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Sports day float at Burra, South Australia
Men dressed as pioneers with a wooden cart which has a horse hitched up facing backwards photographed at a sports day held at Burra, described by Searcy as 'the Waybacks'.
Sir Archibald Weigall attending a hospital function
Sir Archibald Weigall, Governor of South Australia attending a hospital function possibly an opening, with Lady Weigall who is holding a bouquet of flowers; the building is decorated with flags and is well attended with a crowd of spectators and guests.
A woman planting a tree at an official ceremony
A woman identified as Miss Murray, sister of Sir George Murray, planting a tree in Adelaide as part of an official ceremony; Searcy records that the tree was 'dropped by an aeroplane'.
Football players photographed in front of a grandstand in Adelaide
Football players described by Searcy as a 'visiting University football team' photographed in front of a grandstand at the Adelaide University Oval Grandstand; names not known. The team is the Melbourne University Football Team.
Competitor in a military tent pegging contest
A uniformed soldier riding his horse who is a competitor in a tent pegging contest described by Searcy as the 'winner'; name not known.
Crowds watching a religious procession at Glen Osmond
Close view of spectators, some kneeling whilst watching a religious procession at Glen Osmond in October 1923, described by Searcy as 'Corpus Christie'.
Sir George Murray with army veterans
Sir George Murray, Lieutenant-Governor of South Australia sitting centre, front row with South Australian army veterans in a large formal group photograph taken outside Government House, Adelaide.
Extensive cyclone damage in Queensland
Extensive cyclone damage to Innisfail, Queensland. The area concerned has been identified by Searcy as 'Rankine Street' (correct spelling is Rankin Street).
Invitation to dinner at Government House, Adelaide
An invitation to A.Searcy, President of the Marine Board, to a dinner in honor of the birthday of His Majesty the King held at Government House, Adelaide, June 3 1920.
Invitation to the unveiling of the King Edward VII memorial statue
An invitation to Mr.and Mrs.A.Searcy to attend the ceremony of the unveiling of the King Edward VII memorial statue on North Terrace, Adelaide by H.R.H.Prince of Wales, July 15 1920 at 12.30 p.m.
Prince of Wales causing amusement at Glenelg
The Prince of Wales looking down at his feet causing amusement to men in the welcoming party at Glenelg; Searcy explains that it was 'HRH and an amusing accident with his suspenders'. Sir Henry Barwell, a laughing Premier of South Australia faces the camera left, immediately behind the Prince.
Invitation to an 'At home' at Government House, Adelaide
A printed invitation to Mr.and Mrs.Searcy to attend an 'At Home' at Government House from Sir Archibald and Lady Weigall.
Invitation to dine with the Prince of Wales at the Grand Central Hotel
An invitation to A.Searcy as the Chairman of the Harbor's Board to attend a dinner held in honor of HRH the Prince of Wales at the Grand Central Hotel, Adelaide on July 13 1920.
Governor-General of Australia visiting South Australia
Lord Munro Ferguson, Governor-General of Australia and Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia travelling in an open car; they are both wearing army uniform and according to Searcy are 'bound for the camp'.
Sir Day Bosanquet photographed with a group of men
Sir Day Bosanquet, Governor of South Australia sitting centre with a group of men described by Searcy as 'his sporting friends'; names not known.
Sir Henry Galway with members of the Boy Scout Executive Committee
Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia photographed with the members of the Boy Scout Executive Committee outside Government House; back row, left to right: Messrs.Wallis, Ramble, Wood, Phillipps, Johnson, Spry, Newland; front row, left to right: Colonel Weir, Mr.Lindsay, Mr.Chappell, Sir William Sowden, Sir Henry Galway, Colonel Dean, Mr.Arthur Searcy, Mr.Rushton.
Guests at the opening of the East West railway line
Men arriving by open car for the 'turning of the first sod' ceremonies associated with the opening of the East West railway line at Port Augusta; two of the men are identified by Searcy as Sir John Forrest, politician, and Senator Fraser.
Horses jumping a fence during a steeplechase race at Victoria Park
Close view of horses approaching and jumping a fence during a steeplechase event described by Searcy as the 'Grand National' at Victoria Park racecourse, Adelaide.
A group of eight Boy Scouts
A group of eight Boy Scouts described by Searcy as being 'runners up for the shield' photographed outside a tent at a camp; names not known.
Girls selling flowers for charity
Two young schoolgirls selling sprays of flowers for charity in an Adelaide street, a man purchasing a piece is described by Searcy as being a City Alderman; names not known.
Two women golfers
Two women holding golf clubs photographed standing outside a clubhouse, Searcy describes them as 'champions'; names not known.
Steamships in New Zealand
Two steamships docked at a wharf in New Zealand, Searcy describes one as being from South Australia; an insert view in the top left corner of the image shows a man thought to be the ship's captain.
Local residents walking on the beach at Streaky Bay
Men and women described by Searcy as being 'farmer residents' taking a Sunday afternoon walk along the beach at Carawa Landing near Streaky Bay.
A concrete marker in Streaky Bay waters
A concrete marker described by Searcy as a 'pile' erected in Streaky Bay waters.
A picnic party in South Australia
Boys and girls with four young men photographed by a pond in a South Australian park, possibly members of the Searcy family on a picnic.
Rocky Point, Kangaroo Island
The beach and coastline at Rocky Point, near American River on Kangaroo Island; Searcy identifies the owner of a cottage on top of a cliff near the beach as being Judge J.H. Gordon.
Tall grass tree on Kangaroo Island
A man standing by a very tall grass tree at Parrots Creek on Kangaroo Island; Searcy described the variety as being the 'tallest grass tree in the world'.
Stock-yards at Dry Creek
Distant view of a factory building and stock-yards at Dry Creek in South Australia, described by Searcy as being the 'Produce Department'.
Premises of the Produce Department at Dry Creek
The premises of buildings described by Searcy as the Produce Department at Dry Creek, South Australia.
Premises of the Produce Department at Dry Creek
The premises of buildings described by Searcy as the Produce Department at Dry Creek, South Australia.