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Bridge building, Murray Bridge
Murray Bridge - Old Bridge under construction.
Dunn's Flour Mill, Nairne
J.Dunn & Co. flour mill at Nairne. Nairne township between 1872 and 1886. Nairne was founded by Scottish sheep farmer Matthew Smillie in 1839 and was named after his wife's maiden name. South Australia's first flour mill was built just outside Nairne in 1841. Steam driven mill was added in 1857 and operated by John Dunn from 1864. The Mill was named Albert Mill after the husband of Queen Victoria.
Nairne
Nairne township between 1872 and 1886. Nairne was founded by Scottish sheep farmer Matthew Smillie in 1839 and was named after his wife's maiden name. The first school was opened in 1851 with 33 students enrolled. The teacher was John Forsyth. By 1876 the school had 112 students enrolled. This photograph shows the school children lined up outside the school. The teacher is standing at the back of the students and is wearing a top hat.
Nairne
Nairne township : key to the photograph.
Noarlunga
[General description] View of Old Noarlunga looking east, taken from the bridge showing the Horseshoe Bend of the Onkaparinga River and township buildings and farms. The hills form a backdrop.
Todd's Bluff
[General description] Men from the Northern Territory Survey Expedition at the base of Todd's Bluff, Northern Territory. They are posed in front of a waterhole with the rocky outcrops of the Bluff rising behind them. [On back of photograph] 'Todd's Bluff'.
Stokes Hill
Stokes Hill and Bay.
Northern Territory
Clearing a campsite in the Forest, Northern Territory.
Rock Tavern, Norton Summit
Rock Tavern and Mr. Turner's, on the Old Norton Summit Road. Rock Tavern first opened in 1857 but trading ceased when the New Norton Summit Road was built in 1889. The first proprietor of the single storey building was Iaaac Gepp. In 1882 after this photograph was taken the tavern was rebuilt with two storeys. The Rock Tavern was a good example of the growth and development of inns at this time.
The Parade, Norwood
The Parade, Norwood, showing the north west corner of Osmond Terrace with the Post Office and Norwood Institute on the corner. A horse trough stands under a shady tree outside the Post Office. The Foundation Stone was laid by Governor Sir Anthony Musgrave in 1875. The Institute was completed in 1876 and held 25 books with 27 registered subscribers. A large lecture hall was added in 1882.
The Parade, Norwood
[General description] A distant horse and cart is the only traffic on the broad Norwood Parade where houses, gardens and shops line the street. The Adelaide Hills are seen in the background. The Baptist church on the right was designed by James Cumming and opened in January 1870. [On back of photograph] 'The Parade, Norwood; looking east from a point a little east of Osmond Terrace / On the right is the Baptist Church / 1875-79'.
Norwood Institute
[General description] Norwood Institute, designed by Mr. W.H. Abbott, the Government Architect who worked gratis for the Institute. The Contractor was A.G. Chapman. Due to costs this front stone portion of the building was built first and was opened in 1876. In 1882 the building was enlarged and extended.
Oakbank Brewery
Oakbank Brewery.
Residence at Oakbank
J. Johnston's residence at Oakbank. Brothers James and Andrew Johnston arrived in South Australia from Scotland in 1839. They opened up country in the Onkaparinga Valley and named the township Oakbank after the Scottish town from came from. They founded a brewery in 1845 which manufactured cordial after 1938
Residence, Parkside
[General description] Seen from the street, this two storey house is set in a formal garden with a stone front wall topped with decorative iron lace. The house has a wide front veranda and balcony also featuring iron lace. A conservatory is seen on the right side of the house next to a structure which looks like a shadehouse. [On back of photograph] 'Residence of John Gordon, 50 Park Terrace, Parkside / 1872-1886'.
Church, Pewsey Vale
St. Thomas' Church, Pewsey Vale built near Eden Valley showing the apse overlooking Jacob's Creek. The church was erected in ca.1861 by Joseph Gilbert for his employees. A stone wall surrounds the churchyard.
Residence at Pewsey Vale
[General description] Joseph Gilbert's Residence: Joseph Gilbert and his daughter Anna sit on rocks next to the fountain in the garden. The house is mostly obscured by foliage. Information in Williamstown Historical Photographs album: "Pewsey Vale. Mr Joseph Gilbert, with daughter Anna, by fountain, about 1872".
Hollow Gum at Pewsey Vale
Hollow Gum in Peak Paddock : Joseph Gilbert with his daughters Jane (right) and Anna.
Residence at Pewsey Vale
Pewsey Vale House belonging to Joseph Gilbert - shows house before the roof shingles were covered with iron. Joseph Gilbert standing on balcony (right). Between 1865 and 1877.
Wine cellar, Pewsey Vale
Wine cellar with Joseph Gilbert at entrance.
Pichi Richi Viaduct
Train crossing the Pichi Richi bridge.
Point McLeay Mission Station
[General description] Adults and children standing outside the buildings and along the road leading to the Point McLeay Mission Station. The mission comprises of several small cottages and larger community buildings. Point McLeay Mission Station stands at the northern end of the peninsula between Lakes Alexandrina and Albert in the Lower Murray Region of South Australia. It was renamed Raukkan in 1982. [On back of photograph] Point McLeay Mission Station. 1872-86.
Point McLeay Mission Station
Point McLeay Mission Station was built on the south east shore of Lake Alexandrina in the Coorong in the heartland of the Ngarrindjeri people. The Mission was founded in 1859 by the Aborigines' Friends Association to help the Aboriginal people of the Lower Lakes. Poor quality land and lack of funding hindered its progress. Familes and orphaned children were housed there until the Government took control in 1916. The photograph shows a group of well maintained cottages and a church.
Agricultural machinery
Agricultural machinery on display at Poonindie.
Dock, Port Adelaide
Dock at Port Adelaide showing the Orient liner "Hesperus".
Port Adelaide Wharf
[General description] Port Adelaide wharf showing the Customs House and the steamer "Aldinga". [On back of photograph] Port Adelaide 1880-86. Customs House completed 1880. Showing the steamer Aldinga. Note by Mr Samuels, Largs.
Port Adelaide North Parade Wharf
[General description] North Parade Wharf, Port Adelaide, looking east from Mundy Street. On the left in the foreground are the Mundy Street ferry steps. Many tall masted ships are moored at the wharf. Goods for loading or unloading include bags of grain and timber. [On back of photograph] Port Adelaide. North Parade Wharf about 1878. Looking east from Mundy Street. On the left in the foreground are the Mundy Street ferry steps.
Queen's Wharf, Port Adelaide
Queen's Wharf, Port Adelaide. The building to the left is the Queen's Stores owned by the Government. In 1872 it was rented by Henry Simpson and Son, coal merchant. This photograph was taken from a point a few yards from the ferry steps. Many ships are moored at the wharf or anchored off shore. A lot of the cargo appears to be wool bales.
"Torrens", Dredger
The "Torrens", a government dredger at Port Adelaide. The 452 tonne bucket dredge was was imported from Scotland by the South Australian Company, arriving in Port Adelaide on 1 December 1877. For more information see article in the South Australian Register, Adelaide SA, Thu 28 Feb 1878, p.6.
Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide: in the foreground is the "Lady Diana", tender; behind is the "Willunga", dredger. For a better view of the dredger "Willunga" see B 11691. The "Willunga" sank in the Port River in 1877.