigall.
Men dressed up as comic characters at Murat Bay, South Australia
Men described by Searcy as 'the Cape Thevenard Mudlarks' dressed up as comic characters and riding on a horse drawn wagon at Murat Bay, South Australia, possibly for fund raising purposes.
Horsemen at a water hole in Central Australia
Three horsemen at a water hole identified by Searcy as being Wigley Gorge in Central Australia. It is on the Todd River 4.35 kms North of the Alice Springs Telegraph Station.
A small yacht at Glenelg, South Australia
A small yacht identified by Searcy as being the 'Wilfrida, the winner of a yachting race at Glenelg; she carries a crew of four men and a large heart shaped motif can be seen on the main sail.
Ladies Committee, Blind, Deaf, & Dumb Institution, Brighton
Members of the Ladies'Committee of the Blind, Deaf, & Dumb Institution of South Australia at the time of its jubilee celebrations. Top row L-R; Roffe Searcy (Secretary for fifty years), Miss Sandover, Mrs Grieve, Mrs Johnson (Lady Superintendent), Miss Fraser, Mr S. Johnson (Superintendent).Front row L-R; Mrs McLachlan, Mrs R.H. Kay, Mr W. Herbert Phillipps (President), Mrs Kither and Mrs R. Kay.
Members of a show committee at Marion, South Australia
A group of men and women described by Searcy as being members of the 'Marion show committee'; names not known.
Men attending a police conference in Adelaide
Nine men described by Searcy as attending a police conference held in Adelaide, South Australia; names not known.
Mr. McGuire, Royal Commissioner in South Australia
Close view of two men standing side by side identified by Searcy as being Mr. McGuire, Royal Commissioner in South Australia, left and Mr. Webb, a Commissioner from the U.S.A.
A young man sitting in a velvet chair reading
A smartly dressed young man photographed sitting on a wooden settee with upholstered seat and back, reading a magazine. He is identified by Searcy as being 'Mr. Casper, a photographer with Hammer & Co.' of Rundle Street, Adelaide.
A male tennis player
Close view of a young male tennis player holding two racquets described by Searcy as a champion in South Australia; name not known.
Officers of Henley Beach sailing club
A group of men, some wearing nautical dress, described by Searcy as officers of the Henley Beach sailing club; Second from right is Hubert (Bert) George Annells, Secretary of Henley Sailing Club at the time; Captain Hughes stands third from the right, with Mr. Gaetjens fourth from the left. Other names not known.
Hadrian Moody from the staff of the Register newspaper
Mr. Hadrian Moody, described by Searcy as 'a literary man' on the staff of the South Australian Register newspaper.
Edward Allan Farquhar
Edward Allan Farquhar. Born Le Fevre's Peninsular 4 November 1871 and educated at Mr. S. MacPherson's School, Exeter, and Prince Alfred College. Married Mabel Cranwell in 1896. Began his career working for Crooks and Brooker in 1885. President of the Marine Board until the establishment of the Harbors Board in 1914, when he was appointed Commissioner of the Harbors Board becoming Chairman on the resignation of his predecessor, Arthur Searcy, in 1924. Served as a Councillor, Alderman and Chair of Finance on the Port Adelaide City Council. He died on 3 April 1935.
Stationary train at Cape Thevenard, South Australia
A stationary train at Cape Thevenard, the carriages are described by Searcy as 'sleeping berths'.
Sydney Barber, an amateur walking competitor
Studio view of a man wearing sports clothing identified by Searcy as being Sydney Barber, an amateur competitor in long distance walking events.
A polo player in South Australia
A polo player, identified by Searcy as Mr. Billie Wood waiting on his horse during a match in South Australia.