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'Fatal Error', a well known race-horse in South Australia
'Fatal Error' and his jockey, Mr. Ryan walking along a race-track in South Australia; the horse was a well known steeplechase identity described by Searcy as 'a hero of jumpers'.
A small iron building in the south parklands, Adelaide
A small iron building erected in the south parklands, Adelaide described by Searcy as being a 'dressing room, etc. for police'.
Men rowing on the Port Adelaide River
Men rowing on the Port Adelaide River; they are identified by Searcy as being members of the 'Commonwealth crew'.
A South Australian race horse
A race horse, described by Searcy as 'a S.A.winner' held by its handler outside stables.
A truck transporting bagged farm produce
A truck carrying a heavy load of bagged farm produce, described by Searcy as 'the modern slave and his driver'.
Men of the South Australian Public Service Association
A formal group of twenty-two men described by Searcy as being members of the South Australian Public Service Association; names not known.
A horseman training a grey police horse
A man riding a grey police horse described by Searcy as a 'Police horse breaker'.
A group of South Australian men
A group of eight South Australian men described by Searcy as 'old timers at sports in S.A.'; Messrs. Hill, Evan, Bruce, and Riley are in the group but not identified.
Prize winning horse drawn wagon
A prize winning combination of a wagon pulled by four horses decorated with brasses on the harness; Searcy describes the occasion as being the 'East End market gardeners day'.
A woman standing on a balcony at St.Peters
A woman identified by Searcy as Lady Duncan, standing with a bouquet of flowers on a balcony at a house in St.Peters.
Members of an executive council, Hobart, Tasmania
Seven men seated at a round table described by Searcy as members of an executive council at Hobart, Tasmania; names not known. A researcher notes that 'this photo is of a meeting of THE Executive Council of Tasmania, not AN executive council. It is the ultimate legal authority in Tasmania, as an advisory body to the Govenor in his role as representative of the Crown. Legislation is presented to the Govenor at a meeting of the Council for his signature as the final step in making it law. The only individual who can be positively identified is the then Premier, Walter Lee, third from the left.'
The arrival of Australian delegates at Cape Town, South Africa
A group of men wallking in a Cape Town street described by Searcy as 'Australian delegates at Cape Town, met by member of the Union Parliament'; names not known.
Men standing on the steps of Parliament House, Cape Town
A group of men standing on the steps of Parliament House at Cape Town, South Africa; they are described by Searcy as 'Australian delegates and members of Union Parliament'; names not known.
A group of jockeys
A group of jockeys dressed in their 'silks' described by Searcy as 'amateur riders and jumpers' photographed in Adelaide; names not known.
Two champion South Australian bowls players
Two South Australian men described by Searcy as 'champions at bowls', names not known.
Dog racing trophy displayed for an admiring crowd
Dog racing enthusiasts grouped around a central display of a silver trophy described by Searcy as 'the coursing cup' outside a building at Plympton, South Australia.
Lime kiln construction camp
Men standing by brush and wood structures at an area described by Searcy as a 'lime kiln construction camp' in South Australia.
Vegetable farming at Broken Hill Creek, New South Wales
Large areas of vegetables growing on a farm property owned by the Curtis family at Broken Hill Creek in New South Wales; the homestead and other buildings can be seen in the background.
Mr.Beck, a champion shot
A man identified as Mr.Beck and described by Searcy as a 'champion shot'.
Miss Eileen Wilkins of Adelaide
Studio view of Miss Eileen Wilkins of Adelaide described by Searcy as the 'Queen of Hearts'.
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.