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Pewsey Vale Station bell
The Station bell at Pewsey Vale. Children are sitting on a water cart. There is a large pile of felled timber in the background. (Sweet Adelaide 635). Another copy (without Sweet signature) is at B 61940.
Aroona Water
Aroona Water with Mount Scott in the background. (Sweet Adelaide 953).
Aroona Water
Aroona Waters, Beltana Station. (Sweet Adelaide 956).
Creek, Bridgewater
View of Bridgewater Mill on Cox's Creek. There is a bridge made from trimmed branches to cross the Creek. (Sweet Adelaide 684). The photograph shows mill workers watching as an elderly gentleman begins to cross the creek on a rickety branch. Another worker is fishing in the creek
Railway Bridge, Bridgewater
Train crossing bridge over Cox's Creek, near Bridgewater. Front engine "L" class, second engine "V" class. On right is the dam which supplied water for the Bridgewater Mill. Sweet Adelaide 411. Another copy is held at B 72115/27. Passengers can be seen waving from the carriage windows. A group of women and children can be seen under the trees next to the dam
Burnside, looking South
Burnside, looking South from the creek at a point about 200 or 300 yards east of Burnside Road and about 150 yards north of High Street. (Sweet Adelaide 834). Another copy is at B 72111/94. The photograph shows the rolling grassy Adelaide Hills in the background sparsely dotted with trees. Several large homes, all with plenty of land surrounding them can be seen on the plains. A field is in the foreground and two small boys are standing in front of a fence.
Clarendon
Clarendon and the River Onkaparinga. (Sweet Adelaide 515) Photograph shows the Onkaparinga River flowing through the township of Clarendon. A few buildings on part of the main street can be seen. The hills on the left are covered with vineyards. It is a peaceful, tranquil scene.
Clarendon
Panoramic view of Clarendon. (Sweet Adelaide 520). The view shows the valley below where the Institute and several houses can be seen. A winding road disappears over the hill in the background. A field of produce can be seen in the foreground. At this time wheat, peas and potatoes were grown here. This photograph was taken thirty years after Clarendon was first established. Some of the buildings to be found in Clarendon in the 1870s include the Police Station, Royal Oak Hotel, Wesleyan Methodist Church and the Historic Hall which was built in 1854. At this time there were also two blacksmiths, a jam factory, boot maker, wheelwright, ostler and saddler.
Construction of the Eden Hills viaduct
Railway bridge near Eden Hills, in course of construction. Sweet Adelaide 424. The 108 foot high viaduct was prefabricated in Delaware, USA at a cost of thirteen thousand pounds and assembled on site in approximately 1882
Eden Hills railway viaduct
Viaduct on Eden Hills railway line. (Sweet Adelaide 415). The 108 foot high viaduct was prefabricated in Delaware, USA at the cost of thirteen thousand pounds and was assembled on site in approximately 1882. the viaducts were criticised during their construction as it was thought they were too frail for high speed trains. The viaducts were dismantled in 1920
Farina
Panoramic view of Farina, man and his horse in the foreground. (Sweet Adelaide 935) Farina was settled in 1878 and was the railhead for a time before the railway line was extended to Maree. Farina sits on the edge of the desert within the Lake Eyre Basin near the commencement of the Oodnadatta and Birdsville Tracks. In the background of the photograph tents, stone buildings and a hotel can be seen.
Gawler
Panoramic view of Gawler in 1872. (Sweet Adelaide 385). William Light planned the town and William Jacob laid out the town in a triangular pattern. A pathway along the river appeared along with mills and engineering works, the chimneys and spires of which can be seen in this photograph.
Glenelg from the jetty
[General description] Glenelg, from the jetty. Showing the tram line running from Jetty Road onto the jetty. The buildings around Moseley Square include the Town Hall, J. Martin Restaurant and Tea Rooms, Glenelg Bakery and the Pier Hotel. The sand level of the beach is almost as high as the foreshore. [On back of photograph] Glenelg viewed from the jetty 187? (Sweet Adelaide 252).
Largs Pier Hotel
[General description] Constructed by the Largs Bay Land and Investment Company in 1882, this three-storied, white-arched building was built of stone with rendered masonry. The architects were Ernest H. Bayer and Latham A. Whithall. Its roof features two cupolas topped with widow's walks designed for watching ships. People posing for the photographer in front of the hotel and on its balconies were probably the hotel manager's family and staff. [On back of photograph] 'Largs Hotel / 1883-86'. (Sweet Adelaide 113).
River steamer 'Waradgery' at Goolwa
[General description] Paddle boat 'Waradgery' moored to the shore. Other paddle boats can be seen in the distance. On the right is a wharf with rail bogeys and storage shed. This photo and PRG 280/1/15/718 are the same [On back of photograph] 'Goolwa / Probably in the eighteen eighties' (Another hand) 'Waradgery / Jane Eliza with tarpaulin hiding most of name. Ariel behind Jane Eliza'. (Sweet Adelaide 796). A researcher has added the following information: 'The steamer identified as Jane Eliza is actually the Gem before she was lengthened (the name is very clearly visible on the paddlebox). Gem was relaunched after lengthening in June 1882, so this is before then. Astern of the Gem is the Ariel, as noted. On the far left of the photo, in the distance, is a group of 4 steamers. The closest to camera, with no upper deck, is the Menindie. The furthest away, with the large spark catcher on the funnel is the Cumberoona. The other 2 boats in the group are difficult to identify with certainty, but I believe the boat at the very far left, obscured by the Menindie, is the Shannon. The Shannon & Menindie were registered under the same owners between March 1880 & June 1882, so it's likely that they would've moored together at times during this period. I believe the last boat in the group is the Excelsior. In every other photo I've seen of the Excelsior she has much larger paddleboxes & a raised wheelhouse, unlike here. However, there is another photo of the Excelsior in the same era where the upper deck accommodation and the saloon on the lower deck are identical to the boat in this photo. The hull proportions are also a match for Excelsior. The vessel had a new engine installed in 1881 (probably March when there are reports of a trial after engine work and repairs), and could well have had new wheels at the same time. That would explain the changes to the paddle boxes. The time line also fits well with the other boats in this photo. There's also a steamer just forward of the Gem, obscured by the Waradgery. The odd superstructure design & other details match those of the Grappler which was also around Goolwa at the time. There are newspaper reports of her being on slip in mid 1880, with others covering her relaunch and the arrival of machinery to make her a dredge. I think it's likely that this photo is between May & June 1880.'
