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Gregory's Marked Tree
[General description] Two boab trees on the bank of the Victoria River situated in a clearing in light scrub. The one on the right is marked by the a member of the expedition of explorer Augustus Gregory and the visible inscription reads 'Letter in forge'. Several other trees are marked with dates 1855 and 1856 and there is a survey peg and a grave at the site. [On back of photograph] 'Gregory's marked tree / Victoria River / Photographed in 1891 / Near Gregory's camp, 1856. The trees were marked by a member of Gregory's North Australian Expedition in 1856. See Lieutenant Chimmo's account of the finding of Gregory's camp. (Royal Geographical Society Proc. Vol. 1, 1857, p. 261) also Searcy's 'Australian Tropics', p. 206'.
Gregory's Marked Tree
[General description] This Boab tree on the banks of the Victoria River shows the date, July 2, 1856 carved in its trunk by the expedition artist Thomas Baines who marked the tree with the dates of the arrival and departure of the expedition. This was to serve as a marker in case the expedition ran into trouble. [On back of photograph] 'Gregory's marked tree / Victoria River / Photographed in 1891 / Marked by Gregory's party in 1856 / The trees were marked by a member of Gregory's North Australian Expedition in 1856. See Lieutenant Chimmo's account of the finding of Gregory's camp (Royal Geographical Society Proc. v.1, 1857, p. 261) also Searcy's 'Australian Tropics', p. 206'.
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.
House of Assembly
Members of the House of Assembly.
Church of England Synod
Church of England Synod. The Synod was held at Holy Trinity Church, Adelaide in September of that year. A similar photograph appears in the Observer of 18.9.1909. Back row, left to right: Reverend E.S. Jose; Reverend H.J. Lovibond; Reverend R. K. Collisson; Reverend T.P. Wood; H. Colbert; Reverend T. Wood; Reverend J. Lumsdon; T. Pope. Second row: Reverend J. Colville; A.H. Roberts; R. Spicer?; - ; - ; O.C.H. Limbert; Reverend A. Webb; E. H. Boswell; W.C. Hackett; Henry William Hunt; W.R. Whittaker; F. Le Leu?. Third row: Canon P.W.C. Wise; Reverend A.N. Garrett; J.H. Reed; - ; Reverend C.W. Winch; W. Honeywill; - ; Reverend J. Colville; Reverend G.M. Searcy; - ; W.H. Sires; - ; Reverend R.A. Adams; Dr. J.H.G. Drummond; Reverend L. Durno?; Reverend G.V. Blois; E.E.Robilliard; - ; Reverend E.C.W.H. Limbert; J.W. Hillman; - . Front row: Reverend T. Ward; Reverend F.S. Poole; S.B. Labatt; - ; Reverend F. Webb; A.G. Wells; - ; Reverend W.A. Swan; Very Reverend Dean Young; Lord Bishop; Venerable Archdeacon F. W. Samwell; _ ; W. Pope; Reverend C.F. Hall; Reverend M. Williams; H. Boucaut; Reverend J. Warren; H.B. Wilch; W. Gooch; C. Johns; Reverend W. G. M. Murphy. Names supplied by the Church Office, Leigh Street, Adelaide.
Grote Street
Grote Street, north side, 18 September 1962. The two storey building on left is on the corner of Grote and Morphett Streets. MC Moore Chemist can be seen, next to Arthur Searcy Pharmaceutical Wholesalers.
Charlotte Edwin Roffe
[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of Miss Roffe, seen in three quarter view. Her hair is arranged in the style worn by Queen Victoria at the time, parted down the centre and pulled back into a low chignon worn at the nape of the neck. [On back of photograph] 'Charlotte Edwin Roffe- aged 18 in 1836-37 / Photograph of drawing in crayon by the famous Sir Thomas Ewins R.A., used as the basis of Queen Victoria's portraits for the Dominions, in that and succeeding years. The Queen only gave a final sitting. The portrait at Government House, Adelaide is one of the originals by Ewins. Miss Roffe became Mrs. William Searcy.'
Spectators at outdoor sports
Close view of three men and four women wearing warm winter clothing as they attend an outdoor sporting function held near Adelaide, South Australia; names not known.
Sir George Le Hunte going to Coffin Bay
Sir George Le Hunte, Governor of South Australia, travelling with Mr. F.W. Vasey in a motor car on their way to visit Coffin Bay.
High jump event
An athlete clearing the pole during a high jump event held during a sports day held by the University of Adelaide.
Camels bringing wool to Marree
Distant view of a camel train bringing wool to Marree in South Australia.
Steamship at Outer Harbor
Distant view of a steamer carrying a large number of spectators on board at Outer Harbor, South Australia, possibly attending motorboat racing.
Railway station, Adelaide
The northern entrance to the railway station in Adelaide, South Australia.
Public swimming baths in Adelaide
Spectators of adults and children photographed during a swimming event held at the City Baths, Adelaide, South Australia.
Flour mill at Murray Bridge
Premises of a new flour mill at Murray Bridge, South Australia.
Members of a swimming club
Boy swimmers grouped around an adult man who were members of an amateur swimming club in Adelaide, South Australia; names not known.
Murray River scenes
River scenes showing vegetation and high banks along the Murray River.
Women charity workers
Group of seven women dressed in similar costume photographed in front of a street stall where they are working for charity on 'Triangle Day' in Adelaide, South Australia; names not known.
H.M.A.S. Melbourne
Tugs escorting the Light Cruiser HMAS Melbourne to its berth at Birkenhead, South Australia, 2 July 1920. HMAS Melbourne had just accompanied HMS Renown, carrying H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, and HMAS Australia, from Albany, Western Australia.
Soldiers in a tug of war event
Soldiers testing their strength during a tug of war held at Mitcham military camp, South Australia.
Horse drawn buggy cart
A four wheeled buggy cart drawn by a single horse photographed at the Adelaide Show, South Australia.
Horse drawn buggy cart
A four wheeled buggy cart drawn by a pair of horses waiting with the driver and a passenger at the Adelaide Show, South Australia.
Six girl swimmers
Close view of six young girl swimmers standing with their arms folded; names not known.
High jump event
A competitor successfully completing a high jump during a sports function held in Adelaide; name not known.
Horse and rider clearing a fence
A horse and rider clearing a wooden fence during a show jumping event held in Adelaide, South Australia; name not known.
Members of a sports committee
Men described as being members of a committee standing officiating during a sports day held in Adelaide, South Australia; names not known.
Sir George Murray at the Adelaide Show
Sir George Murray, Lieutenant Governor of South Australia, seen with Miss Murray talking to officials at the Adelaide Show.
Spectators at Adelaide Oval
Distant view of a crowd of spectators watching a sporting event from the grandstand at Adelaide Oval, South Australia.
Birkenhead wharf, Port Adelaide
Distant view of shipping berthed at Birkenhead wharf, Port Adelaide.
Birkenhead wharf, Port Adelaide
Distant view of a passenger ship and cargo ships berthed at Birkenhead wharf at Port Adelaide.