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Dr. Edward Angas Johnson and friends
Dr. Edward Angas Johnson and friends sitting on a bench near the South African War Memorial at Mount Gambier, South Australia.
Dr. Edward Angas Johnson and friends
Dr. Edward Angas Johnson and friends at Mount Gambier, South Australia; Dr. Johnson sits second from right with Otto Schomburgk on his right and Britten Jones on the far left of the group.
Lord Kitchener inspecting troops, Adelaide
Lord Kitchener inspecting a troop of South African War veterans in the grounds of Government House, Adelaide during his visit to South Australia in 1910; Sir Day Bosanquet, Governor, dressed in naval uniform stands at the rear with other military officers.
A military review in Adelaide
Adelaide crowds watching a military review near the South African War memorial statue which is decorated with wreaths on North Terrace.
Fund raising at Peterborough
Lieutenant Samuel Dyke of the South Australian Garrison Artillery riding "Bugler" raising funds for South Australia's 3rd Contingent (Bushmen) to the South African War. The tour lasted from February to March 1900 and raised 2,500 Pounds.
Soldiers receiving the Queen's gift of chocolate
GENERAL: The Queen's gift of chocolate being distributed to soldiers of the first South Australian Contingent at Enslin, South Africa, January 25 1900; Sergeant Watson is receiving his box from Captain Howland, Commanding Officer.
Ostrich visiting a military camp
GENERAL: One of a number of friendly ostriches that visited a military camp occupied by men of the first South Australian Contingent at Maeder's Farm, Rensburg, South Africa.
Funeral of E.A. Roberts
State funeral for Ernest Alfred Roberts, 1868-1913, proceeding along King William Street.
Funeral of E.A. Roberts
State funeral for Ernest Alfred Roberts, 1868-1913. Head of the procession proceeding along King William Street.
Funeral of E.A. Roberts
State funeral for Ernest Alfred Roberts, 1868-1913. Approach of the gun carriage proceeding along King William Street.
Funeral of E.A. Roberts
State funeral for Ernest Alfred Roberts, 1868-1913. Funeral carriage passing the former Model School, 121-139 Grote Street, Adelaide.
Funeral of E.A. Roberts
State funeral for Ernest Alfred Roberts, 1868-1913. Coffin draped with the Union Flag on gun carriage approaching Victoria Square.
Anzac Day parade in Adelaide
Veteran marching in an Anzac Day parade along King William Street saluting as they pass the South African War monument (unseen) on North Terrace.
A motor vehicle decorated with flags and streamers
Three men wearing the uniform of South African War veterans standing by a motor vehicle decorated with flags and streamers for a parade held at Kadina, South Australia.
Sir Day Bosanquet with army veterans
Sir Day Bosanquet, Governor of South Australia sitting second row, fifth from the right with a group of army veterans who possibly served in the South African War.
Photographs relating to St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide and its bishops
Photographs comprising exterior and interior view of the Cathedral building (both under construction and completed) and portraits of bishops and clergymen. See 'contents' for details of items.
Plaque on Torrens Parade Ground Drill Hall
Plaque on Torrens Parade Ground Drill Hall, Adelaide. The inscription reads, "From this parade ground the first South Australian soldiers to proceed on active service left Adelaide for the South African War 1899-1902. The number of South Australians who served in this campaign was 84 officers and 1450 other ranks."
Letter to T.B. Wemyss
Letters written by Sgt. W.F. Spencer, Fourth Imperial Bushmen's Contingent, 24 January 1901 and 6 September 1900 on active service to T.B. Wemyss, Adelaide, describing experiences while on active duty with the South Australian Imperial Bushman's Contingent in South Africa.
Portrait photograph of James William Goodes
Portrait photograph of James William Goodes in uniform of the 5th South Australian Imperial Bushmen. Service number 257.
Australian soldiers standing over the grave of Trooper Nathaniel Horsfall
Three Australian soldiers in military uniforms and holding rifles standing over the grave of a comrade. The headstone is inscribed with the words: 'In memory of Tpr. N.H. Horsefall. 248. 5th Sth Aus 1 BC, killed in action, 24.1.02'. The grave is covered with stones and located in a grassy field.
Soldiers Memorial, North Terrace and King William Street
Unveiling of the South African War Soldier's Memorial, 6 June 1904. The South African War Memorial (also known as the Boer War Memorial or, prior to 1931, the National War Memorial) is an equestrian memorial dedicated to the South Australians who served in the Second Boer War of 11 October 1899 to 31 May 1902. The statue was unveiled by the Governor of South Australia, George Le Hunte. the intersection is crowded and all available balconies are being used by the public. Various countries flags are flying from nearby buildings.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] Flags are flying and crowds are cheering as 'our brave boys' return from the South African war. Members of the Light Horse are seen in the foreground, Infantry marching behind. [On back of photograph] 'South African War 1899-1902 / Return of a contingent / December 1, 1900 / Acres 85 and 86 / Rundle Street looking west from a point near Pulteney Street'.
Chaplain Donald McNicol
Half-plate glass negative portrait of Chaplain Captain Donald McNicol, wearing a cap with a cross badge and a great coat. Written on the original paper envelope: 'Donald McNickel, 25-05'.
Sydney McFarlane
Sydney McFarlane in military uniform, son of David McFarlane and Miriam (nee Smith).
Three mounted soldiers
Three mounted Australian soldiers in military uniform, wearing slouch hats, with rifles strapped to their backs. In the background are tents and other horses in the camp.
Views of Adelaide, Victor Harbor region and Ungarra, Eyre Peninsula : photograph album
Photograph album containing views of sporting events and farming at Ungarra, Eyre Peninsula, Glenelg and beach, scenes on the South Coast including Granite Island, Middleton, Chiton Beach, Port Elliot. The following photographs have not been digitised: PRG 1605/4/3 (another copy at PRG 1605/4/61); PRG 1605/4/51 (another copy at PRG 1605/4/23); PRG 1605/4/53 (another copy at PRG 1605/4/16); PRG 1605/4/58 (another copy in PRG 1605/1/26); PRG 1605/4/52 (uncropped version is at PRG 1605/4/65); PRG 1605/4/69 (another copy at PRG 1605/4/17)
Peace demonstration outside Parliament House
GENERAL: Peace demonstration outside Parliament House. His Excellency the Governor, Lord Tennyson announcing peace, 2 June 1902.
Monument, Mount Gambier
Soldiers Monument at Mount Gambier. This memorial was built from granite and marble with a four pillars supporting a tower. It is a memorial to those who died in the South African War 1899-1902. The foundation stone was laid in 1904.
Richard Sanders Rogers
[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of Richard Sanders Rogers M.A., M.D. in three quarters view. He was a distinguished physician, specialising in mental health and using hypnosis, was an army medical officer in the South African War and from 1914-19 with the rank of lieutenant-colonel he directed Keswick Base Hospital. He was also an orchid enthusiast, becoming a world authority on Australian orchids.
Dr Richard Sanders Rogers
Dr Richard Sanders Rogers (1861-1942) orchidologist, physician, Army medical officier, colonial militia, mental health practitioner, natural history collector, plant/seed collector. He demonstrated mental telepathy and hypnotic powers, was director of Keswick Base Hospital and accompany his regiment to the South African war.He was a member of various boards, including Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery.