Smith, D. Darian • Find • State Library of South Australia

Series 006: Aerial views of the residence of Sir Herbert Angas Parsons, East Terrace

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1930, Photograph, BRG 397/2/6

Aerial views, from various directions, of Sir Herbert Angas Parsons' home, located on the corner of East Terrace at the continuation of Angas Street. Also included is one image of houses on Gilles Street and East Terrace. Sir Herbert Angas Parsons was a barrister, judge and Member of Parliament.

Series 013a: People and places relating to the Catholic Church in Adelaide

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1929, Photograph, BRG 397/2/13A

Aerial images of Goodwood Orphanage and the Passionist Monastery, Glen Osmond. Photographic portraits af Roman Catholic Archbishop Robert William Spence (1860-1934).

Series 029b: Early aeroplanes

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1926, Photograph, BRG 397/2/29B

Photographs of aeroplanes, believed to be at Parafield Airport, over a number of years. Planes depicted include those flown by Bert Hinkler, Sir Alan Cobham, and Major de Havilland.

Series 073: Glenelg Sewage Treatment Works

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1936, Photograph, BRG 397/2/73

Aerial photographs of the Glenelg Sewage Treatment Works (later the Glenelg Wastewater Treatment Plant), between Military Road and the beach at Glenelg North. The site comprises a main building, several smaller outbuildings, open treatment ponds, a water tower, and a house. The site is surrounded by sand dunes and low coastal shrubs, and on the dunes facing the sea are a large number of shacks.

Series 078: Seppeltsfield Winery, Chateau Dorrien and Chateau Tanunda

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1930, Photograph, BRG 397/2/78

Aerial photographs of Seppeltsfield Winery, Chateau Dorrien and Chateau Tanunda, surrounding vineyards and countryside.

Series 111: Aerial views of Mount Gambier Airport, Robe and Beachport

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1937, Photograph, BRG 397/2/111

Aerial photographs taken in the South East of South Australia, comprising views of crowds gathered for an air race at Mt Gambier Airport, and views of coastal areas near Beachport and Robe.

Series 099: Aerial views near St Peter's Cathedral

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1938, Photograph, BRG 397/2/99

Aerial views of part of North Adelaide near St Peter's Cathedral and the Memorial Hospital. The images also show Sir Edwin Smith Avenue, Pennington Terrace, Kermode Street, King William Road and the Adelaide Children's Hospital (later the Women's and Children's Hospital).

Series 030b: Italian flying boat at Outer Harbor

Smith, D. Darian, 1925, Photograph, BRG 397/2/30B

Images of the brief visit to Adelaide of Francesco de Pinedo (chief of the Italian Air Staff) and his mechanic Chief-Captain Ernesto Campanelli in his SIAI S.16 Savoia flying boat, the 'Gennariello'. The stopover at Outer Harbor was part of their flight from Rome to Tokyo via Australia. The visit was recorded in the 'News', 9 June 1925. See also de Pinedo's account of the journey (in Italian), 'Un volo di 55.000 chilometri'.

Series 022: Aerial views around Adelaide

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1929, Photograph, BRG 397/2/22

Various aerial views of Adelaide and surrounding suburbs.

Series 029a: Planes and ship

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1930, Photograph, BRG 397/2/29A

Photographs of people and planes at Parafield Airport, and one photograph of a ship at Port Adelaide.

Series 062: Aerial views around Adelaide

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1934, Photograph, BRG 397/2/62

Aerial photographs of Adelaide city, and furniture manufacturers at Edwardstown and Mile End South.

Series 069: Don Bradman visit to Adelaide

Smith, D. Darian, 1930, Photograph, BRG 397/2/69

Photographs of Don Bradman in Adelaide to present a car to the winner of the Lord Mary's Unemployment Relief Fund competition. The winner was presented with a Chevrolet Sports Roadster sponsored by General Motors, and several of the images show Bradman in a similar car on his travels around Adelaide.

Series 087a: Aerial photographs of General Motors at Birkenhead

Smith, D. Darian, 1929, Photograph, BRG 397/2/87A

Aerial photographs of the General Motors factory at Birkenhead, and views of the surrounding houses of Birkenhead and shipping in the Port River.

Series 090: Aerial photographs of the Port Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plant and Finsbury Park

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1930, Photograph, BRG 397/2/90

Aerial views of Port Adelaide Wastewater Treatment Plant and Finsbury Park (later part of Pennington), showing industrial buildings after World War II.

Series 010b: Train collision in Adelaide Railway Yards

Smith, D. Darian, 1923, Photograph, BRG 397/2/10B

Views of the aftermath of the collision between two trains that occured on the morning of 29 January 1923 in the Adelaide Railway Yards. The Clapham suburban train and the Kapunda special collided, causing carriages to concertina and the deaths of one passenger and a fireman. See Adelaide 'Observer', 3 February 1923, page 34, for a full account of the crash, and similar photographs in Adelaide 'Critic', 31 January 1923, page 11.

Series 021: Aerial views of Hallett Brickworks

Smith, D. Darian, 1938, Photograph, BRG 397/2/21

Aerial Photographs of Hallett Brickworks at Thebarton and Welland showing Grange Road, East Avenue, Thebarton Oval, Adam Street, industrial buildings at Hindmarsh, and market gardens. In BRG 397/2/21/2 and BRG 397/2/21/4 you can see, at the top of the photos, the gasometer that was at Maria Street, Thebarton.

Series 020: Aerial views of Adelaide Oval

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1933, Photograph, BRG 397/2/20

Aerial photographs of Adelaide Oval showing cricket and Australian Rules football matches. Includes Day 1 of the Ashes Test in the 'Bodyline' series, the 1937 Ashes Test, and football matches.

Series 094: Aerial photographs of Gepps Cross abattoirs and Stonyfell Quarry

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1930, Photograph, BRG 397/2/94

Aerial views of the abattoirs at Gepps Cross, and the Stonyfell Quarry at the top of Penfold Road.

Series 095: Aerial views of Birkenhead and Port Adelaide

Smith, D. Darian, 1948, Photograph, BRG 397/2/95

Aerial views around the Port River, showing suburbs including Birkenhead, Port Adelaide and Gillman. The Birkenhead Bridge and Jervois Bridge can be seen in some of the images.

Series 112: Aerial photographs of Murray Bridge and Berri

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1930, Photograph, BRG 397/2/112

Aerial views along the River Murray, including photographs of Murray Bridge, Berri, and part of the river on a foggy day.

Series 056: Aerial views of Port Adelaide and Yatala

Smith, D. Darian, 1929, Photograph, BRG 397/2/56

Aerial views of buildings at Port Adelaide near No. 1 dock, and Yatala Labour Prison and adjacent quarry.

Series 012: Roman Catholic Eucharistic Congress Celebration at the Jubilee Oval

Smith, D. Darian, 1928, Photograph, BRG 397/2/12

The 1928 Eucharistic Congress Celebration at the Jubilee Oval, corner of Frome Road and Victoria Drive. Photographs taken from the air from various directions. The international Eucharistic Congress was held in Sydney, and this event was the local Adelaide celebration. The Jubilee Oval hosted large sporting and other events, including the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society Shows. It was operational from 1895-1945. University of Adelaide buildings and the Exhibition Building can be seen in some of the images.