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A clock decorated with carving and a cherub reading

c. 1920, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/117

A small clock decorated with carving which includes a cherub sitting reading on the top.

Mrs. Dorothy Chappell smiling at a baby on her lap

c. 1920, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/118

Mrs. Dorothy Chappell of Port Pirie photographed sitting in a garden smiling at a baby on her lap.

Members of North Adelaide Second 18 football club

1912, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/119

Members of North Adelaide Second 18 football club. Premiers 1912 in a formal group with a silver trophy in front of them; names not known.

Miss Shirley Chappell as a child

c. 1922, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/122

Studio view of Miss Shirley Chappell as a child.

Damaged motor car after an accident in the Adelaide Hills

Smith, W. S., c. 1922, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/124

A damaged motor car on its side in the Adelaide Hills after an accident. The car is a Renault, registered at the time to Mr. F.H. Faulding. Information courtesy of Veteran Car Club of SA.

Returned servicemen receiving blacksmith training

Smith, W. S., c. 1922, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/125

Five men receiving blacksmith training as part of their repatriation after army service during World War I, a sixth man stands watching, possibly the teacher.

Sailing ships at Victor Harbor, South Australia

c. 1870, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/126

Three sailing ships and a small steam tug anchored at Victor Harbor, South Australia.

A woman modelling a bridal or evening gown

c. 1920, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/128

An unidentified woman photographed modelling a bridal or evening gown and carrying a bouquet of flowers; the skirt is tiered with frills, beadwork decorates the upper arms, and tulle is arranged in bouffant on her headband.

A group of pioneers and old colonists at Glenelg

1906, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/129

A large group of aged men described as a gathering of pioneers and old colonists photographed at Glenelg, South Australia; names not known.

Five South Australian pioneers

1906, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/130

Close view of five aged men described as 'five pioneers' photographed at Glenelg, South Australia. The gentleman on the right is Thomas George Adams, born in 1835 at Portsea, England, died 1907 at Edwardstown, S.A., son of John William Adams and Susanna, nee Fabian, 'Buffalo' passengers. According to a researcher, Thomas George Adams was the fourth child of John William Adams, and Susanna (Fabian) Adams, born In Portsea Hampshire 12 Mar 1835. He was the youngest child to make the voyage with his parents John William Adams and Susanna (Fabian) Adams on HMS Buffalo 1836. Thomas George Adams married Louisa Tilly about 1857.Louisa died of scarlet fever 10 December 1891. Thomas George Adams died on 1st August 1907, and is buried at West Terrace Cemetery.

Commemoration Day holiday-makers on the beach at Glenelg

1906, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/131

Commemoration Day holiday-makers, tents, horses and vehicles on the beach at Glenelg, South Australia.

The bridge over Patawalonga Creek, Glenelg

1906, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/132

The bridge over Patawalonga Creek at Glenelg, South Australia.

The Pier Hotel at Glenelg, South Australia

1906, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/133

The premises of the Pier Hotel at Glenelg, South Australia.

The jetty at Glenelg, South Australia

1906, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/134

The jetty at Glenelg, South Australia photographed on a day showing rough seas.

South Australian pioneers at Glenelg

Krischock, Harry, 1906, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/135

Close view of a large group of aged men attending a reunion at Glenelg, South Australia on 20 December 1906; names not known.

South beach, Glenelg, South Australia

1906, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/136

Distant view of the jetty at Glenelg, South Australia with south beach in the foreground.

Premises of St. Peter's Church, Glenelg, South Australia

1906, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/137

The premises of St. Peter's Church, Glenelg, South Australia.

Children paddling in the sea at Glenelg, South Australia

Smith, W. S., 1906, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/138

Children paddling in the sea near to women watching from the beach at Glenelg, possibly on Proclamation Day; crowds are packing the jetty in the background.

Kingston Girls School, Bristol Street, Glenelg South

1906, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/139

The premises of Kingston Girls School, Bristol Street, Glenelg South, South Australia. The caption on the image reads 'premises of Yoothamurra School, Glenelg', however a researcher and further research finds that it is not as in the caption.

Holiday-makers on the beach and jetty at Glenelg, South Australia

1906, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/140

Holiday-makers crowding on to the jetty and beach at Glenelg, South Australia, possibly on Proclamation Day; tents and side-shows are attracting customers in the foreground and small craft sail at sea around the jetty.

Children paddling in the sea at Glenelg, South Australia

1906, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/141

Children photographed paddling in the sea at Glenelg, South Australia; holiday-makers can be seen crowding the jetty in the background.

The gunboat 'Protector' sailing with flags flying

1908, Photograph, PRG 280/1/30/143

H.M. gunboat 'Protector' sailing with flags flying possibly during the visit of the Governor-General to South Australia. According to a researcher, this is unusual because it is flying two different Australian flags. The post 1903 ensign (with the 7 point Federation Star and modified southern cross) from the main mast and the pre 1903, Australian competition result (with six pointed federation star and various pointed stars on the southern cross), from the stern. The flag is on the foremast is probably the Governor-General's flag, date c.1909