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Wedge Island, Spencer Gulf
[General description] Homestead on Wedge Island, built by the first settlers John and Joseph Daw. The caption 'Home sweet home, There (sic) no place like home' appears on the drawing in the right hand corner.
Port Vincent,
[General description] This rail line leads the eye out to the end of the jetty where a coastal steamer is moored. The line is for hand trucks which are used to move cargo from the store to the ships. A group of men are gathered inside a half finished structure on the right where they appear to be having refreshments. Perhaps this is the opening of this jetty, privately built by Mr. Luke Cullen in 1877. On the left there is a brush fence, probably to prevent sand drifting across from the dunes.
Port Vincent Jetty
Port Vincent jetty.
Port Vincent jetty
Port Vincent jetty.
Puttapa Gap Railway Bridge
Puttappa Gap Railway Bridge in the Flinders Ranges between Beltana and Leigh Creek. In the photograph the railway track can be seen curving around a bend over a causeway. A man on a camel can be seen under the bridge. The line disappears via a narrow cutting through the rocky hillside
Roper River Camp
[General description] Men are posing amongst a large group of tents in a bush clearing beside the Roper River. [On back of photograph] 'Roper River Camp / 1871-72'.
Roper River
[General description] This view along the Roper River shows dense bush on either side. On the left some men are sitting in row-boats. On the other side of the river a sailing ship is moored.
Overland Telegraph construction party
Overland Telegraph Construction party. L-R John A.G. Little, R.C. Patterson, Charles Todd and A.J. Mitchell.
Hodgson River
Hodgson River branch of Roper.
"Stradbroke" at Rostrevor
Residence of W. R. Swan, "Stradbroke". This two storey house with a one storey wing and attached conservatory was built in 1840 by Thomas A Forrest on the Rostrevor Estate which at its peak in 1882 included over 600 acres. The original house comprised of four rooms with servants quarters on the edge of the creek. This house was named "Waldend" after a relative's estate near Birmingham. After Sheriff Forrest was struck off for fradulently building houses for other people on land that was not his the house was sold to Frederick Bayne who enlarged the house and named it "Stradbroke". Later it was sold to Richard Beetson and then William Robert Swan. Water from Fourth Creek enabled the growing of vines and fruit trees.Other owners included Samuel William Pearce, Walter Frederick Walkley and CL Du Bois. The house was eventually demolished in 1966.
Signal Station, Semaphore
Signal Station, Semaphore. The Pilot is seated at the end of the wall & Signalman William Uden is leaning on the post. In the enclosure is the old wooden room in which the pilots on night duty slept. The two storey house was owned by Richard Jagoe, the shipping reporter. The Time Ball tower on the extreme left was completed by December 1874. The time service commenced on 2nd August, 1875. See research note 545. This view was reproduced in the 'Observer', 27th December, 1924, also on the 21st May, 1904 (wrongly dated 1860s).
Semaphore jetty
[General description] Looking along Semaphore jetty towards its end where a ship can be seen. The man in the small building with a window counter is possibly a refreshment seller.
Residence of Robert Tarlton, Somerton Park
[General description] Residence of Robert Alfred Tarlton, Draper, Pastoralist and MLC (1873-1888) at Somerton Park. The photograph features the formal garden in front of the house where family members are posed in different places. The stone house with basement is seen from a distance and shows another group of people on the balcony. [On back of photograph] 'R.A. Tarleton's residence / Somerton / 1873-86'.
Tumbling Waters, Southport
Tumbling Waters, Southport.
Goyder's Survey Expedition
Goyder's Survey Expedition, Southport.
Strathalbyn - Angas River
An informal cricket match is being played on the banks of the Angas River at Strathalbyn. This scene is a lithograph copy of a photograph by Capt. Sweet (see B 3093). Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church is in the background.
Church at Strathalbyn
The Presbyterian Church holds a dominant position next to the River Angas in Strathalbyn. The church is now Saint Andrew's Uniting Church and supports a fine clock tower. Houses and businesses can be seen in the background. [On back of photograph] Strathalbyn 1872-86.
Strathalbyn
High Street Strathalbyn, looking south. (information supplied by a researcher).
St. Andrew's Church
St. Andrew's Church, Strathalbyn.
'Woodhouse', Summertown
[General description] 'Woodhouse' at Summertown owned by Sir Richard Davies Hanson. It is a two storey stone house with a gabled roof. Sir Richard is seen in the garden with a lady, probably his wife Ann. [On back of photograph] ''Woodhouse' / Situated about 1.5 miles south of Summertown / 1872-76 / Residence of Sir Richard Davies Hanson / This property is in the hundred of Onkaparinga, sections 1130, 1117, 1139, 1118 or 1131 / The house itself is on sections 1130 and 1131 / Sir Richard Davies Hanson is shown in this photograph / In 1941 this building stood substantially unaltered'.
"Woodhouse", Summertown
[General description] Seen from below a weir in Cox's Creek the house is reflected in the water of the dam. Sir Robert and family stand in front of the house which is set in an extensive garden. [On back of photograph] ''Woodhouse', / Situated about 1.5 miles south of Summertown / 1872-76 / Residence of Sir Richard Davies Hanson / For site info see B 10647).
Temple Bar
[General description] Photographed between two rock formations two men rest beside their wagon whilst the horses feed. [On back of photograph] 'Temple Bar' between Nuccalena and Beltana / looking west / 1872-86'.
Thorndon Park Reservoir
[General description] Looking across Thorndon Park Reservoir towards a distant farmhouse and wooded hills. The Valve House is a focal point for this view.
The lake, Torrens Park Mitcham
[General description] This serene image shows a small boat floating upon the still water of Torrens Lake which reflects the surrounding trees on its surface. The imposing building visible through the trees is part of what is now (2016) Scotch College. [On back of photograph] 'The lake, Torrens Park, Mitcham / 1872-1886'.
Torrens Park Residence
[General description] Torrens Park, seen from the front. See B 10643 for another view and info. [On back of photograph] ''Torrens Park' / Residence of Mr Robert Barr Smith / 1874-86'.
Torrens Park Residence
[General description] Torrens Park is a rambling two storey mansion complete with tower built by Sir Robert Torrens in 1853 and sold to Walter Watson Hughes (Torrens' partner in the Moonta Mines) in 1865. Hughes enlarged the house which was sold in 1874 to Robert Barr Smith. It is now (2017) part of Scotch College. [On back of photograph] ''Torrens Park' / Residence of Mr Robert Barr Smith / 1874-86'.
Torrens Park Residence
[General description] Side view of Torrens Park. See B 10643 for another view and info. [On back of photograph] ''Torrens Park' / Residence of Mr Robert Barr Smith / 1874-86'.
The Lake, Torrens Park
The Lake, Torrens Park at Mitcham. Randall Park was named after a former landbroker and mayor of Mitcham Peter Lake Randell. The lake appears to have man-made edges and is surrounded by established gum trees. A rowing boat is moored in the lake
Torrens Park Residence
The dining room at the residence of Mr Robert Barr Smith.
Turretfield
[General description] A wintry scene at Turretfield. Holland House, built in 1854, looks out over the North Para River on the Turretfield Estate. It appears that there has been a hailstorm or snow. A man, carrying a gun, stands in the foreground.