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Gawler
J. Ferguson & Co. Murray St.
Gawler
The Governor of SA, the Earl of Kintore, starting the first locomotive manufactured in South Australia, in 1890, the SAR R102. Photo looking south from Calton Road, between Murray Street and High Street in Gawler. The James Martin foundry is to the left of scene. Copied from original held by Gawler National Trust.
Glandore
[General description] The Forest Inn is a stone two storey building with wooden verandahs and balconies, the supports being of unmilled tree trunks. In the centre of the view is a family (possibly that of the proprietor) dressed in their best, sitting in a horse drawn cart. Other people in the view were probably employees of the hotel. Margaret Randall was licensee at this time. See B 54025 for a view taken in 1937. [On back of photograph] 'Forest Inn / 1885 or 1886 / Situated on the corner of intersection of the South and Bay (Anzac Highway) Roads / Copied from a photograph lent by Mrs. A. Lee of 102 Anzac Highway, Glandore / This building was modernised a few years prior to its demolition Shop windows etc installed and used as a sweets shop / The building was demolished in 1939' (Another hand) 'Delicensed probably in 1909 (see Directories) when B'J. Conroy was licensee'.
Glenelg from the Jetty
[General description] Looking towards Glenelg from the end of the jetty. Two derricks for lifting heavy loads are situated on the Jetty. The buildings on the foreshore to the south of the jetty can be seen. [On back of photograph] Glenelg 1880-86. (Congregational Church Tower).
Glenelg from the Jetty
[General description] Glenelg from the jetty showing buildings around Moseley Square which include Town Hall and Clock Tower, Bell Bakers, Massey's Restaurant, and the Pier Hotel. A young man is sitting on a bench on the jetty wearing a bowler hat. The sand on the beach is level with the road. [On back of photograph] Glenelg 1886-87 (After 1882 owing to presence of clock tower).
Glenelg
Esplanade, the residence on the right (Seafield Tower) is really a pair of semi-detached summer residences erected for Sir Henry Ayers (north portion) and Sir Thomas Elder. It was built in 1876 as two self contained 15 room residences that shared the communal tower. Victorian mansions stand alongside in Albert Terrace.
Glenelg
Glenelg Institute was constructed in 1875 after the foundation stone was laid by Sir Henry Ayers on 11 Decembe. It opened as the Institute on 19 October 1877. This classical bluestone building was designed by Edmund Wright and sits on Moseley Square just off the beach. Originally it contained lecture rooms, concert hall and a library.
Glenelg
[General description] Looking along Jetty Road to the sea; the masts and spars of a ship can be seen in the distance. Single storey shops on the left are C. Hambridge, Draper and Outfitter; Glenelg, Brighton and Sturt Building Society and the Glenelg Photographic Rooms. The Congregational Church in the centre, designed by James MacGeorge opened in 1859. A new church, now known as St. Andrews by the Sea was built c. 1880 on the eastern side of this building which became the church hall. Tram lines run down the centre of the road. [On back of photograph] 'Glenelg / Jetty road, looking west from a point a little east of Waterloo Street / 1876-77'.
Glenelg
[General description] General view over part of Glenelg showing buildings, stables and yards with open country in the distance. Part of the Patawalonga can be seen on the centre left. A 'Restaurant' and the 'Pier Hotel Stable' are identified. See B 7874 for a view of the front section of 'Seafield Tower'. [On back of photograph] 'Glenelg / Looking north east from Sir Thomas Elder's house 'Seafield Tower' / about 1873' / on the Esplanade at Glenelg'.
Glenelg
[General description] Looking east down Jetty Road with a cloudy sky and misty hills in the distance. It is very quiet with only a man with his horse and cart in the street. The Seaview Coffee House and Restaurant is shaded by a striped verandah. [On back of photograph] 'Glenelg / 1873-1879 / Looking down Jetty Road from Moseley Square'.
Glenelg
[General description] A sailing ship is moored at the end of the Glenelg Jetty. There is a group of men posing for the camera at the shore end. Perhaps they have just arrived (or about to depart)?
Glenelg
[General description] Looking along Glenelg Jetty to the shore. The Pier Hotel is on the right, the Glenelg Town Hall on the left. Note the line of bathing machines on the left.
Glenelg
[General description] Looking towards the shore from the Jetty. The Town Hall is seen on the left, Pier Hotel on the right. The Town Hall, designed by Edmund Wright has yet to get its tower and clock.
Residence, Glenelg
[General description] This two storey Victorian stone house has extensive verandahs with elaborate iron lace embellishments. Its address is 14 South Esplanade, Glenelg. [On back of photograph] 'W. M. Letchford's residence / Albert Terrace, Glenelg / 1877-79'.
