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Carrington Smedley

Stump & Co., c. 1890, Photograph, B 11320

Carrington Smedley was born in Nottinghamshire and served an apprenticeship in the drapery business. He arrived in South Australia in 1848 with his wife and two daughters on board "Thomas Lowry". He set up business in Kapunda and owned land there. He was elected to the South Australian House of Assembly in 1857. Harriet and Carrington had six children. Later he was remarried to Mary Peacock and they lived at the Peacock mansion "Palm House" at Hackney and at "Torrens Villa" at Semaphore

Richard James Turner

c. 1890, Photograph, B 22987

Richard James Turner, Stipendiary Magistrate.

Political Cartoon

c. 1885, Photograph, B 29100

Political cartoon of the Port Adelaide and Semaphore councils.

Brockway Bus

c. 1926, Photograph, B 36821

A Brockway bus owned by A.J. Bridgland servicing the Adelaide, Semaphore and Largs route.

Brockway Bus

c. 1926, Photograph, B 36822

A Brockway Bus owned by A.J. Bridgland servicing the Adelaide, Semaphore and Largs route.

Brockway Bus

c. 1927, Photograph, B 36823

A Brockway bus owned by A.J. Bridgeland servicing the Adelaide, Semaphore and Largs route.

Brockway Bus

c. 1927, Photograph, B 36824

A Brockway bus owned by A.J. Bridgeland servicing the Adelaide, Semaphore and Largs route.

North Terrace East, Adelaide

1927, Photograph, B 4309

[General description] The Liberal Club Building, taken from the opposite side of the road, with North Terrace gardens and parked cars in the foreground. Designed by architect Frank Counsell in the Beaux Arts style this seven storey building features a tier of spacious verandahs. It is one of Adelaide's early reinforced concrete buildings. Car no. 33482 was a Hupmobile, owned by Mrs. E. J. Haines, of Semaphore. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 18 / North Terrace East / Liberal Club Building / 1927. / Reproduced in the Chronicle 10.12.1927. / Erected in 1925. For view of house formerly on the site see B1062. / Frontage 18 yards. / Left side is 18 yards west of Stephens Place'.

Grenfell Street

Semaphore Photographic Art Studio, 1882, Photograph, B 35659

Grenfell Street, north side. The building used by J.Crimp, coachbuilder, March 1882.

Original Adelaide City Bridge

Clegg, E. S., 1876, Artwork, B 42972

The original Adelaide City Bridge, painted by Mrs. E.S. Clegg, Semaphore. Original mount inscribed 'Given to Bert by his mother'.

King William Road, Adelaide

Government Photolithographer (S.A.), c. 1865, Photograph, B 469

King William Road, Adelaide, looking south. The official Government Photographer, A. Vaughan, is standing in the foreground. The west wall of Government House is on the left and the chimneys of the Adelaide Club can be seen behind the trees in the grounds of Government House. The Semaphore tower can also be seen.

Sir Ross Smith Memorial Statue

Government Photolithographer (S.A.), c. 1928, Photograph, B 4974

[General description] The bronze statue of Sir Ross Smith stands on a red granite plinth which features bronze bas-relief work depicting aeroplanes and various symbols. Bronze figures stand at either side of the plinth, one being a Roman soldier. The inscription reads: 'Sir Ross Smith / Born at Semaphore Australia / December 4th 1892 / Died at Weybridge England / April 13th 1922 / Erected by the people of South Australia to commemorate the first successful flight from England to Australia November 12- December 10 / 1919 / Illi robur et aes triplex'. Sculptor was Mr. Frederick Brook Hitch who won a competition to design this statue. [On back of photograph] 'Sir Ross Smith Memorial Statue / Cresswell Gardens / 1928'.

'Annie Price'

c. 1909, Photograph, B 11006

[General description] 'Annie Price', a steam launch at sea with three crew members posing for the photographer on deck. See PRG 280/1/10/186 /10/186 for a view of her at Semaphore.

