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Two men talking at the launch of the SS 'Eurimbla'
Two men talking at the launch of the SS 'Eurimbla'; the man on the right is identified by Searcy as Mr. Poole, builder and partner in the Poole and Steele shipyard at Osborne, near Port Adelaide.
Riders preparing for an event at a country race meeting
Distant view of riders preparing for an event described by Searcy as a 'melon race' at a country race meeting.
T.J. Robinson, a champion cyclist riding his bicycle
A champion cyclist identified by Searcy as T.J. Robinson photographed riding his bicycle.
J.P. O'Farrell, a cyclist from Victoria
A cyclist identified by Searcy as J.P. O'Farrell from Victoria photographed standing with his bicycle during an event.
Members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Adelaide
A group of men, women and children described by Searcy as including delegates to a conference of the Society of Friends held in Adelaide. This was the Australia General Meeting. Some of the members are identified. First row: first woman is Helen Drewett, man with folded arms is Frederick Coleman, sixth person is Jean Curtis and alongside her, next to boy, is Deborah Coleman. Second row: Second man is Thomas Binns Robson. Third row: First man is Leonard Darby, woman next to him is Edna Fennell, next to her is Frank Fryer. Last two men in the row are Edwin Ashby and Evan Williams (Old Bill). Fifth row: Third along is Helen Coleman and last in row is Raymond Wilton.
A large crowd at Glenelg
A large crowd attending an outdoor gathering described by Searcy as a 'church rally'. A small orchestra is seated on a platform where two men, possibly speakers, are sitting. The tower in the background is Glenelg Town Hall. The stage on the left side of the photo was the William Storrie Memorial Bandstand. The tower in the background is Glenelg Town Hall. The stage on the left side of the photo was the William Storrie Memorial Bandstand. The Bandstand must have been located at the back of the Town Hall.
Miss Whitford, a champion swimmer at Semaphore, South Australia
Close view of a young woman wearing bathing costume identified by Searcy as Miss Whitford who won the Ladies race at Semaphore during a swimming gala.
A neglected botanic garden in Adelaide
A neglected botanic garden described by Searcy as 'a bit of old Adelaide'; a post and wire fence surrounds the area where a brush roofed garden shelter and other old buildings can be seen, palm trees are growing in the background.
Sir Archibald Weigall attending a function in Adelaide
Sir Archibald Weigall, Governor of South Australia photographed standing on the steps of a building whilst attending a function which Searcy describes as a fete at Prince Alfred College.
New British schoolteachers in Adelaide
A large group of new British schoolteachers who Searcy describes as having just arrived in Adelaide from London, England standing and sitting around an older man outside a building; names not known.
A man playing golf in South Australia
A man playing golf, described by Searcy as 'an Adelaide champion'; name not known.
Mrs. Flint of Adelaide playing bowls
A woman identified by Searcy as being Mrs. Flint playing bowls in Adelaide.
Spectators at a Wattle Day function in Adelaide
A small crowd of spectators attending a Wattle Day function at an area described by Searcy as 'Cohen Avenue' in Adelaide.
Men attending a conference in Adelaide
A group of men described by Searcy as 'Pastoralists' photographed whilst attending a conference in Adelaide; names not known.
A visiting astronomer from Canada in Adelaide
Close view of two men in Adelaide, one is described by Searcy as being a visiting 'astronomer from Canada for the eclipse of 1922'. On the left is Dr Clarence Augustus Chant, professor of astronomy at Toronto University, Canada, who arrived along with a number of scientists to view the total solar eclipse in September 1922. For more details see article 'The sun-worshippers' in 'The Journal' (Adelaide), Friday 11 August 1922, page 1.
A gathering of men and women outside a house at Barmera
A gathering of men and two women, described by Searcy as 'Agriculturists' standing outside a house at Barmera belonging to 'Mr. Joyner'.
Captain Hixson of Sydney, N.S.W
A man identified by Searcy as being Captain Hixson of New South Wales who attended a lighthouse conference held in Sydney in 1873.
Captain Heath of Queensland
A man identified by Searcy as being Captain Heath of Queensland who attended a lighthouse conference in Sydney, New South Wales in 1873.
C.M. Maxwell of Tasmania
A man identified by Searcy as being C.M. Maxwell of Tasmania who attended a lighthouse conference in Sydney in 1873.
Captain C.B. Payne of Victoria
A man identified by Searcy as being Captain C.B. Payne of Victoria who attended a lighthouse conference in Sydney in 1873.
Captain Robert H. Ferguson of South Australia
A man identified by Searcy as being Captain Robert H. Ferguson of South Australia who attended a lighthouse conference in Sydney in 1873.
Members of a racing committee at Broken Hill
A group of men described by Searcy as being members of the '8 Hours Race Committee, Broken Hill'; names not known.
Three schoolgirls
Close view of three schoolgirls sitting in a group; the centre figure is described by Searcy as being the deceased daughter of Mr. Brennan, a contract builder in South Australia.
Studio view of Alby and Peggy Dansie
Studio view of a man and a woman identified by Searcy as being 'Alby and Peggy Dansie'.
Coffee Palace building on fire at Waikerie
A large building identified by Searcy as the Coffee Palace at Waikerie being destroyed by fire, a photograph taken at night.
Motor launch 'Conqueror' leaving Outer Harbor
The motor launch 'Conqueror' with flags flying photographed leaving Outer Harbor carrying as passengers Sir Archibald and Lady Weigall.
Men dressed up as comic characters at Murat Bay, South Australia
Men described by Searcy as 'the Cape Thevenard Mudlarks' dressed up as comic characters and riding on a horse drawn wagon at Murat Bay, South Australia, possibly for fund raising purposes.
Horsemen at a water hole in Central Australia
Three horsemen at a water hole identified by Searcy as being Wigley Gorge in Central Australia. It is on the Todd River 4.35 kms North of the Alice Springs Telegraph Station.
A small yacht at Glenelg, South Australia
A small yacht identified by Searcy as being the 'Wilfrida, the winner of a yachting race at Glenelg; she carries a crew of four men and a large heart shaped motif can be seen on the main sail.
Ladies Committee, Blind, Deaf, & Dumb Institution, Brighton
Members of the Ladies'Committee of the Blind, Deaf, & Dumb Institution of South Australia at the time of its jubilee celebrations. Top row L-R; Roffe Searcy (Secretary for fifty years), Miss Sandover, Mrs Grieve, Mrs Johnson (Lady Superintendent), Miss Fraser, Mr S. Johnson (Superintendent).Front row L-R; Mrs McLachlan, Mrs R.H. Kay, Mr W. Herbert Phillipps (President), Mrs Kither and Mrs R. Kay.