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A woman wearing bathing costume sitting on sandhills
A woman described by Searcy as 'Nurse A.D.' photographed wearing bathing costume and sitting on sandhills by a beach in South Australia.
A woman paddling in the sea with a dog
A woman described by Searcy as being 'Nurse A.D.' photographed paddling in the sea with a friendly dog at a beach in South Australia.
Committee men for Unley Park's new oval
A group of men described by Searcy as being members of a committee associated with a new oval at Unley Park; Sir Sidney Kidman stands second from the left with Sir David Gordon, journalist and politician on his right, other names not known.
Two men with a horse drawn vehicle on Kangaroo Island
Two men standing with a horse drawn vehicle in bush country on Kangaroo Island; Searcy comments that there is a steep ravine to cross at this spot.
The finish of a horse race in Adelaide, South Australia
The finish of a horse race in Adelaide; Searcy identifies the winner as 'Pistoliers'.
Display of three large eggs
A display of three eggs, two are very large and described by Searcy as weighing over 4 ounces each.
A woman playing bowls in Adelaide
A woman described by Searcy as 'a champion' playing bowls in Adelaide, South Australia; name not known.
Adelaide Bowling Club, Victoria Drive
Players outside the premises of the Adelaide Bowling Club on the south green when it was located on Victoria Drive; the members are raising their hats and are described by Searcy as 'welcoming the Governor'.
A marksman standing with his rifle
Close view of a marksman standing with his rifle, described by Searcy as being the 'winner of the King's Cup'; name not known.
Mr. Hall, a South Australian marksman
Studio view of Mr. Hall, a South Australian marksman described by Searcy as being a 'Bisley winner'.
The paddle steamer 'Nellie' at Mannum in South Australia
The paddle steamer 'Nellie', described by Searcy as being the flagship at a regatta, waiting at a landing stage at Mannum in South Australia; passengers stand and sit on both decks, others stretch their legs on the river bank.
Mrs. Smith of Hindmarsh, South Australia
Two very elderly women sitting and standing outside a house; Searcy identifies one as being Mrs. Smith of Hindmarsh aged 102 years.
The 'Isis', largest yacht in South Australia
The 'Isis' anchored at Port Adelaide, described by Searcy as being the largest yacht in South Australia. [The 'Isis' belonged to Mr Perry. After leaving South Australia, she was lost in Port Phillip Bay. In this photograph she lies on moorings at Birkenhead before the Royal SA Yacht Squadron moved to Outer Harbor in 1924. (Information supplied by Dr P.M. Last.)].
Spectators watching a swimmer dive from a platform
Spectators watching a swimmer dive from a high platform, described by Searcy as being an event held at Walkerville and the Torrens River.
Machinery at the University of Adelaide
Close view of machinery described by Searcy as 'a plunger' held at the University of Adelaide, possibly part of some sort of press.
South Australian family in a garden
A man and a woman with seven young people photographed in a South Australian garden, names not known; Searcy comments that the man was later drowned.
The late J. MacGraw of Adelaide
Head and shoulders studio view of a man identified by Searcy as the late J. MacGraw, an auctioneer of Adelaide.
Butchers at Gepps Cross abattoirs
A group of men described by Searcy as being master butchers at Gepps Cross abattoirs during a strike in South Australia.
A troop of Boy Scouts
A troop of Boy Scouts in South Australia described by Searcy as 'winners of the shield'; names not known.
Bride and groom with parents and attendants
A wedding group of a bride and groom with their parents and attendants, identified by Searcy as the 'Schafer and Valentine wedding';in 1923; the group includes two clergymen. See note for correction to information.
C. McCarion, a South Australian cricketer
A partial view of a man identified by Searcy as being C. McCarion (?), a South Australian cricket player.
Bakers on a picnic in National Park, Belair
A large group of men described by Searcy as 'visiting Bakers' enjoying a picnic in National Park, Belair, South Australia; names not known.
Commercial travellers
A group of twenty two men described by Searcy as being commercial travellers, possibly attending a conference in Adelaide, names not known; a tiger skin rug is in the foreground.
Mr. Hudson of Adelaide
Close view of a man outside a building described by Searcy as being 'Mr. Hudson of Adelaide', possibly Hugh Hudson, an importer and agent of Grenfell Street.
A champion golf player in Adelaide
A man standing with his hands in his pockets described by Searcy as 'a golf champion' in Adelaide.
Repatriation staff in Adelaide
A large group of young men and women described by Searcy as being 'repatriation staff' in Adelaide; Thomas James McGovern, Military Medal, is in second to top row, second from right. Other names not known. It has been suggested that the younger boys in the second row may have been Legacy wards who were employed as office/messenger boys.
Members of Uraidla show committee
A group of men described by Searcy as being members of the Uraidla show committee; names not known.
An old scholars reunion banquet
Men and boys dining at two long tables at a function held in a flag decorated hall described by Searcy as being an old scholars reunion banquet; name of school not known.
Cricket match
A game of cricket in progress with watched by crowds of spectators. This was identified by Searcy as being at the Melbourne Cricket Cround, but is almost certainly the Marylebone Cricket Club in London.
A soldier holding up a pennant flag
A soldier holding up a pennant flag, described by Searcy as 'a war relic'; name of the man not known.