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Photographs relating to swimming and water sports
An album of a selection of photographs relating to swimmers, water polo, rowing and the Head of the River Regatta.
Arts and Crafts : Artists : Wayne Argent
[Caption] Another Hans Heysen perhaps? Australian of the Year Wayne Argent (10 years old) of Semaphore Park admires one of his favorite landscape paintings. 18th January 1989.
The 'Hougomont' in an unidentified port
The steel 4 masted barque 'Hougomont', 2428 tons, in an unidentified port [steel 4 mast barque, 2428 tons. ON106093. 292.4 x 43.2 x 24.1. Built 1897 Scott and Co. Greenock. Owners: J Hardie and Co. Registered Glasgow. After WW1 passed to Gustav Eriksson and was employed in the Australia grain trade. Dismasted on her passage to South Australia in 1932. Spent some time anchored off Semaphore while awaiting a decision for her fate, but repairs proving to be too expensive in Australia she was taken and scuttled as a breaker in Stenhouse Bay].
The 'Camilla' at Port Adelaide
The wooden brigantine 'Camilla', 190 tons, at Port Adelaide in the 1880's. [wooden 2 mast brigantine, later 2 mast schooner, 201 tons, 1861 = 190 tons. ON32403 85.9 x 23.6 x 14.5. Built 1834 R Menzies and Son. Leith from 1848, at least, owned by Elder and Son, registered Kirkcaldy, 1851 the executives of Charles Rawlings, registered Hobart Town, June 1851 Charles Hartram, June 1853 Peter Imlay (Twofold Bay NSW), registered Melbourne 1855, George Barclay (Eden NSW), reg Sydney June 1861 John Clinch and Partners registered Hobart Town c.1875 w. Belbin and partners. No trace after 1890 and probably dismantled. From at least 1861 engaged in whaling industry. It is sometimes claimed John Bickers held a share in the vessel in 1849 although there is no evidence that he did - he was master of the vessel when it arrived in Port Adelaide in 1849 with migrants and he also named his home in Semaphore for this ship. For notes on John Bickers see Shipping Record V. 10, p313 1979]
'Lark' wooden schooner
'Lark' wooden schooner 139 tons aground at Port Adelaide, possibly following her collision with ss 'Darwin' at Semaphore Feb. 1890 [wooden 3 mast schooner, 179 gross, 139 net tons. ON93563. 108.0 x 22.4 x 10.6. Built 1881 Westacott and Sons, Barnstaple. First registered at Sydney in 1887. At Fremantle in 1897, at Port Adelaide in 1899 by Messrs. Seymour and in Nov. 1900. Owned by JJ Craig, the vessel was registered in Auckland. That register closed in 1909 with 'Broken up'.
The 'Miss Kilmansegg' on Fletcher's Slip, Port Adelaide
The wooden brig 'Miss Kilmansegg', 229 tons, on Fletcher's Slip, Port Adelaide [wooden 2 mast brig, 229 gross, 218 net tons. ON47830. 107.3 x 24.5 x 12.4. built 1863 at Dumbarton for owners in Glasgow, 1867 E Finlayson, registered Melbourne: April 1878 James Crooker, registered Port Adelaide. Wrecked Semaphore Beach, South Australia, October 10, 1882. (Refloated and taken to Port Adelaide but apparently beyond economical repair as did not resume trading)].
Greeting cards
A collection of greeting cards - Christmas, New Year and birthday - collected by Mrs Burton.
'Lemael' wooden schooner
'Lemael' wooden schooner 98 tons ashore at Semaphore South Australia [wooden 2 mast schooner, 98 tons. ON79300, 101.7 x 26.3 x 7.7. Built 1892 James Dyson, Duck River, Tasmania, as a 3 mast fore and aft schooner, altered in 1905. First owner, Joseph Lee, registered Launceston. By 1921 T Holyman. Wrecked at Cape Banks, South Australia, July 21, 1921]
'Rosa M' iron barque
'Rosa M' iron barque 1364 tons at Semaphore [iron 3 mast barque, 1361 gross, 1312 net tons. 222.0 x 37.2 x 22.6. Built 1884 (6) Osbourne, Graham and Co., Sunderland as 'Bankhall' ON87989 of Liverpool. Owners: L Mortola, rergistered Genoa]
'Rosa M' iron barque
'Rosa M' iron barque 1364 tons at Semaphore [iron 3 mast barque, 1361 gross, 1312 net tons. 222.0 x 37.2 x 22.6. Built 1884 (6) Osbourne, Graham and Co., Sunderland as 'Bankhall' ON87989 of Liverpool. Owners: L Mortola, rergistered Genoa]
Photographs
Albums of photographs of 'pictorial guiding' 1933-1959, 1960-1977, 1977-1982 and Guide 'events'. Also includes three mounted photographs of girl scouts taken by G.L. Marchant, guides at Mount Lofty for the Chief's visit taken by Colin S. Ballantyne and the First Semaphore Girl Guide Company, winners of the Lady Bridges Cup, 1928.
Banner of the Australasian Society of Engineers
Banner of the Australasian Society of Engineers used in street processions. In 1912, the union determined that their organisation needed their own, distinctive, banner, with this decision reported in Adelaide's 'Daily Herald', 4 April 1912: 'The Australasian Society of Engineers has decided to have a new banner for the next eight hours procession. At last night's meeting of the society it was resolved that a gold medal should be offered for the best style of banner. The secretary is now prepared to accept and design from those wishing to enter into the competition.3 The banner selected was made in 1912 by the artist and later signwriter, Christoper William McLennan (1874-1933), who lived and worked in the Port Adelaide and Semaphore area.
Douglas Mawson
Antarctic explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson (seated in back of the car) at Semaphore following his return from Antarctica on 26 February 1914.
