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Presentation of Colours by the Governor of South Australia

c. 1914, Photograph, PRG 280/1/6/298

Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia presenting Colours to the Colonel Albert Miell receiving the colours of the 9th Light Horse Regiment from the Governor, Sir Henry Galway, at Montefiore Hill South Australia on 19 November 1914.

Visit by Admiral Viscount and Lady Jellicoe

1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/382

At Government House, Adelaide, during visit by Admiral Viscount and Lady Jellicoe. Left to Right (Sitting) Commodore F.C. Dreyer, C.B., C.B.E., R.N. (Chief of General Staff), Lady Jellicoe, His excellency the Governor (Sir Henry Galway), Admiral of the Fleet, Viscount Jellicoe, G.C.B., Lady Galway. Standing: Lieutenant L.V. Morgan, M.V.O., D.S.C., R.N., Captain H.W. Brown (A.D.C. to the Governor) and Paymaster Captain H.H. Share, C.B., R.N. (Secretary to Lord Jellicoe).

Visit by Admiral Viscount and Lady Jellicoe

1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/813

At Government House, Adelaide, during visit by Admiral Viscount and Lady Jellicoe. Left to Right (Sitting) Commodore F.C. Dreyer, C.B., C.B.E., R.N. (Chief of General Staff), Lady Jellicoe, His excellency the Governor (Sir Henry Galway), Admiral of the Fleet, Viscount Jellicoe, G.C.B., Lady Galway. Standing: Lieutenant L.V. Morgan, M.V.O., D.S.C., R.N., Captain H.W. Brown (A.D.C. to the Governor) and Paymaster Captain H.H. Share, C.B., R.N. (Secretary to Lord Jellicoe).

Boy Scouts Association Committee

Smith, W. S., 1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/9/13

Members of the South Australian Executive Committee of the Boy Scouts Association with Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, in the grounds of Government House, Adelaide. Front row, l-r: Woods; Sowden; Sir Henry Galway; Deen; Searcy.

Visit by Admiral Viscount and Lady Jellicoe

1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/9/386

At Government House, Adelaide, during visit by Admiral Viscount and Lady Jellicoe. Left to Right (Sitting) Commodore F.C. Dreyer, C.B., C.B.E., R.N. (Chief of General Staff), Lady Jellicoe, His excellency the Governor (Sir Henry Galway), Admiral of the Fleet, Viscount Jellicoe, G.C.B., Lady Galway. Standing: Lieutenant L.V. Morgan, M.V.O., D.S.C., R.N., Captain H.W. Brown (A.D.C. to the Governor) and Paymaster Captain H.H. Share, C.B., R.N. (Secretary to Lord Jellicoe).

Dignitaries at a function at Adelaide Oval

1914, Photograph, PRG 280/1/8/155

The Governor of South Australia, Sir Henry Galway, with Lady Galway, Sir Samuel Way, and Whitmore Blake Carr of "The Register" sitting in the grandstand at Adelaide Oval whilst attending a function.

Vice-regal visit to Mitcham army camp

1915, Photograph, PRG 280/1/9/114

The Governor-General of Australia, Lord Munro Ferguson, and the Governor of South Australia, Sir Henry Galway, with army officers during a visit to the army camp at Mitcham. Herbert Russell is seated on the left; the Governor General, Sir Ronald Munro-Ferguson is 3rd from left, with Sir HenryGalway to his left. Lieut. Harper (adjutant) is standing on right end of row. A photo taken at the same time appeared in 'The Critic, Wednesday 15 September 1915, page 17; a full page pictorial spread, including one of the these officers and others with a list of names, appeared in 'The Chronicle', 18 September 1915, page 28-29.

General Pau at Government House, Adelaide, South Australia

c. 1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/17/286

General Pau sitting with Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, Lady Galway and staff at Government House, Adelaide, South Australia.

Lord Munro Ferguson visiting South Australia

c. 1915, Photograph, PRG 280/1/26/104

Lord Munro Ferguson, Governor-General during a visit to the military camp at Morphettville. Back row (from left): Major H.S. Connor (Governor's Aide-de-camp); Captain Bushell, D.A.Q.M.G.; Captain Foxton, A.D.C. to the Governor-General; Captain P.M. McFarlane, C.S.O.; Major Goldsmith, A.A.M.C.; Lieutenant T.R. Richards. Front row (from left): Major W. De Passey; Lieut-Colonel F.M. Rowell; His Excellency the Governor (Sir Henry Galway); His Excellency the Governor-General (Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson); Colonel Irving (South Australian Commandant); Colonel G.H. Dean; Major C.H. Brand; Lieut-Colonel Miell.

