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Refreshment table at an outdoor function
Soldiers and others patronising the refreshment table at an outdoor social function.
Soldiers and their wives on board a ship
A group of soldiers and their wives leaning on the rails of a ship as the men return home to South Australia after service overseas during World War I.
A foundation stone ceremony in South Australia
Distant view of spectators attending a foundation stone ceremony, possibly a soldiers' memorial, in South Australia.
'Reading of the Proclamation ...'
The painting 'Reading of the Proclamation of Colony of South Australia at Holdfast Bay, 28th December 1836', by the artist Charles Hill, showing Governor Hindmarsh and other dignitaries near the Old Gum Tree at Glenelg with a large number of bystanders in attendance. [A key to this image can be found at PRG 280/1/24/1 - or a hardcopy of a more recent version can be requested at the reference desk. A colour copy of the image can be found online by doing an archival number search for B 19466.]
Proclamation of the Colony of South Australia
The illustrated key to the painting of the 'Reading of the Proclamation of Colony of South Australia at Holdfast Bay, 28th December 1836' indicating the names of those present at the occasion. [A later interpretation of the key can be requested at the reference desk].
A horse and rider at the Adelaide Show
A competition horse and rider photographed at the Jubilee Oval during the Adelaide Show.
An American swimming champion
A male swimmer described as an American champion who swam at Fletcher's Dock, Port Adelaide, South Australia.
A swimming champion from Samoa
A swimming champion from Samoa who competed in an event held at Fletcher's Dock, Port Adelaide, South Australia; name not known.
The foreshore at Henley Beach
Children and adults enjoying a day on the beach, paddling in the sea and building sand castles at Henley Beach, South Australia.
Shipping at Outer Harbor
The tugboat 'Euro' swinging an overseas passenger liner into port on arrival at Outer Harbor, South Australia. A researcher has suggested that the passenger vessel is the 'Beltana', built in 1912 by Caird & Co, Greenock, Scotland. He has provided the following information: 'Base Port: London Tonnage: 11120 gross Dimensions: length 515', breadth 63', draught 28' Motive Power: Quadruple expansion engines (9000 IHP) Screws: twin Service Speed: 14 knots Passenger decks: 3 Crew: 260 Passengers: 350 to 1100 third class Livery: Black hull, stone superstructure, black funnel and red boot topping refer - "Ships that Passed" by Scott Baty. Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co., reg. Greenock. 1914: Troopship for Indian & Australian troops. 1917: North Atlantic Troopship. 1919: Resumed Australian service. 1930 May: Toyo Hoyei KK to be converted to a whale factory ship, but laid up. 1933: Demolished in Japan.'
Unveiling of memorial to Ernest Alfred Roberts
Unveiling of a memorial to South Australian politician Ernest Alfred Roberts at West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, 13 January 1917.
Master of the Adelaide Hunt Club
Ernest Luxmoore, the Master of the Adelaide Hunt Club riding his horse probably at Glenelg, South Australia.
Horse racing at Victoria Park racecourse
Start of a horse race at Victoria Park racecourse, Adelaide, South Australia.
People standing beside a wooden building
A group of women with small children standing beside two prefabricated wooden buildings, possibly a school or a kindergarten.
Railway station master in his garden
A railway station master standing among flowers in his garden near Adelaide.
Sir Henry Galway observing a bi-plane flying over Adelaide
Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, using binoculars to observe a bi-plane flying over Adelaide.
Sea baths at Glenelg
Distant view of spectators sitting on viewing platforms during a swimming event held at the sea baths at Glenelg, South Australia.
Flowers on display
Four flower heads on display in small jars at a flower show in Adelaide, possibly of the carnation family.
Spectators at a football match, Adelaide Oval
Distant view of a large crowd of spectators watching an Australian Rules football match at the Adelaide Oval, South Australia.
Rowing race on the Port River
Distant view of crowds watching a rowing race on the Port River, Port Adelaide, South Australia.
Young women at a picnic
A line of young women waiting to begin a race whilst attending a picnic outing in South Australia.
A prize winning horse and rider
A prize-winning horse and rider at a country show in South Australia.
Yacht races off the coast of South Australia
Small yachts at sea during races off the coast of South Australia.
A farm building
Distant view of a horse standing beside a roughly built farm building described as being a stable.
Salvation Army group
A large group photograph of members of the Salvation Army assembled in front of the People's Palace in Pirie Street, Adelaide on the occasion of the Jubilee Congress.
A team of sportsmen
Group of visiting sportsmen described as tennis players photographed at the Adelaide Oval clubrooms; names not known.
Members of the United Ancient Order of Druids
Formal group of principal members of the Independent Order of Oddfellows friendly society in Adelaide; names not known.
Snow in the Mount Kosciusko area
Distant view of a man standing in snow on the slopes near Mount Kosciusko, New South Wales.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows office bearers
Formal group of the principal office bearers in an Independent Order of Oddfellows group, Adelaide, South Australia; names not known.
Women charity collectors in Adelaide
Five women charity collectors waiting to sell badges for the Australian Comfort Fund in King William Street, Adelaide; it was a fund set up to aid soldiers during World War I.