Douglas Mawson
Antarctic explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson (centre) accompanied by two other men at Semaphore following his return from Antarctica on 26 February 1914.
Former Politicians A-Z
Photographs of Politicians, Governors and Governors-General.
Spotswood family
Spotswood (originally Spottiswoode) family. On the left (standing) is the eldest son John who married Ann Kirby. Seated is a cousin, Emma Wilson. Standing is Elizabeth Sophie who married George Warren Smith of Port Adelaide and is the mother of Vernon Smith. In the centre is Thomas Hugh Spotswood, who married Rebecca Porter and after she died married her sister. Seated is Kate Wilson, cousin of R.K. Spotswood, and she married Walter Kemp of Rhynie. Standing at right is Richard Keane Spotswood junior who married Lucy Smith, sister of George Warren Smith, and also married Constance Cooper after her death. The Spotswood came to Mount Lofty after buying a house in Ellen Street, Semaphore. To see a selection of photographs in this collection, search on Archival number PRG 1642/25.
Photographs relating to Messenger Press : commercial and vintage aircraft
Photographs relating to 'commercial and vintage aircraft', created by Messenger Press.
Sunday School picnic
St. Bede's Sunday School picnic at Belair. Mr. Wilson is the "champion skipper". To see a selection of photographs in this collection, search on Archival number PRG 1642/15.
Mr. and Mrs. George Warren Smith
Mr. George Warren Smith with his wife Mary Kealley Smith (nee Kealley), taken at 'Ashmore', Warradale. She was born 9 August 1850 in Angaston and died 16 December 1934 at Semaphore. She married George Warren Smith (his second marriage) on 25 December 1888. To see a selection of photographs in this collection, search on Archival number PRG 1642/25 [2 copies].
South Australian scenes and activities 20
Part of a collection of slides taken by amateur photographer Elva Heinemann of South Australian scenes and activities, featuring Coastal Towns (1960) and South Adelaide (1968). Images 1165-1179 taken in 1966, images 1180-1185 taken in 1969, images 1186-1230 taken in 1968. See 'contents' for details of individual images.
Schrader - Edwards wedding
Wedding of Valerie Edwards, daughter of Mr. Alfred John Edwards and Mrs. Iris Catherine Edwards nee Hodge of Torrens Park, to Roger Kenneth Schrader, son of the late Mr. Vincent Arnold Schrader and Mrs. Elsie Gladys Schrader nee Sanders, conducted at St. Michael's Church of England, Mitcham, South Australia.
Schrader - Edwards wedding
Wedding of Valerie Edwards, daughter of Mr. Alfred John Edwards and Mrs. Iris Catherine Edwards nee Hodge of Torrens Park, to Roger Kenneth Schrader, son of the late Mr. Vincent Arnold Schrader and Mrs. Elsie Gladys Schrader nee Sanders, conducted at St. Michael's Church of England, Mitcham, South Australia.
Schrader - Edwards wedding
Wedding of Valerie Edwards, daughter of Mr. Alfred John Edwards and Mrs. Iris Catherine Edwards nee Hodge of Torrens Park, to Roger Kenneth Schrader, son of the late Mr. Vincent Arnold Schrader and Mrs. Elsie Gladys Schrader nee Sanders, conducted at St. Michael's Church of England, Mitcham, South Australia.
Schrader - Edwards wedding
Wedding of Valerie Edwards, daughter of Mr. Alfred John Edwards and Mrs. Iris Catherine Edwards nee Hodge of Torrens Park, to Roger Kenneth Schrader, son of the late Mr. Vincent Arnold Schrader and Mrs. Elsie Gladys Schrader nee Sanders, conducted at St. Michael's Church of England, Mitcham, South Australia.
Schrader - Edwards wedding
Wedding of Valerie Edwards, daughter of Mr. Alfred John Edwards and Mrs. Iris Catherine Edwards nee Hodge of Torrens Park, to Roger Kenneth Schrader, son of the late Mr. Vincent Arnold Schrader and Mrs. Elsie Gladys Schrader nee Sanders, conducted at St. Michael's Church of England, Mitcham, South Australia.
Schrader - Edwards wedding
Wedding of Valerie Edwards, daughter of Mr. Alfred John Edwards and Mrs. Iris Catherine Edwards nee Hodge of Torrens Park, to Roger Kenneth Schrader, son of the late Mr. Vincent Arnold Schrader and Mrs. Elsie Gladys Schrader nee Sanders, conducted at St. Michael's Church of England, Mitcham, South Australia.
Schrader - Edwards wedding
Wedding of Valerie Edwards, daughter of Mr. Alfred John Edwards and Mrs. Iris Catherine Edwards nee Hodge of Torrens Park, to Roger Kenneth Schrader, son of the late Mr. Vincent Arnold Schrader and Mrs. Elsie Gladys Schrader nee Sanders, conducted at St. Michael's Church of England, Mitcham, South Australia.
Neal - Koch wedding
Wedding of Yvonne, daughter of James Neal and May nee Johnson of Largs Bay, to Dean, son of Leonard 'Len' Koch and Audrey nee Morgan of Largs Bay, solemnised at St Bede's Church, Semaphore, on 22 February 1955.
Neal - Koch wedding
Wedding of Yvonne, daughter of James Neal and May nee Johnson of Largs Bay, to Dean, son of Leonard 'Len' Koch and Audrey nee Morgan of Largs Bay, solemnised at St Bede's Church, Semaphore, on 22 February 1955.
Neal - Koch wedding
Wedding of Yvonne, daughter of James Neal and May nee Johnson of Largs Bay, to Dean, son of Leonard 'Len' Koch and Audrey nee Morgan of Largs Bay, solemnised at St Bede's Church, Semaphore, on 22 February 1955.