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Apprentices from the School of Mines and Industries
Four young men described by Searcy as being apprentices, possibly from the Harbors' Board Department who took honours at the School of Mines and Industries in Adelaide; they sit and stand with their superintendent, Mr. Christie, other names not known.
Tree planting in Adelaide
A young woman identified by Searcy as being Miss Moss, an actress, standing with others during a tree planting ceremony in Adelaide.
Members of Sturt football team
A group of players and supporters identified by Searcy as being Sturt football team; names not known.
Friendly Society representatives
A group of eleven men described by Searcy as being Friendly Society representatives in South Australia; names not known.
Two women at the races
Close view of two smiling women at the races, described by Searcy as being 'both winners'.
Handicraft stall in Adelaide
Street stalls selling handicraft in Adelaide, described by Searcy as being at Jubilee Oval.
A large crowd on North Terrace, Adelaide
A large crowd assembled on North Terrace, Adelaide described by Searcy as listening to an address concerning war loan bonds.
A marksman taking aim at a rifle range
A champion marksman identified by Searcy as Mr. Harris photographed lying on the ground taking aim with his rifle at a shooting range in South Australia.
A small crowd in Adelaide
A small crowd of men and women photographed standing on a road in Adelaide, possibly near St. Peter's Cathedral, where according to a note by Searcy they attended a memorial service.
Members of the South Australian Women's League
A large group of women described by Searcy as being members of the South Australian Women's League photographed under trees in a garden or park.
A young smiling bride
A young smiling bride identified by Searcy as being a Miss Gray; she stands alone in front of a garden fence which has been partially covered with two rugs.
Inter-state visitors in Adelaide
A group of men crowded into the entrance of a building described by Searcy as being visitors from New South Wales and Victoria for a rowing carnival in South Australia; three women stand in the front.
A South Australian cricket player
A young South Australian cricket player described by Searcy as 'a champion'. A researcher has suggested that this is Roy Vernon Pridmore (1903-1982) who played cricket for St Peter's College, University (1921-1922, 1929-1930), and the South Australian Colts.
A woman tennis player
Close view of a woman tennis player from Victoria, described by Searcy as a 'champion'; name not known.
Visitors outside Reynella winery
A group of men visiting Reynella described by Searcy as 'judges at a vine training camp'; they stand outside the winery with a woman, possibly a member of staff, names not known.
Memory Cove near Port Lincoln
General view of Memory Cove near Port Lincoln; a small sailing craft is offshore and A. Searcy notes that those present were T. Gill, A. Vaughan and Mr. Dulwitch.
Two men in Adelaide
Two men described by Searcy as 'Adelaide's smart younger men'.
Giant grapes displayed between two children
A giant bunch of grapes displayed between two small girls; Searcy's comment is "these are not grapes- but miniature cocoa nuts' (sic.).
Two young women and three girls
Two young women and three girls wearing afternoon dress described by Searcy as 'fashions of the day'.
An early make motor car
An early make open tourer motor car with five passengers; the vehicle is described by Searcy as 'a joy for ever'.
Members of a brass band
Members of a brass band in a group photograph which Searcy describes as 'the sounds of sweet music'; names unknown.
A male tennis player in action
A male tennis player in action in Adelaide, described by Searcy as 'a champion', name not known.
An investigation room at the Police Department, Adelaide
An investigation room at the Police Department, Adelaide, lined with shelves containing specimen bottles and other equipment; described by Searcy as the 'chamber of horrors'.
'Wilara', a racehorse who won the Derby
'Wilara', a racehorse owned by Mr.Powers, Searcy records that the horse won the Derby.
A group of South Australian employers
A group of South Australian men described by Searcy as the 'employers of labor'.
South Australian Colonists
Three women and five men described by Searcy as 'good old colonists' from South Australia.
South Australian magistrates
A group of men described by Searcy as 'unpaid magistrates of South Australia'; they include Messrs.Solomon, Isaacs, C.A.Johnson, H.W.Gill, and Dr.Rogers (seated second left, front row).
A group of army cadets
A group of army cadets described by Searcy as belonging to the '1st Commonwealth'.
A women's hockey team
Members of a women's hockey team described by Searcy as the 'Premier Club' and their male coach.
Country landscape with a lake
Country landscape with a lake described by Searcy as 'the lake at the entrance to the Avenue' possibly on the estate surrounding Richings Lodge, owned by J.B.Tothill.