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A still used on the John McDouall Stuart expedition
A still described by Searcy as a 'relic of the John McDouall Stuart expedition' probably used to turn salt water into fresh.
A large bush bearing fruit in South Australia
A large bush bearing fruit grown in South Australia; Searcy has written the name 'K.Wollaston' at the side of this view, possibly a reference to the market gardener of that name.
Visitors with motor cars outside a homestead
Visitors with four motor cars outside a station homestead described by Searcy as 'Weinteriga', midway between Menindee and Wilcannia, N.S.W. The first car is a 1913 Ford Model 'T', the second car also a like-period 'T'. The third car is too obscured to identify. (Last car not a Ford).
The plant 'Phaseolus caracalla' covering part of Eurelia railway station
The creeping plant 'Phaseolus caracalla' which was introduced into South Australia in 1874 by Arthur Searcy covering part of the Eurelia railway station.
A group of men including South Australian railways staff
An informal group of men which includes some wearing South Australian Railways uniform admiring a roadside plant; they are described by Searcy as 'roadside vulgaris'.
Sir Henry Galway at Victor Harbor, South Australia
Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia and other distinguished guests photographed during a visit to Victor Harbor. Sir Henry sits centre of the front row, third from the left with Sir Richard Butler, Commissioner of Crown Lands on his right and Sir George Ritchie, Minister of Public Works on his left. Arthur Searcy is standing first left, back row and Mr.Warland, Town Clerk of Victor Harbor stands far right. Mr Archibald Grosvenor, member of the first Corporation of Victor Harbor (1914) stands fifth from left at the back and directly behind Sir Henry Galway.
Two golf players in South Australia
A woman and a man described by Searcy as 'prominent golfers'.
Federal politicians of Australia
A group of federal politicians; Searcy identifies the central figure, front row as 'Hughes', prime minister from 1915.
Three men regarded as pioneers of Broken Hill, New South Wales
Three men photographed in a garden described by Searcy as 'pioneers of Broken Hill', the central figure is R.Sayers.
A group of South Australian men
A group of South Australian men; Searcy's comment is 'useful representative South Australians', possibly businessmen or politicians, no names known.
Crowds in Adelaide outside a building, possibly waiting for a wedding party
Crowds in Adelaide waiting outside a building which could be a church, they are possibly waiting for a wedding party to emerge; Searcy's comment is 'an Adelaide scene of excitement'.
South Australian Colonist family group
A South Australian family described by Searcy as 'sturdy colonists' in a family group outside a house.
A married couple in later years in South Australia
A married couple sitting next to each other, both are elderly and described by Searcy as 'a fine old couple'.
Large group of adults and children standing together in South Australia countryside
A large group of adults and children standing together in bushland in South Australia, some of the men are holding rifles and sticks; Searcy refers to it as a 'country incident'.
Group of South Australian men
A group of South Australian men described by Searcy as 'country cousins'; names not known.
Small craft near Port Wakefield wharf
Identified by Searcy as being at Goolwa (with seamen are standing near a small steam train). A. Presgrave believes it is more likely to be either Port Pirie or Port Wakefield, based on the fact that the locomotive is a V class which was narrow 3 foot 6 inch gauge whilst all railways at Goolwa are broad 5 foot 3 inch. Another researcher also believes this is a Port Wakefield view. A third researcher agrees that this is Port Wakefield wharf, and the locomotive a NG V class shunting loco. It is trailing a water gin wagon as water storage on the loco itself was limited. Johnston,s store is in middle foreground, with wheat bag storage sheds along the wharf in the distance.
PS 'Nellie' taking on passengers
Murray River paddle steamer 'Nellie' near a small landing stage where passengers are waiting to board, they are described by Searcy as being a 'Parliamentary party'; a crate with chickens and a strapped up bicycle are at one end of the vessel.
Group of nine men and women outside a garden shelter in South Australia
A group of nine men and and women outside a shelter in a South Australian garden; W.S.Smith, who Searcy describes as the 'photographer's friend ' is sitting front row, far right.
Prince Alfred College boys on a horse drawn vehicle in Adelaide, South Australia
A large horse drawn vehicle packed with Prince Alfred College boys with their school banner displayed and small flags waving, described by Searcy as 'the team all ready for the fray'.
Government charabanc driving through a country town in South Australia
A bus described by Searcy as a 'government charabanc' packed with passengers driving through the main street of a country town in South Australia; the bus has 'A27' on its number plate. Brothers Felix and Norman Caldwell of Port Adelaide had two 38hp Crossley charabancs. A27 (PRG 280/1/11/204) was a hire car number issued by the Adelaide City Council; the second was A20 (PRG 280/1/11/526). The Caldwells studied engineering at the SA School of Mines, North Terrace, and along with other innovations, they developed a four wheel drive system for heavy vehicles. They went into business with Henry Vale in Sydney who was himself a pioneer motorist, and whose engineering works built steam locomotives. The Caldwell-Vale four wheel drive heavy haulage vehicles were built until 1916. [SOURCE: Veteran Car Club of S.A.]
Children with a goat cart laden with firewood in South Australia
A white goat pulling a wood cart full of sticks with a small smiling child sitting on top; two barefooted little girls stand nearby and an older boy holds the reins of the goat, described by Searcy as 'a fair turn out'.
Adults dressed in comedy costume at Jubilee Oval, Adelaide
A large group of adults dressed in comedy costumes at Jubilee Oval, Adelaide, described by Searcy as 'buffoonery on the Jubilee Oval'.
Bullock team pulling a wagon in South Australia
A team of six bullocks pulling a wagon load of barrels, a man stands at their head holding a bullock whip; Searcy comments 'good old bullocks, not to be beaten'.
Horsewoman and her mount at Jubilee Oval, Adelaide
A young horsewoman wearing a light coloured riding habit and a feathered hat riding side-saddle on her mount at a horse show held at Jubilee Oval, Adelaide, South Australia; described by Searcy as 'good stock'.
Merino sheep of South Australian stock
Close view of a merino sheep of South Australian stock, described by Searcy as a 'Monarch'.
A merino ram in South Australia
A merino ram facing the camera at a stock show in South Australia, described by Searcy as a 'Monarch'.
Clergy at a funeral in Adelaide
An archbishop with other clergy at a graveside during a funeral in Adelaide, a large crowd is in the background; Searcy identifies the archbishop as John O'Reily, Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide.
Six aged South Australian men
Six aged South Australian men with white beards and moustaches photographed in a garden, described by Searcy as 'some dear old veterans and invalids'.
Railway station at Willunga, South Australia
Distant view of a railway station identified by Searcy as being at Willunga in South Australia.
Men at a publican's picnic in South Australia
A large group of men attending a publican's picnic held in a South Australian park; Searcy comments 'publicans but not sinners'.