Boy Scouts Association of South Australia

c. 1915, Photograph, PRG 280/1/12/55

Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia with members of the Executive Council of the Boy Scouts Association at Government House, Adelaide; Douglas Mawson sits fourth from the left on the right of Sir Henry, Arthur Searcy, Honorary Commissioner sits far right.

A reunion of South Australian war veterans

1920, Photograph, PRG 280/1/17/44

Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, photographed with a large group of war veterans taken in front of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Angas Street, Adelaide; Sir Henry sits in the front row, sixth from the left.

A reunion of South Australian war veterans.

1920, Photograph, PRG 280/1/17/46

Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, photographed with a large group of war veterans in front of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Angas Street, Adelaide; Sir Henry sits in the front row, sixth from the left.

Billy Hughes at Government House, Adelaide

1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/18/16

Billy Hughes, Prime Minister of Australia, Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia and others at Government House, Adelaide, South Australia; Mr. Hughes is seated in the front row, seventh from the left with Sir Henry on his left.

Keswick Hospital : Sir Ronald Munro-Ferguson and Sir Henry Galway

c. 1917, Photograph, B 26285/190

Visitors to Keswick Hospital. Good bye. Their Excellencies leaving Keswick.

The arrival of the Governor of South Australia at St.Peter's Cathedral

c. 1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/443

Spectators assembled outside St.Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide watching Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia and Lady Galway leaving their car after arriving for Morning Service.

Vice Regal group at Government House, Adelaide

1914, Photograph, PRG 280/1/12/88

Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, Governor-General of Australia and Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia with their wives and staff at Government House, Adelaide.

Governor-General of Australia inspecting troops

c. 1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/17/290

Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, Governor-General of Australia inspecting troops at Mitcham army camp; Lieutenant Colonel Walter Dollman, Commandant of Mitcham Camp, is on his right. Sir Henry GAlway is behind them.

Presentation ceremony at Unley

1916, Photograph, PRG 280/1/9/106

A presentation ceremony led by Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, with an audience of invited guests. Galway is standing behind the table (wearing his dark British uniform); Thomas Hyland Smeaton is standing to his left; with the Governor's Aide-de-camp, Major B.S. Connor, seated on the far right of the photo.The occasion was the presentation of 'the Christmas gift of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary to the men of the 74th Infantry who were actually on military duty on December 25, 1914, as a momento for services rendered to His Majesty the King. The gift consisted of an ornate gilt box, in which was a neat cartridge-case pencil and the message, "With best wishes for a victorious new year, from the Princess Mary and friends at home" ' (piles of the boxes can be seen on the table). Other photos from this event were published in 'The Critic', Wednesday 12 January 1916, page 4; an article about it appeared in 'The Journal', Saturday 18 March 1916, page 2.

Governor-General of Australia visiting South Australia

1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/26/76

Lord Munro Ferguson, Governor-General of Australia and Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia travelling in an open car; they are both wearing army uniform and according to Searcy are 'bound for the camp'.

The Governor-General with veteran soldiers

c. 1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/18/95

Lord Munro Ferguson, Governor-General of Australia standing fourth from the left, front row, with Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, and a group of army veterans.

Lady Galway laying the foundation stone at Minda Home

1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/22/174

Lady Galway, wife of Sir Henry, Governor of South Australia, at the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of two new buildings to be erected at Minda Home, to be accomodations for those suffering from epilepsy. The ceremony for the female wing was performed by Lady Galway and the building is now named after her. The foundation stone for the male wing was opened by Sir Chalres Goode. The ceremony was held on the afternoon of Saturday, 3 August 1918.

Lady Galway laying the foundation stone at Minda Home

1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/9/357

Lady Galway, wife of Sir Henry, Governor of South Australia, at the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of two new buildings to be erected at Minda Home, to be accomodations for those suffering from epilepsy. The ceremony for the female wing was performed by Lady Galway and the building is now named after her. The foundation stone for the male wing was opened by Sir Chalres Goode. The ceremony was held on the afternoon of Saturday, 3 August 1918.

"The Marion", Blanchetown

1915, Photograph, B 12276

The Arrival of Sir Henry Galway on the "Marion" to lay the foundation stone of the Blanchetown Lock on 5 June 1915. "An Army of Politicians" attended this grand occasion. There were 120 passengers including crew with the official party who boarded the "Marion" in Murray Bridge after travelling by rail from Adelaide. The William R Randell Lock was the first link in the chain in the development of harnessing and controlling the River Murray. The lock was named in honour of the pioneer of river navigation in the 1880s