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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.
Stables and other buildings, Ardossan
Premises thought to be stables and other buildings at Ardrossan, described by Searcy as being 'the place for changing teams'.
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'.
A jockey, carrying a saddle and a whip
An Adelaide jockey described by Searcy as 'great'; he is photographed wearing his silks and carrying a saddle and a whip; name not known.
Mr.Mason, a South Australian jockey
A well known South Australian jockey identified by Searcy as the late J.T.Mason.
Railway workers on the Henley Beach line, near Adelaide
Railway workers dealing with a heap of sandy rubble on the Henley Beach line where Searcy indicates that there has been an accident.
Railway workers clearing up after an accident on the Henley Beach line
Railway workers clearing up debris on the Henley Beach line which Searcy indicates was caused by a recent accident.
Cricketers from Fiji at Adelaide Oval
Four Fijian men, two wearing cricket team blazers at Adelaide Oval; Searcy comments that the group includes a 'Fijian Mission travelling with team'.
A group of South Australian 'Old Colonists'
A group of South Australian men described by Searcy as 'Old Colonists'; Sir Edwin Smith, brewer, politician, and philanthropist sits centre, fourth from the left.
A packed audience at a meeting in a large hall in South Australia
A packed audience attending a meeting in a large hall in South Australia.
Albyn Terrace Strathalbyn, South Australia
The Victoria Hotel and retail stores in Albyn Terrace, Strathalbyn, South Australia; a sign advertises 'tea/coffee refreshment'.
Small girl riding her pony
A small girl riding her pony, possibly at a horse show in South Australia; described by Searcy as 'Miss Tiny Tot'.
Steep access path up the cliff from Harveys Return, Kangaroo Island
The steep access path described by Searcy as a 'tramway' up the cliff from Harveys Return landing area on Kangaroo Island, South Australia.
Signatures on an illuminated address for H.R.Fenton of Glenelg
Signatures, including Arthur Searcy's on an illuminated address presented to H. R. Fenton of Glenelg for his retirement from the Income Tax Department of South Australia in 1913.