Sir Henry Galway • Find • State Library of South Australia

Opening of Drill Hall, Unley

1915, Photograph, B 46130/329

Lieutenant Colonel Dollman salutes His Excellency the Governor, Sir Henry Galway, on his arrival at the new drill hall and parade ground of the 74th Battalion (Boothby), Thomas Street, Unley. After formerly declaring the hall open the Governor presented Lieutenant Colonel Dollman with a volunteer decoration for having given 20 years continuous service. 13 March 1915. The Governor's Aide-de-camp, Major B.S. Connor is on the left, walking towards the camera.

Red Cross Day parade at Gawler

1917, Photograph, B 63886

GAWLER: An early model fire engine leading a parade of motor vehicles to celebrate Red Cross Day at Gawler in 1917; Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, and his party watch proceedings from the balcony of the Institute.

Governor of South Australia attending a medal presentation ceremony

c. 1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/591

Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia wearing the uniform of an army officer presenting medals to military personnel at a outdoor ceremony (officer is believed to be Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Hancock of the 23rd Light Horse Regiment). Possibly taken on the same day as PRG 280/1/15/818 which shows the medal recipients after the ceremony, and quotes the detailed caption that appeared in 'The Observer', 25 January 1919, page 25. See also PRG 280/1/15/67, PRG 280/1/15/590, PRG 280/1/15/592 and PRG 280/1/15/593.

Governor of South Australia attending a medal presentation ceremony

c. 1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/592

Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia wearing the uniform of an army officer presenting medals to military personnel at a outdoor ceremony. Possibly taken on the same day as PRG 280/1/15/818 which shows the medal recipients after the ceremony, and quotes the detailed caption that appeared in 'The Observer', 25 January 1919, page 25. See also PRG 280/1/15/67, PRG 280/1/15/590, PRG 280/1/15/591 and PRG 280/1/15/593.

Spectators and players enjoying a bowls afternoon in Adelaide

c. 1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/779

Spectators and players who include Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, enjoying a bowls afternoon in Adelaide.

Spectators and players enjoying a bowls afternoon in Adelaide

c. 1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/780

Spectators and players who include Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, enjoying a bowls afternoon in Adelaide.

Spectators and players enjoying a bowls afternoon in Adelaide

c. 1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/781

Spectators and players who include Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, enjoying a bowls afternoon in Adelaide.

Ceremony remembering the South African War, Adelaide

c. 1920, Photograph, PRG 280/1/39/401

Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, standing left at the base of the South African War memorial on North Terrace, Adelaide during a memorial ceremony; men and women of the armed forces and nursing profession are standing in lines on either side.

Medal presentation ceremony in South Australia

c. 1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/67

Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia dressed in army uniform conducting a medal presentation ceremony; he is seen pinning an award on to the jacket of a man in civilian dress watched by others wearing uniform. (The recipient is also pictured in PRG 280/1/15/818 and is either A. Schofield, T.S. Loxton, R.W. Lawson, O.E. Winter or B.L. Woods.)Possibly taken on the same day as PRG 280/1/15/818 which shows the medal recipients after the ceremony, and quotes the detailed caption that appeared in 'The Observer', 25 January 1919, page 25. See also PRG 280/1/15/590, PRG 280/1/15/591, PRG 280/1/15/592 and PRG 280/1/15/593.

Ceremony to unveil the South Australian Harbors Board monument at Glanville

c. 1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/102

Crowds listen to A.J. McLachlan, politician, lawyer and businessman speaking at the ceremony to unveil the South Australian Harbors Board monument at Glanville; Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia stands in the foreground.

Governor of South Australia presenting medals

1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/110

Identified as 'Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, decorating a soldier with and an award at a medal presentation ceremony', it has been suggested by a researcher that it more likely to be Brigidier-General Antill, who was State Commandat 1918-1919.

Governor of South Australia presenting medals

1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/112

Identified as 'Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, decorating a soldier with and an award at a medal presentation ceremony', it has been suggested by a researcher that it more likely to be Brigidier-General Antill, who was State Commandat 1918-1919.

Unveiling ceremony for the Prospect Roll of Honour

1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/444

Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia attending the unveiling ceremony for the Roll of Honour listing those who served during World War I from the District of Prospect, near Adelaide, South Australia; the Governor stands with his back to an audience as he reads the names.

Formal group of men, including army officers

c. 1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/471

A formal group of men taken in a South Australian park or garden which includes senior army officers. Sir Henry Galway is seated in the front row (7th form left); Lieutenant Commander Walter Dollmanm Commandant of Mitcham Camp, is seated 9th from left in the front row.

Governor of South Australia attending a church parade in Adelaide

1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/508

Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia standing on a gun carriage draped with a flag addressing a large crowd attending a military church parade held in Elder Park, Adelaide. This image combines with PRG 280/1/15/555 to form a larger view of the parade.

Unveiling ceremony for Captain Sturt's statue, Victoria Square, Adelaide

1916, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/518

Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia seated at the base of the monument attending the unveiling ceremony for Captain Sturt's statue in front of large crowds on December 21st, 1916.

Governor's inspection of soldiers returned from service overseas

1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/569

Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia inspecting a parade of soldiers returned from service overseas during World War I which is held on Adelaide Oval; the cricket scoreboard and St.Peter's Cathedral can be seen in the background. A few individuals have been identified: the two men standing apart in the fron right hand corner are Col. Stanley Price Weir (left) and Lieutenant Colonel Walter Dollman; the two men on the far right of the line of soldiers being inspected are Sergeant Major Carey (2nd from left, wearing a Croix de Guerre) and W.O. Pritchard (on end of line, wearing his Distingushed Conduct and Military Medals).

Church parade held in Elder Park, Adelaide

c. 1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/571

Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia attending a church parade held in Elder Park, Adelaide; hymn singing is in progress by the congregation, which includes a contingent of V.A.D.'s, army personnel, and civilians who are accompanied by a military band.

Governor of South Australia attending a medal presentation ceremony

c. 1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/590

Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia wearing the uniform of an army officer presenting medals to military personnel at a outdoor ceremony. Possibly taken on the same day as PRG 280/1/15/818 which shows the medal recipients after the ceremony, and quotes the detailed caption that appeared in 'The Observer', 25 January 1919, page 25. See also PRG 280/1/15/67, PRG 280/1/15/591, PRG 280/1/15/592 and PRG 280/1/15/593.

A welcome for the Governor of South Australia at Gawler

c. 1916, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/740

A march past of a military band and soldiers during a visit by Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia to Gawler; a patriotic welcome banner is stretched over the main street as the Governor and his party watch from the balcony of the town hall.