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A small house in Gilbert Street; a woman sits on the verandah with two small children
A small house in Gilbert Street owned by F.H. Searcy; a woman sits on the verandah with two small children.
Three men sit on a wooden step and a uniformed Customs Officer sits in the doorway at the entrance to H.M. Customs Boarding Office, Glenelg
At the entrance to H.M. Customs Boarding Office, Glenelg; three men sit on a wooden step and a uniformed Customs Officer sits in the doorway: F. Braunch; H. Hardy; Arthur Searcy.
Grave of James Brook
The grave and headstone of James Brook at West Terrace Cemetery.
Members of a Select Committee on Royal Commission into Education, 1911-1913
Members of a Select Committee on Royal Commission into Education, 1911-1913. Back row: Sincock; Coneybear; Green; Styles. Front row: ? ; A. Peakes; T. Ryan; J. Cowan.
Distant view of Torrens Lake
A distant view of Torrens Lake with young palm trees by a kiosk under construction in the foreground.
Close view of a man, possibly a farmer
Close view of a man, possibly a farmer, described by Searcy as 'the judge of the cattle' standing in an area that could be a stock yard.
J.J. Sharpe and friends
A large group of men and boys described by Searcy as J.J. Sharpe and his friends' standing outside a corrugated iron building.
Eight women, some carrying tennis racquets
Eight women, some carrying tennis racquets described by Searcy as 'crack tennis players'; they wear heavy clothing.
Interior view of the Norwood Club
Interior view at the Norwood Club where a large crowd of men are assembled; two are identified as 'Auld' and 'G. Searcy'.
Group photograph at 'Buckfastleigh' Mallala.
A large formal group of men and three women outside a house described by Searcy as 'Buckfastleigh', belonging to Mr. Tom Irish, Mallala. One man, possibly a journalist, holds a notice with The Herald' displayed. A researcher has suggested that this photograph was taken on Friday 22 October 1909, when the Parliamentary Party dined at the homestead of Mr. T. Irish. The legislators were inspecting the Mallala country affected by the proposed narrow gauged railway extension. It was not until 1913 before any legislation was in place to commence the extension.
A large group of children with adults
A large group of children with adults described by Searcy as "Mr. Longson's Windsor school"; a small building is in the background, possibly the school-house.
A steam and sail ship at anchor in a Northern Territory port
A steam and sail ship described by Searcy as a "British Man of War", at anchor in a Northern Territory port.
Eight men with rifles
Eight men, three holding rifles and two wearing military style uniforms, at a shooting tournament at Broken Hill. A notice nailed to the stone wall behind them includes the words 'Match Entries'. Searcy's caption suggests these men were from Hamley Bridge and Eastwood. Another caption written in pencil and erased, partly visible underneath the caption in ink, includes the words 'cycle teams from Hamley Bridge ..'
A well dressed group of women and two men outside a building
A well dressed group of women and two men outside a building, one man is making a speech. Searcy has commented "Colonel Roberts of Kybunga".
The lighthouse at Point Malcolm
The lighthouse at Point Malcolm. A note by Searcy records that it is unique because the keepers pay thirty pounds a year for the privilege of looking after it.
Eighteen uniformed officers of J.M. Customs
Eighteen uniformed officers of J.M. Customs. Back row, l-r: Le Leu; Bartlett; Brown; Everett; Nelson; Thaynor; Gammell. Centre row, l-r: Squires; Stephens; Freeman; Threefall; Cate; Conlon. Front row, l-r: W. Bayley; B. Magrath; J.C. Ferguson; S. Harvey; Arthur Searcy; view 1, all standing.
Newly appointed members of the Harbors Board seated at a table
Newly appointed members of the Harbors Board: left-right: J.B. Labatt; W.J. Taylor; Arthur Searcy; E. Farquhar; they are seated at a table scattered with books in front of a large wall map of South Australia.
The jetty at Port Noarlunga
The jetty at Port Noarlunga in 1918; Arthur Searcy and a companion stand in the foreground.
Edward Allan Farquhar
Edward Allan Farquhar. Born Le Fevre's Peninsular 4 November 1871 and educated at Mr. S. MacPherson's School, Exeter, and Prince Alfred College. Married Mabel Cranwell in 1896. Began his career working for Crooks and Brooker in 1885. President of the Marine Board until the establishment of the Harbors Board in 1914, when he was appointed Commissioner of the Harbors Board becoming Chairman on the resignation of his predecessor, Arthur Searcy, in 1924. Served as a Councillor, Alderman and Chair of Finance on the Port Adelaide City Council. He died on 3 April 1935.
A new open tourer car
A new open tourer car. Arthur Searcy's car in this photo was a Nagant Hobson, which he bought in 1912, and posed here in the Adelaide Park Lands. Harvey Finlayson was the agent in Wyatt Street Adelaide. This is the 14-19hp model, but they produced much larger. Information found in 'Early Motoring Portraits in South Australia'.
A garden group of women with three girls who worked for the Red Cross in World War I
A garden group of women with three girls who worked for the Red Cross in World War I; Searcy records that Miss H.J. Holden, nee Mary Ann Dixon Wheewall, wife of the founder of General-Motors Holden and Mayoress of Kensington and Norwood was their Principal, but she is unidentified.
A view of sea and beach
A view of sea and beach described by Searcy as the point where the Onkaparinga River meets the sea.
Part of a river in the Northern Territory
Part of a river in the Northern Territory identified by Searcy as the Neill River'.
Part of a river in the Northern Territory
Part of a river in the Northern Territory identified by Searcy as the Playford River'.
Invitation to the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia
An invitation to Arthur Searcy to attend celebrations in Sydney on 1st January 1901 in connection with the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Lighthouse at Cape Jaffa
The lighthouse at Cape Jaffa; the two distant figures on the tower floor are Mr. Searcy and Mr. Parker.
Senior railway officials
Informal group of men described by Searcy as 'Some prominent railway men' attending a Conference of State's Officers in Adelaide; names not known.
Steam tug
Steam tug heavily laden with people.
The 'Yatala'
Watercolour painting of HMCS 'Yatala', with the signature and date 'E. Magraith 1904' in the bottom right hand corner. It has been painted directly onto the board, with the following inscriptions under the actual painting: on the bottom left is 'To Arthur Searcy Esq / President of Marine Board / from G.H. 1904'; in the centre is 'HMCS "Yatala" / After a painting by H.C.R. 1849'. The painting depicts the 'Yatala' just off land, in full sail and with a blue ensign flying from one of the spars. Notes on the back of the photograph state: "'Yatala' schooner. The South Australian war schooner, Yatala, 107 tons, pierced for 6 guns was built in Port Adelaide and launched 29 July 1848. Her first voyage was to the wreck of the "Tigress", near Noarlunga, 30 September 1848 during which her masts were shortened five feet. She was employed on Government marine coasting duties until May 1864 when she was sent to the Northern Territory. She was soon dispatched to Timor for repairs and was condemned there in November 1864 and was sold for 233 pounds."
Port Darwin
[General description] Sketch of Palmerston at Port Darwin. The Union Jack flies from the top of a rocky hill and a row of tents line the beach. A small jetty has been built into the sea. [On back of photograph] Palmerston, Port Darwin. Sketch by William Webster Hoare, Surgeon's Assistant , Goyder's Survey, 1869-1870. Artwork signed by artist, bottom right. Original donated by A. Searcy.