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Muston, American River, Kangaroo Island

Muston, American River, Kangaroo Island

Part of Muston, a settlement near American River on Kangaroo Island, South Australia; Searcy notes that the house in the foreground is owned by the 'Commonwealth Company'.

George Halsey

George Halsey

A studio view of George Halsey wearing a frock coat and top hat, described by Searcy as 'a faithful government servant for over 50 years'.

Part of the Flinders Ranges, South Australia

Part of the Flinders Ranges, South Australia

Wooded hillside by a creek bed in the Flinders Ranges described by Searcy as the 'Ilalowie Run'.

A car rally in South Australia

A car rally in South Australia

A line of cars assembled in the main street of Cowell on the Eyre Peninsula. Commercial Hotel on the left and flats on the right. [This photograph was previously identified by Searcy as being Edithburgh, South Australia. Advice from the Secretary/Curator for the Edithburgh Museum refutes this:- 'The only 2-storey buildings in Edithburgh, were and still are, the Edithburgh Hotel (on cnr of Edith & Blanche Streets), what were the 2 boarding houses next to the Edithburgh Hotel in Edith Street. The only other 2-storey building at that time was the Castle Salt Company which stood on the corner of Edith Street & O'Halloran Parade. I don't know where the photo was taken, but it certainly was not in Edithburgh nor Yorketown.'].

The 'City of Adelaide' life-boat

The 'City of Adelaide' life-boat

The 'City of Adelaide', a new life-boat at Beachport which Searcy describes as being the gift of Robert Barr Smith, South Australian businessman and philanthropist.

Politicians visiting a farm in South Australia

Politicians visiting a farm in South Australia

A group of men described by Searcy as being politicians with their horse drawn transport during a visit to South Australian farmlands; they are photographed in a farmyard next to a large windmill, names not known.

Steam engine working at Victoria Tannery, Hindmarsh

Steam engine working at Victoria Tannery, Hindmarsh

Men working with a portable oil engine, possibly a British Hornsby or Blackstone, at John Reid & Sons Victoria Tannery, Hindmarsh, near Adelaide, South Australia. [from information supplied - Searcy had described it as a steam engine].

A jetty in South Australia

A jetty in South Australia

Distant view of a jetty in South Australia and with stacked wheat sacks awaiting collection in the foreground. Identified by Searcy as Laura Bay, but has been suggested that the location is actually Smokey Bay.

The officers of the S.S. Governor Musgrave

The officers of the S.S. Governor Musgrave

Captain Patrick Weir (left) and members of the S.S. Governor Musgrave crew. L-R; officers Williams, Melsen (?), Henry, Fettis, and Gill.

Officers of the S.S. 'Governor Musgrave'

Officers of the S.S. 'Governor Musgrave'

Captain Patrick Weir and officers Williams, Henry and Gill of the S.S. Governor Musgrave.

Head and shoulders view of a young woman

Head and shoulders view of a young woman

Head and shoulders studio view of young woman described by Searcy as being 'after typhoid E.C.R.S. 1905'.

A flagpole

A flagpole

A close view of a flagpole described by Searcy as being associated with 'Macdonald of the G.P.O.'

Soldiers and horses at a beach, South Australia

Soldiers and horses at a beach, South Australia

Identified by Searcy as being members of the 10th Battalion with their horses after swimming in the sea on the beach at Glenelg, South Australia. However, a researcher has pointed out that the 27th didn't exist in 1914 and the 10th and 27th were infantry battalions (no horses). The uniforms don't look like AIF so probably pre-1912 Light Horse. Being at a beach suggests more likely Seacliff (i.e. New Brighton Camp).

A team of sportsmen on board a ship

A team of sportsmen on board a ship

A team of sportsmen, possibly cricketers wearing blazers and caps embroidered with the monogram symbol 'V' photographed on board a ship; described by Searcy as the 'V' Team, names not known.

Pearson Isles, South Australia

Pearson Isles, South Australia

A distant view of the Pearson Isles off the west coast of Eyre Peninsula with the S.S. 'Governor Musgrave' at anchor; Searcy notes that the site possessed good fishing and the island contained large quantities of a rare species of wallaby.

The H.M.C.S.'Yatala'

The H.M.C.S.'Yatala'

A copy of a painting of the sailing ship H.M.C.S.'Yatala' by E. Magraith annotated with the inscription 'To Arthur Searcy Esq., President of the Marine Board. From G.H. 1904.'

Cartoon of two girls attracting the 'glad eye'

Cartoon of two girls attracting the 'glad eye'

A pen and ink sketch cartoon showing two women with short skirts attracting a man's eye as they walk along the footpath in front of a group of houses in an Adelaide suburban street; Searcy attributes the work to an artist called 'Langerard'.

The convict ship 'Success' at sea

The convict ship 'Success' at sea

The old convict sailing ship 'Success' at sea.

H.M.A.S.'Cerberus'

H.M.A.S.'Cerberus'

Battle cruiser H.M.S.'Cerberus' at sea; described by Searcy as an 'ammunition store ship'. [Cerberus was the first British warship built that was powered purely by steam. Cerberus was designated as a Port Guard Ship during WWI and was used as an ammunition store ship. More information available online at Save the Cerberus].

Recreation deck on the S.S.'Euripides'

Recreation deck on the S.S.'Euripides'

The recreation deck furnished with fixed wooden tables and chairs on the S.S.'Euripides', described by Searcy as the 'Verandah'.

Suburban streets in Unley, South Australia

Suburban streets in Unley, South Australia

Suburban streets in Unley, South Australia showing the intersection of Oxford and Rugby streets; an elevated view looking north east.

South Australian military men

South Australian military men

A group of military men at a South Australian campsite, described by Searcy as 'S.A. and its defenders'.

A group of town planners

A group of town planners

A large group of men described by Searcy as 'town planners', photographed in the courtyard at the rear of the former Treasury Building, on the corner of King William Street and north Victoria Square, Adelaide, South Australia.

A street scene in Detroit, United States of America

A street scene in Detroit, United States of America

A busy street scene in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. showing pedestrians, trams, and motor traffic.

A hoopla stall at the Adelaide Exhibition

A hoopla stall at the Adelaide Exhibition

Close view of a hoopla stall showing dolls and other prizes attended by man in his shirtsleeves carrying the small hoops; Searcy describes the venue as being at the Exhibition, Adelaide, South Australia.

A group of men and women

A group of men and women

A group of South Australian men and women, possibly employees of the Intelligence and Tourist Bureau, Adelaide; Searcy describes the gathering as 'members of V.Ryan's Committee'.

Women on horseback

Women on horseback

A group of women on horseback, described by Searcy as being 'helpers in the war'.

A man sitting in a tent

A man sitting in a tent

A man described by Searcy as a "Pioneer Farmer" sitting on a camp bed in his tent accommodation set up in bushland; metal trunk and camping equipment.

The Irrigation Trust Offices at Berri

The Irrigation Trust Offices at Berri

The Irrigation Trust Offices at Berri, South Australia, located in a small house with a return verandah.

A naval officer

A naval officer

A naval officer photographed on board a ship, identified by Searcy as being 'R.A.W.'