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"Moorcraft", Burnside
View of the residence "Moorcraft" (now Erindale) and garden, Burnside. Moorcroft was formerly known as the Waldrons and was situated on what is now Glynburn Road at Erindale. It was originally a small stone cottage owned by the De Mole family and built in the late 1850s. By 1871 the house was enlarged to contain twelve rooms
Burra Mines
Panoramic view of the Burra copper mine probably taken in the 1880s. A lake can be seen in the middle of the works which were established in 1848 after copper was discovered in 1845
Campbell House, Campbell Pk
Residence of T. R. Bowman, Campbell Park, Lake Albert. The Bowman family of pastoralists lived in the grand homestead of Campbell Park in the 1870s. The Heritage listed property consisted of Italianate style house and outbuildings and was situated on the banks of Lake Albert between Meningie and the Coorong. The photograph shows a lookout platform and weather vane towering over the single storey building. A small three masted boat can be seen sailing away from the landing.
Campbell House, Campbell Pk
Residence of T. R. Bowman, Campbell Park, Lake Albert. The Bowman family of pastoralists lived in the grand homestead of Campbell Park in the 1870s. The Heritage listed property consisted of Italianate style house and outbuildings and was situated on the banks of Lake Albert between Meningie and the Coorong. The photograph shows a lookout platform and weather vane towering over the single storey building.
Sheep Shearers at Canowie
Sheep shearers at Canowie Station with their hand shears and sheep ready for the shearing. Canowie Station is situated midway between Hallett and Jamestown, 180 kms north of Adelaide. The photograph was possibly taken at Bungaree Station by Captain Sweet.
Canowie Station
[General description] Canowie Station with wool bales loaded onto a horsedrawn wagon. [On back of photograph] 'Wool sheds / Canowie / 1872-86'.
Canowie Station
Horse-drawn wagon loaded with wool, Canowie Station in South Australia. Canowie Station is located 14 miles south west of Terowie and 11 miles north west of Hallett. The estate is suitable for sheep and cattle. The station had a good reputation for helping swagmen with two meals and a bed in the early 1900s
Chain of Ponds
[General description] This view of Adelaide Hills scrub and gum trees shows a cleared area next to the water where two large stumps are prominent; a boy leans against one of them. The Sunning Hill Bridge is seen in the distance. [On back of photograph] Sunning Hill Bridge / Chain of Ponds / Probably in the eighteen eighties'.
Chain of Ponds
Children playing on the banks of the creek at Chain of Ponds.
Foot bridge, Clare
Foot bridge over Hutt River (Parriworta) at Clare. Explorer John Hill became acquainted with this river in 1839 and discovered that it ran northwards from Sevenhills through Clare until its confluence with the Broughton River south of Spalding. This photograph shows the small river running near a group of stone houses in the township of Clare
Court House, Clare
Court House and Institute, Clare. The Courthouse was built in 1878 and occupied from 1880. The first Courthouse and police station in Clare was built in 1850
Local Court, Clarendon
Local Court, Clarendon built in 1868.
Clarendon Hotel
Clarendon Hotel was established in 1855 and was also known as Royal Oak, Royal Oak Hotel. The proprietor at this time was Thomas Sims. He is possibly the gentleman standing with others under the vernadah. Two ladies are also watching the camera from the top balcony. By 1860 Cobb and Co. ran a weekly passenger service through town and by 1864 a regular daily mail collection was made
Coorong
Child sitting on a dead tree branch in the foreground, the Lake Coorong in the background.
Coromandel Valley
Workers from Murrays Biscuit Factory taking a break. Alexander Murray who arrived in South Australia on the "India" in 1840 planted fruit trees, built a jam and biscuit factory and employed many of the local men and women. Some women even walked from Hahndorf once a week to work at the factory. Eventually the firm became known as A Murray and Son. In 1876 the factory was in full production turning out large quantities of jam and biscuits
Darwin
Camp and Government Resident's house.
Darwin
[General description] A group of men, women and children have assembled for the installation of the first pole of the Overland Telegraph on the 15th September, 1870. One of the men is standing on a ladder propped against the pole. [On back of photograph] 'Planting the first pole of the north-south trans continental telegraph line, Port Darwin. / (September 15, 1870. See Hodder, v.2, p. 25.) / For date of commencement of work at Port Darwin see 140/28, page 2 of letter dated 24/3/71.' (Another hand) 'For key to names see p. 22 of S.W. Herbert's MS Reminiscences (Archives 996) Among those present were: Palmer, R.E. Burton, Dr. Furnell (?), Dr. Milner, D.D.Daly, Miss Douglas, W.T. Dalwood, Mrs. W.T. Dalwood, Willie Douglas, A.T. Childs, Mr. Douglas, Captain Douglas, F.W. Dalwood, Miss Douglas, W.U. Paqualin, W. McMinn, Miss B. Douglas, Jas. Darwent, Mason, Fordham, ....Stapleton. (Names from original photo. lent by Miss B. Dalwood)'.
Darwin
The road and Fort Hill.
Darwin
Port Darwin with Fort Hill in background.
Darwin
Fort Hill, from camp.
Darwin
Panoramic view of Fort Hill.
Darwin
Fort Hill.
Darwin
Fort Point, with the Gulnare in distance.
Darwin
Port Darwin, Government Well.
Darwin
The stables at Port Darwin camp.
Darwin
The stables of the Goyder Survey Expedition party.
Darwin
Palmerston. Telegraph Station showing a wooden building with a thatched roof surrounded by a rustic fence all in a clearing among the trees. A man is standing holding a rifle at the corner of the building.
Darwin
Palmerston. Beach. See also b 9742. Camp between Fort Hill and main shore. George Goyder established a new settlement called Palmerston in 1869. His camp was situated at Fort Hill. The camp was built just above the high tide mark and the photograph shows a collection of rustic buildings with an expanse of small rocks in the foreground.
Darwin
Palmerston. Fort Point and a fishing boat dragged up to the high tide mark. Fishing nets can be seen rolled up in the boat. A two masted boat is anchored in the bay. People are walking along the causeway around the bottom of the cliffs.
Darwin
Palmerston. Harbour entrance showing tents and buildings overlooking the sea.