The "Lochee"

c. 1870, Photograph, B 11833

The "Lochee" arrived dismasted at Port Adelaide and was refitted there. She made visits to South Australia in the 1870s and 1890s. She was an iron ship of 1812 tons, built and registered in Dundee. She carried immigrants who endured appalling conditions. Many died on the voyage. She made voyages to Port Adelaide and The Semaphore in 1877, 1897, 1899, 1913

The "Mermerus"

1899, Photograph, B 11848

The "Mermerus" visited South Australia in 1899. The iron ship weighing 1671 tons was registered in Glasgow but sold to Russian owners. She was one of the best known clippers in the Australian wool trade. She arrived at Port Adelaide and The Semaphore on four voyages from 1898 to 1908

The "Mermerus"

1899, Photograph, B 11849

The "Mermerus" visited South Australia in 1899. The iron ship weighing 1671 tons was registered in Glasgow but sold to Russian owners. She was one of the best known clippers in the Australian wool trade. She arrived at Port Adelaide and The Semaphore on four voyages from 1898 to 1908

The "Wasdale"

c. 1893, Photograph, B 11882

The "Wasdale" was an iron ship built in Whitehaven in 1881. She made voyages to Port Adelaide in 1893 and to The Semaphore in 1909

S. S. "Austral"

c. 1895, Photograph, B 12565

S. S. "Austral " which visited South Australian frequently in the late nineteenth century. She was a steel screw steamer of 1000 horse power. She was built in Glasgow in 1881. She made many journeys to the Semaphore in South Australia from London and Sydney. She was a troopship for the Boer War

The "Lawhill"

1931, Photograph, B 22230

The "Lawhill", possibly at Port Adelaide.

Albert Victor Stidston

1916, Photograph, B 46130/62

Albert Victor Stidston, 1st Australian Imperial Force.

Robert Hall Lawrie

1914, Photograph, B 46130/98

No. 1296A Private Robert Hall Lawrie was born in Edinburgh Scotland in 1884. The nephew of Robert Hall of Kelmscott, Alberton, South Australia, Robert was a engine driver at the time of his attestation in September 1914. He served at Gallipoli, Egypt and France, returning to Australia in November 1918. After WWI Robert worked with H.M. Customs, he never married and died at Semaphore on 16 May 1959. He was buried in Cheltenham Cemetery.

Percy Emery

Marchant Studios, 1915, Photograph, B 46130/258

Percy James Emery, 1st Australian Imperial Force.

McKenzie

1916, Photograph, B 46130/312

Only described as 'Soldier McKenzie' this photo is believed to be of Private Daniel Humphrey McKenzie, service number 2948, 10th Battalion. Born 19 March 1888 at Dulwich, South Australia. Son of Daniel Mckenzie and Margaret nee Barber of Germein Street, Semaphore, SA. Painter and Decorator by trade. Enlisted 8 June 1915. Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal 'for conspicuous bravery in the taking of Melville's Post. When all the NCO's had become casualties he took charge of the bayonet team, and although he was knocked over three times by shell fire he continued to lead the bayonet me.' Killed in action 25 February 1917 in France Aged 28 years. Commemorated Villers Bretonneux, France.

W. Harry

1916, Photograph, B 46130/345

W. Harry, 1st Australian Imperial Force. A researcher believes that this is William Edward Harry. Regimental number: 1717. Place of birth: Exeter, South Australia. Religion: Church of England. Occupation: Labourer. Address: c/o Mrs G Harry, Exmouth Road, Glanville, South Australia. Marital status: Single. Age at embarkation: 25. Next of kin: Mother, Mrs Gertrude Harry, Exmouth Road, Glanville, South Australia. Enlistment date: 20 January 1915. Rank on enlistment: Private. Unit name: 12th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement. AWM Embarkation Roll number: 23/29/2. Embarkation details: Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 1 April 1915. Rank from Nominal Roll: Private. Unit from Nominal Roll: 52nd Battalion Other details from Roll of Honour Circular. "He was well known in swimming circles in South Australia. He connected with the Semaphore Amateur Swimming Club, he had distinguished himself in several races in all parts of the state." Details from Brother. Fate: Died of wounds 29 March 1917. Place of death or wounding: Lagnicourt, France. Age at death: 29. Place of burial: Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension (Row M, Grave No. 2), France Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial: 155 Miscellaneous information from cemetery records. Parents: Henry and Gertrude HARRY. Native of Exeter, South Australia.