Find • Sweet, Samuel White, 1825-1886 • Results 721 to 750 of 1,125
Woodville Residence
[General description] "St. Clair' is a two storey house, seen from its driveway and partially obscured by trees. It was built by Mr. S.R. Clarke in 1850 in the English country house style and was enlarged considerably over time. [On back of photograph] ''St. Clair', Woodville / 1874-86 / Residence of David Bower / For historical notes about 'St. Clair' see Woodville Diamond Jubilee Souvenir, pp. 19-27 / House gutted by fire about 1893 / Top storey removed and lower portion subsequently restored'.
The Brocas, Woodville
[General description] The Fletcher family, new owners of 'The Brocas' pose in front of the house and on the balcony. The verandah and balcony have now been added to the further side of the house (1873). (See B 10655) Henry Cruikshank Fletcher, also a Port Adelaide shipping identity who owned Fletcher's Slipyard lived here for 38 years until his death in 1912. [On back of photograph] ''The Brocas' / Woodville / Residence of Mr. Henry C. Fletcher / 1876-86'.
Sir Archibald Weigall
[General description] A portrait of Sir William Ernest George Archibald Weigall, 1874-1952, 18th Governor of South Australia. The face and upper body of the subject is shown, with folded arms. His appointment went from 9 June 1920 - 30 May 1922. He resigned after a short time in office because he became disenchanted with the manner in which Parilament handled its finances.
Bridget Darmody on a riding camel
Bridget Darmody riding side saddle on a camel at Parachilna. The nearest town is Beltana. Bridget married William Rieken (Ricken) at Parachilna on 23 November 1892. A sketch of this photograph appears in Frearson's Monthly Illustrated Adelaide News, June 1883, Pg 89.
Shearers
GENERAL: Shearers. A plaque on the wall of the shearing shed says "TPB 1875". The stamp of ownership on the wool bales is BB CH ME. The shearers are holding their hand shears.
A four horse carriage
A four horse carriage in the 18802. Two ladies and three men sit atop the carriage. Two grooms attend to the horses.
A Drawing Room
A drawing room in the 1880s. Note the positioning of chairs, rugs over the carpet, vases, urns, ornaments on mantlepiece, many hung pictures and portraits, statues on small tables, bay window, shuttered window and piano.
Onkaparinga Bridge
Hack's Bridge over the Onkaparinga River at Mylor. This is possibly the first laminated arch bridge on the site. (From information provided) The bridge is 235 feet long and 20 feet wide. The breadth is divided into two tracks - one for drays and one for pedestrians. The footpath is raised 6 inches above the roadway. The bridge stands on one stone pier 9 feet thick. The first pile was driven in on August 20th, 1849 and was open to the public on June 6th, 1850.
Camel team at Hergott Springs
Camel team at Hergott Springs. Seven artesian springs were used by botanist Joseph Albert Hergott who was travelling with Stuart's expedition. The springs were declared a government water reserve in 1860. A railway was built from Port Augusta to Hergott Springs in 1881. By this time the settlement already had a butcher shop, general store and a hotel
Interior view of home
An interior view of 19th century home owned by John Brodie Spence, Robert Street, Glenelg. See B 17618. John Brodie Spence was a prominent banker and politican and the brother of reformer Catherine Helen Spence
Interior View of Home
Interior view of 19th century home owned by John Brodie Spence, Robert Street, Glenelg. See B 17618. John Brodie Spence was a prominent banker and politican and the brother of reformer Catherine Helen Spence
Mr Taylor's Entire
Mr Taylor's Entire.
Landau
Sulky with two horses and driver outside the stables.
Cattle
Cattle on Mr Bowmans Station.
Prize Bull
Prize Bull.
Prize Bull
Prize Bull.
Mr. Woolridge's Ponies
Mr. Woolridge's Ponies.
'Canowie 2' Prize Bull
'Canowie 2' Prize Bull.
Sheep
Flock of sheep.
Canowie Sheep
Canowie sheep.
North Terrace, Adelaide
[General description] Staff members wearing their various work clothes pose for the photographer in front of Johnson's Pantheon Boot Factory, others appear at the windows of the building. Perhaps the man in the top hat is the owner. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 16 / North Terrace west, south side / The left side abuts Gresham Street / frontage: 16 yards'.
North Terrace
Looking west along North Terrace. c.1875.
King William Street, Adelaide
King William Street, Adelaide. The street is busy with horse drawn traffic. In the foreground a man is talking to the driver of a hire cart, and in the centre of the road is the taxi rank of the time - a line of horse cabs. Two horse trams are passing each other. On the extreme right is the Imperial Fire Assurance building, designed by Wright and Woods. In the centre distance the guardhouse for Government House can be seen. A sign on the lower left corner reminds horse drivers and riders to 'walk around corners and over crossings'.
King William Street, Adelaide
King William Street, Adelaide, east side, featuring the Savings Bank. Part of the Imperial Fire Assurance Building is seen on the right. The left side of the Bank is 58 yards south of North Terrace and its right side is 71 yards south of North Terrace.
North Terrace, Adelaide
[General description] This substantial two storey stone house features a mansard roof with a widow's walk. This is the new residence of Adelaide's well-known Doctor James Phillips, replacing an earlier thatched cottage on the site (See B 7469). [On back of photograph] 'Acre 17 / North Terrace east / 1872-86 / The right side of the house abuts Club House Lane and is 52.5 yards east of King William Street / Frontage is 18 yards'.
Premises of D. & J. Fowler
Premises of D. & J. Fowler, King William Street.
North Terrace, Adelaide
North Terrace, Adelaide, looking west. The near side of the two storey house on the left is 29 yards east of Gawler Place. Both of the two storey houses with verandahs and iron lace were demolished in 1959. See B 14252.
North Terrace, Adelaide
[General description] Scots Church is prominent in this view along North Terrace; Buildings, mostly residential line the left side of the road. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 24, 23 / North Terrace east looking west from a point opposite Pulteney Street / 1873-78'.
North Terrace
Western corner of North Terrace and Pulteney Street, Chalmers Church. The church was opened in 1851 and the tower was added in 1858. In 1929 the Flinders Street Presbyterian Church and Chalmers Church amalgamated under the new name of Scots Church. Chalmers Church was named after the Reverend Dr Thomas Chalmers, who supported the Free Church of Scotland. It was built by a group of early immigrants to South Australia.
North Terrace
[General description] This newly completed Botanic House complex is a fine example of the Victorian Terrace. The three storey portion of the building is a family temperance hotel and the terrace on the right was elegant housing 'with a fine view of the country'. It was designed by Michael McMullin and built by J.Barry for Richard Vaughan in 1876-77. Vaughan obtained a liquor licence in 1883. See B 7089 for a later view of the hotel with tiered verandahs. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 31 / North Terrace East / 1878-79 / The left side of Botanic House abuts East Terrace / The right side of the two storey buildings is 69 yards west of East Terrace'.