Mannum
Early view of Mannum. Townsfolk are grouped in the foreground, and on the left, a cottage is under construction. The River Murray [without willows] is seen in the background. (Sweet Adelaide 396?).
Residence, Marble Hill
Marble Hill, the Governor's summer residence. (Sweet Adelaide 56).
Horse Tram at Mitcham
Horse tram turning from Albert Street into Welbourne Street at Mitcham. [General description] Accompanied by a group of schoolboys, a bowler hatted driver poses with his two horse double decker tram. Stone buildings with picket fences line the road and the Adelaide hills form a backdrop. [On back of photograph] 'Mitcham / Probably in the eighteen eighties'. (Sweet Adelaide 588).
Mount Barker
Gawler Street, Mount Barker, looking west. In this street scene, townsfolk are posing for the photographer. In the centre of the view stands Auchandarroch, a 30 room mansion built by Robert Barr-Smith around the Oakfield Hotel [circa 1860] which he bought in 1878. The copy in folder 4 has signature (Sweet Adelaide 702).
Opening of the Mount Lofty Railway Station
[General description] The opening of the Mount Lofty Railway Station showing an American "N" class locomotive. Two stationary steam trains are standing in the station. Dignitaries and passengers stand beside the engine driver and crew. [On back of photograph] Mount Lofty Railway Station 1881-86. Must be after 1880 since this style of locomotive (American, N class) was introduced in 1881. Mount Lofty Station when it was first opened. Sweet Adelaide 724.
Railway Station, Mount Lofty
Mount Lofty Railway Station showing "L" class engine, No, 41, ca.1885. The line to Aldgate was built and opened in 1883. Sweet Adelaide 725. At the time of this photograph only one platform appears to have been constructed
Noarlunga
[General description] Noarlunga: panoramic view (Sweet Adelaide 388). This is an elevated view from the hills on the eastern side of the Township showing the Onkaparinga River with its bridge and a collection of stone buildings and small farms. The Horseshoe Mill is on the extreme right, the little Methodist Church can be seen near the foreground. Compare this view with B 10599 which must have been taken sometime later than this one.
Shipping, Port Adelaide
[General description] Reflections on still water make this an attractive image of shipping at Port Adelaide with the Jervois bridge forming a division between sea and sky. A small boy is seated on a spar in the foreground. The Crownthorpe was an iron Barque, built at Sunderland in 1873. She was dismasted and abandoned at the Cape of Good Hope 30th June 1886. [On back of photograph] 'Port Adelaide / 1879 / The second sailing vessel from the left is the Crownthorpe / Jervois Bridge is in the background (Sweet Adelaide 208).'
Jetty, Port Elliot
Jetty at Port Elliot, showing the old Government Warehouse erected in 1853 and the breakwater. (Sweet Adelaide 793) The breakwater was erected in 1852 to protect the jetty and shipping in the bay, but it was damaged by a storm several years later.
Dunn's Mill, Port Pirie
Dunn's Mill, Port Pirie. (Sweet Adelaide 398) was established in 1877 as one of Dunn's eleven flour mills. The mill is in the background surrounded by sacks of flour and grain waiting for transportation by ship and train.
Semaphore, from the Jetty
[General description] A view of Semaphore from the end of the jetty. Several people including wharf workers are leaning against the jetty railings. A derrick for unloading ships can be seen further along the jetty. [On back of photograph] Semaphore from the Jetty. Probably in the eighteen eighties. (Sweet Adelaide 236).
Torrens Park House
Torrens Park House, later Scotch College, with view across the grounds toward the house. (Sweet Adelaide 60).
Wallaroo Jetty
Wallaroo Jetty. (Sweet Adelaide 804). Wallaroo had three jetties and was South Australia's second busiest port. During the gradual change from sail to steam both kinds of vessels were in port at the same time and a large population was needed to manually handle the loading and unloading of goods
Magill Orphanage, Woodforde
Magill Orphanage at Woodforde. (Sweet Adelaide 63). The Magill Industrial School opened in 1869 as a government Receiving Home for State Children who had been housed at the Grace Darling Hotel at Brighton. In 1922 it was known as the Methodist Children's Home. The style of the building is Italian Gothic and it is constructed of Glen Osmond Stone with freestone dressings.
Samuel White Sweet
[General description] A full-length portrait of a bearded Samuel White Sweet, standing with his right hand resting on an elaborately carved table. He is wearing a cap and double breasted jacket and holding a furled umbrella in his left hand. He left his career as a Master Mariner in the British Navy to become one of Australia's first great outdoor photographers.