Glenelg
Panoramic view. Looking South building in foreground is the Old Family Hotel. Note on the back of the photograph from the town Clerk of Glenelg (8/11/1941) says "Camera facing south, building in immediate foreground is the Old Family Hotel. Two storied building directly south is Miss Dow's Old School, orginally built by Abraham Scott and then owned in turn by Messrs. Hughes, Andrews, Crozier, and now Tennant's Estate: at present used as a guest home known as "Dunkirk". Two storied house south-east used to be Giles' Property, now owned by Mr Hubert Sando situated in Pier Street".
Glenelg
Panoramic view. Looking East from South Esplanade - two storied house closest to camera is Miss Dow's old school. Note on the back of the photograph from Town Clerk of Glenelg 8/11/1941 says " Photograph taken from the corner of South Esplanade and Robert Street, facing east. The road in the foreground is running into Miss Hill's Old Home known as "Glenara". Glenara was built in 1873 for/by a flour miller. The two storied house closest to the camera is Miss Dow's Old School. The road running north to south is Bristol Street". See B 56993 for a view of the garden of 'Glenara', which was taken at the same time.
Residence, Glenelg
E. A. Wright's residence, Glenelg - "The Olives". Architect Edmund William Wright built "The Olives" in 1864. Note on the back of the photograph supplied by Glenelg Town Clerk 8/11/1941 says "This property faces Olive Street which is comparatively new, and used to face High Street, which was owned and occupied by the late Mr AJ Roberts for many years. It is known as "The Olives" and is at present a guest home. Most of the land surrounding it has been subdivided into small residential allotments".
'Essenside' at Glenelg
View of Edward M. (Ned) Bagot's home 'Essenside', on the northern corner of Moseley and College Streets, Glenelg. Bagot acquired the land in 1868 and erected an eight-roomed house on the site. Financial difficulties forced him to sell the house in 1876; it was acquired by Andrew Tennant in 1877 who made significant extensions to the original building. It was demolished in 1972.
Residence, Glenelg
Mrs. A. Thomas' residence - 'Oriental' at 16 South Esplanade, Glenelg. This property faces the South Esplanade, two doors north of Kent Street and is known as the "Oriental". (The address would have been Albert Terrace at the time this photograph was taken.) This house has three levels of lacework: the ground and first floor balconies are trimmed and balustraded with it, and the roof carries a small parapet of lace around the flag pole.
Glenelg Post Office
Glenelg Post Office. The first post office in Glenelg opened on 5 December 1849 and the first postmaster was John McDonald of St Leonard's Inn. A telegraph office was opened in September 1859 and the two offices amalgamated in 1868. The post office building in Moseley Square was built in 1912
Patawalonga Creek, Glenelg
Patawalonga Creek between Military Road Bridge and sea. The bridge can be seen in the distance in the centre of the photograph. In 1899 a call was made for a fixed bridge to be built across the Patawalonga. All rate payers were invited to vote on the matter.
Bridge, Glenelg
Military Road Bridge over Patawalonga Creek. In 1899 a call was made for a fixed bridge to be built across the Patawalonga. All rate payers were invited to vote on the matter.
Patawalonga Creek, Glenelg
Patawalonga Creek looking down-stream to Military Rd. Bridge. In 1899 a call was made for a fixed bridge to be built across the Patawalonga. All rate payers were invited to vote on the matter.
Patawalonga Creek, Glenelg
Banks of the Patawalonga Creek near Military Road bridge - a woman and two children rest on the banks. In 1899 a call was made for a fixed bridge to be built across the Patawalonga. All rate payers were invited to vote on the matter.
Glenelg Jetty
Glenelg Jetty probably in the 1880s. Originally the jetty was built with a T-head wooden lighthouse but this was destroyed by fire in 1873. At the time of this photograph an arm at the end of the jetty has been added to provide more mooring space for shipping
Residence, Glenelg
Capt. Bagot's residence Moseley St.
Glenelg
Robert Street, taken from "Glenera" - home of Miss Hill.
Glen Osmond
Horsedrawn wagons travelling down Glen Osmond Road.
Birksgate
[General description] A large gum tree dominates the garden in front of 'Birksgate'. It is a substantial two storey stone house with a wide balcony upstairs featuring iron lace, and a glassed in cast iron verandah at ground level. There is a rose garden featuring a large fountain in front. Thomas Elder bought the property from Arthur Hardy in 1864 and enlarged the house, adding another storey and other improvements. [On back of photograph] 'Birksgate' / 1872- 1986 / Residence of Sir Thomas Elder'.
Glen Osmond
"Birksgate".