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Backyards of workmen's cottages, Adelaide
Dinghy backyards of workmen's cottages in Adelaide where washing hangs out to dry next to corrugated iron and wooden fences; Searcy comments: 'No 'slums' in Adelaide in 1920'.
Athletics at Adelaide University Sports Ground
A running race at the Adelaide University Sports Ground, South Australia.
Finish of a horse race in Adelaide
Galloping horses nearing the finishing post during a race known as the New Year Gift which Searcy records as being won by 'Wee Gun' at Victoria Park, Adelaide.
Harry Butler in his aircraft
Captain Harry Butler taxiing his aircraft along the runway at a South Australian airfield.
Members of United Ancient Order of Druids
Members of a South Australian branch of the United Ancient Order of Druids; names not known.
A horse race in South Australia
A horse race in South Australia, possibly at Oakbank, described by Searcy as being the Gawler Cup which was won by 'Plenty'.
Edible seed pods
A bunch of unidentifiable seed pods which Searcy describes as being edible.
Jockeys parading their horses
Jockeys parading their horses at an Adelaide racecourse, South Australia; Searcy records the name of the horse on the left as being 'Scatter', possibly the winner of the Tatts Handicap.
Spectators at the Jubilee Oval, Adelaide
Spectators at the Jubilee Oval, Adelaide, South Australia.
Women at a morning tea function, Adelaide
A group of women, described by Searcy as 'soldiers' wives', photographed attending a morning tea function in Adelaide, South Australia.
Horse racing in South Australia
Horse racing in South Australia, probably at Oakbank racecourse.
The Irrigation Trust Offices, Berri
The Irrigation Trust Offices at Berri, South Australia, located in a small house with a return verandah.
A ketch at sea near Thevenard
The ketch 'Capella' at sea near Thevenard, off the west coast of South Australia; a note by Searcy records that there is a 'huge shark on deck'.
Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson presenting a medal
Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, Governor-General of Australia presenting an officer with a medal in an award presentation ceremony, possibly at the army parade grounds, Adelaide, South Australia.
Dame Nellie Melba standing with a group of young women
Dame Nellie Melba standing centre with a group of young women holding miniature Australian flags on a stage in England; Searcy describes the women as 'Guildhall girls' and the occasion as Dame Nellie's birthday.
Old stables in Hindley Street, Adelaide
The premises of old stables in Hindley Street, Adelaide, South Australia.
Tramcars, Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Tramcars banked up in Grenfell Street, Adelaide. Owing to a coal shortage brought about by a seaman's strike the trams did not run during the greater part of day.
Two cricket players at Adelaide Oval
Two cricket players described by Searcy as being 'famous' photographed at Adelaide Oval, South Australia. They are C.E. ('Nip') Pellew (on left) and A.J. Richardson (on right). Both represented South Australia and Australia.
Sir William and Lady Weigall at Unley
Sir Archibald Weigall, Governor of South Australia and Lady Weigall at a welcoming ceremony outside the Municipal Offices, Unley, South Australia.This photo was printed in 'The Observer', Saturday 7 August 1920, page 24.
Children playing at Glenelg beach
A group of young children playing in the shallows at Glenelg Beach, South Australia.
Bridge across the Millbrook reservoir
Distant view of a road bridge across a reservoir. It was thought by Searcy to be at the Millbrook reservoir at Chain of Ponds in the Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia. [This is disputed in information provided by Doug Tilley].
Grace Plains Methodist Church
Members of the congregation standing in a large group outside the Grace Plains Methodist Church, north of Mallala, South Australia.
Roman Catholic Church at Peterborough
Premises of the Roman Catholic Church at Peterborough, South Australia.
Catholic church procession at Peterborough
Altar boys and clergy walking in a procession outside the Roman Catholic Church at Peterborough, South Australia. The bishop is John Henry Norton, who died in Peterborough in March 1923.
Horse racing in South Australia
The leading horse passing the winning post in a horse-race at a South Australian race meeting, possibly at Oakbank.
A house near Adelaide
A house recently erected by a track near Adelaide, described by Searcy as being a comfortable home in the new style.
Decorated horse and cart in Adelaide
A horse and cart decorated with floral arrangements for a Gardener's Show Day photographed in East Terrace, Adelaide.
Palm trees and native bushland in Australia
Palm trees and native bushland growing in a valley in Australia, described by Searcy as being in the Flinders Ranges, South Australia.
Farm in South Australia
Distant view of farm buildings with workers standing outside and a donkey team pulling a wagon, described by Searcy as 'the Head Station'.
Aboriginal women and children
Distant view of a group of Aboriginal women and children photographed in an area of western South Australia which is described by Searcy as being 'on the East West Line'.